On Thread: Fashion News To Know In March 2026

We’re back with On Thread, our monthly fashion news series detailing all the important fashion industry moves, collections, and collaborations you need to know about. From under-the-radar fashion moments to the never-ending cycle of creative director developments, you’ll find all the fashion news worth knowing about in March 2026 right here.

Table of Contents – March 2026 fashion news

March 2026 fashion news

March 2026 fashion news

Welcome back to the March 2026 edition of On Thread. Here, you’ll find all the fashion news, new releases, and collabs worth knowing about in March 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.

Aimé Leon Dore is about to be for the girlssss

Over a decade after its founding, Aimé Leon Dore has announced the imminent launch of its first womenswear collection. While the New York City-based menswear label’s previous collections have included a few womenswear pieces here and there—not to mention several pieces which could be interpreted as unisex—this marks the first time the brand will produce a fully fledged womenswear offering. The brand is yet to announce a set launch date.

John Galliano signs a two-year partnership with Zara

John Galliano has signed a two-year creative partnership with Zara, marking the British fashion designer’s first major industry move since departing his role as creative director of Maison Margiela in 2024. According to a statement from the Spanish retail giant, the partnership will see Galliano “re-author the brand’s archive through a series of seasonal collections,” with the first of these collections slated for launch in September 2026.

The North Face and Cecilie Bahnsen are back with another collab

The North Face x Cecilie Bahnsen are back with the third instalment of their ongoing collaboration, with the new collection exploring modular styles designed to shift, layer, and adapt to the changing elements. Simultaneously playful and technical, the collection sees ripstop fabric adorned with florals and soft silhouettes rendered in hardwearing materials. Collection highlights include the Emma Long Wind Mountain Jacket, Carla Convertible Pant, and TNF X CB Shandal.

Explore The North Face x Cecilie Bahnsen via Incu.

Camila collaborates with the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Australian label Camila has teased a one-of-a-kind collaboration with The Met, celebrating the latter’s artistry and inextricable connection to the city of New York. The capsule collection will launch on the 8th of April, 2026.

Explore Camila x The Met via Camila.

Dakota Johnson strips off for Calvin Klein

Dakota Johnson stars in a ’90s-inspired campaign for Calvin Klein. The American actress strips off to showcase the American label’s new minimalist denim and underwear. Directed and photographed by Gordon von Steiner, the campaign sees Johnson adopt a rather ‘less is more’ philosophy, captured in a ‘day in the life’ style shoot that follows her around the house.

“Calvin Klein jeans and underwear have a timeless quality that makes everything feel right the moment you put them on,” said Dakota Johnson. “When a woman is alone at home working or reading or doing whatever, it can feel quite liberating and sensual. Channeling that, and pairing that energy with Calvin Klein’s iconography, felt both singular and classic. I love that this campaign celebrates being comfortable, free and sexy on your own terms. Sometimes, a woman just BEING is the sexiest thing. ”

Tod’s reopens Sydney boutique

Italian luxury fashion house Tod’s has reopened its Sydney flagship at Westfield Sydney. Located on the fourth floor of the shopping destination, the boutique has undergone a refresh that better aligns with Tod’s distinctive brand identity. Executed in a neutral colour palette, the boutique takes form in multi-toned wood and Travertine marble, making for a refined space to view the SS26 ready-to-wear collection which is currently on display.

Weekend Max Mara drops artistic new capsule collection

Weekend Max Mara has unveiled ‘A Weekend with an Artist’, a capsule collection that sees the house’s Canasta trench coat reimagined through the lens of five globally renowned artists; Victoria Kosheleva, Paola Pivi, Tschabalala Self, Tai Shani, and Shafei Xia.

Explore A Weekend with an Artist via Weekend Max Mara.

Carl Friedrik pays homage to the golden age of travel with new Aluminium luggage collection

Carl Friedrik has launched a ‘The Aluminium Collection’, which throws it back to the golden age of travel, where the act of journeying was viewed as an art form in itself. Crafted from an aluminium alloy, the collection features grooved surfaces, with the brand’s signature leather appearing on a strip on the top and covering the handles. The Aluminium Collection makes its debut as a carry-on cabin case, with more silhouettes to follow.

Explore The Aluminium Collection via Carl Friedrik.

