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Fashion’s Quest For Clarity

During the second half of men’s fashion week in Paris, a handful of designers delivered clear messages, but they were the exception, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Dries Van Noten Menswear Autumn/Winter 2026
Dries Van Noten Menswear Autumn/Winter 2026 (Getty Images)

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The Power of the Classics

At their best, the Milan men’s shows examined classic clothes as a means of offering comfort and connection across eras, generations and cultures, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

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On the eve of her final runway show after 38 years at Hermès, Nichanian sits down with Tim Blanks to discuss her life at the French luxury powerhouse, designing for men as a woman, the ‘magic’ the fashion industry has lost, her successor Grace Wales Bonner and what comes next.

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