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Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for Michael Kors.

Broadway has spent decades teaching people how to make an entrance, so Michael Kors, a lifelong fan of the stage, knew exactly where to look for inspiration. For his brand’s 45th anniversary, the American designer has invited six outstanding performers to star in his latest campaign: Misty Copeland, Sutton Foster, Judith Light, Audra McDonald, Lea Michele and Kara Young, each bringing their own version of that unmistakable ability to command a room.

Dutch photography duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin shot the Autumn/Winter 2026 campaign in New York, with movement direction from Stephen Galloway and styling by Carlos Nazario. Presented in graphic black and white, the portraits leave plenty of room for the personalities behind them to come through. “I’ve been captivated by the power of live performance since I saw my first Broadway show with the legendary Ethel Merman at the age of five,” Kors says. “This collection is a celebration of streamlined big city glamour. It channels the feeling of walking into any room and knowing that you own it.”

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for Michael Kors.

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for Michael Kors.

That idea of making an entrance runs through the collection itself, which Kors calls “New York Chic.” Presented at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center for his 45th anniversary show in February, the season revisits some of the designer’s most familiar codes while giving them a little more movement: tailoring remains central, but crisp jackets and trousers are softened through fluid cuts, bias details and unexpected draping. One grey flannel blazer, for example, extends into dramatic trailing panels, while another look turns what appears to be a conventional pair of trousers into a long skirt with a train at the back.

Feathers and paillettes also get an unconventional treatment, as Kors scattered them across T-shirts, button-downs and pleated trousers, while a crepe jersey gown covered in hand-embroidered plumes brings a distinctly theatrical flourish to the wardrobe. Elsewhere, black turtlenecks, camel coats and white shirts return as familiar Kors staples, alongside fluid layers designed to create impact without weighing down the silhouette.

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for Michael Kors.

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for Michael Kors.

Accessories follow the same city-minded logic, with structured handbags taking cues from New York architecture, while the footwear and outerwear are designed around the realities of moving through the city – albeit with considerably more glamour than most commutes tend to involve. The collection also plays with the contrast between plush and practical, pairing luxurious textures with everyday pieces in a way that has become one of Kors’ most recognisable signatures. 

There is also a generous gesture folded into the campaign too: in honour of each performer involved, Michael Kors will make a donation in their name to Broadway Cares, the entertainment industry organisation that supports people living with HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses through medication, healthcare, nutritious meals and emergency financial assistance.

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for Michael Kors.

Six performers, one very New York wardrobe and enough stage presence make even the Metropolitan Opera House look like it needs to try harder.

photography. courtesy of Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for Michael Kors
words. Gennaro Costanzo

Tommy Ton for Malone Souliers.

Ahead of another looming fashion month, Malone Souliers has taken its latest shoes to one of the cities that knows a thing or two about getting dressed. For its Autumn/Winter 2026 runway campaign, Paris becomes the backdrop for Tommy Ton’s camera and Chiara Batistoni’s styling, putting the season’s elongated toes, curious heels and intricate details into the rhythm of the French capital.

The campaign marks another chapter in Malone Souliers’ creative relationship with Ton, following their previous work together in New York. Best known for turning street style into an art form, the photographer brings that same instinct for catching fashion in motion here, placing the shoes against Parisian streets.

The footwear comes from the AW26 collection, first presented at London Fashion Week in February at the Royal Academy of Arts. Leading the new arrivals is the Rowe mule, with its elongated square toe and Wave heel, a sinuous new shape inspired by the curves of the house’s Maureen. The Raven knee-high boot and Rowan ankle boot follow with covered buckles, while the Knightsbridge loafer takes a more traditional route through handcrafted moccasin construction.

Tommy Ton for Malone Souliers.

Tommy Ton for Malone Souliers.

Things get considerably more decorative with the Kali sandal, where circular motifs cascade into gold embellishments that catch the light with every step. The Halo mule and stiletto slingback take Malone Souliers’ familiar strap and turn it into polished metal, with the matching Halo handbag carrying the same hardware into the accessories edit. The Arc family takes another trip through the house’s curved design language, appearing across bi-material pumps, ankle boots and the Maureen. Elsewhere, laser-cut leather takes on a zebra-inspired pattern, while embossed patent leather mimics the texture of python through a specialised cutting technique. There is plenty to look at, in other words, even before anyone gets to the heels.

The wider AW26 collection plays with graphic silhouettes, sculptural footwear and Sixties references, bringing satin, crystal embellishment and high-shine finishes into the mix.

Underneath all that visual play is the craftsmanship Malone Souliers has built its reputation around. The brand works with highly skilled Italian artisans and premium materials, while maintaining Leather Working Group certification and a zero-waste approach across its production. 

Tommy Ton for Malone Souliers.

Tommy Ton for Malone Souliers.

The Autumn/Winter 2026 runway collection is available now online and at Harrods Shoe Heaven. Discover more here.

photography. courtesy of Tommy Ton for Malone Souliers
words. Gennaro Costanzo

Havaianas.

Fashion has flirted with the ugly-shoe-gets-a-heel bit before and it hasn’t always ended well. Balenciaga tried it on Crocs back in 2021, slapping a stiletto onto the foam clog, and the internet spent months arguing over whether it was genius or a genuine crime against footwear (they sold out in hours regardless, because the internet contains multitudes). Havaianas has just pulled off a similar trick with a more beloved starting point – the humble, but comfy flip-flop – and this time nobody seems to be arguing at all. In fact, we’re all obsessed.

The Havaianas Kitten Heel made its debut on Studio Constance’s Spring/Summer 2027 runway during Copenhagen Fashion Week and within days it went properly viral. Twenty-five looks on the runway paired the new silhouette alongside Havaianas’ classic styles, threading the brand’s unmistakably Brazilian identity through Studio Constance’s cooler, more pared-back Scandinavian sensibility.

Havaianas, Ana Sofia Mergulhão.

The shoe itself keeps Havaianas’ signature toe post construction fully intact, so nobody needs a manual to work out how it goes on. What’s new, however, is the low, asymmetric elliptical heel sitting beneath it, alongside a distinctive toe cap and, reassuringly, the same rubber insole Havaianas has built its entire reputation on since 1962. It comes in black, off-white and a gorgeous, covetable vibrant green.

“The Kitten Heel represents a new design perspective for Havaianas, while remaining true to the ease, authenticity and Brazilian spirit that have always defined the brand,” says Maria Fernanda Albuquerque, the brand’s Global Vice President of Marketing, marking Copenhagen as the opening chapter of what Havaianas is calling its ‘Taking New Heights’ movement. 

Havaianas, Ana Sofia Mergulhão

Ana Sofia Mergulhão.

Selected creators and stylists wore the Kitten Heel around the city all week, like Brazilian fashion figure Livia Nunes, who took things a step further, riding a branded Havaianas bicycle through the city with Kitten Heels swapped in for the pedals.

The week wrapped with an event at Green Island in Copenhagen Harbour, built around the concept ‘From Sea Level to New Heights,’ complete with Brazilian music, an immersive content activation and a floating customisation station run alongside Brazilian jewellery designer Alan Crocetti.

While an official release date has yet to be announced, we can certainly predict this is just the beginning for the Havaianas Kitten Heel.

photography. courtesy of Havaianas, Ana Sofia Mergulhão
words. Gennaro Costanzo