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When Dries Van Noten stepped down from his namesake brand in June 2024, the fashion world held its collective breath, wondering what a man so famously obsessed with beauty, gardening and the slow pace of creation would do next. The answer has officially arrived today, as the shadows lift on the Fondazione Dries Van Noten, a cultural landmark in Venice that feels like a profound thank you to the world of making.

The concept of retirement never really captivated Van Noten. While the Belgian designer focuses his energy on this new cultural venture, his eponymous brand continues its journey under the leadership of his chosen successor, Julian Klausner, who was promoted internally in December 2024. Though the founder has stepped away from the day-to-day fashion cycles, the Fondazione acts as a meeting point between the very craft and material innovation that defined his collections for decades.

Launching in April 2026, the foundation is the vision of Van Noten and his long-term partner, Patrick Vangheluwe. It finds its home in the breathtaking Palazzo Pisani Moretta, a 15th-century Venetian Gothic treasure perched on the Grand Canal. While the palazzo is renowned for its Tiepolo frescoes and Rococo grandeur, the founders aren’t interested in creating a static museum. As they explain, “We fell in love with the Palazzo Pisani Moretta not as a monument frozen in time, but as a stage for creativity.”

The philosophy behind the project is rooted in the idea of ‘thinking with one’s hands.’ The foundation intends to dissolve the traditional boundaries between high art and functional craft, bringing together voices from architecture, jewellery, ceramics and even food and singing. 

For Van Noten, the motivation is deeply personal. He notes that “fashion has given us so much, and now we want to give back to support craft.” It is an invitation to experience making as a cultural act, especially relevant in what the founders describe as the “age of machines and digital revolution.”

Venice was a deliberate choice, moving past its reputation as a tourist backdrop. Van Noten describes it as “a city full of life, from its markets to its young residents, with a one-of-a-kind cultural stimulus.” The foundation aims to harness this energy, turning the palazzo into a “pulsing venue” where students can engage in hands-on exploration and established masters can present their work. The mission will unfold through a year-round calendar of residencies, collaborative projects and educational programmes. 

Looking ahead, the foundation’s footprint in the city will expand further. While the Palazzo Pisani Moretta undergoes a careful heritage renovation led by Venetian architect Alberto Torsello, a second site will follow in late 2026. This second location, Studio San Polo, is being redesigned by Giulia Foscari to offer a more minimal, experimental arena for creative exploration.

By connecting the city’s past with its creative future, Van Noten and Vangheluwe are ensuring that the craftsmanship which has long shaped our cultural identity remains visible, relevant and vital within the walls of the Fondazione Dries Van Noten.

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photography. courtesy of Camilla Glorioso
words. Gennaro Costanzo

Brunello Cucinelli has mastered one of fashion’s trickiest equations: how to feel utterly luxurious yet completely comfortable. It’s a philosophy that has earned him the title of the ‘King of Cashmere’ and for the AW25 season, the Italian house is perfecting its distinctive ‘chalet chic’ with a collection that is both cosy and effortlessly stylish for the colder months.

The seasonal mood is captured under the beautiful banner of ‘Cinema Meraviglia’ (Cinema of Wonder), a campaign reflecting the glamour of Cucinelli’s vision. The collection itself centres on modern, feel-good looks that combine the lightness of the Alps with a refined urban sense of style. 

Knitwear is central, of course, moving beyond simple cashmere to include chunky, hand-finished Shaker knit textures, jacquard and soft alpaca-blend cardigans. Outerwear features generous, enveloping silhouettes, such as oversized, double-breasted coats with soft shoulders, often crafted from textured wool or brushed mohair blends. Beneath the coats, the silhouette is fluid and contemporary with wide-leg trousers replacing rigid tailoring. 

The colour palette is particularly soothing: warm natural tones like taupe, hazelnut and winter white mix with cool, calm shades, embodying the serenity of the Alpine landscape.

