The Avant-Garde: 8 Emerging Fashion Designers to Watch

Equal parts chaos and charm, rebellion and polish. These eight avant-garde designers are set to flip fashion on its head.

In Rome, Brioni revisited its roots, honoring eight decades of tailoring, film history, and the city that shaped its identity.

This story explores the tension women face as they approach their 30s; the point where the open possibilities of their 20s begin to collide with societal expectations around career, beauty, and identity. At its core, the story challenges the idea of age as decline, reframing it instead as evolution and transformation.

Sheynnis Palacios: "New York has been one of the most meaningful stages in my story. It’s a city that challenges me, inspires me, and reminds me that dreams are built step by step, even amid the chaos and rhythm of its streets. Every time I return, I rediscover myself — as a woman, as a communicator, and as someone who continues to pursue his purpose with the same passion I had the first time I arrived in this city."

There are cities you don’t set out to visit on purpose — they simply happen to you. Quietly. Casually. In the spaces between bigger destinations, as if someone up above decided: “Now, pause here. Stay. Slow down.” And so it was, almost by accident, that I found myself in Vilnius — where, in the very heart of the Old Town, a hotel was waiting for me. One that didn’t try to impress, didn’t make a scene, didn’t raise its voice — and yet, it turned out to be the most convincing place I’ve stayed in a long time.

With a striking presence and a growing influence in the fashion world, Jacki represents a new wave of models redefining modern elegance. Based in New York, she seamlessly merges editorial sophistication with an effortless, contemporary aesthetic. Balancing high-fashion poise with an authentic personal style, she continues to build a powerful digital footprint and a resonant connection with her audience. For our digital cover, Jacki invites us into her world — one shaped by intention, individuality, and a quiet, confident allure.

This fall's evening fashion is based on the contrast between luxury and architecture, offering styles that can be easily adapted to different occasions. Designers are boldly experimenting with historical codes, proportions, and rich textures.

SABOR A MI by Elys Berroteran @elysmcm