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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

Veronica Beard is the brand that comes up most frequently when my C-suite friends are chatting about workwear. The styles are gorgeous and the fit is top-notch. I love this ruffled blouse for adding a touch of whimsy to an otherwise buttoned-up look.

Pair it with trousers and a great blazer and you’ve got a look that can go just about anywhere.

The top is $398 at Nordstrom and comes in sizes 00-16. 

Sales of note for 3/6:

• Ann Taylor – $40 off pants, $50 off jackets, 30% off tops and sweaters, and 40% off accessories — plus extra 50% off all sale
• Banana Republic Factory – 40% off + extra 20% off
• Bloomingdale’s – Beauty & Fragrance Promo: Take 15% off almost all $150+ purchases! (ends 3/8)
• Boden – 15% off new styles with code
• Brooklinen – Friends & Family sale, enjoy 20% off sitewide and up to 50% off select bundles (ends 3/18)
• Brooks Brothers – Extra 25% off clearance + 25% off select jewelry
• Elie Tahari – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Evereve – Spring sale!
• Express – $75 off $200, BOGO 50% off sitewide, and $25+ dresses
• J.Crew – 40% off spring-ready styles + extra 30% off all sale styles with code
• J.Crew Factory – 40% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
• Lo & Sons – End of winter sale, up to 50% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
• M.Gemi – Friends & Family sale early access with code FF2025
• M.M.LaFleur – Wear to Work Bundle, buy 2 items get 15% off; buy 3 items get 20% off (you can also try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off)
• Nordstrom – 4,000 new markdowns for women! Cardmembers get a $20 note for every $200 you spend (ends 3/8)
• Ruti – 20% off Core Collection
• Saks OFF5TH – Liquidation sale, up to 80% off! Everything final sale.
• Soma – $30 bra event, save up to 60%
• Talbots – 25% off entire purchase, plus free shipping on $150+

Albert Kriemler approached Akris Fall 2026 from a deeply tactile perspective. Collaborating with Colombian textile artist Olga de Amaral, the designer explored the relationship between weaving and storytelling, building a collection rooted in texture, craftsmanship, and sensory experience. “I don’t think in words; I think in touch and texture,” Kriemler said when describing his process. “Fabrics are my language.”

The show unfolded at the Palais de Tokyo, where models emerged from a gold shimmering beaded curtain reminiscent of Amaral’s woven installations. The set immediately established the collection’s central theme: textile as narrative. For Kriemler, the connection between the words text and textile—both derived from the Latin texere, meaning “to weave”—served as a conceptual starting point.

Texture became the defining element of the collection. Fringe appeared throughout the lineup, cascading from skirts and dresses in long, fluid strands that echoed Amaral’s sculptural textile work. Burgundy paillette dresses shimmered with movement, while airy fringed garments swayed dramatically with each step.

Kriemler balanced this artistic experimentation with the refined pragmatism that defines Akris. Tailoring remained central: high-collared car coats, sharply cut jackets, and sculptural skirts grounded the collection in wearable elegance. Workwear silhouettes were elevated through luxurious fabrication, reinforcing Akris’s reputation for dressing powerful women with quiet authority.

Material exploration played a key role. Faux fur, wool, leather, velvet, and chunky knits created layers of visual and tactile contrast. Oversized ribbed sweaters added softness to structured pieces, while leather skirts and coats demonstrated the brand’s technical precision. A black and gold dress featuring appliqués arranged across the surface added a sculptural dimension, reinforcing the collection’s dialogue between fashion and art.

The palette combined earthy richness with vibrant accents. Gold, brown, mustard, black, and hunter green anchored the collection, while vivid pink and bold red introduced moments of drama. A striking red-and-pink color-blocked look offered one of the show’s most graphic statements, underscoring Kriemler’s confident use of color.

Accessories reinforced the collection’s tactile focus. Gold clutches and compact handbags provided sculptural punctuation, while platform boots, mules with metallic detailing, and fringed bags complemented the textural narrative. Chunky knit beanies added a casual counterpoint to the otherwise polished silhouettes.

