Spring 2026 is all about deconstruction, enhancing a sense of intimacy and romanticism. Seams come undone, linings are flipped inside out, raw edges hang free. The work of the hand, the artisanal touch and individuality that luxury is leaning into is now one of its key messages. Silhouettes start to breathe and are reinvented. Jackets,…
A rural Chinese woman has gone viral online for her creativity, transforming farmland into a dazzling catwalk by designing dresses from natural materials such as peanut shells, corn leaves, red beans, sweet potatoes, and corn kernels. The blogger, known online as “Village Magical Treasure,” boasts over 152,000 followers on Douyin and hails from Hengzhou in…
Israeli–American designer and brand founder Elie Tahari, 73, has cemented himself as an icon for working women in the New York fashion world and beyond. Now, he’s making an even bigger statement for women and what they can accomplish– debuting his latest collection with a bold twist – female IDF soldiers, including wounded veterans, strutting…
Star designer Olivier Rousteing announced Wednesday he was quitting as artistic director of French fashion house Balmain after 14 years in which he revolutionised the luxury group. Rousteing was the first black designer to lead a major Paris fashion house and is credited with helping make luxury fashion more accessible, recruiting Kim Kardashian as one…
There’s a reason A$AP Rocky has become such a fixture in the fashion industry—and it’s not just his very well-dressed partner. The musician has fronted numerous magazine covers, sits front row at fashion shows ranging from Bottega Veneta to Dior, and collaborates with some of the biggest brands at all levels of the industry including…
Throughout history, fashion show locations have provided the backdrop to historic collections. Take, for example, Paris’ Grand Palais, which is steeped in the history of Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel shows, and has become a fixture of the house for years even following his death, or the Musée Du Louvre, one of Nicholas Ghesquiere’s most beloved locations…
In the second season since he pressed reset in a drive to gain commercial traction, sustainable fashion champion Benjamin Benmoyal continued to pay tribute to vintage styles, combining them with sportswear references in a medley geared for young fashionistas and their eclectic styling choices. Benmoyal referenced old furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from grandma’s house as…
Kobi Halperin took his first turn in Paris with his brand for spring, a major step for the New York-based designer, who is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his label. “I feel strong enough and confident enough to bring these beautiful clothes and create what I consider smart luxury,” he said backstage ahead of the…
David Koma is touching grass and reconnecting with nature. “Even though I don’t really feature nature that much in my work, but personally, it’s the most recharging and inspiring environment to be in,” said the Georgian-born designer. He studied the organic and architectural shapes of plants such as the striking Brazilian bromeliads; Mexican cactus dahlias…
Slovak label Nehera, known for its minimalist intellectual approach to fashion, was feeling bolder this season. Evoking a playful sense of rebelliousness, the design team was inspired by the 1966 satirical movie “Daisies,” by Vera Chytilová, a key figure of the Czechoslovak New Wave movement alongside figures like Milos Forman. In the movie, two girls…