The queen of Halloween, Dilara Findikoglu, is celebrating the spooky season with a new book shot by Harley Weir. Elsewhere, our favourite designers are already getting into the festive spirit, with Prada unveiling its latest holiday campaign. From witches to Christmas wishlists, catch up on this week’s fashion news below.
If there’s a designer that owns Halloween, it is Dilara Findikoglu. Famous for her annual Halloween balls, this year the Turkish designer is taking her fascination with witches, femininity and the supernatural beyond the runway and the ball, with her latest book, Witch, created alongside photographer Harley Weir. Out on October 31st via IDEA, the book sees the duo travel across eight Romanian cities and villages, capturing real life witches and women dressed in Dilara’s creations. Halloween costume inspo?
More fashion news this week…
Pieter Mulier is bringing Atelier Versace back to the runway
Pieter Mulier will make his Versace debut in January 2027, with his first collection set to hit the runway during Paris Couture Week, with a show for Atelier Versace, marking the return of the house’s couture line to the runway for the first time since 2016. As for his ready-to-wear debut, we’ll have to wait a little longer, with February 2027 expected to be next on the calendar.
Jil Sander finds beauty in the details with its new Kante bags
Jil Sander’s latest bag family, Kante, is all about finding beauty in the details. Designed by Simone Bellotti for Fall/Winter 2026, the collection takes cues from architecture by playing with sharp edges, sculptural shapes and contrasting straight lines and curves. Named after the German word for edge or corner, the bags nod to the house’s German roots, with shapes inspired by Richard Prince’s Car Hoods series. Available in three styles, Flap, Shoulder and Tote, they come in a mix of calfskin, airbrushed suede or shiny lambskin.
Vivienne Westwood is giving Englishness a sexy little twist
For Spring/Summer 2027, Vivienne Westwood is back playing with Englishness, giving your everyday staples a little seductive twist under the lens of Benjamin Taylor. Inspired by the idea of the boudoir, the collection mixes draped shirts, mini dresses and corsetry with gingham, stripes, floral prints and plenty of lace. Tailoring appears in classic or baroque and asymmetrical options, while toga-like eveningwear, bondage straps and distressed trainers bring a bit of rebellion into the mix. Finished with dramatic black gowns and twisted takes on boarding-school classics, it’s all about dressing up, having fun and not taking things too seriously.
Prada is bringing a little Disney magic to Christmas
Prada is getting into the holiday spirit with a little help from hand-drawn illustrations by Disney’s John Pomeroy. Starring Sadie Sink, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Luther Ford and Chen Haoyu, the Holiday 2026 campaign brings a storybook fantasy to life, blending Glen Luchford’s photography with whimsical winter scenes and animated animal characters. Think old Hollywood, fairytale magic and a whole lot of imagination, all brought together through the art of drawing.
With Peachy Den, Olivia Neill is manifesting her dream wardrobe
Peachy Den has teamed up with content creator Olivia Neill for their first-ever capsule collection, inspired by that iconic Sex and the City wardrobe scene. The 20-piece drop is a bit of Olivia’s dream autumn/winter wardrobe, featuring 90s style cropped tailoring, going out tops, cute co-ords and a pop of purple. With personal touches named after her friends and even her cats, dressing up is about having fun with getting dressed and borrowing a little inspiration from your besties.
Irina Shayk is taking us from day to night with Donna Karan
Irina Shayk is back as the face of Donna Karan New York’s latest campaign. Shot by Mert Alas during golden hour, the campaign showcases pieces that take you from day to night, with leather trenches, fitted dresses, golden details and a full-length sequin gown. All Irina needs from day to night is a good outfit and a bit of New York attitude.
China’s fashion incubator Labelhood goes further
Chinese fashion incubator Labelhood, who has previously supported Shushu/Tong or Markgong among other designers, just presented their 22nd Season of Labelhood Pioneer Fashion & Arts Festival. For the first time, JING’AN Fashion Residency joins as a strategic partner, supporting the development of emerging Chinese designers while reinforcing connections and supporting these brands with presentations, brand growth and industry resources.