Maison Margiela recruits a youth orchestra for its latest campaign

Last year, Glenn Martens made his ready-to-wear debut at Maison Margiela, with a SS26 collection equally memorable for its dystopic mouthpieces as for the 43 children playing Beethovan and Mozart in the background, kitted out in adult-sized suits from the collection. Now, the pint-sized coterie is back, with the children from the Orchestre à l’école enlisted to star in the brand’s SS26 campaign. The campaign film, titled ‘Joy’, sees the youth orchestra perform an original score composed by pianist Max Richter, who performs the tune on a harpsichord, surrounded by the children, making for a rambunctious night at the opera.

Watch the film via Maison Margiela.

Tiffany & Co. finds a new muse in Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman has joined Tiffany & Co. as a global ambassador. To commemorate a new chapter for the luxury American jeweller, Portman starred in a short film for the brand. Directed by Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet of Magna Studios and shot on 70mm film by acclaimed cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, the film was unveiled at the 98th Academy Awards and saw Portman deliver an intimate voiceover in the form of a letter to her daughter, while sporting the HardWear by Tiffany collection, as an original arrangement of Moon River played in the background in a nod to Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

“It is an honour to be Tiffany & Co.’s newest global House ambassador,” shared Portman of her new role. “The House has an incredibly rich heritage and is beloved for its unparalleled craftsmanship and creative excellence. I am excited to be a part of the Tiffany & Co. legacy.”

Watch the short film here.

Levi’s signs a multiyear partnership with Blackpink’s Rosé

Levi’s has signed a multiyear global partnership with singer-songwriter and Blackpink member Rosé, following a recent collaboration between the duo in the ‘Behind Every Original’ campaign which debuted during the Super Bowl. The partnership is intended to support the expansion of the denim brand’s women’s business and will continue to unfold over the year, with a product collaboration in the works.

Prada Beauty names Bella Hadid as its first-ever ambassador

Prada Beauty has found a global ambassador in Bella Hadid, with the Italian luxury fashion house appointing the American model as the face of its makeup line. As the first port of call in her ambassadorship, Hadid fronts the campaign for Prada Touch, a cream-to-powder blush product that is intended for use on the cheeks, lips, and eyes.

Explore Prada Touch via Prada Beauty.

New Balance sprints forward with the Ellipse

New Balance has released its latest sneaker. The Ellipse is designed to make running more comfortable than ever, with the sneaker employing a Fresh Foam X midsole for a softer, bouncier ride underfoot, while a rockered profile aids you in smoothly rolling forward, easing strain on the calves during long runs.

Explore Ellipse via New Balance.

Bride-to-be Gabbriette stars in Jimmy Choo’s ‘The Rules of Engagement’ campaign

Jimmy Choo has launched its latest bridal campaign, ‘The Rules of Engagement’. Starring bride-to-be Gabbriette ahead of her wedding later this year, the campaign is shot by Mark Kean and styled by Vanessa Coyle, and features styles from Jimmy Choo’s 2026 bridal collection; think embellished ivory satin pumps, ruby red satin slingbacks, and and a drawstring ivory satin handbag.

Explore The Rules of Engagement via Jimmy Choo.

Clare Waight Keller’s ‘Modernity in Motion’ collection launches at Uniqlo

The latest edition of Uniqlo : C has dropped. Convinced by British fashion designer Clare Waight Keller, the latest collection, titled ‘Modernity in Motion’, puts forward a neutral palette of tailored pieces in functional fabrics. The collection marks the introduction of the HEATTECH cashmere blend for men, available in both a crew neck and turtleneck, while the HEATTECH cashmere blend for women now comes in an expanded shade range, with sand, burgundy, and forest green hues on offer. The collection also incorporates PUFFTECH pieces as well as tweed separates, a cropped cocoon shirt, and midi-length culottes.

Explore Uniqlo : C Modernity in Motion via Uniqlo.

Icons only; Burberry enlists icons to celebrate 170 years of its iconic trench coat

The Burberry trench coat is one that needs no introduction. Inarguably the British luxury fashion house’s most defining and transcendent garment, the trench coat was born from house founder Thomas Burberry’s seminal invention of gabardine fabric and was designed to withstand the elements without restricting movement. Today, the garment is as much a quiet style statement as it is utilitarian outerwear, with a series of black-and-white portraits shot by Tim Walker depicting how contemporary icons wear the iconic trench coat.

” To celebrate the Burberry trench, an icon of British style and fashion, we invited friends from across the creative world to bring it to life,” explained Daniel Lee, chief creative director of Burberry. “Think of it as a tribute to Burberry—a symbol of British style and craftsmanship—and a thank you to the skilled individuals behind every coat.”

