By AFP Published October 20, 2025 This week’s appointment of Maria Grazia Chiuri at the helm of Fendi does not change the picture: despite their historic role in the fashion industry, women remain largely excluded from creative roles. Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri at Paris Fashion Week on 4 March 2025 – (AFP/Archives – Thomas…
Perhaps more than any other individual in the whirling sphere of fashion, Margareta van den Bosch catapulted high-low dressing. As H&M’s first design director, she led the Swedish chain’s collaborations with leading designers starting with Karl Lagerfeld in 2004. But even in retirement, when many would be basking in their accomplishments, van den Bosch prefers…
This week, the fashion world descended upon the City of Lights lights to conclude the Spring/Summer 2026 season, which has been a period of seismic change. Across the global schedule, a remarkable 14 creative directors presented their debut collections at some of the world’s biggest fashion houses, signaling a bold new era. In Paris, the…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 28, 2025 The fashion week starting on Monday September 29 is undoubtedly looking to be one of the most exciting in Parisian fashion history. The French capital will be taking over the baton from New York, London and Milan, and promises to wow its audiences with an exceptional programme,…
Copenhagen Fashion Week kicked off on Monday and in its usual trailblazing way, the focus was squarely on sustainability as well as style. Deadstock fabrics and natural fibres had a starring role but the limits of sustainability didn’t seem to limit the imagination of the designers. OpéraSport – Photo: James Cochrane OpéraSport, established in Denmark’s…