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The Best Fashion Launches in May 2026Mark Borthwick

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Is there any better month for a style refresh than May? The season signals growth and fresh starts, and top fashion brands are doing more than following suit with a wave of new drops, collaborations, and store openings. To start the month, Valentino collaborates with Mark Borthwick on a limited-edition book and Adwoa Aboah joins forces with Cou Cou, the start of what’s set to be a standout series of launches in the coming weeks. Below, look through everything else to know about this May.

Valentino and Mark Borthwick to Release a New Book

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Who: Valentino and Mark Borthwick

What: New haute couture book

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Where: In select Valentino boutiques starting May 11

Why: Alessandro Michele’s fantastical Valentino couture creations are getting the editorial treatment, courtesy of Mark Borthwick. The Italian maison has collaborated with the British photographer on a new haute couture book titled Specula Mundi. Unveiled during an intimate cocktail event at the Marciano Art Foundation in Los Angeles, the tome reimagines Michele’s Valentino couture beyond the runway with immersive scenography inspired by the designer’s spring/summer 2026 show. Act quick: there are only 1,500 copies of the collector’s item.

Adwoa Aboah and Cou Cou Team Up for a Good Cause

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Who: Adwoa Aboah and Cou Cou

What: Graphic tee

Where: Online at coucou.com

Why: May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and Adwoa Aboah is commemorating the occasion with a meaningful collaboration. The model and activist has joined forces with Cou Cou to create a graphic tee emblazoned with the phrase “Out of Order” in pink lettering. All proceeds will go to Aboah’s nonprofit, Gurls Talk. She is also set to lead a series of conversations on the Cou Cou Talks platform, along with an in-person event on May 16 at Dover Street Market London.

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