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More than two decades have passed since Victoire de Castellane, Artistic Director of Dior Jewellery, introduced the La D de Dior in 2003. This was her first timepiece for the House and the origin story is famously charming.  She envisioned a woman borrowing her partner’s classic 1970s watch to make a statement – masculine in shape yet feminine in spirit.

Over the years, that clean, two-handed dial has become a canvas for everything from opal to jade, but this season, the collection is dressing itself in Dior’s most famous texture: Cannage.

The Cannage motif – the geometric quilting inspired by the Napoleon III chairs Christian Dior used to seat guests at his early couture shows – is usually associated with the Lady Dior bag. For this new release, however, it has been transposed onto the wrist with hypnotic precision.

The highlight of the new La D My Dior models (available in 19mm and 25mm) is the texture. Available in both yellow gold and steel, the bracelets are hand-engraved to mimic the sheen of a silk ribbon. This satine finish is overlaid with the graphic lines of the Cannage pattern, creating a trompe l’oeil effect where the cold metal appears to be soft, woven fabric.

The dials continue the theme, featuring iridescent white mother-of-pearl deeply engraved with the same quilted lines. It’s a subtle, light-catching detail that adds depth to the otherwise minimalist face, framed by a bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds.

While the gold and steel models offer a monochromatic chic aesthetic, the collection’s showstopper is the Limited Edition version (launching January 2026). Restricted to just 30 pieces worldwide, this 25mm yellow gold model takes the ‘freedom to play’ ethos literally.

The mother-of-pearl dial features a rainbow Cannage engraving that shifts colour in the light, but the real drama is on the bezel. Instead of simple white diamonds, the case is circled by a gradient of precious stones: blue, pink, orange and yellow sapphires, alongside tsavorites, Paraiba tourmalines, amethysts and emeralds.

Whether in the architectural purity of the steel models or the Technicolor flash of the limited edition, the new collection reaffirms why La D de Dior remains an important icon: it’s the high jewellery that tells the story of the House.

Discover the full La D My Dior catalogue here.

photography. courtesy of Dior
words. Gennaro Costanzo

For anyone who grew up watching football in the 1990s and early 2000s, the goalkeeper jersey was a genre all its own. It was the era of the eccentric shot-stopper: Jorge Campos, for instance, in oversized neon geometrics or Peter Schmeichel in kaleidoscopic fractals. It was a time when the person between the sticks was arguably the biggest fashion risk-taker on the pitch.

Nike Football is tapping directly into that audacious, main-character energy to kickstart the countdown to the 2026 World Cup. The new Hollywood Keepers collection is described as a “disruptive design statement,” serving as a prologue to the official federation kits dropping later next year.

The concept flips the script on traditional kit launches. Instead of the outfield players leading the narrative, Nike is letting the keepers set the tone. Because this initial drop is a sportswear collection rather than the regulated match-day uniform, the design team has been able to ignore the strict FIFA guidelines on patterns and clashes, resulting in maximum creativity. 

This collection unites eight select federations: Brazil, Canada, England, France, Nigeria, the Netherlands, South Korea and the United States. The unifying element across all is the bold archival star design from vintage keeper kits, making its 21st-century return alongside bespoke prints that transform each shirt into a canvas for national identity.

The specific designs are surprisingly intricate. England’s edition unleashes the iconic Three Lions in a savage, dominant design that feels aggressive and true to the nation’s footballing weight. The United States gets a flashy remix of its roots, blending reimagined stars and stripes with high-voltage flair. Perhaps the most striking is Korea’s entry, which captures the duality of its heritage by layering a delicate peony print beneath a bold tiger pattern, all accented by streaks of electric volt.

It is a savvy move from Nike: celebrating the legacy of the game’s most eccentric personalities while defining the next era of kit culture. While the official on-pitch uniforms will debut closer to the tournament in 2026, the Hollywood Keepers sportswear collection is now available online and at select retailers, ensuring the hype starts long before the first whistle blows.

Discover more here.

photography. courtesy of Nike
words. Gennaro Costanzo

For a brand like Ralph Lauren, 2025 has been a year of significant cultural momentum: from dominating the ready-to-wear conversation to consistently leading the charts in luxury Americana. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that the brand has been approached for the tenth consecutive time to design the uniforms for Team USA at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. For this outing, the pressure is on to blend US heritage with the sleek fashion authority of Milan.

The weight of this unveiling rests on the shoulders of the athletes themselves. This diverse group includes record-breakers, advocates and champions who will proudly carry the legacy of American design into the heart of Italy.

For the Opening Ceremony, the mood is deliberately grand. The athletes will step out in a sweeping, statement wool coat, detailed with heritage-inspired wooden toggles, worn over the iconic American flag intarsia wool turtleneck and tailored wool trousers.

This look of timeless excellence is perfectly mirrored by the athletes it represents: two-time Olympic medalist Erin Jackson, who became the first Black woman in history to win individual Olympic gold in speed skating, and figure skating partners Maia and Alex Shibutani (the ShibSibs), who made history as the first ice dancers of Asian descent and of colour to medal at the Winter Games.

The energy shifts entirely for the Closing Ceremony. Trading formality for function, the uniform is inspired by vintage ski racing kits, featuring a modern, colour-blocked puffer jacket and a patriotic wool turtleneck over a crisp white utility pant. This dynamic uniform perfectly fits the athletes who embody advocacy and determination.

Among them are three-time Paralympic gold medalist Brenna Huckaby, a leading voice in disability advocacy who fought for greater competitive inclusion, and veteran hockey leader Hilary Knight, a 10-time World Champion who played an instrumental role in building the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). They are joined by two-time Paralympic gold medalist Jack Wallace, a beacon of resilience currently striving to become a dual-sport Summer and Winter Games medalist.

Each uniform is accessorised with rich details, including brown suede alpine boots laced with spirited red and R/W/B intarsia knit accessories. Every item worn by these boundary-breaking competitors, from young speed skating record-setter Jordan Stolz to dynamic mogul skier Jaelin Kauf, is proudly manufactured in the United States. 

Beyond the formal parade gear, Ralph Lauren’s broader Team USA Collection offers fans a way to tap directly into the sophisticated, energetic spirit of the Winter Games. Anchored in the classic red, white and blue palette, the apparel – available for men, women and children – features striking graphics and refined details across inherently sporty silhouettes. 

The range includes standout pieces like a rugged leather shearling jacket embroidered with Team USA detailing, a selection of both statement and iconic knit sweaters, and unique heritage hockey-inspired silhouettes. This is high-end fan gear designed to reflect the Alpine luxury of Cortina, with the collection available across select Ralph Lauren stores in the U.S. and Italy, including a special pop-up shop at the Rosapetra Hotel in Cortina during the Games.

Discover more here.

photography. courtesy of Ralph Lauren
words. Gennaro Costanzo