Fabrique's Marais Boston Leather Is Built for European Ease

August 19, 2026

Fabrique has just launched its latest handbag, the Marais Boston Leather, and behind the project is one of Italy’s leading designers. The bag’s sleek silhouette and clear wearability is yet another testament that Giorgia Scarpa’s eye for luxury is unmatched.

The decision to bring Scarpa onto the project is not just a stylistic choice but a cultural one. Scarpa’s taste as a designer has had time to mature, having been behind releases from Saint Laurent, Gucci, Prada, Dior, and Bvlgari, all brands that have historically been trailblazers. Having created accessories for these prominent fashion houses, Scarpa knows all about striking narrative balance in her work and creating looks that appear effortlessly refined. Scarpa’s creative instinct for Fabrique is one that has been carefully cultivated over three decades, which has allowed for a strong sense of trust in this partnership.

For Fall 2026, Fabrique’s Marais Soft Boston Leather encourages a commitment to character. The bag, made of waxed European leather and vintage Spanish suede, is a reimagined Boston bag. This take on the iconic design is one that considers a sense of ease and leans into a European lifestyle. It rejects the idea that to look sophisticated, one must also look stern. Soft and relaxed, this bag has a natural slouch to it, but maintains a good amount of structure due to its high-quality leather. The handbag is distinctly modern, but timeless.

Words by Selena Aiyla

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Stone Island Digs Into Mineral Dyeing for AW ’026–’027

August 18, 2026

For its AW 26–27 collection, Stone Island continues its ongoing exploration of material and garment innovation, turning to the earth itself for inspiration. As part of the brand’s Community as a Form of Research project, photographer and Hugan Books founder Simjae wears the Q100045 Mineral Dyed Cotton Gabardine-TC, a hooded jacket that puts the collection’s focus on soil into practice.

Made from a fabric composed of 60% recycled cotton yarn and 40% conventional cotton, the jacket incorporates cotton scraps recovered from Stone Island’s production chain. The scraps are selected and reprocessed into new blended yarns containing at least 50% recovered material, creating a dense, heavy cotton gabardine that forms the basis of the piece.

The jacket is then garment dyed using inorganic pigments based on iron oxides derived from industrial processes. Blended together, the oxides create a palette of soft, natural tones, while the mineral dyeing process gives the fabric an uneven, chalky finish inspired by the appearance of a sandstorm. The treatment also enhances the garment’s vintage effect, adding another layer of texture to the densely woven fabric.

Text by Dylan Andrews
Photos courtesy of Stone Island

Details reference Stone Island’s own history, too. An elbow patch inspired by the brand’s early years is printed using the same dye recipe, connecting the experimental treatment back to its archive.

The mineral dyeing technique forms part of the collection’s wider exploration of soil, translating its natural tones and textures into a distinct garment treatment. It’s another example of Stone Island’s continued approach to experimentation, where fabric, color, and function come together to shape the final piece.

Founded in Italy in 1982, Stone Island has spent more than four decades pushing the boundaries of garment and fabric innovation. With functionality and utilitarianism at the core of its design philosophy, the brand continues to build on its distinctive language of cut, material, color, and experimentation.

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Rowan Blanchard Stole Jemima Kirke's Marc Jacobs Bag (Accidentally)

As the two actresses admire the looks streaming by in front of them, chatting with fellow audience members, and texting friends about a much-needed fashion debrief, the characters find themselves lost in the frenzy of their awe. Distracted, Blanchard picks up the wrong Scene Bag on her way out, and Kirke hurries to investigate who she accidentally swapped bags with. The stakes? She has a reading at Bookmarc (Marc Jacobs’ iconic bookstore in the West Village) in only two days, and the missing bag has all her notebooks.

The film marks episode one of The Swap, which is an extension of the narrative world, Question Marc, that the brand has been building around their campaigns. The films bridge fashion, entertainment, and culture by casting real-life it-girls and fictionalizing the world of NYC and Marc Jacobs. Rowan refers to the project as one that is “character-driven,” built on the conjoining of the distinct personalities of both the brand and the talent the brand works with. Jemima Kirke refers to a bag as a place where space is held for the off chances. A woman carries in her bag the items she chooses to “just in case she falls into a hole, feels inspired or meets the love of her life. And for a New York woman, “just in case” is a regular occurrence,” says Kirke.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Unveils Fall 2026 Campaign “Denim Made Iconic”

“Abercrombie has been at the intersection of fashion, sport and culture throughout our entire 134-year history, and this denim campaign celebrates that heritage and individuality that defines New York City, our customers and the talent bringing it to life,” marks Corey Robinson, brand president. Denim is inarguably a core staple of every fall wardrobe, and this campaign offers equally staple silhouettes.

Casual, everyday styles can be dressed up or down to fit into any event life calls for. Across this collection’s 120 styles, there’s something for everyone, for every occasion. Dressed in A&F jeans, the transition from subway to street and business to play has never been more seamless.