Spotlighting the Boldest Creatives in Design

Outside the household names and headline-grabbing shakeups, there’s a crop of emerging and growing entities worth watching. From your pop-star’s favourite brand to boutique labels building cult followings, these are the ones to watch because big things are definitely on the horizon.

Read more about these designers at the link in bio.

Words: @caeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Photo 1 + 6: by Pascal Gambarte
Photo 2: courtesy of Ashley Williams
Photo 3: by Angela Suarez
Photo 4: courtesy of Olivia con Halle
Photo 5: by Arianna Genghini

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@chanelofficial has named Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and House Ambassador @gracieabrams as the new muse of COCO CRUSH. A defining voice of her generation, she brings a sense of confidence that perfectly mirrors the codes of the collection.

The COCO CRUSH campaign will be unveiled on January 13.

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@chanelofficial has named Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and House Ambassador @gracieabrams as the new muse of COCO CRUSH. A defining voice of her generation, she brings a sense of confidence that perfectly mirrors the codes of the collection.

The COCO CRUSH campaign will be unveiled on January 13.

A new year calls for a little home refresh to set the tone for how we intend to live and move through our spaces. From circular systems that reimagine kitchen composting to heirloom-quality pieces designed to endure for generations, sustainability today is woven into daily routines through thoughtful, nuanced expressions. The selection of products at the link in bio elevates spaces throughout the home, with each piece serving a purpose to be shaped and made uniquely yours.

Words: @alexandrapetros
Photo courtesy of @potterybarncanada

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A new year calls for a little home refresh to set the tone for how we intend to live and move through our spaces. From circular systems that reimagine kitchen composting to heirloom-quality pieces designed to endure for generations, sustainability today is woven into daily routines through thoughtful, nuanced expressions. The selection of products at the link in bio elevates spaces throughout the home, with each piece serving a purpose to be shaped and made uniquely yours.

Words: @alexandrapetros
Photo courtesy of @potterybarncanada

@paultazewell, who won Best Costume Design for ‘Wicked’ last year, has taken the foundation of the first film and evolved it into something more mature, intricate and deeply symbolic for the sequel. “Many of the changes are because they are maturing as women,” Tazewell explains. “They are realizing who they are and what their own clothing sensibility is.”

At the link in bio, @paultazewell breaks down the creative costume choices behind the most notable characters in ‘Wicked: For Good’.

Interview by @marriska.fernandes
Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures

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@paultazewell, who won Best Costume Design for ‘Wicked’ last year, has taken the foundation of the first film and evolved it into something more mature, intricate and deeply symbolic for the sequel. “Many of the changes are because they are maturing as women,” Tazewell explains. “They are realizing who they are and what their own clothing sensibility is.”

At the link in bio, @paultazewell breaks down the creative costume choices behind the most notable characters in ‘Wicked: For Good’.

Interview by @marriska.fernandes
Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures

In 2026, British Columbia’s world-class ski resort is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Whistler Mountain and the 45th anniversary of Blackcomb Mountain. To mark the occasions, the mountain town has launched a series of Wonder Routes: curated ski and snowboard itineraries, for all different levels and abilities, designed to help people explore Whistler’s many runs and peaks. It all means that it’s an exciting time to head to BC’s most famous ski hill. At the link in bio learn more about where to stay when you’re there.

Words: @sara.harowitz
Photo 1 + 2: courtesy of @fswhistler
Photo 3: by Mitch Winton
Photo 4: courtesy of @nitalakelodge
Photo 5: courtesy of @panpacificwhistler
Photo 6: courtesy of @wedgemountainlodge

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In 2026, British Columbia’s world-class ski resort is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Whistler Mountain and the 45th anniversary of Blackcomb Mountain. To mark the occasions, the mountain town has launched a series of Wonder Routes: curated ski and snowboard itineraries, for all different levels and abilities, designed to help people explore Whistler’s many runs and peaks. It all means that it’s an exciting time to head to BC’s most famous ski hill. At the link in bio learn more about where to stay when you’re there.

Words: @sara.harowitz
Photo 1 + 2: courtesy of @fswhistler
Photo 3: by Mitch Winton
Photo 4: courtesy of @nitalakelodge
Photo 5: courtesy of @panpacificwhistler
Photo 6: courtesy of @wedgemountainlodge

There is a new crop of designers doing things their own way and breathing new life into the bridal space. Here, we’ve rounded up 5 bridal master creators and their collections we know you won’t want to miss.

Explore them further at the link in bio.

Words: @carlyostroff
Photo 1 + 4: @tatyanakochnova_bridal
Photo 2: courtesy of @ilkyazozel
Photo 3: courtesy of @sandramansour
Photo 5: courtesy of @roisinpierce
Photo 6: courtesy of @chanamarelus

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There is a new crop of designers doing things their own way and breathing new life into the bridal space. Here, we’ve rounded up 5 bridal master creators and their collections we know you won’t want to miss.

Explore them further at the link in bio.

Words: @carlyostroff
Photo 1 + 4: @tatyanakochnova_bridal
Photo 2: courtesy of @ilkyazozel
Photo 3: courtesy of @sandramansour
Photo 5: courtesy of @roisinpierce
Photo 6: courtesy of @chanamarelus

2025 was a significant year for designers’ debuts across the fashion industry (with some arriving with more excitement and buzz than others). As major fashion houses appointed new Creative and Artistic Directors, the industry embraced a new chapter that revitalized what’s to come. Here are the designers’ debuts from this year that truly caught our attention. We can’t wait to see what else these new appointments have in store for 2026.

At the link in bio, we take a deeper dive into arguably the best 5 debuts of the year.

Words: @caeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Photo 1 + 2: courtesy of @chanelofficial
Photo 3: courtesy of @dior
Photo 4: courtesy of @givenchy
Photo 5: courtesy of @gucci
Photo 6: courtesy of @maisonmargiela

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2025 was a significant year for designers’ debuts across the fashion industry (with some arriving with more excitement and buzz than others). As major fashion houses appointed new Creative and Artistic Directors, the industry embraced a new chapter that revitalized what’s to come. Here are the designers’ debuts from this year that truly caught our attention. We can’t wait to see what else these new appointments have in store for 2026.

At the link in bio, we take a deeper dive into arguably the best 5 debuts of the year.

Words: @caeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Photo 1 + 2: courtesy of @chanelofficial
Photo 3: courtesy of @dior
Photo 4: courtesy of @givenchy
Photo 5: courtesy of @gucci
Photo 6: courtesy of @maisonmargiela

A lot happened this year, and it’s tough to pinpoint the top moments when it feels like there are just too many to choose from. But culturally, a few stood out and cut through the noise. At the link in bio, we’ve narrowed down the top moments across sports, music, beauty, film, and fashion that changed the cultural landscape and transformed their industries.

Photo 1: courtesy of @rhode
Photo 2 + 5: via Getty
Photo 3: courtesy of @chanelofficial
Photo 4: courtesy of @prada

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