10 min readParis Fashion Week may be over, but fashion isn’t slowing down in the slightest. As the runway calendar gives way to a season of shopping and fall wardrobes come into focus, brands are marking October with collaborations, store openings, and investment-worthy staples. To kick off the month, Lié Studio teamed up with Tricot on an understated knitwear capsule; Le Monde Béryl planted permanent roots in New York with its first flagship; Gap unveiled a Roy Lichtenstein collection; and Canada Goose presented its latest Snow Goose offering by Haider Ackermann. Elsewhere, Fendi reimagined its Croissant bag, and Banana Republic and Zankov presented a colorful preview of the holiday season. Ahead, the launches to know now.
Sacai and Nordstrom Drop a New Capsule Collection
Who: Sacai and Nordstrom
What: Capsule collection
Where: Online at nordstrom.com and Nordstrom NYC
Why: The party’s still going at Nordstrom, which marks 125 years with an exclusive Sacai capsule. On October 22, the retailer celebrated its new collection with an intimate dinner at WSA attended by the likes of rapper JT, Nordstrom’s Yumi Shin, and Sacai’s Chitose Abe. The six-piece offering combines familiar wardrobe staples with Abe’s signature mix of contrasting materials and unexpected pairings. Each look comes in black and dark khaki, from the wool cardigan-top hybrid to the technical button-up shirt with metallic zips.
Massimo Dutti Opens Its First SoHo Flagship
Who: Massimo Dutti
What: Flagship store
Where: 575 Broadway; New York City
Why: Massimo Dutti makes its New York debut with a SoHo flagship that brings the brand’s men’s and women’s collections to a distinctly downtown address. At 575 Broadway, high ceilings and original cast-iron columns nod to the neighborhood’s industrial past, while New York-sourced antiques give the space a local touch. Shoppers can book private styling appointments or use the store’s app-connected services to scan, reserve, and order pieces. To mark the opening, the brand commissioned “Patti Smith by Steven Sebring,” a photo exhibition drawn from the photographer’s archive that runs through October 25 at 260 Bowery.
Madewell and the New York Public Library Collaborate
Who: Madewell and the New York Public Library
What: Capsule collection
Where: Online at madewell.com, in select Madewell stores, and through select New York City community and library activations
Why: Your library card just got a fashion upgrade: Madewell has teamed up with the New York Public Library for a 15-piece collection of tees, knits, denim, and accessories shaped by graphics from the NYPL’s archives. The campaign features emerging writers, including Anika Jade Levy, Michael Bible, Danielle Prescod, and Kayla Maiuri, celebrating the curiosity and community at the heart of both institutions. The collaboration kicks off a yearlong partnership that includes a $100,000 donation to the library, community book club events, and opportunities to sign up for an NYPL card at Madewell stores across New York City.
Tod’s Introduces a New Way to Personalize Its Signature Styles
Who: Tod’s
What: Personalization service
Where: Online at tods.com and select Tod’s boutiques
Why: The T hardware already gives Tod’s accessories a recognizable mark; now the brand’s My Signature service lets you add your own. The company’s new personalization offering lets clients add gold-tone initials to select pieces, starting with the structured calfskin T Signature bag—a sleek catch-all loved by the likes of Demi Moore, Katie Holmes, and Naomi Watts. The customization also extends to a belt, bracelet, and new ankle boot from the fall/winter 2026 collection. Each gets a subtle monogram while keeping the house’s understated look intact.
Banana Republic and Zankov Partner on a Holiday Capsule
Who: Zankov and Banana Republic
What: Holiday capsule
Where: Online at bananarepublic.com and select Banana Republic stores
Why: Henry Zankov has always had a way with color, and his new Banana Republic capsule turns up the volume. The 27-piece collection brings the knitwear whiz’s signature stripes and saturated hues to brushed-cashmere sweaters, including a sporty striped pullover and a cardigan with a flash of pistachio. Zankov also looked to the brand’s archives, reworking a paneled leather skirt and a burgundy bomber with a signature stripe tucked inside the cuff. “This collaboration with Banana Republic is really an exploration of the visual language I’ve developed through my work, brought together with the brand’s rich sense of craft and heritage,” Zankov said in a statement. “The pieces were created with a spirit of playfulness, but with an enduring, timeless quality.”
Acne Studios and Hussein Chalayan Release a Capsule Collection and Book
Who: Acne Studios and Hussein Chalayan
What: Capsule collection and limited-edition book
Where: Online at acnestudios.com and selected stores worldwide
Why: It’s been a big few weeks for Hussein Chalayan. After Olivia Rodrigo’s rain-triggered costume change revived his “melting dress” from spring/summer 2016, the designer has teamed up with Acne Studios on a new capsule. The 12-piece collection revisits his early 2000s work through the label’s signature denim, jersey, and leather, with patchwork, layered details, and paint-splatter finishes. Photographed at London’s V&A East Storehouse, the campaign also draws on pieces from the museum’s Chalayan archive. A limited-edition book, Reference: Hussein Chalayan, accompanies the collaboration.
