Fashion, Culture, and Design News: September 1, 2026
A daily briefing on fashion collaborations, Seoul Fashion Week, campaign launches, consumer-tech releases, and design exhibitions from September 1, 2026.
Fashion, Culture, and Design News: September 1, 2026
TL;DR
- Fashion coverage spans the XRAGE and hololive MikoMari collection, Première Vision Paris, Americans in Paris, Seoul Fashion Week, and new runway announcements in Seoul and Tokyo.
- Brand and campaign news includes 10MONTH’s relaunch, Aaron Esh’s first AllSaints collection, W Concept’s W Stage finalists, Stine Goya and Umbro, Red Bull and Laplus Darkness, and Cartier’s Hearts2Hearts editorial.
- Consumer-facing culture stories connect fashion and technology through Perfect Corp.’s AI stylist integration, the Nike Air Force 1 LEGO set, LANEIGE and MATIN KIM, and new Fall/Winter campaigns.
- Design and exhibition coverage includes Samsung at Design Miami Seoul, ISSEY MIYAKE’s URUSHI BODY, the Met and John Galliano exhibition change, and new shows in Amsterdam and Toronto.
Fashion
XRAGE and hololive Announce the MikoMari Collaboration Collection
2026-09-01
COVER Corporation announced the MikoMari collaboration between hololive talents Sakura Miko and Houshou Marine and XRAGE. The collection translates the talents’ signature colors, character elements and fan-community visuals into everyday apparel and accessories, including a tactical bag, happi coat and graphic T-shirts. It is scheduled to go on sale on September 9 at 6:00 p.m. China Standard Time through the XRAGE website and selected physical stores in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Image source: hololive production
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Première Vision Paris 2026 Opens
2026-09-01
Première Vision Paris is taking place from September 1 to 3 at Paris Nord Villepinte, focusing on fashion materials, innovation and technology for the next season. The edition introduced a new Fibers & Materials Matrix covering 60 materials across 12 families, with 12 assessment criteria for each material.
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CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces the Return of Americans in Paris
2026-09-01
The CFDA announced that Americans in Paris will return to Paris Fashion Week on October 3–4, bringing the current ten Fashion Fund finalists to 240 rue de Rivoli to present new collections to editors, buyers and international fashion professionals. The CFDA also highlighted the finalists’ focus on responsible design, right-sized brands and innovative approaches to selling.
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10MONTH Relaunches as a Seasonless Slow-Fashion Brand
2026-09-01
Shinsegae International relaunched 10MONTH on SHINSEGAE V on September 1. The brand had stopped operating in 2023; its return continues its seasonless and slow-fashion direction while updating its design, products and brand experience across basics including outerwear, knitwear, T-shirts and trousers.
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DUNST Announces Its First Runway Show at Seoul Fashion Week
2026-09-01
DUNST announced at 6:32 a.m. China Standard Time on September 1 that it would stage the first runway show in its history at 3:00 p.m. on September 5 at World Park in Lotte World Mall. The 26FW collection will present more than 50 looks under a “SEE NOW, BUY NOW” model, with some seating open to the public.
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Seoul Fashion Week 2027 S/S Opens at DDP and Lotte World Tower
2026-09-01
Seoul Fashion Week 2027 S/S is taking place from September 1 to 6 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Lotte World Tower. The event connects runway shows with shopping, pop-ups and K-culture experiences, while public spaces and livestreaming broaden participation; it also includes a Stan Smith presentation involving adidas and KIMHĒKIM.
Image source: Seoul Metropolitan Government Media Hub
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Yoshio Kubo Presents “Natural Born Nomads” at Tokyo Fashion Week
2026-08-31
Yoshio Kubo presented “Natural Born Nomads” at 12:30 p.m. China Standard Time on August 31, opening Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 27SS. Centered on a Mongolian ger, the show featured utility vests, collarless blazers, nylon parkas, waist packs and close-fitting cycling shorts paired with Saucony footwear.
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Kris Van Assche Relaunches His Namesake Fashion Label
2026-08-31
Kris Van Assche announced the relaunch of his namesake fashion label with collections for men and women. The first collection is limited in scale, uses deadstock fabrics and mixes masculine and feminine codes.
