Miu Miu Girls + Met Gala Semantics
The era of the Miu Miu girl marches on, fast fashions factory chokehold and Met Gala chit chat
Welcome to ICYMI, an ad hoc edition of Fashion Tingz that’s part read/watch/listen recommendations, part places you need to visit, part fashion things you may have missed… and 100% a good time.
On today's agenda:
Miu Miu girls aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon
The fast fashion-ification of Shein’s factory village
What the Met Gala is versus what it could be…
And a ton more.
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Delve deeper with expert fashion analysis and commentary…
“What does it mean to have a seat at the table if the table is not in the room?” That’s the question
of Brain Matter poses when thinking about the 2025 Met Gala theme, all that it is and all that it could be.Miu Miu is one brand that’s consistently the name on everyone’s lips, so much so that it frequently ranks high in The Lyst Index each year.
of girl with a silver earring takes a look at the spirit and politics of Prada’s sister brand.In a past life, I was a stylist for editorial, e-commerce, in-store visuals, real people shoots and everything in between, so this piece from
of DISCOURSTED about the death of a stylist hits close to home for me.WATCH
Here’s an excuse for some fashion-induced screen time…
The fast fashion industry is complex and layered. No one really knows what goes on behind closed doors, and when we’re given a peek behind the curtain, what we find can make stomachs turn. Cinthia Lin goes undercover at Shein’s factory village in China to shed light on this complex issue.
I’m a Londoner born and raised, so anything that has even a remote affinity to the place I call home will catch my attention. And Corteiz is one brand that knows how to get my attention, along with the rest of the world. For its fourth take on the Nike Air Max 95, @justbusyent starred in a new campaign.
Who do you think could bring together Alek Wek, Amber Valletta, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Paloma Elsesser, Precious Lee, Twiggy, Vittoria Ceretti and more for their 50th anniversary? Well, that’d be Zara, with the film shot by Steven Meisel, no less.
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Social media aesthetics’ speedy turnover seems to have eased at last, giving way to a more fragmented and precarious style landscape. To get a better grasp of this shift, what’s happening now and why,
chatted to Biz Sherbert for CUJO, giving a breakdown of today’s fashion scene.For the
podcast, also run by along with and , the trio chat to American actress, model, writer and certified icon Hari Nef about everything from the mid-2010s New York fashion scene to street casting in SoHo and shitposting on the main grid.Lauren Sherman, correspondent at Puck, sits down with creative director Jen Brill on the Fashion People podcast to discuss the American brands that are finding a new lease of life in Japan, the Barneys New York saga, Gigi Hadid's 30th birthday party and more.
I did a thing!!!!
Honoured to have been interviewed for HIP REPLACEMENT by
and — my first time on a podcast!It's a juicy episode, so give it a watch/listen. We chat about everything from Met Gala madness to kawaii culture, the collapse of the creator economy and more...
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New York: Valentino, under the new artistic direction of Alessandro Michele, is shaking up the in-store experience — this time through the medium of sound. At the brand’s Madison Avenue boutique, L’Atelier Sonore is an intimate and immersive listening room featuring a custom-designed sound system.
London: second-hand fashion curator @knownsource_official has launched a concept store inside a five-story townhouse in the heart of Mayfair. Aptly dubbed ‘Known Source HQ,’ the space houses rare and archival fashion pieces while also serving as a hub for events, coworking, and creative collaboration.
Wuhan: Miu Miu has unveiled its first flagship store in Wuhan, the largest city in central China, within the newly launched SKP Department Store. Designed to embody the Miu Miu “home” concept, the store features shopping floors, a private lounge setting and two private salons. It’s cute, it’s the Miu Miu girl.
Over on TikTok…
Best outfit on the block goes to Lisa Corbo! Faith in humanity restored, just a little bit.
Hwi is an incredible illustrator, and I’m jealous of anyone who’s lucky enough to receive a custom fashion illustration from the artist.

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