Stockholm Fashion Week returned on 2 June for a three-day run that followed a six-year pause, spotlighting the new generation of Swedish designers who are redefining Scandi design. The Swedish capital was alive with energy throughout the week as students celebrated their graduations, luxury lovers visited Cartier’s new high jewellery exhibition and locals soaked up…
Relative Arts NYC runway Tira Howard “Native people are still here. We always have been. But too often, this country acts like we’re not. That erasure doesn’t just happen in textbooks. It happens on runways, in museums, in the media and in fashion houses,” says Amber Dawn, founder of Native Fashion Week. Though Indigenous practices,…
Paris is considered the fashion capital of the world for good reason. Besides being home to some of the most illustrious haute couture houses on earth—calling: Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Schiaparelli—the city’s other sectors maintain close ties to the business of high style. This is particularly true for the hotel scene, which…
WHEELING, W.Va. — If you have a passion for fashion, a new event in Wheeling will provide that during the first week of June. The volunteer-driven non-profit initiative will run from June 1-7, with events taking place throughout the week. It will conclude with the debut runway fashion show on June 7 at Waterfront Hall….
Rochester, N.Y. — Local boutiques and designers embraced their edgier side during “Prism,” a runaway show put on by Fashion Week of Rochester. The fashion show part was put on in support of the general runway and homeless youth programs at the Center for Youth. Fashion Week Rochester works to provide critical funding to the…
Before the flashbulbs, the front row and the frantic outfit swaps between shows — there’s one ritual that anchors Fashion Week prep. And surprisingly, it has nothing to do with your wardrobe. It’s skin prep. In an industry where styling is strategy and presence is everything, the canvas matters just as much as the clothes….
Courtney Zheng, who is an AFW newcomer, agrees. “There’s a clear shift this year towards a greater focus on design integrity,” she says. “When the garments are conceptually and technically strong, they hold their own and there’s no need for excessive theatrics. For us, AFW remains the most significant event on the calendar — it’s…
The timeline will follow the CFDA’s own, Russo says, when it comes to applications, schedule and location announcements. The KFN venues will operate on a first come, first serve basis. Approximately 30 designers will be able to participate. Applications are open now. Phases 2 to 5: by September 2027 Beyond next September, KFN has big…
Keeping with the body-consciousness bubbling up in haute couture and ready-to-wear lately, the corset continued to serve as a foundation in just about every bridal collection during April’s New York Bridal Fashion Week for spring 2026. Designers put the emphasis on a range of waist-forward wedding dress silhouettes this season, with a distinct split between…
Getting Dressed A series exploring the many ways we define and create “personal style.” Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photo: Courtesy of Allison Bornstein Before fashion months are wrapped in a pretty little bow — introduced to the world on social media via highlight reels, short Instagram carousels, and digestible trend reports — buyers, editors, and…