The year might be drawing to a close, but the fashion industry isn’t about to go down without a new collection — or ten. From holiday campaigns and collabs to collection drops and store openings, our monthly fashion news series On Thread distills the latest and greatest fashion industry news into a bite-sized format. A fashion canape, if you will.
December 2025 fashion news
Welcome back to On Thread. Here, you’ll find all the fashion news worth knowing in December 2025. As always, we’ll continue to update On Thread daily in reverse chronological order, meaning you’ll always find the newest news on top. Need to catch up on last month’s fashion news? You can find that here.
Say “Peekaboo!”; Fendi collaborates with Emily in Paris
Fendi has teamed up with Emily in Paris to create a trio of handbags celebrating the vibrant and playful sartorial energy of the Netflix series. Launching ahead of the fifth season of Emily in Paris, the collaborative capsule collection comprises two Baguette bags and a Peekaboo bag, each reimagined in a tapestry-style fabric featuring the Fendi Dots motif. Executed in shades of pink, caramel, and chocolate brown; and mint green, chocolate brown, and taupe, the fabric blends the Fendi ‘FF’ logo with deconstructed polka dots to create a pattern reminiscent of the art deco era. The pattern lends itself particularly well to the Baguette bag, which doesn’t take itself too seriously and provides the ideal canvas for creative expression.
Explore the capsule collection via Fendi.
Comme des Garçons pops up in Melbourne’s NGV
To celebrate the landmark Westwood | Kawakubo exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Comme des Garçons has opened an exclusive Pocket shop within the NGV. With both the retail space and product line designed by Rei Kawakubo exclusively for Melbourne, the NGV X CDG range comprises apparel, accessories, and homeware.
“We are beyond excited about this temporary Pocket shop to complement the amazing exhibition that NGV have conceived of and undertaken with passion and expertise,” said Adrian Joffe, CEO of Comme des Garçons International. “I can say that the special products created exclusively for this shop will undoubtedly incite envy amongst all the staff of Comme des Garçons worldwide and become collector’s items. We are thrilled to create this very special store for the wonderful city of Melbourne, where we started selling CDG more than forty years ago.”
Vaucluse Studios adapts Ivy style for an Australian summer
Vaucluse Studios has released its sophomore collection, with its Spring Summer 2025/26 men’s ready-to-wear ‘Ivy League’ collection exploring the distinct sartorial microcosm of elite boarding school culture and American collegiate style and adapting it for the Australian climate. The collection puts forward staples like a three-button short sleeve knit polo in sky blue, black, and white, while elsewhere the traditional shirt-and-tie combination makes an appearance and soon-to-be staples like heritage white denim and VCL emblem short sleeve shirt in black nylon are introduced.
“I’m drawn to this subculture of native New Yorkers, who inevitably went to Ivy League schools, and their nonchalance of layering a shirt and tie with a polo or rugby knit,” explained Keanu Verden, founder and creative director of Vaucluse Studios.
Explore Ivy League via Vaucluse Studios.
Saint Valentine pops up in Sydney ahead of the holiday season
Australian jewellery brand Saint Valentine has popped up in Paddington, with a residency at TheEND ahead of the festive season. A curated edit of jewellery designed for cherishing and gifting is presented alongside TheEND’s curation of handcrafted furniture and art.
The Saint Valentine residency will run until the 24th of December, at 57 William St, Paddington, NSW, Australia.
Dior marks a decade of Dior Lady Art
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of its Dior Lady Art project, the luxury French fashion house invited ten artists to reinterpret its Lady Dior bag. Known for its rectilinear silhouette, top-handle carry, and Cannage motif, the Dior Lady was reworked by Jessica Cannon, Patrick Eugène, Eva Jospin, Ju Ting, Lakwena, Lee Ufan, Sophia Loeb, Ines Longevial, Marc Quinn, and Alymamah Rashed, who applied their own idiosyncratic visions to the iconic style. Highliughts include Patrick Eugène’s homage to Haitian pearls and Caribbean and North American African craftsmanship; and Inès Longevial’s kaleidoscopic and emotive depictions of the female face, executed through patchwork and beaded embroidery.