Brunch Opens a New York Flagship
Who: Brunch
What: New flagship
Where: 251 Elizabeth Street; New York City
Why: Nolita’s latest boutique is designed to feel like the first morning of vacation. At 251 Elizabeth Street, brothers Daniel and Joshua Sitt have opened the first permanent flagship for their New York-born footwear and lifestyle label, Brunch. Studio Jume gives the space a playful, hotel-like feel, from its butter-yellow facade to a check-in counter inside, while a customization bar invites shoppers to add charms, beads, and hardware to their shoes.
Fendi Reimagines the Croissant Bag
Who: Fendi
What: Croissant bag
Where: Online at fendi.com and Fendi boutiques worldwide starting October 22
Why: Fendi’s Croissant bag has been a deliciously easy arm candy classic since its fall/winter 1999 runway debut. Over two decades later, Maria Grazia Chiuri gave the half-moon shape a fresh update for the brand’s cruise 2027 collection, from paillette embroidery and fringed animal print to crackled leather and FF Zucca jacquard. An adjustable strap and side buckles keep the design ready to move from day to night, while the FF flap closure preserves its signature look.
Gucci Continues Its ‘Beauty and the Bag’ Campaign With the Jetset GG Marmont
Who: Gucci
What: Jetset GG Marmont bag
Where: Online at gucci.com and Gucci stores
Why: Gucci’s latest “Beauty and the Bag” campaign has a new leading lady: Vittoria Ceretti, carrying the Jetset GG Marmont in a look as crisp and all-white as the image itself. The bag is just as much of a star, though, with its soft shape giving the familiar Marmont a more relaxed mood. Its archival Double G—drawn from Guccio Gucci’s initials in the ’70s—meets the house’s Web stripe for a pairing of two unmistakable codes.
A.P.C. and Barbour Debut Their First-Ever Collaboration
Who: A.P.C. and Barbour
What: Capsule collection
Where: Online at apc-us.com and barbour.com
Why: Barbour’s practical approach to outerwear gets a touch of je ne sais quoi in its new collaboration with French label A.P.C. The capsule brings Parisian polish to British country classics, including the Beaufort, Spey, and Sugarlump Bedale jackets. Denim-inspired pockets give the outerwear an A.P.C. signature, while jeans, bags, caps, boots, and clogs round out the collection.
Good American Opens a New York City Pop-Up With Leora
Who: Good American
What: New York City pop-up
Where: 430 Broadway; New York City
Why: Good American has touched down in SoHo, drawing plenty of influencers—and Martha Stewart—for its opening night party. Co-founder and CEO Emma Grede also brought L.A.-favorite café Leora to New York City for its official East Coast debut, with an on-site counter inside the store. Stop by through October 18 for one of its signature frozen coffees and, of course, a new pair of jeans.
Dévé and Rùadh Join Forces on a New Jewelry Capsule
Who: Dévé and Rùadh
What: Capsule collection
Where: Online at studiodeve.com, ruadh.com, and modaoperandi.com
Why: Rùadh is beloved for its denim and small-batch, minimalist separates, but the New York-based label is known for jewelry, too. Founder Jac Cameron teamed up with Estelle Dévé of Dévé, her longtime friend, on a capsule shaped by their shared love of thoughtful design. Art Deco architecture informed four sculptural styles, each offered in warm 18-karat gold with red jasper or sterling silver with black onyx. The pieces are made to be worn often and, with time, take on the memories of their wearer. “This collaboration was born out of friendship and a shared desire to create something considered, elevated, and beautiful,” Cameron said in a statement. “A true collaboration from beginning to end, it was a meeting of ideas, perspectives, and a mutual appreciation for thoughtful design and craftsmanship.”
Haider Ackermann Unveils His Fall/Winter 2026 Snow Goose by Canada Goose Collection
Who: Canada Goose
What: Fall/winter 2026 collection
Where: Online at canadagoose.com, Canada Goose stores, and select retailers
Why: Haider Ackermann has never been interested in the obvious, and his latest Snow Goose by Canada Goose collection treats technical outerwear with the same intensity he brings to tailoring. For fall/winter 2026, the designer imagined winter as a state of mind, wrapping the body in sculptural parkas, tactile fleece, and glossy nylons. Earthy neutrals are interrupted by flashes of acid orange, rose, and goldenrod yellow, while an “UNKNOWN” graphic nods to the thrill of venturing into unfamiliar territory. The season also introduces the line’s first leather Chilliwack Bomber and its debut Rainboot, extending Ackermann’s vision beyond the parka. “There is a silence and a stillness to the campaign this season,” the designer said in a statement. “I didn’t want to illustrate endurance. Some things become less powerful when you name them. When you explain it too much, perhaps you lose it. The images evoke a feeling, something almost unspoken.”