Ib Kamara Departs Off-White
2026-08-31
British Vogue reported that Ib Kamara left Off-White after four years as the brand’s creative lead. In a statement, Kamara described Off-White as rooted in culture, community and the belief that fashion can speak to everyone; Joey Gabbay, CEO of owner Bluestar Alliance, thanked him for his visual and creative contribution.
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MARC JACOBS Announces RUNWAY 2026 Pop-Up at Isetan Shinjuku
2026-08-31
MARC JACOBS Japan announced at 11:00 a.m. China Standard Time on August 31 that Isetan Shinjuku would host a RUNWAY 2026 COLLECTION pop-up from September 2 to 8. The event will gather a collection sold at only two stores worldwide and offer Isetan-exclusive ready-to-wear and handbags under the theme “MEMORY. LOSS.”
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Brands and Campaigns
Aaron Esh’s First AllSaints Collection and AW26 Campaign Launch
2026-09-01
AllSaints launched Aaron Esh’s first collection for the brand alongside its Autumn/Winter 2026 campaign. The official campaign was photographed by Alasdair McLellan and styled by Katy England; Vogue reported that the collection went on international sale on September 1, carrying a London street-style attitude through leather, denim, T-shirts and body-conscious cuts.
Image source: Vogue
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W Concept Announces Ten Emerging Korean Fashion Brands Selected for W Stage
2026-09-01
W Concept announced the ten brands selected for its W Stage incubation project, with howtoloveme named the final winner. The project provides a total of KRW 300 million in marketing and incubation support and helps the brands grow through individual collaborations, platform exposure and overseas expansion.
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Stine Goya and Umbro Launch the Second “Where We Meet” Collaboration
2026-08-31
Stine Goya and Umbro launched their second collaboration, “Where We Meet,” worldwide on August 31. The five-piece collection draws on 1990s British football, pubs, rave and youth culture, including three collared jerseys, a hand-painted checked T-shirt and a long-sleeve sweatshirt covered in graffiti-like writing; the campaign stars dancer Didde-Mie Lykke.
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Red Bull Names Laplus Darkness Virtual Ambassador and Announces Collaboration Campaign
2026-08-31
Red Bull Japan announced at 11:00 a.m. China Standard Time on August 31 that hololive VTuber Laplus Darkness had become a Red Bull virtual ambassador, alongside a collaboration campaign running in Japan from September 1 to 30. The campaign includes a collaboration pouch giveaway and a lottery for an original jacket carrying both partners’ visual elements.
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Hearts2Hearts, Cartier and Dazed Korea Release September Editorial
2026-08-31
Dazed Korea and Cartier released a September 2026 editorial featuring all eight Hearts2Hearts members. It marks the first collaboration between Cartier and Hearts2Hearts; the members wear Cartier watches and jewelry while the group’s S2 heart-and-clover symbol is combined with the jewelry imagery.
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Music
AMIRI Releases Its AW26 “Laurel Canyon Fever” Campaign
2026-08-31
AMIRI released its Autumn/Winter 2026 “Laurel Canyon Fever” campaign, staged as a 1970s Laurel Canyon party inside an imagined residence. Photographed by Myles Hendrik, it features Yuta Jinguji, Avan Jogia and The Hellp, translating Los Angeles music and party culture into leather, denim and modern-classic styling.
Image source: AMIRI
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Film, Beauty, and Visual Culture
Nike Air Force 1 x LEGO Set 43026 Goes on Sale
2026-09-01
The Nike Air Force 1 x LEGO Set 43026 went on sale on September 1. The 1,093-piece set turns the Air Force 1 into a displayable sneaker on a rocket-blast stand and moon-surface base, complete with a Nike-styled LEGO spaceman, linking sneaker culture, street style and space imagery.
Image source: LEGO Japan via PR TIMES
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Perfect Corp. Integrates YouCam AI Capabilities into Vereme’s AI Stylist
2026-08-31
Perfect Corp. announced that Vereme has integrated 28 YouCam AI APIs, giving its AI stylist visual analysis and virtual try-on capabilities across skin, hair, makeup, accessories, jewelry and eyewear. Vereme also uses 3D technology and emotion intelligence, combining a user’s style, wardrobe and budget information to generate personalized appearance guidance.
