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OUTURE has long enjoyed a close alliance with Moda Operandi, the global e-tailer that Vanity Fair once described as “the essential online shopping destination for high-fashion devotees.” With their dedication to sourcing the best-in-class across luxury categories, COUTURE is a go-to for their buying team to discover new talent and see the most current collections of some of their stalwart brands.
Header image features one of this year’s Design Awards Judges, Smitha Sandanandan, examining Jorge Adeler’s winning ring in the Best in Colored Gemstones Below $40K category
With their dedication to sourcing the best-in-class across luxury categories, COUTURE is a go-to for their buying team to discover new talent and see the most current collections of some of their stalwart brands.
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Image courtesy of Moda Operandi
This year, we are proud to partner with Moda Operandi for a special “Best in Show” trunk show featuring some of the winning designs from our 2026 Design Awards, as well as the latest work of some of the brands Team Moda has been coveting. Launched last week, the trunk show runs through Wednesday, July 29.

Image courtesy of Moda Operandi
Featuring more established brands like Silvia Furmanovich, Moritz Glick and Sylva & Cie along with designers that made their COUTURE debut in 2026, such as Ashna Mehta, İTÄ and Ye Brand, the online event gives the website’s avid followers a glimpse into the creativity, ingenuity and innovation that distinguishes COUTURE.
To see all of the designs being showcased in the trunk show, click here.