Saben channels boho style for high summer
New Zealand accessories label Saben has released its high summer collection, introducing a quartet of suede styles with fringed details inspired by the bohemian spirit of the 1970s. The drop comprises the Claudette Shoulder Bag and the Coco Mini Bag, each available in either black or tan.
Explore high summer via Saben.
Chloé makes its Australian retail debut
Chloé has opened a new boutique in Sydney, marking its first physical retail presence in Australia. The 117m² boutique is located at 75 Castlereagh Street, Sydney and reflects the luxury French fashion house’s free-spirited energy through neutral and earthy tones, beige limestone, stainless steel accents, and cognac leather details.
“Chloé is pleased to open its first boutique in Australia,” shared Laurent Malecaze, president and CEO of Chloé. “This new address in Sydney allows us to deepen our connection with the region, where we’ll build a customer base and continue the Maison’s dialogue through Chemena Kamali’s creative vision. This extension is part of our multi-key strategy in the Asia-Pacific markets.”
Onitsuka Tiger debuts fine fragrance collection
Wear your sneakers and smell like them too. Japanese fashion and athletic shoe brand has translated its clean lines and modern energy into olfactory form, with the launch of its first fine fragrance line. Developed by Mark Buxton, the nose behind Le Labo Vetiver 46 and a slew of Comme des Garçons fragrances, the collection was conceived and produced in Grasse, France. The quartet of fragrances adhere to the overarching theme of ‘Wearing Quiet Radiance’, and bear straightforward names: One, Two, Three, and Four. Each is in line with the lighter scent profiles preferred by the Japanese market, but takes on its own tone. One sees green notes and mint softened by citrus, florals, and leather; Two is a soft citrusy musk scent defined by its clarity; Three is warm, spicy, and a little smoky; and Four sees the crispness of peppermint and bergamot accented by spicy absinthe and nutmeg and contrasted with the depth of vanilla and vetiver.
Explore fragrance via Onitsuka Tiger.
Skims and The North Face unite for another minimalist winter collection
A year after their first successful collaboration, Skim and The North Face have linked up again to fuse the sculpted minimalism of the former with the technical adroitness of the latter. Rendered in a colour palette of mineral blue, cream, black, slate grey, and brown, the winter collection comprises #snatched ski suits and base layers complete with contouring seam details, as well as Skims takes on The North Face’s signature styles like the Nuptse and Denali lines.
Explore The North Face x Skims via Skims.
It’s a charmed life for Celine
Michael Rider’s debut collection for Celine introduced charms into the luxury French fashion house’s product lineup. Here, the charms take centre stage; designed as collectables, they’re available in silver and gold finishes and intended to be worn on chunky bracelets, necklaces, and safety pins, acting as a versatile form of personal adornment.
Papaley opens new boutique on Melbourne’s Collins Street
Australian luxury jewellery brand Paspaley has reopened its Collins Street boutique in Melbourne. The boutique replaces the brand’s existing space at the Grand Hyatt hotel and was designed in collaboration with architect Eric Carlson and his Paris-based studio, Carbondale, with the design in line with Paspaley’s boutiques in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Sydney.
“This space reflects our deep connection with nature and the spirit of innovation that has always guided our family,” said James Paspaley, group executive director of Paspaley. “It embodies where we’ve come from and the direction we’re taking as we continue to evolve our boutiques across Australia and beyond.”
Lindelli unveils boutique in Westfield Sydney
Contemporary Australian fine jewellery brand Lindelli has opened its second Sydney boutique. Housed within the luxury precinct of Westfield Sydney, the space complements the brand’s appointment-only Atelier in the historic St James Trust Building. Designed in collaboration with Byron Bay-based architecture firm Studio Plenty, the boutique prioritises sculptural forms, warm tones, and tactility, acting as a gallery for wearable art.
