Saint Laurent Presents a Golden SS27 & NikeSKIMS Opens Shanghai Pop-up in This Week's Top Fashion News

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Summary

• Global retail footprints are expanding with NikeSKIMS and Ann Demeulemeester opening new physical destinations.
• High-profile collaborations dominated this week, including Zara x John Galliano, Zendaya x On, and Kader Sylla’s adidas signature shoe.
• Saint Laurent’s golden SS27 runway show fueled rumors of Anthony Vaccarello’s potential departure.

Anthony Vaccarello Drapes Saint Laurent in Gold for SS27

Anthony Vaccarello presented Saint Laurent’s Women’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection in Paris, taking over the Trocadéro beneath the Eiffel Tower. The runway show centered entirely on gold — a shade favored by Yves Saint Laurent — to reinterpret the house’s archival codes. Vaccarello reimagined foundational archetypes like sahariennes, trench coats, and sharp tailoring through a monochromatic, metallic lens, utilizing materials from organza to gold-leaf-coated latex. The gilded theme extended to filigree accessories and snake-shaped heels before closing with dramatic black velvet tailoring. An intimate final moment, where Vaccarello handed a key to a young boy in the audience, sparked widespread industry speculation that the grand presentation signaled his official exit from the luxury house.

NikeSKIMS Debuts First Physical Destination in China With Shanghai Pop-Up

Nike and SKIMS officially unveiled their joint venture’s first physical destination in China. SKIMS Co-Founder Kim Kardashian hosted an early preview of the Shanghai HKRI Taikoo Hui Pop-Up ahead of its late-September opening. The retail space showcases the complete NikeSKIMS Fall Edit 01 collection, spanning apparel, footwear, and accessories. Designed to mirror the joint brand’s aesthetic, the layout integrates custom displays and dedicated lounge areas for try-ons. The Shanghai location also provides localized consumer services, including on-site tailoring. During the preview, Kardashian highlighted the Chinese market’s importance for the label’s next chapter and detailed her excitement over selecting the Rift as her debut sneaker silhouette. The pop-up remains open through February 2027.

Zara and John Galliano Launch Debut “Re{form}” Vol. 1 Collection

Zara and couturier John Galliano have officially launched their inaugural collaboration. Titled “Re{form}” Vol. 1, the genderless collection treats mass-market archival Zara garments as raw prototypes, dismantling and reconstructing them using high-fashion couture techniques. Acting as a creative exchange between Zara’s history and the former Maison Margiela creative director, the lineup features unexpected silhouettes inspired by post-Revolutionary France, film noir, and traditional gardening attire. Key transformations include oversized button-up shirts foil-printed to mimic leather coats, lace shift dresses repurposed into ruffled collars, and multi-layered dresses engineered to create the illusion of structured outerwear. Accompanied by a campaign shot by Steven Meisel, the debut drop is available now on Zara’s webstore.

Ann Demeulemeester Opens Paris Flagship Store at the Palais Royal

Ann Demeulemeester expanded its permanent physical footprint, opening a new 150-square-meter Paris boutique situated in the historic Jardin du Palais Royal. The store marks the label’s second major retail debut of the year, following a recent Milan opening. Operating as a unified destination for the brand, the minimalist, grayscale space houses menswear, womenswear, footwear, accessories, and the label’s Serax tableware collection side by side. To celebrate the opening, the brand produced a limited-edition shirt that casts a signature house design as a collectible item. The Palais Royal boutique is part of a tightly edited global retail strategy, paving the way for upcoming flagship locations in London, Tokyo, and a shop-in-shop in Shanghai slated for 2027.

Zendaya and On Unveil Second Co-Created Apparel and Footwear Collection

On and Zendaya have released their second co-created footwear and apparel collection. Developed alongside longtime stylist Law Roach, the capsule fuses On’s performance tech with signature styling, highlighted by an action-film-inspired campaign directed by Pantera. The apparel introduces an all-over custom python print on bodysuits and anoraks, alongside customizable oversized crew necks and sweatpants featuring adjustable bungee cords. A major highlight of the drop is the debut of the Cloudnova Moon, a Mary Jane-inspired low-profile sneaker that pairs an engineered knit upper with speed laces for versatile comfort. Arriving in three distinct colorways, the collection launched globally in early October across On’s retail stores and special pop-up spaces in Los Angeles, Paris, Tokyo, and Chengdu.

Kader Sylla Unveils First Signature Shoe With adidas Skateboarding

Professional skater Kader Sylla debuted his first-ever signature sneaker with adidas Skateboarding. Dubbed “The Kader,” the mid-top model draws design cues from ’90s adidas Equipment basketball silhouettes while updating the functionality for skate performance. Engineered for versatility, the sneaker launched in two suede colorways—brown with yellow snake stripes and black with purple speckled stripes. Breaking from tradition, the silhouette integrates the Three Stripes directly into the lacing system. Designed to handle heavy impact, the shoe incorporates a durable cupsole, a full-length Lightmotion midsole, and Adituff underlays. Sylla kicked off a global tour to celebrate the release, bringing demos and skateshop appearances to communities across North America. The signature model is currently available through adidas.