Charlotte, North Carolina (June 3, 2026)—The Mint Museum is proud to debut two new exhibitions in fall 2026 focused on the talent of two artist. The first exhibition, Corey Pemberton: Living Well, opens September 19 at Mint Museum Uptown, and features mixed-media works by Los Angeles-based contemporary artist Corey Pemberton. The second exhibition, Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber, opens October 24 at Mint Museum Randolph, features fashion-forward designs by

There are objects that follow trends—and then there are those that follow people. The Persol 714 belongs firmly to the latter. First introduced in the 1960s, the design was not intended to become iconic. It was engineered with a specific purpose in mind: to fold. A practical solution, allowing the frame to collapse neatly into a pocket without compromising its structure.Precision hinges, handcrafted acetate, and a detail-driven approach that prioritized function over statem

Marina Cocher Bergés, Founder of Marina St Barth (Photo Credit: SIPA USA via AP Images / David Warren) Founder Marina Cocher Bergés celebrated Marina St Barth with a gathering that brought the brand’s signature Saint Barthélemy spirit to the Hamptons Marina St Barth, the luxury resort wear brand founded by Marina Cocher Bergés, welcomed guests to its new Southampton boutique over Memorial Day weekend for a celebration marking both the start of the Hamptons summer season and t

There was a time when luxury sportswear meant a cashmere hoodie for a private flight, or a tennis skirt that never saw a racquet. Not anymore. This season, the line between the country club, the European runway, and the corner office didn’t just blur—it completely vanished. Luxury labels are reimagining athletic silhouettes with a polished, day-to-night appeal. From wide-leg trousers and refined knit dresses to laid-back athletic separates, fashion is getting beautifully prac

The transition into summer demands a wardrobe that prioritizes restraint over logos and texture over trends. This season, the "New Codes" are rooted in what we call The Unstudied Equestrian—a look that feels as at home in a Greenwich paddock as it does on a flight to Bermuda. Maniere De Voir Tailored Blazer We are moving away from the "coastal grandmother" aesthetic into something sharper, leaner, and more intentional, where the architecture of the garment takes center stage.

Image by Hannah Jackson If the fashion world had a Super Bowl, Christmas, and a royal wedding all rolled into one, it would be the Met Gala. Every year on the first Monday in May, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art transform into the most expensive, most exclusive, and most chaotic red carpet on the planet. As we gear up for the 2026 Met Gala, the buzz is already reaching a fever pitch. Whether you’re a seasoned fashionista or just here for the memes, we’ve rounded u

The 2026 Met Gala explored “Costume Art,” positioning fashion as fine art and the body as canvas—where couture, culture, and identity intersected on one of fashion’s most iconic stages.