Dartio Vitale Joins Armani Group & Kai Cenat Makes NYFW Debut in This Week's Top Fashion News
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NikeSKIMS targets Greater China with a Shanghai retail destination, while Parisian skate label VILLAGE PM officially enters the US market.
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Gap partners with A.P.C., Kith catalogs its footwear archive in a massive print volume, and Kai Cenat debuts his VIVET label at NYFW.
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Dario Vitale helms Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani accessories.
Dario Vitale Appointed Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories
The Armani Group named Dario Vitale as the new creative director for Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Accessories. The move marks a significant generational transition, representing the first external design leader hired for a primary line since founder Giorgio Armani passed away in September 2025. Vitale takes over after spending 14 years shaping Miu Miu’s ready-to-wear direction and a brief stint at Versace. He immediately steps into the dual role, preparing to debut his first runway collection for the Fall/Winter 2027 season, following Silvana Armani and Leo Dell’Orco’s final co-ed presentation on September 24.
NikeSKIMS Expands Into China With Debut Apparel and Footwear Collection
Nike and SKIMS are pushing their joint venture into Greater China. The NikeSKIMS China collection arrives September 29, offering a full system of performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. The launch merges Nike’s Dri-FIT technology with SKIMS’ signature sculpting fits across nine material fabrications, ranging from sheer layers to matte compression. Campaign visuals feature notable athletes like Chloe Kim and Stephanie Au. To support the regional rollout, the brands will open a dedicated physical pop-up at Shanghai’s HKRI Taikoo Hui, offering custom hemming and early access through February 2027.
Kai Cenat Debuts Inaugural VIVET Collection During New York Fashion Week
Digital creator Kai Cenat presented his first clothing collection at New York Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2027 season. Hosted at Cipriani in Lower Manhattan on September 12, the VIVET runway show spanned three acts tracking his design education in Italy, shifting from raw hoodies to structured suiting. The brand emphasizes luxury leather goods, highlighted by the hero Cenova and Streamer bags, alongside heavyweight outerwear and treated denim. Cenat also wove subtle nods to his Haitian heritage and carnival traditions into specific garments. Select pieces from the debut are currently available online.
Kith and Assouline Announce ‘Kith: The Footwear Archive’ Celebrating 15-Year History
In recognition of its 15th anniversary, Kith partnered with luxury publisher Assouline to document founder Ronnie Fieg‘s footwear design history. The resulting 444-page book, Kith: The Footwear Archive, features photography by Tyler Mansour showcasing over 1,800 released models and unreleased developmental prototypes across major brand partnerships. Releasing September 30, the publication arrives in a Classic edition and a 300-unit Ultimate Edition signed by Fieg and housed in a monogrammed leather clamshell. Ahead of the drop, Kith is displaying all 1,800 pairs at a public exhibition in Brooklyn from September 25 to 27.
VILLAGE PM Debuts the 2PM Silhouette, Marking Expansion Into the US for FW26
Paris-based skate brand VILLAGE PM officially enters the US market for the FW26 season. Accompanying the expansion is the debut of the new 2PM sneaker. Founded last year by Basile Lapray and Bram De Cleen, the label applies high-performance climbing shoe mechanisms to progressive skate designs. The 2PM model evolves the brand’s formula with a more structured, lower-to-the-ground profile while maintaining its signature asymmetrical fit and sticky rubber wrap. The brand’s US rollout spans a domestic webstore and premier retailers including MAXFIELD, Dover Street Market, and UNION.
Gap and A.P.C. Announce Collaborative 37-Piece Apparel and Accessories Collection
Gap and A.P.C. merged classic American sportswear with Parisian refinement for a 37-piece capsule collection releasing today. Ranging from $28 to $328 USD, the assortment highlights premium Japanese denim pieces, including men’s relaxed jeans and women’s sculptural jackets lined with archival graphics. The line goes beyond denim, incorporating tailored outerwear, cashmere knitwear, corduroy sets, and reworked hoodies sporting Gap’s arch logo in A.P.C.’s signature typography. The drop hit retail channels this morning, backed by a Montmartre-shot campaign film featuring rapper ian and DJ Paloma Le Friant.