The Devil Wears Prada 2 is making its long awaited debut later this month and while we’re waiting with bated breath (the media run up to the premiere has moved at a truly glacial pace), the IRL fashion industry continues to keep things interesting. We’re back with On Thread, our monthly fashion news series distilling all the important fashion industry moves, collections, and collaborations you need to know about into bite-sized form. Yum.
Here’s all the fashion news to know in April 2026.
April 2026 fashion news
Welcome back to the April 2026 edition of On Thread. Here, you’ll find all the fashion news, new releases, and collabs worth knowing about in April 2026. To ensure you stay across what has the tendency to be a rapidly shifting industry, we’ll be updating On Thread daily in reverse chronological order, meaning you’ll always find the newest news on top.
Pedro Pascal is a Chanel boy
Pedro Pascal has been announced as Chanel’s newest house ambassador. Known for his roles in The Last of Us and The Mandalorian, the American and Chilean actor is known professionally for his ability to flit across genres, with his charisma and sense of humour striking a chord with audiences both on and off camera.
“I love Matthieu’s vision, which I find powerful, elegant, and incredibly warm: it shows me how we could exist together, there’s something for everyone in his universe,” shared Pascal. “I am happy and honoured to join it and I am eager to see what Matthieu has planned for the future of CHANEL. The House has a remarkable ability to honour its heritage while remaining modern and relevant, and I am excited to be part of that evolving story.”
Montblanc pens a new chapter with The Art of the Desk
Montblanc continues to celebrate the act of writing with its new campaign. Titled ‘The Art of the Desk’, the campaign focuses on the idea of the desk as a personal, creative space where ideas take shape and stories begin. Designed by creative director Marco Tomasetta, the collection puts the focus on the German luxury goods house’s leather savoir-faire, with a selection of meticulously crafted stationery, desk objects, and writing accessories on offer.
Explore The Art of the Desk via Montblanc.
Van Cleef & Arpels unveils its ephemeral new home in Sydney
Van Cleef & Arpels has announced the renovation of its Sydney CBD boutique on 112 Castlereagh Street, with the maison temporarily relocating to 345 George Street, on the corner of Barrack Street. Spread across a single floor, the new space was conceived as a continuous enchanted landscape, with the scenography drawing inspiration from a poetic garden. The fanciful inspiration is expressed through a palette of soft and harmonious tones, with soft blues and greens gently transitioning into rosy and peachy hues, echoing nature’s ever-changing light.
Uniqlo’s new JW Anderson collection takes its cues from classic British style
JW Anderson’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection for Uniqlo has finally landed on Australian shores, with the lineup drawing elements from traditional fieldwear and classic British prep. Highlights include the men’s PUFFECH Utility Jacket, which pairs the aesthetic of British hunting jackets with the Japanese retail giant’s signature cold weather fabric tech; the women’s poncho; a slew of HEATTECH socks; and statement knitwear in both lambswool and Uniqlo’s souffle yarn blend.
Explore JW Anderson Fall/Winter via Uniqlo.
Piaget’s Possession Vibrant Palace collection is fifty shades of blue
Pigaet has unveiled Possession Vibrant Palace, its new creative collection. The collection introduces ornamental stones into the Possession lineup, with turquoise, sodalite, and dumortierite suffusing the gold they sit within with a distinctly soothing yet captivating aura.
Explore Possession Vibrant Palace via Piaget.
Song for the Mute and adidas run up a new collection
Song for the Mute and adidas continue their ongoing collaboration, this time making their foray into running gear. The collection, dubbed ‘RUN 01′, is designed to tap into the emotive side of running, catering to “those who may not consider themselves athletes.” Balacing cultural clout with functional design, the collection features Song for the Mute’s interpretation of adidas’ Supernova Rise 3, which comes in two shades, as well as an apparel lineup rendered in tones of chalk white, ivory, brown, coffee, and carbon.
Dr. Martens celebrates 65 years of the 1461
This month, the Dr. Martens 1461 turns 65. Born in 1961, the distinctly Dr. Martens take—complete with yellow stitching—on the classic derby shoe has proven a sartorial stalwart, traversing subcultures while being eminently versatile to style.
Lululemon’s new running collection blends modern performance tech with vintage aesthetics
Lululemon has unveiled this year’s running collection, which features beloved items and new styles across menswear and womenswear. The collection employs performance-oriented fabrics such as Metal Vent Tech, which features advanced mesh zoning and anti‑stink technology; and Fast and Free which uses alternating open‑and‑closed hole mesh to enhance airflow. While the fabric tech is decidedly modern, the colour palette and prints nod to the past, with preppy reds and blues accented with sporty stripes and leopard print.
Want to stay abreast of all the new and noteworthy developments in the fashion world? Find all our fashion news coverage here and catch up on previous editions of On Thread below:
- On Thread: Fashion News To Know In January 2026
- On Thread: Fashion News To Know In February 2026
- On Thread: Fashion News To Know In March 2026
Words by Arabella Johnson and Esmé Duggan
