Dior to Show Pre-Fall 2027 Runway in Dublin & SKIMS London Store Opens in This Week's Top Fashion News

SummarySKIMS debuted a massive European flagship in London, while Studio Nicholson opened an artisanal store in Beijing.Dior slated its Pre-Fall 2027 show for Dublin, as Miu Miu unveiled its nocturnal FW26 campaign.Gentle Monster previewed AI-powered frames, while PUMA launched a community-focused creative platform.Studio Nicholson Brings Its “Gallery-Meets-Residential” Store Concept To BeijingStudio Nicholson expanded its international footprint by opening a flagship store in Beijing's Taikoo Li Sanlitun. Founder and creative director Nick Wakeman designed the 158-square-meter space around a "gallery-meets-residential" theme, drawing visual inspiration from traditional Chinese courtyards and imperial motifs. The interior featured black slate tile flooring, a four-meter travertine central table, and Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh seating, leading into an accessories lounge outfitted with a Hans J. Wegner daybed and curated literature. The retail location introduced the brand's full Fall/Winter 2026 menswear, womenswear, and unisex capsule collections to the region.Hailey Bieber and Xiao Wen Ju Front Miu Miu's Nocturnal FW26 CampaignMiu Miu debuted its Fall/Winter 2026 campaign starring models Hailey Bieber and Xiao Wen Ju. Lensman Zoe Ghertner and director Renell Medrano shot the visual series against an industrial, nocturnal backdrop filled with ambient blue tones. Miuccia Prada’s collection emphasized fluidity and contrast, pairing delicate embroidered tulle, poplin, and double cashmere with heavy shearling-lined outerwear and vintage-style opera coats. The campaign highlighted seasonal accessories, including the soft-leather Vivant, Rendez-vous, and Arcadie bags, alongside the return of the early-2000s Bubble shoe silhouette.Dior to Stage Pre-Fall 2027 Show at Trinity College DublinDior announced plans to host its Pre-Fall 2027 runway show at Trinity College Dublin on December 4, 2026. The presentation marked the French luxury house's first-ever fashion show in Ireland and represented a personal homecoming for creative director Jonathan Anderson, who began his fashion career working in Dublin. Set inside the university's 18th-century Old Library ahead of a multi-year restoration project, the event bridged historic Irish architecture with modern luxury, drawing visual inspiration from Dublin-born fashion editor Carmel Snow, who famously coined Dior's "New Look" terminology in 1947.Kim Kardashian's SKIMS Opens First UK Flagship Store on London's Regent StreetKim Kardashian’s brand SKIMS officially opened its first UK standalone flagship location on London’s Regent Street. Spanning 12,000 square feet, the store became the brand's largest retail space across Europe. Design firm Rafael de Cárdenas Ltd. built out the prominent corner site with organic curves, tactile surfaces, and an entryway sculpture crafted by artist Vanessa Beecroft. The location housed the label's most complete European product lineup, offering core shapewear, loungewear, underwear, menswear, accessories, and the newly debuted NikeSKIMS line.Gentle Monster Unveils Second Google & Samsung Smart FrameGentle Monster revealed the second silhouette from its upcoming intelligent eyewear series, created in partnership with Google and Samsung. The design introduced a minimalist square optical frame focused on everyday wearability. Shot by Éamonn Zeel Freel, the campaign starred models Anok Yai and Alex Consani. Powered by Google Gemini AI, the frames connected to smartphones via a dedicated app to deliver hands-free photo capture, music playback, real-time translation, and turn-by-turn navigation. The frames offered nine hours of battery life alongside a portable charging case.PUMA and The Whitaker Group's New Platform Is Bigger Than SneakersPUMA and James Whitner’s The Whitaker Group introduced CODA, a multi-season storytelling platform designed to support community investment and creative evolution. Drawing its title from the musical term for a concluding passage, the initiative framed the concept as a transitional bridge between cultural inheritance and new artistic movements. The initiative launched with a teaser film that established the tone for upcoming releases across footwear, apparel, and experiential events. Executives from both companies confirmed that CODA will serve as an ongoing incubator for creators reinterpreting street culture and style. Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast