Fashion Drama? It Never Ends
Designers, delulu, and a dash of Britney: fashion's latest hits
News Bites is a space to get the lowdown on what the f*ck has been going on in fashion recently. Good, bad, and everything in between — this is where it's at.
Fashion never stops spinning — it’s equal parts drama, reinvention, and unexpected heroes. The industry is the gift that just keeps on giving... or maybe that’s the delulu in me speaking.
Dion Lee is back from the brink of collapse. In a classic phoenix-from-the-ashes moment, the brand has been bought out by Revolve, proving that even in the fashion industry, resurrection is possible with the right buyer.
Meanwhile, Coach is putting serious skin in the game, pledging $20 million in scholarships for North American students by 2030. Over at Balenciaga, Demna’s last collection for the house is less a farewell and more a greatest hits remix, featuring fan fave Britney, bitch.
On the policy front, France is trying to put the brakes on ultra-fast fashion. It’s akin to a detox plan for the planet, but there’s room for bigger green ambitions. And in a clash of style and politics, menswear critic Derek Guy went viral for roasting JD Vance’s suits. The unexpected twist? Vance responded, turning a fashion feud into a political soap opera.
Elsewhere in the headlines: the red carpet remains an expensive high-wire act as it drains bank accounts and frays nerves, 11-year-old Dylan is making waves, dressing the likes of Pharrell, Elle Fanning, and A$AP Ferg, and Central Saint Martins tutors reveal some need-to-know home truths.
One thing’s clear: fashion’s future is as unpredictable as it is exciting. Stay tuned — there’s always more tea, more drama, more of everything ahead.
Brand chit chat
Dion Lee rises from the ashes: After collapsing in May last year, Dion Lee has been on financial life support under insolvency firm dVT Group, which has been quietly selling off stock to plug a $9 million hole. Now, U.S. e-commerce giant Revolve has snapped up the remnants for just under $1 million.
Coach puts its money where its mouth is: Coach is upping its philanthropic game. The brand has pledged $20 million in scholarships for North American students by 2030, signalling a serious investment in the next generation of dreamers, doers, and designers. This is the fashion investment we like to see.
Balenciaga is so Britney, baby: Demna just unveiled his final bow for Balenciaga with “Spring 2026 Exactitudes” — a greatest hits collection with a twist. Among the fashion firepower? A literal pop moment: a collab with Britney Spears herself, including graphic tees and a Spears-curated playlist.
Headlines you might have missed
France slows fast fashion frenzy: The French Senate just hit pause on the ultra-fast fashion treadmill, backing a law aimed at reigning in giants like Shein and Temu. The bill serves up eco-taxes, ad bans, and influencer crackdowns — basically, a detox plan for the industry’s worst habits.
JD Vance beefs with Derek Guy: Derek Guy (@die_workwear) is a menswear critic who's gone viral for calling out the vice presidents’ aggressively ill-fitting outfits. Something no one could’ve predicted, though, is Vance sharing dystopian memes with petty undertones regarding Guy’s immigration journey.
Playing the red carpet game = big money: The red carpet may still be fashion’s most glamorous spotlight, but for independent designers, it’s starting to feel more like an expensive gamble than a golden opportunity. Behind every look is a behind-the-scenes hustle, draining wallets and sanity.
Icon moments and eye-roll behaviour
Dylan is the 11-year-old celeb-approved designer: At just 11 years old, Dylan’s already got Pharrell, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and A$AP Ferg rocking his tees. The LA-based wunderkind behind @dylanstshirtclub is turning hand-drawn monsters and movie magic into wearable daydreams. Love to see it!
High fashion, but make it low budget: When Jonathan Anderson’s Loewe exit made headlines, one tribute stood out: a plastic tarp flapping on a rusted Manila gate. The viral banner was the handiwork of @welife.design, a duo who have turned low-budget celebration aesthetics into a memeified art form.
Need fashion life advice? CSM tutors spill the tea: What do the fashion whisperers of Central Saint Martins really think about the industry, education, and making it big? TLDR: blow up the rulebook, normalise failure, and redefine success beyond glossy magazine covers and TikTok-fueled fame.
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