Ultimately, Akris Fall 2026 succeeded in translating Amaral’s textile artistry into wearable form. The collection felt both conceptual and practical—an intersection of craft, architecture, and modern femininity. By centering fabric as the core language of design, Kriemler delivered a runway that celebrated the power of texture to communicate emotion, memory, and presence.

See the final walk below:

What do you think?

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Malene Birger Top (more sizes here and here), ChanLuu Pants, Ferragamo Pumps, similar Etsy Brooch, Valentino Bag, Sherman Field (sold out, similar here) & Arielle Ratner Necklaces

After months of boots (mostly black and neutral), I’m ready for color at my feet again. As the silhouettes get lighter and the layers fall away, saturated heels and bright flats don’t feel bold, they feel natural.

Colorful shoes shift the mood of everything else you’re wearing. They draw the eye downward and wake up even the simplest look. A crisp shirt and tailored pant, a knit and denim, a slip dress all feel sharper when the shoe carries pigment.

If color at your feet feels intimidating, approach it with balance. Keep the outfit clean. A crisp shirt, tailored pant, simple knit, and let the shoe be the focus. A red pump with navy. A lilac slingback with grey. A cobalt flat against ivory. When the lines are tailored and the palette is controlled, the color reads refined.

If you prefer more impact, contrast colors. A green heel with a blue dress. A pink flat under a striped skirt. Citrus with chocolate. It doesn’t have to match perfectly; it just has to feel cohesive.

It’s simply an expansion of what feels wearable. After winter’s darker register, color feels fresh, expressive, and right for the warmer months ahead.

At Paris Fashion Week, Georges Hobeika presented a Fall 2026 collection that balanced tailored structure with ornate eveningwear, offering looks designed for women drawn to shine, texture, and embellishment. The runway showcased a mix of menswear-inspired silhouettes alongside delicate, embellished dresses that emphasized craftsmanship through lace, beadwork, and intricate surface detail.

Structured jackets and corseted bodices introduced a tailored element to the collection, often paired with midi-length skirts or pleated silhouettes that created movement along the runway. Some looks incorporated pleats that extended from the hip, while others relied on fitted shapes and sheer paneling to highlight the body’s lines.

Embellishment played a central role throughout the collection. Sequins, paillettes, pearls, and beaded fringe appeared across dresses, skirts, and bodices, adding texture and dimension. Several pieces featured layered beadwork and embroidery, while others incorporated feather detailing that created sculptural volume across shoulders and bodices.

The color palette remained soft and refined, moving through tones of champagne, ivory, beige, blush pink, and dusted purple, alongside deeper hues including navy, black, and gray. Mint green introduced a subtle contrast within the lineup, reinforcing the collection’s balance between neutral tones and gentle color.

Sheer fabrics and lace construction appeared frequently, particularly in fitted dresses and corseted designs that layered embroidery and embellishment across translucent bases. Strapless silhouettes and structured bodices added to the eveningwear focus, reinforcing the collection’s emphasis on glamour and detail.

Accessories complemented the ornate garments with understated refinement. Models walked in satin pumps and jeweled heels that echoed the embellishments seen throughout the collection, tying the looks together with subtle sparkle.

Overall, the Fall 2026 lineup emphasized contrast between structure and ornamentation, blending tailored silhouettes with highly embellished eveningwear that highlighted lace, beadwork, feathers, and shimmering fabrics across a cohesive runway presentation.

What do you think?

Photo Credit: Fashion Bomb Daily / Claire Sulmers

This week’s Amazon edit centers on spring color and relaxed, cozy styles. Pink and cream stripes run through drawstring trousers and oversized pullovers, balanced with wide-leg denim and crisp white tees. Butter yellow sweats soften the palette, while a camel trench adds structure. Cropped floral and polka dot jackets introduce pattern in a clean, contained way.

Accessories mirror the tones — green striped ballet and blush jelly flats, striped hair claws, and translucent beaded necklaces. Canvas totes and New Balance trainers keep the mix grounded.

