In a surprising turn of events, Italy never qualified for this summer’s World Cup, and Haiti did. For the first time in over 50 years, the Caribbean country will compete in the global tournament, which kicks off in a matter of weeks. It will mark Haiti’s second ever appearance at the event – the only other time it took part was in 1974. 

To celebrate this historic moment, Haitian-Italian fashion designer Stella Jean is releasing a series of special-edition, hand-stitched football jerseys. Each one has the number 26 printed on the back, an ode to the 2026 tournament. “It marks a year of rebirth,” says Jean. “52 years later, we celebrate Haiti shining again on football’s biggest stage. It’s never too late to rise,
 to lift our heads and make the impossible visible.” 

It’s the second time Team Haiti has made headlines this year. Back in February, Jean designed Team Haiti’s Winter Olympics kit, which undeniably became the standout uniforms of the entire Games. “We are one of the smallest, poorest delegations, but in this Olympic arena, we will be equal to all the others. We are so much more than the tragedy that we are living right now,” Jean told Dazed at the time, referring to the country’s continued political unrest.

This time round, it’s not just the Olympians that can wear Stella Jean’s sportswear. The designer’s football jerseys are available to pre-order now, here, just in time for the World Cup. “Wear it the Haitian way: 
bold,
 proud,
 unbreakable,” she says. “If your flag does not fly this season, stand anyway. Stand for Haiti.
 Stand for all who still hunger for the only revolution needed: peace.” 

Elsewhere in fashion this week, we met Elias Faizi, the designer rejecting fashion school for DIY success. Charli xcx staged a major fashion show in Paris (sort of), and we lifted the lid on fashion’s best kept secret, The Contemporary Wardrobe. Here’s everything else you need to catch up on… 

16ARLINGTON IS STRIPPING OFF FOR SUMMER 

The temperatures are rising in London this weekend and 16Arlington is celebrating by stripping off. The London-based brand has released a capsule collection titled Bambola (“doll” in Italian), featuring skimpy nightwear, lingerie and barely-there slips. What better to wear in a heatwave? See here. 

MONCLER GRENOBLE TAPS GUS KENWORTHY 

Earlier this week, Moncler Grenoble unveiled its new SS26 campaign, starring four-time Olympian Gus Kenworthy. Photographed at Tucson Mountain Park, Arizona, the Olympian is pictured alongside fellow skier Richard Permin and model Mia Regan. See here. 

THE BALENCIAGA X MANOLOS ARE HERE

After featuring in the AW26 runway show, the Balenciaga x Manolo Blahnik heels are finally available. “To me, Manolo Blahnik is synonymous with elegance and as he’s Spanish, like Cristóbal Balenciaga – there’s a certain shared sensibility there,” explained creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. See here. 

CASABLANCA JOURNEYS TO ANCIENT EGYPT 

For its latest campaign, Casablanca has journeyed back to Ancient Egypt with model Georgia Palmer. The images take inspiration from the likes of Death on the Nile and The Prince of Egypt, blended with the brand’s signature codes. See here.

BLONDEY MCCOY OPENS PERMANENT STORE 

Blondey McCoy and his brand, THAMES MMXX, have opened their first permanent store. Situated in the heart of London at 53 Brewer Street in Soho, the shop includes the skateboarder's collection of tailoring, premium knitwear and fine jewellery, as well as “bread and butter” basics and accessories. See here. 

BAD BUNNY DROPS 150-PIECE ZARA COLLAB

So far 2026 has been a big year for Zara. There’s been a Willy Chavarria collab, the news of an upcoming John Galliano collection, and now, a 150-piece collection in collaboration with Bad Bunny. Officially titled Benito Antonio, the news comes after the Puerto Rican rapper wore a full Zara ensemble during his Super Bowl performance earlier this year. The collection is available now, here.