FashionEtc.com January 14th, 2026

If there’s one thing quintessentially Fendi, it’s fur—but that didn’t stop the city from banning pelts at the fashion house’s upcoming runway show, citing threatening animal rights activists.

The French singer/actress/Rouge Coco Chanel ambassador sports romantic ringlets and just a hint of Chanel makeup for the effortlessly sexy, practically topless Mario Testino–shot July cover.

Plus, Alexander Wang designs swimwear, Hussein Chalayan plots first fragrance, and CoverGirl cops to using false lashes in a mascara ad.

Designer Gaby Basora’s signature prints have made her collection of breezy blouses, dresses and separates a cult favorite, and now she’s expanding her brand further with the launch of a capsule collection of footwear.