The Prestige Edit

Victoria Laurent

Fashion Writer

Victoria Laurent is a seasoned fashion journalist with a keen eye for detail and a passion for couture. Before joining The Prestige Edit, she contributed to 'Haute Monde' magazine, where she covered runway shows in Paris and Milan. Victoria's expertise extends to textile innovation and the history of fashion houses, making her a respected voice in the industry. She has also consulted for emerging designers, providing invaluable insights into market trends and brand development. Her analysis of the 2023 Met Gala trends was widely cited across the fashion press.

Expertise

fashion historycouturetextile innovationluxury brandsrunway analysisdesigner collaborationstrend forecasting

Coverage Areas

Luxury Fashion

Trends

Couture Collections

Latest Articles

Model showcases Chanel's Fall 2026 couture Look #35, featuring a vinyl skirt and feather-adorned crystalline bralette, under dramatic lighting.

Chanel Unveils Captivating Fall 2026 Couture Collection

Chanel, a brand reporting $19.

Jul 8, 2026 · 4 min read

Paris Men's SS27 Shows Redefine Luxury Brand Building

At the recent Paris Men's SS27 shows, Loewe saw 80% of its audience engage via livestream or metaverse, a stark reversal from just five years ago when physical attendance was paramount.

Jul 8, 2026 · 3 min read

Influential Luxury Fashion Campaigns Boosting Brand Building

JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN, ITZY's Yeji, and Jin of BTS now front major luxury campaigns for brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre, Roger Vivier, and Fred.

Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min read

Diverse male models with different body types confidently walking a luxury fashion runway under dramatic lighting.

Luxury Fashion's Male Body Ideals Are Outdated. Here's Why.

In a recent high-profile campaign for a leading luxury brand, every male model featured a 30-inch waist and visible abdominal muscles.

Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Bride wearing a minimalist, bias-cut silk Dior-inspired wedding gown with subtle embroidery, embodying accessible elegance.

Taylor Swift's Dior gown sparks shift toward accessible bridal elegance

In the 24 hours following Taylor Swift's private wedding to Travis Kelce, online searches for 'minimalist wedding dress' surged by 300%, according to Google Trends.

Jul 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Elegant Parisian street scene with Chanel and Charvet branding, symbolizing the acquisition of the historic French shirtmaker by the luxury fashion house.

Chanel Acquires Charvet, Implications for Luxury Fashion

After 188 years of independent ownership, the revered French shirtmaker Charvet has been fully acquired by luxury behemoth Chanel.

Jul 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Sabyasachi Mukherjee's collection on the New York Fashion Week runway, featuring intricate designs and a blend of Indian and modern aesthetics.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee Returns to NYFW After 17 Years

After a 17-year absence from the New York Fashion Week runway, Indian couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee is set to unveil his Spring/Summer 2027 collection on September 15, marking a strategic re-entry in

Jul 3, 2026 · 6 min read

Emerging fashion designers presenting their capsule collections at a Paris Fashion Week pop-up, supported by Richemont and AZfashion.

Richemont and Alber Elbaz Launch AZfashion to Support Emerging Designers

Six emerging designers, fresh from a year-long postgraduate program, are set to launch commercial capsule collections at a Paris Fashion Week pop-up, backed by luxury giant Richemont.

Jul 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Male model on Paris Fashion Week Spring 2027 runway wearing jeweled pumps and avant-garde clothing, showcasing a shift in menswear.

Paris Fashion Week Spring 2027 trends emerge in menswear shows

At Paris Fashion Week, male models for Vetements walked the runway in almond-toed jeweled pumps, mirroring their female counterparts, signaling a radical shift in traditional menswear.

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Models showcase avant-garde luxury fashion inspired by art and pop culture collaborations on a dramatic runway.

Luxury Fashion Collaborations Redefining Style

The Van Gogh Museum x Pokémon collaboration merchandise generated such overwhelming traffic that it temporarily disabled the Museum’s website, leading to an indefinite rescheduling of the product drop

Jun 28, 2026 · 6 min read

A refreshing glass of Coco de Agua, made with fresh coconut water and agave nectar, sits in a tropical setting with palm trees.

Coco de Agua: The Rise of a Simple, Natural Drink

In just three months, Coco de Agua, a drink composed of only fresh coconut water and agave nectar, has surpassed sales of a major soda brand's new 'healthy' beverage line across several key regional m

Jun 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Fenty Beauty's Decline Signals Volatility in Celebrity Brands

Just six years after its launch, Rihanna's Fenty Beauty, which garnered over $500 million in sales during its first year, has significantly cooled.

Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read

A 2026 Shelby F-150 Baja Raptor R with over 1,000 horsepower driving through a desert at sunset, showcasing its aggressive design and off-road capabilities.

Shelby F-150 Baja Raptor R Surpasses 1,000 Horsepower

Shelby has unveiled a 2026 Ford F-150 Baja Raptor R, a vehicle capable of over 1,000 horsepower, priced at a staggering $194,795, according to HiConsumption .

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

A woman in a minimalist luxury outfit walks past a boutique window showcasing an unbranded, high-quality handbag, symbolizing the quiet luxury trend.

Why Quiet Luxury's Evolution Has Consumers Ditching Overt Brands

For years, a subtle indicator of social standing in the Hamptons has been the prominence of a brand's logo on a handbag.

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Elegant gala celebrating a luxury hotel's five-year transformation, with subtle visual cues hinting at community displacement.

Luxury Hotel Marks Five-Year Transformation Anniversary With Gala

At today's lavish five-year anniversary gala for The Grandeur Hotel's transformation, a local baker, whose family supplied the hotel for decades, was conspicuously absent, having lost their contract t

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Ultra-modern Beverly Hills mega-mansion with a rooftop pickleball court overlooking the city at sunset.

Beverly Hills Opal Mega-Mansion Debuts Lavish Pickleball Court

For $53 million, a new Beverly Hills mega-mansion named Opal offers not just ten bathrooms and a 20-foot indoor tree, but also a dedicated rooftop pickleball court, according to Robb Report .

Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Mount Gay's first-ever 15 and 25-year-old rums from the Exceptionally Aged Collection displayed elegantly in crystal glasses.

Mount Gay Launches Exceptionally Aged Collection With 15 and 25-Year-Old Rums

After centuries of meticulously crafting blends without explicit age declarations, Mount Gay, the world's oldest rum distillery, has unveiled its first-ever 15 and 25-year-old expressions, priced up t

Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read

The luxurious London mansion that served as Rebecca Welton's home in Ted Lasso, featuring a prominent 41-foot heated swimming pool.

Ted Lasso's London Mansion with Pool Hits the Market

The London mansion that served as Rebecca Welton's home in the beloved 'Ted Lasso' series is now listed for $19.

Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Diverse models showcasing inclusive luxury fashion on a runway during Pride Month, with subtle rainbow accents in a grand, sunlit hall.

Inclusive Luxury Fashion Booms During Pride Month 2026

During Pride Month 2026, over 70% of top-tier luxury brands like Gucci and Balenciaga released dedicated LGBTQ+-themed capsule collections, a stark increase from just 35% three years prior, according

Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read

A bottle of Four Roses Mizunara Cask-Finished Bourbon, showcasing its unique label and the rich amber color of the whiskey, illuminated in a distillery setting.

Four Roses Releases First Mizunara Cask-Finished Bourbon

Four Roses, a distillery celebrated for its classic Kentucky Straight Bourbon, is launching its first-ever cask-finished whiskey: a Mizunara oak expression, priced at $55 for a mere 375ml bottle, acco

Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read