Syrian-born, Dubai-based designer Rami Al Ali has long been a fixture on the Paris couture scene. For over a decade, he has shown his collections off-calendar, quietly establishing himself as a go-to for red carpet glamour and timeless elegance. But as of 10 July, Al Ali will step onto the official Paris Couture Week schedule,…
Can Anderson recreate the same magic at Dior? After years of tremendous growth — revenue went from €2.2 billion in 2017 to €9.5 billion in 2023, according to HSBC estimates — Dior has been hit by the luxury downturn and global turmoil. Sales decreased to €8.7 billion in 2024, per HSBC. In the first quarter,…
The spring 2026 season is shaping up to be a mega super bowl of fashion, chockablock with designer debuts at many of Europe’s most famous heritage names. Here, a roundup of all the main headline events due to unfurl over the rest of the year: June Luxury titan Bernard Arnault surprised the fashion world —…
Seasoned Italian designer Pierpaolo Piccioli is the new creative director of Balenciaga, effective July 10, with his first collection to be unveiled in October during Paris Fashion Week. He succeeds Demna, the edgy Georgian designer who made the French house a byword for hefty sneakers, drop-shoulder hoodies, and dystopian cool over an acclaimed 10-year tenure…