Larroudé Collaborates With Bruno Frisoni
Who: Larroudé and Bruno Frisoni
What: Capsule collection
Where: Online at larroude.com
Why: Few designers understand the art of a great shoe quite like Bruno Frisoni—and now he’s bringing that expertise to Larroudé. For its first-ever designer collaboration, the cult-favorite footwear label tapped the former Roger Vivier creative director to reinterpret its signature blend of glamour and wearability through his distinctly Parisian lens. The result is a tightly edited capsule of pumps, slingbacks, mules, and ballet flats, all infused with the sunny optimism that first drew Frisoni to the Brazilian-born brand. “Larroudé is Brazil in its core, and this was important to me,” Frisoni explained in a statement. “Even for a winter season, I loved the idea that they make you feel in a sunny and lighter spirit.”
Golden Goose and Disney Team Up on a Whimsical New Sneaker Collection
Who: Golden Goose and Disney
What: Collection and co-creation tour
Where: Online at goldengoose.com and select Golden Goose stores worldwide
Why: Golden Goose’s latest release comes with some magic—Disney magic, that is. The brand’s new “Mickey & Friends” capsule brings character graphics to ready-to-wear, accessories, and the Super-Star sneaker, reworked in vintage-inspired gray suede with a white leather star. Washed sweatshirts, an oversized reversible bomber, and kids’ styles round out the lineup, while patches and charms offer plenty of room to stand out. That spirit of personalization continues with a worldwide Co-Creation tour, where Disney artists will customize select pieces and sketch live illustrations for guests. The tour begins October 14 at Golden Goose’s South Coast Plaza store, followed by a New York stop on October 15, with more events planned through early December.
Gap and the Whitney Museum of American Art Collaborate on a Roy Lichtenstein Collection
Who: Gap and the Whitney Museum of American Art
What: Capsule collection
Where: Online at gap.com and shop.whitney.org, select Gap stores, and at the store in the Whitney Museum
Why: Gap has taken Roy Lichtenstein’s pop art off the gallery wall and into your everyday wardrobe. Created with the artist’s estate and the Whitney Museum of American Art, the 18-piece collection brings his bold visual language to hoodies, sweatshirts, button-downs, tees, and accessories. The launch coincides with “Roy Lichtenstein: Like New,” a major Whitney exhibition featuring more than 130 works spanning six decades that revisits the artist’s fascination with mass media and popular culture.
DeMellier Releases the Icons 26 Collection
Who: DeMellier
What: Limited-edition capsule
Where: Online at demellierlondon.com
Why: For the latest edition of DeMellier’s Icons capsule, five women put their own stamp on the brand’s standout designs. Taylor Hill, Lena Mahfouf, Rebecca Donaldson, Grece Ghanem, and Romee Strijd each reworked one of the label’s signature silhouettes—from the sleek Midi Hudson to the celebrity-favorite Stockholm—collaborating with founder Mireia Llusia-Lindh from first mood boards to final details. Beyond style, DeMellier partnered with each woman to highlight their philanthropic and entrepreneurial efforts, from Hill’s work with Alexandria House and Freedom & Fashion to Donaldson’s efforts for Glasgow’s Children’s Hospital. “DeMellier’s dedication to ethical and sustainable craft, timeless style, and their all-female design team drew me to collaborate with them on The Large Siena Bucket—a bag that seamlessly fits into my everyday life,” Hill said in a statement.
Le Monde Béryl Opens a New York Flagship
Who: Le Monde Béryl
What: New store
Where: 23 East 67th Street; New York City
Why: Le Monde Béryl has always made shoes that feel destined for a New York woman. Now, a decade after its launch, the cult footwear label is putting down permanent roots on the Upper East Side with its first-ever flagship on Madison Avenue. Designed by art adviser Silka Rittson-Thomas with architects Tutto Bene, the space blurs the line between boutique and gallery, pairing mirrored walls, vintage furnishings, and a hidden courtyard with references spanning Renaissance architecture and David Lynch. Rather than a traditional store, founders Lily Atherton Hanbury and Katya Shyfrin envisioned a space that “behaves more like a performance space,” evolving through cultural programming as much as retail.
Tricot and Lié Studio Partner on a Capsule Collection
Who: Tricot and Lié Studio
What: Capsule collection
Where: Available online at lie-studio.com and tricotparis.com and the Lié Studio Copenhagen flagship and Tricot Paris atelier
Why: If anyone understands fall dressing, it’s Copenhagen’s Lié Studio. Now, the Danish label has teamed up with Paris-based knitwear specialist Tricot on a tightly edited capsule that brings together Scandinavian minimalism and Italian craftsmanship. At its center is the kind of effortless uniform the brands do best: a fitted long-sleeve polo, matching midi skirt, and a sleek leather belt designed to slip seamlessly into an existing wardrobe. The knit set is spun from a blend of recycled cashmere and fine wool in black, dark gray, and a rich grape hue, while the belt is crafted from Italian leather.
Source: ELLE
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