For toddler girls, the same palette continues: pale yellow sets, pink corduroy overalls, and softly embroidered dresses. Elastic waists, scalloped hems, and subtle trim details give the pieces a finished feel.

Browse the full edit below, and explore more in our JB Amazon Shop and Amazon Storefront, refreshed weekly.

PRADA, DOLCE & GABBANA, GUCCI, MOSCHINO and ROBERTO CAVALLI

The T-shirt worn by MOSCHINO’s Creative Director Warned, “Don’t Be Silent” as Black Confetti Rained Down from the Sky. From PRADA to DOLCE & GABBANA and ROBERTO CAVALLI, Designers Swore Allegiance to Sombre Black. There was No Grey Zone for Fall 2026/7…

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Image Credit Milan Fashion Week and WWD.

Celebrities – from Uma Thurman to Monica Belucci, lined runway shows in Milan, at a point in time where complex issues in the global market and the fashion industry (not to mention a war) proved, shall we say, somewhat challenging.

Despite all that, designers tackled these issues with renewed creativity and ingenuity.

Monochromatic black – for reasons we can only speculate about – was the preferred (non) shade of choice for most, and seen through a dark lens, the beauty of these offerings was amplified, albeit somewhat muted.

Having said that, there were also many joyous flashes of colour in the collections.

This has been a thought-provoking season where brands and designers put their money where their mouths are, making a vocal statement not only about the state of fashion, but also that of the world.

We invite you to sit back and enjoy our picks from the Big Five in Italian fashion.

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PRADA

Watch Prada’s Show here: https://milanofashionweek.cameramoda.it/en/brand/13331

Queen of minimalist layering, Miuccia Prada, stuck to her guns and delivered a story that is as intellectual, complex, perplexing and thought-provoking as it is pure joy.

Miuccia Prada explained that the idea was to illustrate “the complexity of layering … complexity, which exists in sentiment, in politics, in life, and that reflects in clothes. It’s about the necessity of changing for living all day. Different personalities, sentiments, sexualities, and this woman lives them together in a day or a life.” Raf Simons added that “It’s also how you dress, the clothes that you decide to have, how you decide to dress. What is possible? There’s another way and another way.”

Unlike the scores of models that brands of Prada’s stature would typically employ, Ms Prada and co-creative director Raf Simon deliberately reduced the cast to only 15.

Each model appeared four times, each time wearing a paired-down version of what came before, to illustrate the art of adaptation, of adding and taking away.

Gorgeous Palastinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid, for example, wore layers that got stripped away with each look, to respectively reveal a canvas jacket, a black coat, a white dress and sporty shorts. Her floral knee-high socks and pointy kitten heels remained a constant across each look.

Every look became a revelation. For example, a chunky jumper gave way to a body-hugging hourglass dress and a black frock revealed a knitted green sweater and pencil skirt.

The concept of layering was thoroughly explored: how we adapt to different situations by adding or subtracting a layer of clothing, how we vary the different layers for the many and varied roles we play every day and how we sometimes challenge ourselves by dressing outside of our comfort zone by means of addition or subtraction.

The ultimate cerebral designer, Miuccia Prada yet again left us pondering, musing and fantasising.

It may well be this uncanny quality of never taking fashion too seriously, of elevating everyday items of clothing to designer objects (it was the humble apron and workwear last season) that makes Prada the brand that is as generic and synonymous with Italian high fashion as the Duomo is to Milan.

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DOLCE & GABBANA

Watch Dolce & Gabbana’s Show here: https://milanofashionweek.cameramoda.it/en/brand/13295

It was Fashion Noir at Dolce & Gabbana, a virtually all-black display of signature Dolce & Gabbana elements from over the past decades.

The offering shouted one thing above all: glamour!

A collection called ‘Identity’ delivered just that: beautifully tailored coats, jackets, transparent organza dresses, lace dresses and tops, all fashioned in the ultimate classic Dolce & Gabbana ‘non-colour’, black.

Visions of the signature Dolce & Gabbana icon, the irresistibly sensual Sicilian widow, inadvertently sprang to mind.