One and done; Dario Vitale departs Versace
Just over two months after making his debut as creative director for Versace, Dario Vitalie has departed the brand. The (very) short-lived creative director presented a sexually charged collection at Milan Fashion Week, tapping into the glamour and energy of the 1980s and referencing Gianni Versace’s archives. Vitale will officially finish with the brand on the 12th of December, 2025.
“We would like to sincerely thank Dario for his outstanding contribution to the development of the brand’s creative strategy during this transition period, and we wish him all the very best in his future endeavours,” said the brand in a statement. The news follows the finalisation of Versace’s acquisition by the Prada Group.
Jonathan Anderson continues to Shake things up at Dior
Dior has appointed its newest ambassador, 070 Shake. Sitting at the intersection of rap and alternative pop, 070 Shake is known for her albums Modus Vivendi and Petrichor, as well as a feature on British singer-songwriter Raye’s Escapism, which have established her as one of the most magnetic and emotive voices in contemporary music. The American rapper and singer joins the maison as an ambassador for Jonathan Anderson’s collections, with 070 Shake selected for her “instinctive creativity, authenticity, and energy.”
070 Shake joins fellow house ambassadors Mikey Madison, Mia Goth, and Greta Lee in her new role.
A$AP Rocky is (officially) a Chanel boy
Chanel has announced A$AP Rocky as an official ambassador for the French luxury fashion house. The Grammy-nominated rapper has long been lauded for his style, with A$AP Rocky (born Rakim Athelston Mayers) taking home the CFDA’s 2025 Fashion Icon award earlier this year. Rocky’s burgeoning connection to Chanel was alluded to a few weeks ago, with the rapper spotted filming a campaign with fellow house ambassador Margaret Qualley in New York City. Along with Qualley, Rocky joins the likes of Tilda Swinton and Nicole Kidman as ambassadors under the creative directorship of Matthieu Blazy.
“Rocky is an incredible artist who puts his heart and soul into every project he’s involved in, in addition to being an incredible human being,” said Blazy of the appointment.
Saint Laurent unveils razor sharp eyewear campaign
Saint Laurent has unveiled its FW25 eyewear campaign, shot by Gray Sorrenti. Bold, architectural lines and rectilinear silhouettes reign supreme, with creative director Anthony Vaccarello putting forward a sharp yet pared-back vision for Saint Laurent eyewear. Eyewear is rendered in metal and acetate, with sharp lines and intricate faceting reminiscent of ’90s minimalist.
Dion Lee launches HÆLO
Dion Lee has launched his new brand, Haelo (styled HÆLO). The new brand sees the Australian fashion designer explore a softer, more sensual dimension of his technical aesthetic, with the debut collection vacillating between angelic and gothic influences. Following a direct-to-consumer model, Haelo sits in the space between contemporary and designer fashion, and has expressed a focus on building product value through fabrication and construction.
The announcement comes just over a year after Dion Lee’s sponymous brand entered voluntary administration in May 2024.
Miuccia Prada receives lifetime achievement award
Miuccia Prada was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize, held at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha. Presented by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums and co-chair of Fashion Trust Arabia, the award recognises the Prada designer and Miu Miu founder’s enduring influence on global fashion and acknowledging her contributions to innovation, culture, and the contemporary fashion landscape.
Moncler + Jil Sander is Lucie and Luke Meier’s swan song
Luke and Lucie Meier, ex-creative directors of Jil Sander, have left us a final parting gift in the form of a collaboration with Moncler. First teased a year ago, Moncler + Jil Sander combines the technical prowess of the former with the emotive minimalism of the latter. Well-defined silhouettes and pillowy insulation coexist in harmony, with curves an integral part of the collection. Soft curved, bulbous jackets and rounded forms are informed by the snow-capped peaks, rolling hills, and smooth pebbles found in nature, putting a decidedly unique spin on Moncler’s brand DNA.
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Words by Arabella Johnson and Esmé Duggan
