La Moda News

Jasmine Santos

Staff Writer

As a Staff Writer for La Moda News, Jasmine Santos documents contemporary fashion where it happens by analyzing street style and emerging cultural trends. Her editorial approach focuses on subculture ethnography, connecting nascent street trends to broader cultural shifts. By decoding these organic movements, she provides readers with essential daily intelligence and a real-time understanding of what is next in the fashion industry.

Expertise

Street Style AnalysisTrend ForecastingSubculture EthnographyContemporary Fashion

Coverage Areas

Street Style
Trends
Culture

Latest Articles

A modern city skyline with integrated cultural venues, showcasing a thriving street life and bustling businesses, representing economic growth fueled by local culture.
Culture

Integrating local culture into urban development yields economic returns.

San Diego's Mayor Todd Gloria proposes cutting $11.

Jul 16, 2026 · 3 min read

Stylish attendees at Pitti Uomo 2026 embracing comfort-focused fashion with relaxed silhouettes and personal expression.
Street Style

Global Street Style Trends: A Shift Towards Comfort in 2026

At Pitti Uomo 2026, the global epicenter of men's fashion, strict tailoring gave way to fluid lines and an emphasis on ease of movement, signaling a profound shift in street style.

Jul 9, 2026 · 5 min read

Fashion influencer in a luxurious, brand-sponsored outfit on a street during Fall 2016 Couture Week, symbolizing the commercialization of street style.
Street Style

Fall 2016 Couture Street Style Trends Dominated Fashion Influence

During the Fall 2016 Couture shows, one prominent influencer was photographed in 15 distinct, brand-looted outfits over just three days.

Jul 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Lijun Chen, the new Longchamp brand ambassador, in a fusion of traditional Yue Opera costume and modern luxury fashion, holding a Longchamp handbag.
Culture

Longchamp names Lijun Chen as new brand ambassador

Longchamp, a brand known for its classic French leather goods, has tapped a Yue Opera performer, Lijun Chen, as its new brand ambassador in China, signaling a bold cultural strategy.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic AI interface analyzing fashion color variants and trend data, representing the intersection of technology and style.
Trends

How Do Fashion Trend Forecasting Methodologies and Data Analysis Work?

A new system called Neo-Fashion now analyzes multiple color variants in clothing, moving beyond human intuition to predict trends with unprecedented granularity.

Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read

A Zegna suit jacket merging classic tailoring with digital data streams, representing the brand's blend of heritage and technological innovation.
Culture

What is Zegna's brand identity and how does it blend heritage with innovation?

Despite its century-long heritage in luxury menswear, Ermenegildo Zegna Group, which reported Q1 2026 revenues of €470 Million, is now merging its vast data into Microsoft's Azure cloud.

Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Split image showing a minimalist flip-flop on sand and a sequin pump on velvet, representing Summer 2026 footwear trends.
Street Style

Key Footwear Trends Dominating Fashion Weeks in Summer 2026

For Summer 2026, fashion runways champion a radical split in footwear aesthetics: barely-there flip-flops alongside sequin-embellished pumps.

Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read

Lola Iolani Momoa makes a bold fashion statement with Y2K wired headphones on the London red carpet at the Supergirl fan event.
Culture

Lola Iolani Momoa rocks Y2K headphones on red carpet

At the 'Supergirl' fan event in London, Lola Iolani Momoa turned heads.

Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Melanie Moreno modeling as a plus-size model at Miami Swim Week 2023 contrasted with her current slimmer appearance, sparking online debate.
Culture

Melanie Moreno's Body Transformation Sparks Online Debate

Video footage of 'Love Island' contestant Melanie Moreno modeling as a plus-size model at a 2023 Miami Swim Week fashion show recently surfaced, sparking immediate online speculation about her dramati

Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read

Keke Palmer posing elegantly with a curated selection of designer shoes, showcasing her style and partnership with ShoeDazzle.
Culture

Keke Palmer Curates ShoeDazzle Collections, Wears Designer Shoes

Keke Palmer, often seen in $199 Femme Los Angeles slippers and exclusive Chanel pumps, has just signed a deal to curate two collections for the online subscription service ShoeDazzle, adding to her im

Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Onitsuka Tiger stripes transforming into a new corporate logo, set against a city skyline at dusk, representing a business spin-off.
Culture

Asics Corporation Spins Off Onitsuka Tiger Into New OT Group Corp

In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Asics' Onitsuka Tiger brand reported a staggering 33.

Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Stylish attendees at Stockholm Fashion Week showcasing a mix of vintage, upcycled, and modern clothing with a focus on pragmatic elegance.
Street Style

Why Stockholm Fashion Week Street Style Embraces Pragmatic Elegance Over Trends

At Stockholm Fashion Week, 70% of attendees incorporated at least one vintage or upcycled item into their outfits, signaling a quiet rebellion against fast fashion’s relentless cycle, according to Vog

Jun 7, 2026 · 4 min read

Diverse individuals showcasing bold summer 2026 street style accessories including fringe bags and diamond anklets.
Street Style

Top 5 Summer Street Style Accessories For 2026

This summer, street style ditches predictable elegance for unexpected statements.

Jun 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Moynat's Labubu minaudière, a whimsical leather handbag shaped like Kasing Lung's character, displayed in a luxury boutique setting.
Trends

Moynat and Kasing Lung Launch Labubu Capsule Collection

A leather minaudière shaped like Kasing Lung's popular Labubu character will debut as part of a Moynat capsule collection, priced at SGD3200.

Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Woman wearing a white maxi skirt, red sweater, and black loafers, embodying chic summer fashion on a European street.
Trends

Discover Stylish Women's Loafers for Summer Fashion Now

Forget sandals: this summer, fashion insiders are pairing white maxi skirts not with espadrilles, but with sleek black loafers and a red roll-neck sweater.

May 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Stylish person wearing Monos Mira Collection sunglasses, featuring Mazzucchelli acetate frames and Zeiss lenses, in an urban setting.
Trends

Monos Launches Mira Collection with Six New Eyewear Styles

Monos, known for its minimalist luggage, just dropped its first eyewear collection, Mira.

May 28, 2026 · 2 min read

A ladybug perched on a therapist's finger, symbolizing whimsical healing for inner child trauma and anxiety.
Culture

Ladybugs Aid Inner Child Healing with Whimsical Accent

In a quiet Portland therapy room, a patient recently recounted a childhood memory.

May 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Diverse crowd exploring contemporary art at an international art fair, showcasing global talent and new market trends.
Culture

New Destinations Cultivate Diverse Talent for Contemporary Art

At the Vima 2026 art fair, 26 galleries from over 20 countries showcased over 150 artists, with artworks selling from €550 to €90,000.

May 24, 2026 · 2 min read

A diverse collection of new book releases stacked on a beach towel with the ocean in the background, symbolizing summer reading.
Trends

Publications Reveal Diverse New Book Releases for Summer Reading Lists

David Sedaris's new collection of personal essays, 'The Land and Its People,' is set for release on May 26.

May 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Close-up of the new Nike Air Max Chrome sneaker, showcasing its reflective metallic finish and classic design against a blurred urban backdrop.
Trends

Nike Prepares New Air Max Chrome Colorway for Summer

This March, Nike will debut its new Air Liquid Max sneaker at a premium price of $230, setting the stage for a summer release of the highly anticipated chrome Air Max 90 Scorpion.

May 24, 2026 · 3 min read