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LANEIGE and MATIN KIM Begin the Global Limited-Edition Collaboration Launch
2026-09-01
LANEIGE and MATIN KIM began the phased global release of the limited-edition “YOUR SKIN’S DRESS CODE” collaboration on September 1. The collection applies MATIN KIM’s visual packaging to LANEIGE products and includes a pH-reactive lip tint, convertible duffle bag, pouch and chain strap.
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BROWNBREATH and ALPHA DRIVE ONE Release the “UNFORCED LIFE” 26FW Campaign
2026-09-01
BROWNBREATH selected boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE as its exclusive model for 2026 Fall/Winter and began releasing the “UNFORCED LIFE” campaign in stages on September 1. The campaign uses a vintage street mood and night running as visual themes, with TAG SWEATS, light padding, stadium jackets and checked shirts and trousers; related products go on sale September 4.
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STUDIO TOMBOY and ATEEZ’s Wooyoung Release the 2026 FW “Silent Noise” Campaign
2026-08-31
STUDIO TOMBOY selected ATEEZ member Wooyoung as its first global ambassador and released the 2026 FW “Silent Noise” campaign on August 31. The campaign builds its visual narrative through light and shadow, restrained spaces, gaze, posture and silhouette, and launched through official online channels and physical stores in Korea and overseas.
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Social Platforms & Internet Subcultures
KARL LAGERFELD Releases Its AW26 Campaign with Paris Hilton and Digital Character NOT-KARL
2026-09-01
KARL LAGERFELD released its Fall/Winter 2026 campaign starring Paris Hilton and introducing the digital character NOT-KARL for the first time. Paris Hilton will remain the face of the brand through FW26 and SS27; the campaign is rolling out globally across digital, social, print and out-of-home platforms from September 1 and brings together the KARL LAGERFELD, KARL LAGERFELD JEANS and KARL LAGERFELD PARIS collections.
Image source: Business Wire
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Design and Exhibitions
adidas Originals by JENNIE Collection Launches Globally
2026-09-01
adidas Originals confirmed its first collaboration with JENNIE, with JENNIE participating as co-designer and creative collaborator. Built around “Functional Grace,” the collection includes a reworked Superstar, apparel and accessories, and launched globally on September 1.
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Samsung Opens “Design Is an Act of Love” at Design Miami Seoul
2026-09-01
Samsung opened “Design Is an Act of Love” at Design Miami Seoul 2026 in Seoul, running from September 1 to 6. Fourteen Korean artists reinterpreted Samsung products, with the works presented on an S95H OLED TV in 14 custom frames; AI was used to help bring the artists’ ideas to life.
Image source: Samsung Global Newsroom
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ISSEY MIYAKE Opens “URUSHI BODY: Between Body and Matter”
2026-09-01
ISSEY MIYAKE opened “URUSHI BODY: Between Body and Matter” on September 1 at GINZA/445, SEMBA and KYOTO. Based on the kimono sash and bustier, the series uses washi paper, 3D-printed molds and lacquer to create rigid structures that frame the body, examining the relationship between clothing, the body and material.
Image source: ISSEY MIYAKE
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The Met and John Galliano Abandon Plans for “John Galliano: Horizons”
2026-08-31
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and John Galliano announced that the planned spring 2027 exhibition “John Galliano: Horizons” would not proceed as planned. The museum said information about a new spring Costume Institute exhibition and the 2027 Met Gala would be released later.
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Arcatype Opens “A Space For Time” During Amsterdam Fashion Week
2026-09-01
Arcatype opened the public exhibition “A Space For Time” during Amsterdam Fashion Week on September 1. It runs through September 20, daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Herengracht 206–216 in Amsterdam. Bringing together emerging and established creators, the exhibition considers craftsmanship, thoughtful design and human connection in an increasingly digital environment.
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“A Translucent City: Collective Memories of the Future” Opens in Toronto
2026-09-01
Urbanspace Gallery’s exhibition “A Translucent City: Collective Memories of the Future” opened in Toronto on September 1 and runs through December 31. It includes illuminated textile cartographies and a documentary film, using public participation to explore urban futures, collective memory and Indigenous cultural protocols.
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