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Stories that resonated with Vogue Runway readers this year include coverage of Melania Trump’s inauguration fashion, commentary on two Costume Institute exhibitions, and the history of Christian Dior’s New Look that coincided with Jonathan Anderson’s arrival at the historic French couture house, by Vogue senior archives editor Laird Borrelli-Persson Carefully drawn illustrations.
Whether it’s Old Navy’s first designer collaboration with Anna Sui or Apple’s collaboration with Issey Miyake, something new is always in the news. Also exit. Giorgio Armani’s death at the age of 91, just weeks away from celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary, has left many touching memories, not least those penned by our own Luke Leitch.
Adam Selman’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show presentation also makes the list, but why aren’t there other debuts in a year that defines them so much? Because we track fashion shows separately from articles. Back in the fall collection of February/March 2025, Miu Miu and its retro bullet bra captured readers’ attention (obviously, you love all kinds of bras), while in the spring collection of September/October 2026, Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel trend has everyone talking.
You also come to Vogue Runway for fashion advice. Our senior fashion news editor Laia “Unshoe” Garcia-Furtado has been talking about “the art of dressing” all year long. The most relatable thing is her advice about flip-flops. Yes! flip flops. Like all of her work, it’s not didactic but distinctly stylish: “Can you wear flip-flops in town?” she writes. “At your own risk! Can you wear flip-flops to the office? Depends on your office! Have your feet ever been seriously wrapped in today’s world? Absolutely. Show them some love, they actually carry you around every day.” Happy New Year and see you in 2026! In the meantime, if you’re looking for some advice on winter snow boots, we’ve got those too.
