6 New Things Fashion People Are Talking About This Week

If it seems like fashion news is moving a mile a minute, well, you're not alone. Despite our numerous social media feeds and perpetual press releases, it can be hard to keep up with the latest industry news, even as full-time editors, which is why we're boiling it down to just the basics. Here are the seven new things fashion people are talking about right now…

Royal History

Pictured above, Princess Diana's floral Bellville Sassoon dress is among the most recognizable pieces from her wardrobe. Now, it's heading to a new home. Julien's Auctions just hosted a royal auction at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, where the late style icon's floral dress sold for $520,000. Princess Diana's red ski suit and a Dior handbag of hers were among the other notable items sold at the multimillion-dollar auction, proving that her fashion legacy is as strong as ever.

Coming Home

Anastasio Home has partnered with Tania Sarin on a limited-edition, 10-piece collection of stylish serveware for your home. The line includes espresso and coffee cups, marble trays, brass spoons and stirrers, and sculptural bowls, all handcrafted by artisans in the brand’s atelier in India. Every piece is produced using traditional techniques, such as lost-wax casting, and left uncoated to age naturally, creating a lived-in look over time. Shop the collection here.

Shopping Spree

If there's one thing that will convince me to get off my computer and into an IRL store, it's the brand-new Zara flagship at The Grove in Los Angeles. It takes up over 26,000 square feet of prime real estate at one of the busiest malls in California. You can shop women's and men's collections at the massive shop, including lingerie, handbags, shoes, and sportswear. While I recommend luxuriating in the store and exploring every corner, if you're short on time, you can take advantage of Zara's two-hour in-store pickup for online orders and automated stations for processing online returns.

Female Funding

Since its founding in 2006, the Cartier Women's Initiative has supported female entrepreneurs from 66 countries, providing over $12 million in funding. This year, Cartier continued the mission by gathering hundreds of people in Osaka, Japan, to honor nine women, who will each receive a $100,000 grant to support their businesses further. They will also be offered a yearlong fellowship program encompassing executive education at INSEAD and tailored business training, peer mentoring, and global visibility. The Impact Awards in Osaka also celebrated former fellows of the Cartier Women’s Initiative, whose ventures have achieved meaningful impact on society and the environment. Learn more about the program here.

Italy Is Calling

Should you find yourself in Capri this summer (or beyond), you'll want to make a beeline for the new Giorgio Armani boutique at 63 Via Camerelle. It's housed in a historic building and was personally designed by Mr. Armani himself, so you know it's impeccably polished. The just-opened boutique is stocked with men’s and women’s collections of clothing, accessories, eyewear, fine jewelry, and watches. One step inside and you'll understand why the brand is one of Italy's finest.

Flagship Fashion

Lacoste has just opened its new flagship store in New York City. Located at 575 Fifth Avenue, the sprawling shop spans over 10,000 square feet. One of the many highlights is a wall dedicated to the polo shirt, a wardrobe staple invented by founder René Lacoste. "Our ambition in the U.S. market is high—we aim to double our business there," said Thierry Guibert, CEO of Lacoste. "The opening of this flagship is part of our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence in the country and gives us the opportunity to showcase our full collections on one of the most prestigious avenues in the U.S. and the world." See you there, New Yorkers!