Style and Status

Julian Beaumont

Senior Fashion Editor

Julian Beaumont serves as the Senior Fashion Editor at Style and Status, where he delivers authoritative analysis on Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks, designer profiles, and curated seasonal looks. His writing explores the intersection of fashion history, textile science, and cultural criticism, offering a deep look into both legacy brands and the avant-garde. By dissecting the socio-economic trends and artistic movements behind modern design, Julian provides readers with an insightful, sophisticated guide to contemporary luxury.

Expertise

Haute CoutureMenswear TailoringFashion HistoryCultural CriticismTextile ScienceLuxury Brand StrategyContemporary Art

Coverage Areas

Paris & Milan Fashion Week Analysis
Designer Profiles and Interviews
The Edit: Curated Seasonal Looks
Cultural Commentary

Latest Articles

Model wearing a futuristic Iris Van Herpen couture gown that glows with contained blue plasma, showcasing radical material innovation on the runway.
Fashion

Fall 2026 Couture: Plasma Dresses & Radical Innovation

Iris Van Herpen unveiled wearable dresses that glowed with actual plasma for the Fall 2026 couture season, pushing the boundaries of material and technology on the runway.

Aug 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Nicole Kidman strikes a pose in a sheer, silver-embroidered Fendi couture tunic and ivory tuxedo trousers at the Lioness season 3 premiere.
Fashion

Nicole Kidman stuns in Fendi Couture at Lioness premiere

At the 'Lioness' season 3 premiere, Nicole Kidman arrived in a Fendi couture ensemble featuring a sheer, silver-embroidered 1920s-inspired tunic, paired unexpectedly with ivory tuxedo trousers and ove

Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min read

A large urban bridge illuminated by a colorful and dynamic video art installation at night, showcasing light art integrated into public space.
Culture

Light Art Redefines Modern Art, Moving Beyond Galleries

This September, a new permanent video installation by artist Diana Thater, projected from sundown to sunrise 365 days a year, will debut on the Wilshire Boulevard bridge at LACMA, marking the first pe

Jul 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Private helicopter landing in a snowy Icelandic fjord under the Northern Lights, with a luxury expedition vehicle ready for guests.
The Edit

EYOS Expeditions Launches New Private Charter Trips in Iceland

A private charter to Iceland's Westfjords in winter, complete with heli-skiing and Northern Lights viewing, will cost its ultra-wealthy guests an implied sum that starts with the $6,500/hour price tag

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

A split image showing a classic Swatch watch face and a digital replica on a Samsung device, symbolizing the intellectual property dispute.
The Edit

Swatch demands $170M from Samsung for watch face designs

A London High Court found Samsung liable for trademark infringement in 2022, prompting Swatch to demand $170 million in damages for digital watch face replicas.

Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

The grand 18-bedroom baronial mansion of Portmore Estate, a 3,500-acre property near Edinburgh, Scotland, under a dramatic sky.
The Edit

Portmore Estate, a 3500-acre property near Edinburgh, is now for sale.

Near Edinburgh, the 3,500-acre Portmore Estate, featuring an 18-bedroom baronial mansion and seven additional homes, is on the market for offers over $19.

Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

A 2026 Shelby Ford F-150 Baja Raptor R with 1,000 horsepower driving through a desert, showcasing its aggressive off-road capabilities and custom design.
The Edit

Shelby boosts 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor R engine to 1,000 horsepower

The 2026 Shelby Ford F-150 Baja Raptor R has debuted with a staggering 1,000 horsepower, nearly 300 more than the already potent factory Raptor R, and a price tag approaching $200,000.

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

The 1,250 hp hybrid 2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X conquering the Pikes Peak course, setting a new production car record.
The Edit

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Sets New Pikes Peak Production Car Record

Professional racer JR Hildebrand piloted the 1,250 hp hybrid-powered 2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X up the 12.

Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo, the new co-creative directors of Moschino, surveying design materials in a bustling fashion studio.
Fashion

Moschino Names Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo New Creative Directors

Just months after Adrian Appiolaza was named creative director, Moschino has already replaced him with a new co-creative duo, Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo.

Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi in a studio, presenting a new Target collection, symbolizing his return as creative director at large.
Fashion

Isaac Mizrahi named Target's creative director at large

During his initial five-year run at Target, Isaac Mizrahi's collections sold as much as $300 million each year, according to Mediapost .

Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read

Diverse travelers exploring a European city at sunrise, with subtle visual cues of growth and potential challenges.
The Edit

Europe's Early Travel Growth Amid Shifting Trends & Risks

Greece recorded a staggering 33% increase in international arrivals in early 2026, according to ETC-corporate .

Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read

The new Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition in a unique green paint, showcasing its sporty design and exclusive detailing.
The Edit

Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition Arrives in New Green Paint

Porsche has just unveiled the 911 GT3 'Earls Court 51 Edition'.

Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min read

A close-up, cinematic view of a bottle of TX Whiskey Triple Cask experimental bourbon in a distillery setting, highlighting its exclusivity and unique aging process.
Fashion

Texas distillery unveils new experimental triple cask whiskey

Only 1,200 bottles of TX Whiskey's new Triple Cask experimental bourbon are available, exclusively at the distillery for $40 each, according to Robb Report .

Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read

Ultra-modern Miami Beach mansion with ocean views, private dock, and rooftop infinity pool at sunset.
The Edit

Elvis Presley Enterprises exec lists Miami mansion for $49.5 million

Joel Weinshanker, the managing partner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, has listed his newly completed, custom-built Miami Beach mansion for a staggering $49.5 million.

Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read

The 170-foot Benetti superyacht 'Akira One' cruising majestically on the Mediterranean Sea, showcasing its luxurious design and amenities.
The Edit

170-foot superyacht 'Akira One' stars in Below Deck Mediterranean

For the first time in its history, 'Below Deck Mediterranean' will feature the 170-foot Benetti superyacht 'Akira One', a vessel so grand it includes six en suite cabins and a full-beam owner's suite,

Jun 12, 2026 · 2 min read

The historic Arden Villa in Pasadena, famously known as the 'Dynasty' mansion, listed for $45 million.
The Edit

Pasadena estate that starred in Dynasty lists for $45 million

Just four years after its acquisition for $15.

Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read

A bottle of Garrison Brothers Ranch Reserve Sherry Cask Bourbon sits on a rustic table at a Texas ranch during sunset.
The Edit

Garrison Brothers Unveils Ranch Reserve Sherry Cask Bourbon Series

Garrison Brothers is launching two new sherry cask-finished bourbons, each carrying a $150 price tag for a four-year-old expression.

Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Jesse Bochco's custom 'L' hyperloop pod, a symbol of luxury and speed, poised for its groundbreaking journey from Malibu to Las Vegas.
The Edit

Jesse Bochco Unveils His Custom 'L' Hyperloop Pod

Jesse Bochco's custom-built 'L' hyperloop pod recently completed its inaugural 300-mile journey from Malibu to Las Vegas in just 18 minutes, carrying two passengers, a Bochco Industries Press Release

Jun 10, 2026 · 3 min read

Interior of a luxurious American tavern and steakhouse in Tribeca, featuring warm wood, leather seating, and elegant lighting.
The Edit

Major Food Group to Open American Tavern and Steakhouse in Tribeca

Robert De Niro's iconic Tribeca Grill space, a neighborhood fixture for over three decades, will be reborn in 2027 as a new American tavern and steakhouse by Major Food Group.

Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read

The 230-foot sailing yacht Project Zero, powered by renewable energy, sails gracefully on the ocean with integrated solar panels and sails.
The Edit

New 230-foot sailing yacht harnesses renewable energy for luxury travel

A 230-foot sailing yacht, Project Zero, will launch in 2026 without a traditional engine.

Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read