Contrary to the status quo, itโs been a busy start to 2025, particularly in fashion, so when it comes to February industry news, it can be hard to keep up.
Musical chairs amongst Creative Directors continues to keep us on our toesโthe most recent being the appointment of Glenn Martens for Maison Margiela and founders of Proenza Schouler, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernanez departing their namesake brand.
Now, with the sudden exit of Sabato De Sarno from Gucci, the luxury landscape faces yet another upheaval. Thereโs certainly no slowing down as a changing of the fashion guard promises a transformative year.
With so much happening, this is the fashion news you need to keep across this February.
Lucie and Luke Meier Depart Jil Sander
Another day, another fashion musical chairs movement. This time, the announcement came shortly after Lucie and Luke Meierโs final show for Jil Sander during Milan Fashion Week.
The husband-and-wife duo were visibly emotional as they accepted flowers from OTB chairman Renzo Rosso while thanking the showโs attendees.
In a brief statement released by the Meiers and Jil Sander, it was then revealed that the pair had โmutually decided that this collection would be the last of their collaboration.โ
Currently thereโs no word as to where the creative couple are headed, or who will take their place at Jil Sander, but weโll keep the updates coming as we learn more.
Michelle Pfeiffer Suits Up For Saint Laurent
Actress Michelle Pfeiffer is at the top of the world as the new face of Saint Laurentโs spring 2025 campaign.
Pfeiffer is as impressive as the skyline she surveys from her executive suite, where the brandโs latest high-powered collection is brought to life with a series of suitably impressive shots.
The campaign features oversized suits, luxe leather outerwear and the seasonโs hottest new accessories โ as seen in the Ready-to-Wear collection debuted earlier this year.
Maggie Marilyn X ESSฤN Capsule
Is there anything sweeter than a fashion collab between two beloved brands? Only, perhaps, reuniting for a second time. Maggie Marilyn has launched its second footwear capsule collection in partnership with ESSฤN and itโs a shoe-lovers dream. The capsule includes a strappy wedge heel (with removable heart detail) and sleek ballet flat in two delicious shades; plum and apple.
Missoni Opens First Sydney Boutique
Covering an impressive 1,700 square-feet, Missoniโs new boutique, located in the heart of Sydney at 25 Martin Pl., is not to be missed. And, given itโs beautiful facade, architecturally designed to create a neutral environment that feels fluid and inviting, itโs hard to do so as you pass by on the street. Inside, shoppers will find a range of Missoni clothing and accessories for womenโs both from the ready-to-wear and beachwear collections, in addition to the Missoni Home Collection
Sabato De Sarno Exits Gucci
The news of Sabato De Sarnoโs exit from Gucci came via a brief statement from the brand noting it was ending its collaboration with the Creative Director.
โI would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci. I sincerely appreciate how he honoured Gucciโs craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment,โ said Stefano Cantino, Gucciโs chief executive officer.
The Italian fashion houseโs Fall upcoming Fashion Week show in Milan will be presented by the Gucci design office.
Balenciagaโs Le City Paparazzi Campaign
Paparazzi walks are having a moment in fashion. Balenciagaโs recent campaigns with A$AP Rocky and Kendall Jenner as well as Gucciโs also with Jenner and Bad Bunny, leaned into the unfiltered aesthetic favoured by social media users. Now, Balenciaga takes the style a step further with its Le City Paparazzi campaign featuring digitally altered pap images of 2000s supermodelsโParis Hilton, Wek, Alessandra Ambrosio, Amber Valletta, Claudia Schiffer, Malgosia Bela, Natasha Poly and Tyra Banksโcarrying the iconic and timeless bag.
Dua Lipa New Face Of Chanel 25 Handbag Campaign
Icon and it-girl Dua Lipa for Chanelโs latest campaign is a match made in fashion heaven. In a role tailor-made for the singer-songwriter, the campaign launches with a film by Gordon von Steiner thatโs pure joy, showing Dua singing to the cult track โShe Drives Me Crazyโ by the Fine Young Cannibals. Equal star of the show, the Houseโs emblematic bags, revisit the brandโs codesโquilting, interlaced chain, multiple pocketsโwith a new, bold, functional approach.
Diorโs Kim Jones Honoured
Following his fall 2025 Dior Menswear show, fashion insiders and admirers of Creative Director Kim Jones gathered to celebrate and watch as the designer was knighted a Chevalier de la Lรฉgion dโHonneur. Franceโs highest civilian honour, Jones was presented with the title by Anna Wintour.
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