Aimé Leon Dore Los Angeles Opens & SKYLRK Makes Coachella Merch History in This Week’s Top Fashion News

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Summary

  • Justin Bieber’s clothing brand, SKYLRK, sold more merchandise at Coachella than any other brand before, and Gap continued its partnership as the festival’s official clothing provider.

  • Aimé Leon Dore is opening a new location in Los Angeles, and Timothée Chalamet has gone from simply owning Urban Jürgensen watches to becoming a partner in the company.

  • Cecilie Bahnsen is collaborating with UNIQLO to create dreamy, everyday clothing, and Giorgio Armani is working with ERL to reimagine classic designs from its past.

Aimé Leon Dore Expands to the West Coast With Stunning Los Angeles Flagship

Aimé Leon Dore has opened its first West Coast flagship store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, bringing a touch of New York style to the city. The store’s design, created by Sarita Posada Interiors, evokes the Mediterranean with textured walls, an 80-year-old olive tree, and a charming cobblestone courtyard that fits right in with Southern California. Inside, you’ll also find the popular Café Leon Dore, featuring a custom espresso machine and artwork by Tyrrell Winston. To celebrate the April 17th opening, the store is offering its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, along with exclusive items like special Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 471 sneakers and a limited-edition LA Dodgers t-shirt. This new location highlights Aimé Leon Dore’s commitment to building community through its retail spaces.

Justin Bieber’s SKYLRK Shatters Coachella Merchandise Records With $15 Million USD Sale

Justin Bieber’s clothing brand, SKYLRK, completely changed the game at Coachella 2026, earning a record-breaking $15 million in sales. This smashed the previous festival sales record of $1.7 million. SKYLRK’s success came from a smart retail approach, including a dedicated store and a fan experience area called the “SKYLRK Oasis.” Bieber also showcased new items – like a green fleece hoodie and Speed Demon sunglasses – during his performance. By combining pop-up shops at the festival with online releases, SKYLRK proved that music and streetwear can still be a powerful combination.

Cecilie Bahnsen and UNIQLO Debut Spring/Summer 2026 Collaboration

Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen is teaming up with UNIQLO to create a Spring/Summer 2026 collection called “Shapes of Poetry.” This collaboration brings together Bahnsen’s dreamy, feminine style – known for floral designs and flowing shapes – with UNIQLO’s focus on comfortable, everyday clothing. The women’s collection features eight pieces, including dresses and tops made from high-quality cotton for summer comfort. For the first time, Bahnsen is also designing clothes for children, with a five-piece collection for girls that allows for matching “mini-me” looks. The collection will be available starting May 22nd at select UNIQLO stores and online.

Timothée Chalamet Joins Independent Watchmaker Urban Jürgensen as Minority Partner

Timothée Chalamet is taking his support of the watchmaker Urban Jürgensen to the next level. The actor, who is passionate about independent watchmaking, has become a part-owner of the 253-year-old Swiss-Danish brand. He’s often been seen wearing their watches, including a $131,000 platinum model when he won a Golden Globe. Now, as a partner and creative advisor, Chalamet will collaborate with the watchmaker’s master craftsman Kari Voutilainen and the Rosenfield family to shape the brand’s future. He calls the partnership a true creative connection, highlighting the shared dedication to detail found in both fine watchmaking and filmmaking.

Gap Is a Real Music Fan

After several successful music-related events, Gap took its commitment to connecting with music fans to the next level by becoming the official apparel sponsor of Coachella 2026. At the festival, they created the “Gap Hoodie House” where attendees could personalize limited-edition hoodies with a special Coachella design. This builds on a strong year for the brand, which included the popular “Better in Denim” campaign with KATSEYE and a groundbreaking Spanish-language campaign featuring Young Miko. With Zac Posen as Creative Director, Gap has also designed custom stage outfits for up-and-coming artists like Leon Thomas and Sombr. By blending fashion with today’s music scene, Gap is reinforcing its reputation as a brand that understands and connects with the next generation.

Giorgio Armani Enlists ERL to Resurrect Archival Masterpieces

Giorgio Armani’s second ‘Armani/Archivio’ project is a collaboration with Californian designer Eli Russell Linnetz of ERL. Together, they’ve recreated thirteen iconic looks from Armani’s past, originally shown between 1979 and 1994. Linnetz brought a vintage, slightly rough aesthetic to the campaign, styling and photographing it to combine Armani’s classic Italian style with a modern, unconventional edge. Launched during Milan Design Week, the collection highlights the lasting influence of Armani’s designs. To support the launch, Armani’s Via Sant’Andrea store is hosting workshops and discussions focused on the importance of preserving fashion history.

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2026-04-26 01:30