All The Fashion News You Might Have Missed This October | marie claire

It may have just quietened down after the flurry of fashion month, but that doesn’t mean the style set are taking a break.

From new brand ambassadors to major fashion house appointments, here’s everything the marie claire Australia team have on their radars this month.

Chanel Announces Global Brand Ambassador Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o has been announced as Chanel’s latest ambassador. The news comes just days after the Oscar-winning actress, producer and author attended the fashion house’s Paris Fashion Week show.

The actress shared the news with her fans, following the show, stating “I am deeply honoured to share that I am now a global brand ambassador for the House of Chanel. It was wonderful to attend their Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear show at the Grand Palais today. Merci beaucoup.”

Rebecca Vallance Unveils Holiday Capsule Collection With Nicky Hilton

Esteemed international designer Rebecca Vallance has announced the release of ‘Nicky Hilton for Rebecca Vallance’, a Holiday capsule collection created in partnership with American businesseswoman and philanthropist, Nicky Hilton.

The collaboration marks a first for the brand and was born from a long-standing friendship between the pair, who have been working on the 31-piece collection for months.

“I’m incredibly proud to have had the chance to work with my dear friend, Nicky Hilton — an international icon — on creating a truly special collection,” shares founder and creative director of the eponymous brand, Rebecca Vallance. “Together, we’ve brought to life a range that reflects everything we both cherish timeless style, impeccable craftsmanship, and a celebration of femininity. These are values we hold close at Rebecca Vallance, and it’s been such a joy to share them with Nicky throughout this collaboration”.

New Creative Director Announced At Celine

Just hours after announcing the end of Hedi Slimane’s seven year tenure at the French fashion house, Celine named Michael Rider as the brand’s new creative director.

The designer’s most recent appointment as creative director of Ralph Lauren ended in May this year, but prior to his directorship Rider worked under Phoebe Philo at Celine for a decade.

In a statement announcing the news, Celine CEO Severine Merle spoke of the meaning behind Rider’s return to the heritage brand, stating she was “delighted to welcome Michael back to Celine, a maison that he knows intimately. Michael’s vision, creative talent, together with his genuine nature and strong connection to Celine’s heritage make him a natural choice to continue to build a long-lasting success for the maison”

Kate Spade New York and M&M’s Sweet Collab

Kate Spade New York has long been synonymous with joyful designs that celebrate the whimsy of personal style, so it’s no surprise that its latest collaboration is one of its most playful yet.

The limited-edition, candy-inspired collection, created in partnership with M&M’s, features vibrant pops of delightful colour in a range of bold silhouettes that are perfect for the upcoming holiday season.

Ranging in price from $119-$779, the limited release will be available to shop in Australian stores, and online, from November 1st.

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