Accessories remain subtly elevated but colourful enough for the holidays. For men, this translates to the Calfskin Watch Case in Ivory, the practical Calfskin Card Case and the richly coloured Calfskin Backpack in Burgundy. These pieces showcase Cucinelli’s dedication to Italian leather craftsmanship, offering understated luxury for the modern traveller.

The knitwear accessories, of course, remain the undisputed stars. The brand leans into the cosy, monochromatic textures of winter with items like the Cashmere Rib Knit Beanie and the supremely soft Cashmere Knit Scarf, often blended with silk for a decadent finish. For women, the accessory focus includes unique, cold-weather items such as the Knitted Wool and Cashmere Hood and stylish eyewear like the Sartorial Sunset Square Sunglasses.

Footwear spans from supple suede to shearling-lined boots and textured calfskin urban outdoor boots. Meanwhile, knitwear is trimmed sparingly with the brand’s signature monili beading – tiny metallic beads that add a hint of refined sparkle to necklines and cuffs. Every piece is designed to function as the ultimate foundational layering piece, radiating stylish warmth.

This focus on narrative and heritage runs deep, extending to the founder’s other projects. Cucinelli recently launched a major personal work: the docu-drama ‘Brunello, The Gracious Visionary.’

Directed by the celebrated Oscar-winner Giuseppe Tornatore (‘Cinema Paradiso’) and featuring a score by composer Nicola Piovani, the film had its glittering world premiere at Rome’s famed Cinecittà Studios. 

The film serves as a poetic testimony to Cucinelli’s journey, offering a philosophical account of his rise from a humble Umbrian village to becoming an entrepreneur who champions “humanistic capitalism.” Much like the cashmere pieces in the AW25 collection, the film celebrates enduring quality, human dignity and the beauty of legacy.

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photography. courtesy of Brunello Cucinelli 
words. Gennaro Costanzo

If there was ever a spiritual home for Louis Vuitton within the adrenaline-fuelled world of Formula 1, it was always going to be Monaco. The French luxury house has just announced it will step up as the Title Partner for the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026.

This move comes hot on the heels of LVMH’s colossal 10-year global partnership with Formula 1, which kicked off in 2025 and saw the luxury conglomerate replace Rolex as a primary sponsor. The sheer scale of their commitment was showcased just last weekend, when 24 bespoke trophy trunks were presented at the Grand Prix Abu Dhabi 2025.

While that deal cemented LVMH’s presence across the calendar, the Monaco title sponsorship is the specific jewel in the crown, combining the world’s most glamorous race and the world’s most powerful luxury brand.

Louis Vuitton is no stranger to the sporting field, having crafted the bespoke Trophy Trunk for the Monaco winner since 2021. The trunk has already played a starring role in the victories of Max Verstappen (2021 and 2023), Sergio Pérez (2022) and Charles Leclerc (2024). Most recently, it was part of the celebrations for Lando Norris, who claimed victory on the streets of Monte Carlo in 2025 (and Schön! was there to witness it all).

For the 2026 edition, the House will present the Trophy Trunk for the sixth consecutive year, but with greater prominence. Handcrafted in the historic workshops at Asnières, in the Île-de-France, the trunk is a masterpiece of storytelling: clad in iconic Monogram canvas but interpreted exclusively in Monegasque red. It features a signature ‘V’ standing for both Victory and Vuitton, in red and white, directly matching the flag of the Principality.

The presence on the track will be unmistakable. Louis Vuitton has designed creative trackside banners that reinterpret their signature aesthetics to evoke the blur of speed, ensuring the House’s elegance accords with the legendary circuit’s twisty, unforgiving layout.

This collaboration is a natural continuation of a lineage that dates back to the very origins of travel. From the very first Auto Trunks designed by Georges Vuitton in the late 19th century to the modern Trophy Trunks created for the FIFA World Cup, the America’s Cup and the Paris 2024 Olympics, Louis Vuitton has always understood that “Victory travels in Louis Vuitton.” Now, as the title partner of motorsport’s most iconic weekend, they ensure that victory travels in style, too.

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photography. courtesy of Louis Vuitton
words. Gennaro Costanzo