“Bukhara needs more attention, and it would be great to have people coming here every two years, discovering more, and seeing from different angles,” said Gayane Umerova, commissioner of the Bukhara Biennial. The opening weekend of the inaugural Bukhara Biennial, which continues through November 20, brought an international contingent of creatives, including Bangkok-based creative consultant…
New York Bridal Fashion Week Fall 2026 was packed with hundreds of gowns, minis, and sets that will be filling bridal salons and showrooms next spring. Every designer brought their own perspective, providing to-be-weds of every sartorial leaning with options to wear as they walk down the aisle or sign a marriage license at the…
New York Bridal Fashion Week fall 2026 was a season full of surprises. Not all the major bridal designers decided to show this season, so many in the industry were expecting a slower and less robust schedule. That was not the case. Instead, there were plenty of presentations, runway shows, parties, and showroom appointments that…
It’s a testament to Laner’s strength of vision, then, that the end product still feels distinctly, unmistakably her, with the record capturing the same balance of sincerity and impish humor she emits in conversation. There’s the fluttering woodwind and Disney-princess plucked strings of album opener “I Get the Feeling,” or the icy swoop of her…
In the south of France this weekend, the granddaddy of fashion prizes—The Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography, and Accessories—marked its 40th anniversary by showcasing talents from around the world. On the fashion front, family ties informed strong lineups that incorporated military themes, gender fluidity, and intensive handcraftsmanship — and it’s fair to say that,…
As the show progressed, Carpenter’s promo photos—because every host gets a full-on SNL photo shoot—continued her high-fashion takeover. She sported pieces such as a vintage Dolce & Gabbana rose coat, a vintage Emanuel Ungaro black and white polka dot frock from spring 2003, and even a shimmering blue Dior lace dress from the recent spring…
During this time Chiuri was responsible for bringing an important new talent to Fendi. Through her friend Giambattista Valli, Chiuri had met Pierpaolo Piccioli when he was still a student. Then, when a position became free on the Fendi accessory team, she pushed for his recruitment. In 2012, she reminisced about that moment in an…
For years now, stylist Rob Zangardi has been creating memorable fashion moments both on and off the red carpet. To date, Zagardi, alongside his co-stylist, Mariel Haenn, has dressed Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Kerry Washington, Suki Waterhouse, and others—and a signature element of his looks, whether on- or off-duty, is a great piece of outerwear….
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 101, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope you like silly accessories, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Intel factories and Nobel Prize winners and ATM…
While most would consider a runway model’s last look to be the end of a collection during a fashion show, audience members typically wait a beat for the designers to take their customary final bow. Each head of house is unique in the way they take their flowers: Ralph Lauren, Véronique Nichanian, Willy Chavarria, and…