Ahead of last year’s September runway-show season, practically everyone in the fashion industry agreed that change was overdue. Across the board, slowed-down spending was discouraging bold ideas. Critics and consumers were bored. So were designers themselves—even the highest-profile creative directors were fantasizing about a shake-up. What transpired was more of an earthquake. Over the next…
The fall 2025 fashion trends were personality-driven, no matter what style camp you typically file yourself under. Both minimalists and maximalists, and quite frankly everyone in between can find joy and inspiration from the collections, be it a newfound eclecticism, a novel approach to layering, or a quirky accessory addition; the clothes weren’t the only…
Over the past few years, amidst the reshuffling of male creative directors at many of fashion’s most important houses, a question has emerged again and again—just where are all the female designers? The answer is quite simple, actually: They’re making clothes that prioritize women’s multifaceted real lives rather than perceived fantasies about them—though that’s not…
At Paris Men’s Fashion Week in June, the clothes are hot, but the parties are even hotter. We’re talking steamy, sweaty, all-the-coolest-people-you’ve-ever-seen-in-one-room hot—and no other function had the proverbial temps rising like our annual Thursday night bash hosted by GQ global editorial director Will Welch and Levi’s. It’s our favorite Fashion Week tradition. This season,…
This is an edition of the newsletter Show Notes, in which Samuel Hine reports from the front row of the fashion world. Sign up here to get it free. Buongiorno from day one of Milan Fashion Week Men’s, and welcome back to Show Notes. When I originally pitched this newsletter in 2022, I envisioned it…
Every few seasons or so, a divisive fashion item reemerges onto the scene, causing many to wonder: “Is this really back in style?” Flip-flops and jelly sandals, thanks to The Row, were one of the first controversial pieces to rebound—and they continue to captivate. On par with fashion’s penchant for taking a look into the…
I’m also one of the top three spenders in the Comme store, I think. I don’t want to say I’m number one, but I was at one point, which I thought was insane because I didn’t spend that much. Are there any trends or brands you’ve had to kind of push on him because you…
An always sold out The Row Park Tote. An impossible-to-find Prada dress. A forever trench coat you missed out on in your size. Fashion obsessed or not, we all have that one piece that got away. It’s a familiar feeling for Bessette founders Alli Sims and Vanessa Mace, who’ve built a digital platform sourcing discount…
Call it a summer rite, but every year, a nostalgic fashion item makes a grand return to our wardrobes. This season, it’s all about the kaftan. The perennial beach staple, known as (I hate to say it), a throw-on-and-go swimsuit cover-up, is returning in a way that feels more inspired by its past—while still nodding…
It’s officially wedding season—and if you’ve RSVP’d yes to one (or many!) joyous nuptials over the next few months, the best wedding guest dresses on sale are here to save the day. Regardless of the dress codes you’re working with, whether that be an elegant, black tie affair, a simple garden setting, or a cocktail…