King Charles Visits London Fashion Show After Brother’s Arrest
Watching the British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker’s collection he chatted animatedly to British Fashion Council chief Laura Weir and designer Stella McCartney on the front row.
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Can Peter Do Restore Helmut Lang to Its Former Glory?
“More than ever we need non-fussy clothing,” the designer told BoF in a preview of his debut collection for Helmut Lang — the once-groundbreaking label’s first outing in four years.
Can Peter Do Restore Helmut Lang to Its Former Glory?
“More than ever we need non-fussy clothing,” the designer told BoF in a preview of his debut collection for Helmut Lang — the once-groundbreaking label’s first outing in four years.
At New York Fashion Week, a Big Return and a Big Debut
New York Fashion Week kicks off on Friday, bringing the return of Ralph Lauren and Peter Do’s first collection for Helmut Lang. Plus, what else to watch for this week.
At New York Fashion Week, a Big Return and a Big Debut
New York Fashion Week kicks off on Friday, bringing the return of Ralph Lauren and Peter Do’s first collection for Helmut Lang. Plus, what else to watch for this week.
The BoF Podcast | The Changing Dynamics of New York Fashion Week
Ahead of New York Fashion Week, The Washington Post’s Rachel Tashjian speaks with BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about how the industry is changing post-pandemic.
The BoF Podcast | The Changing Dynamics of New York Fashion Week
Ahead of New York Fashion Week, The Washington Post’s Rachel Tashjian speaks with BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about how the industry is changing post-pandemic.
Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?
On Monday at 10 a.m., a swarm of extremely well-heeled clients — dressed in Schiaparelli looks, holding Schiaparelli bags and wearing bright gold Schiaparelli jewellery, often the same pieces, from the same collections — proceeded en masse into the Petit Palais in Paris.
Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?
On Monday at 10 a.m., a swarm of extremely well-heeled clients — dressed in Schiaparelli looks, holding Schiaparelli bags and wearing bright gold Schiaparelli jewellery, often the same pieces, from the same collections — proceeded en masse into the Petit Palais in Paris.
At Couture, a Château, a Diamond Necklace and a Bouquet of Red Roses
Is it a love story, a murder mystery, or the last day of the couture shows? asks Tim Blanks.
At Couture, a Château, a Diamond Necklace and a Bouquet of Red Roses
Is it a love story, a murder mystery, or the last day of the couture shows? asks Tim Blanks.
Paris Couture Week: All or Nothing
Couture Week was a polarised affair, opposing restraint and excess, technique and showmanship, real clothes and wild storytelling, with little in between, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Paris Couture Week: All or Nothing
Couture Week was a polarised affair, opposing restraint and excess, technique and showmanship, real clothes and wild storytelling, with little in between, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Big Wednesday in Paris with Demna and Dossena
Strong design signatures from the past prove you can go back to the future at Balenciaga and Jean Paul Gaultier, writes Tim Blanks.
Big Wednesday in Paris with Demna and Dossena
Strong design signatures from the past prove you can go back to the future at Balenciaga and Jean Paul Gaultier, writes Tim Blanks.
Chanel Takes Us to the River
Virginie Viard is the latest designer to join in fashion’s pre-Olympic celebration of Paris, both as city and state of mind, writes Tim Blanks.
Chanel Takes Us to the River
Virginie Viard is the latest designer to join in fashion’s pre-Olympic celebration of Paris, both as city and state of mind, writes Tim Blanks.
Couture on the Edge of Darkness
How does haute couture cope in Paris when real life intrudes, asks Tim Blanks.
Couture on the Edge of Darkness
How does haute couture cope in Paris when real life intrudes, asks Tim Blanks.
At Marc Jacobs, Vive La Revolution
The designer’s latest outing could be read as a sullen celebration of the revolutionary impulse, writes Lynn Yaeger.
At Marc Jacobs, Vive La Revolution
The designer’s latest outing could be read as a sullen celebration of the revolutionary impulse, writes Lynn Yaeger.
At Jacquemus, an Ode to Princess Diana
Simon Porte Jacquemus staged his latest show at the Palace of Versailles as part of a brand elevation push. Fittingly for the designer, the collection was inspired not by Marie Antoinette but a people’s princess, reports Dan Thawley.
At Jacquemus, an Ode to Princess Diana
Simon Porte Jacquemus staged his latest show at the Palace of Versailles as part of a brand elevation push. Fittingly for the designer, the collection was inspired not by Marie Antoinette but a people’s princess, reports Dan Thawley.
At Men’s Fashion Week, Postcards From Paris
The Paris menswear shows had a postcard-like feel, but there were standouts that proposed a shift in dress as well as a spectacle, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
At Men’s Fashion Week, Postcards From Paris
The Paris menswear shows had a postcard-like feel, but there were standouts that proposed a shift in dress as well as a spectacle, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Giambattista Valli Cancels Paris Couture Show Citing ‘Activity Review’
The last-minute withdrawal from the couture calendar raises questions about the future of the label, which is majority-owned by the Pinault family investment fund Artemis.
CFDA Releases New York Fashion Week Schedule
The week will include Rachel Scott’s first runway for Proenza Schouler; while Raul Lopez’s Luar has opted not to show.
CFDA Releases Spring/Summer 2026 New York Fashion Week Schedule
September’s edition of NYFW will see Alexander Wang return, as well as appearances from Europe-based Cos, Off-White and Toteme.
Ludovic de Saint Sernin to Guest Design Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
The designer will show during Paris’ haute couture week in January.
Paris Fashion Week to Include Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Runway Debut; Dries Van Noten’s First Show Without Van Noten
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode released its provisional calendar for the Spring/Summer 2025 edition, featuring 70 shows and 38 presentations. Weinsanto will kick off the week on Sept. 23 and Louis Vuitton will round it out on Oct. 1.
Off-White, Toteme to Show at New York Fashion Week
The schedule includes around 60 designers, down from around 70 for Autumn/Winter 2024 in January.
Why UK Designers Are Decamping to Milan
The exodus of British talent is a blow for the fashion scene in London already hit by Brexit and the abolition of tax-free shopping.