Floral puff sleeved frou-frou dresses, dramatic 1940s-inspired, nipped-in-the-waist pinstripe suits, leather coats with all-fur bodices and sleeves, and chevron-striped black-and-white faux fur coats rubbed shoulders with the flimsiest of transparent lacy skirts and satin petticoats.

Accessories like shawls and cute little mid-calf socks accompanied lace-up brogues and killer stilettos, to seriously seductive effect.

Chantilly lace, polka dots, the classic white satin shirt, underwear worn as outerwear, head scarves and the ultimate vixen accessory, pillar box red lips, added to the unmistakable Dolce & Gabbana look that we’ve come to know and love since 1989, when Dolce & Gabbana launched their iconic label.

Little has indeed changed over the decades. A look this strong and confident matures with grace and sensuality, just like the archetypal Dolce & Gabbana woman.

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GUCCI

A collection aptly named “Primavera’ (Spring) was eagerly awaited by Gucci fans in Milan.

The brand had already undergone a few metamorphoses over the past decades, this time under the creative directorship of Demna, who stated, “above the product, Gucci is culture, it is a way of thinking and a way of being.”

As it stands, Gucci is that brand that everybody literally holds their breath for in eager anticipation of the new direction arguably the hippest of Italian brands will have embarked upon for the next season.

In previous seasons, Gucci’s brave eclecticism, grunge and retro vogue had been effortlessly married to classic Gucci elements (a sporty Adidas track top worn over a ballgown, for example). This sent us straight to our own closets to rediscover what’s lurking there and waiting to be upgraded with a purchase of new Gucci bag or embellished blazer.

Fall 2026/7 was a fun and energetic show, filled with exceedingly chiselled models ranging from the super slim to the totally buffed (who, in all fairness, would have looked stunning in a black PVC bin bag)!

A seemingly seamless, clingy white slip dress opened the show. Fur in all shapes and renditions, metallics, denim, leather, florals and animal prints clothed a bevy of extraordinary models, each evidently picked to portray a facet of the archetypal Gucci wearer.

The offering of a whopping 83 looks varied from ultra-sexy close-cut trousers, body-hugging dresses and super-tight jeans and slacks to more relaxed sportwear leggings and track pants worn underneath trench coats. There was even a romantic floral day dress in the mix!

The collection seems to have catered for the entire spectrum of Gucci lovers – provided you’re super slim and/or ultra-fit.

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MOSCHINO

Maverick Italian brand Moschino, known for their epic story-telling collections, did just that again.

Creative director Adrian Appiolaza, gave a nod to his heritage and motherland of Argentina, but it was definitely not a case of “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina!’! A T-shirt depicted Eva Peron and a sack full of churros hinted at Argentina, but a whole host of different characters and references also made an appearance on Appiolaza’s stage.

From dancers doing the tango to a bus driver, football fans and well-to-do society ladies – all were kitted out in quirky Moschino fashion.

Just like the founder of a brand that is so intimately synonymous with Italy, Franco Moschino (who was greatly inspired by his partner’s Spanish heritage – hence the oversized hoop earrings and polka dots that became a Moschino signature), Appiolaza also drew references from afar.

From the Olive Oyl cartoon character to the typical banker in a suit, a full repertoire of characters were on display, wearing from raw denim and patchwork frocks, wool dresses, quilted skirts and puffer jackets to South-American-inspired shawls, frills and indigenous weaves.

“The ethos of Moschino stems from joy, so I didn’t want to lose (that) sentiment. But I wanted to be also conscientious of the times that we live in,’’ the creative director stated.

A thought-provoking moment was engineered right at the end of the show when a model appeared with a globe-shaped handbag, a throwback to Franco Moschino’s archives, ‘Save Our Sphere’.

The tone of the show was as playful as ever, but a serious undertone came through loud and clear. Black confetti that rained down ominously during the finale and Appiolaza’s farewell bow saw him wearing a T-shirt that read, “Don’t be Silent”.

