Skip to main content
Image of Layla Ilchi

Layla Ilchi

Senior Reporter, Men’s and Accessories

Layla Ilchi is a senior reporter at WWD covering menswear, streetwear, sports and accessories for the U.S. market. She has worked at WWD since 2016, holding positions on the beauty and trending news teams prior to joining the fashion team. Layla is a graduate of New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. She has also previously written for publications like New York Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar and V Magazine.

More From Layla Ilchi

The Best Jewelry Looks in Golden Globes History

Over the years, celebrities like Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lawrence, Beyoncé and many more have made an impact for…

Tanya Taylor, Cinq à Sept Pre-fall 2025 and More Contemporary Brands

A look at what the New York-based contemporary fashion brands are showcasing for the high summer season.

Formalwear Designers Channel Pragmatism and Old Hollywood for Pre-Fall 2025

While tailoring, sportswear influences and midi-lengths were prominent, glamour was not entirely lost as a…

Rélyk Brings a Quiet Luxury Vibe to Streetwear 

The new men's brand founded by Skyler Stone and now co-designed by former Brock Collection founder Kristopher…

EXCLUSIVE: Handbag Label Cuyana to Open Malibu Store

This is the 13-year-old brand's fourth store in California.

Peter Nitz Atelier and James Banks Design Debut Leather Goods Label Peter & James 

The brand's Butterfly Bag was featured on the recent season of Netflix's "Emily in Paris." 

Effy Jewelry Opens Flagship on Fifth Avenue 

The store is meant to celebrate the 45-year-old brand's founder, Effy Hematian, who passed away last year.

Anti Social Social Club and Cat Team on Workwear Collection

The collection blends both brands' streetwear and workwear design codes.

Bucherer Fine Jewellery Opens Atelier in Lucerne 

The newly refurbished space is meant to be an ode to the fine jeweler's rich heritage.

EXCLUSIVE: Heron Preston Debuts Upcycled Project ‘Orange Label’ 

The designer is leveraging his 2016 project with the New York City Department of Sanitation.

EXCLUSIVE: Spanish Jewelry Label PDPaola Opens First U.S. Flagship in New York City

Opening on Bleecker Street on Thursday, the flagship is part of the brand's U.S. expansion plans.

EXCLUSIVE: Bape Teams With Stadium Goods for Varsity Blues Collection

The collection offers a new version of the bestselling Bape STA sneaker, as well as exclusive apparel styles.

EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Staple Partners With Technology Company Endstate to Bring Better Authentication Tools to the Fashion Industry 

As a strategic adviser and investor, Staple will use the company's NFC technology to authenticate products…

Zero + Maria Cornejo’s Pre-fall 2025 Collection Is About Investment Pieces 

The designer created a line of travel-inspired pieces made with her go-to high quality, sustainable fabrics.

Streetwear Retailer Concepts Opens Miami Store

The 10,000-square-foot, two-level store will showcase an array of streetwear and luxury brands, as well as…