The all-star lineup comprises 23 personalities across film, music, sport and fashion, including Agyness Deyn, Alva Claire, Bright, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Eberechi Eze, Erin O’Connor, Hikaru Utada, Iris Lasnet, J.Y. Park, Jack Draper, Jonathan Bailey, Karen Elson, Kate Moss, Kendall Jenner, Kid Cudi, Kristin Scott Thomas, Little Simz, Matthew Macfadyen, Reece Clarke, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sora Choi, Teyana Taylor, and Wu Lei.

Bhavitha Mandava is officially a Chanel ambassador

Following her house debut for Mattieu Blazy’s first SS26 collection and her history-making appearance on the runway that saw her become the first Indian model to open a show for the 116-year-old luxury French fashion house, Bhavitha Mandava has been officially appointed as a Chanel ambassador. The NYU graduate was discovered in the New York City subway and previously walked for Bottega Veneta during Blazy’s tenure at the Italian luxury fashion house.

“Chanel has long stood as a symbol of the modern working woman in motion, a spirit I deeply resonate with and am proud to embody,” shared Mandava. “Matthieu’s vision for the house brings a genuine sense of joy, thoughtfully balanced with reverence for its legacy. I’m truly honoured to be part of this new chapter at Chanel and to join as an ambassador for a house that holds a special place in my heart.”

La Plage Longchamp takes over Sydney’s Nielsen Beach Club

Longchamp has unveiled its first-ever Sydney takeover, popping up at The Nielsen Beach Club at Shark Beach from the 3rd to 12th of March. The takeover celebrates the French handbag brand’s ‘Catch the Parisian Wave’ collection, which features hand-crocheted Le Roseau Raffia and the surf-inspired Le Pliage Surf.

Throughout the pop-up, there’ll be branded installations, a summer refreshment cart, and complimentary public experiences including a sunrise breathwork workshop and sunset mixology workshops. The brand will also unveil its first surfboard, created in collaboration with French workshop Shapers Club.

The complimentary workshops can be booked here.

Coach wants you to wear your TBR on your handbag

Forget posturing on Goodreads, Coach’s latest campaign posits dangling your current and prospective reads from your Tabby (or Booklyn!). The American handbag brand has released a series of readable book charms, with the miniature leather-bound tomes able to be read on the go. The collection comprises twelve readable book charms, with title highlights including Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Jandy Nelson’s I’ll Give You the Sun, and Natsu Miyashita’s The, each of which was selected for its narratives around self-expression and chosen collaboratively with Gen Z consumers worldwide.

To bring the book charms to life, Coach worked with Penguin Random House in the US and independent publishers across China, Japan, and Korea, as well as Gen Z social-first book club platform Sunnie, part of Reece Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine.

To mark the occasion, Coach has released two films accompanying the campaign, starring the likes of Elle Fanning and Storm Reid.

Explore book charms via Coach.

Boots and all; Jimmy Choo showcases Autumn 2026 collection in Milan

Jimmy Choo presented its Autumn 2026 collection at Milan Fashion Week, within a multi-room set that interpreted creative director Sandra Choi’s London design studio, weaving a narrative that depicts what goes into each collection. An ode to the boot, the Autumn 2026 spans every facet of Jimmy Choo boots; from low-heeled knee-high styles and stacked Western boots to tough biker boots and delicate lace stiletto calf boots.

“I started with a very precise intention; I was drawn to the idea of dressing the leg, extending our canvas,” Sandra Choi, creative director of Jimmy Choo, explained of the collection. “Boots are the focus for this collection; I love the youthful, confident energy they give to women. They are practical, but they are also transformative. And I wanted to translate that spirit into the rest of the collection. It’s an assertive take on glamour inspired by our heritage.”

Explore Autumn 2026 via Jimmy Choo.

Chanel welcomes Gemini as new ambassador

Chanel has announced Norawit ‘Gemini’ Titicharoenrak as its newest house ambassador. The Thai actor and musician is best known for his breakout role in My School President, as well as for his roles in Our Skyy and My Love Mix-Up!.

“Chanel is always evolving,” says Gemini. There’s a clear vision, but also an element of surprise. The house continues to shape culture in its own way, and that influences how I approach fashion and creativity. I am incredibly honored to join this journey with Matthieu [Blazy] and Chanel.”

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Words by Arabella Johnson and Esmé Duggan