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ROBERTO CAVALLI

Known over the decades for its glamorous, colourful silk chiffon animal prints, Roberto Cavalli, like many other brands, responded to the world around us for Fall 2026/7.

Creative director Fausto Puglisi had gone sombre – black, mostly, to be exact. “This time I wanted to design a collection that was New Romantic and dark. But this kind of dark is very festive, sensual feminine — and tough. You can still see Cavalli through the texture. You can see every Cavalli detail through this dark lens,” said Puglisi.

Every iteration of black was included in the offering, together with a few diversions into colour (which we’ve deliberately pounced on and illustrated below for the sake of old-times cheerfulness).

A dark filter had been placed over the previously colourful florals, just like the dark cloud hanging over the current world. Even the joyous animal prints had been muted.

Here and there a bit of brightness managed to peek out – the bell sleeves and frilled hems of the tiered dressed were dipped in some colour, with sleeves covering models’ hands, reminiscent of Morticia Adams in The Adams Family.

Grey – from dove grey to charcoal – was one of the ‘least black’ shades on display. Phew!

As for shapes – voluminous trousers, tutu skirts, sequinned mini-dresses, biker’s jackets and body-hugging flamenco-style ballgowns echoed the signature sexy Roberto Cavalli silhouettes.

Fashion is pure social commentary. It’s as clear as day that designers like Puglisi are using their brands and platforms to do just that.

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Spring wedding guest dressing this season is centered on color. The dresses leading right now feel saturated, intentional, and confidently tonal. There’s a clarity to the palette — shades that feel fresh in daylight and strong into the evening. These are the tones shaping wedding guest season now.

Yellow & Marigold – Ideal for garden ceremonies, vineyard receptions, and outdoor celebrations that unfold from afternoon into golden hour.

From soft butter yellow to saturated marigold and chartreuse, the palette carries beautifully in silk satin, sculpted crepe, and fluid draping. A strapless column, an elongated halter, or a cape-effect silhouette allows the shade to feel luminous and assured. Style with gold heels, a sculptural clutch, and statement earrings to enhance the warmth and clarity of the tone.

Pistachio & Forest  – Well suited for countryside estates, European destinations, and formal outdoor settings.

From airy pistachio and seafoam to olive and deep forest, green feels rich and elevated. Draped silk, fluid jersey, lace textures, and elongated silhouettes give the color presence and movement. Finish with bronze accents, textured leather, or brushed gold jewelry to complement its depth.

Teal & Slate – Perfect for coastal ceremonies, lakefront venues, and evening receptions by the water.

Teal, dusty blue, and soft slate hold depth and dimension, especially in bias-cut satin, chiffon, or sculpted jersey. Asymmetrical necklines, soft draping, and clean columns keep the focus on the tone. Pair with metallic sandals and refined accessories that highlight the cool clarity of the shade.

Pink & Coral – Strong for city black tie, museum venues, and celebrations that carry late into the night.

From vibrant coral and painterly florals to blush and saturated magenta, pink brings vibrancy and confidence. High-gloss satin, fringe texture, and fluid chiffon amplify the energy of the palette. A strapless bodice or defined neckline enhances the boldness of the hue. Finish with sleek heels and striking jewelry that complements the color’s intensity.

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Something on your mind? Chat about it here.

I think this Ann Taylor tee is a pretty top, and an easy way to add some polish to your weekend outfits.

Lace trim tops are actually trending right now — I noticed one over at WHBM a few days ago, Gap has a square-necked one, and it looks like Nordstrom has options from Madewell, Michael Stars (l/s), Generation Love, and a slightly fancier option from Boss. (Actually, it looks like Ann Taylor has a lot of iterations of the lace trim tee also.) (Much fancier, but this top from A.L.C. is gorgeous — and on sale!)

Of all those, though, this Ann Taylor one is among my favorites — I like the wide lace, the slightly longer sleeves, and the fact that it isn’t ribbed (for some reason, the lace trim ribbed tees look more like jammies?).

It was $64.50, but is now marked to $45; it comes in the navy pictured as well as a bright white in sizes XXS-XXL.

Sales of note for 3/2: