Ludovic de Saint Sernin to Guest Design Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
The designer will show during Paris’ haute couture week in January.
Fashion Week
Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.
Amazons on the Catwalk
Dior and Saint Laurent’s strong, sensual visions suggest Paris is still throbbing with the Olympic spirit, writes Tim Blanks.
Backstage Pass | Marni and the Thread of Beauty
Tim Blanks goes backstage at Marni’s Spring/Summer 25 show.
Backstage Pass | Versace: Finding Joy in Troubled Times
Tim Blanks talks to industry insiders about what makes a fashion brand unique.
Is This the End of Fashion History? Not So Fast
The Milan collections took endless trips down memory lane, but the likes of Francesco Risso’s Marni and Simone Bellotti’s Bally delivered originality, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
WOW = A World of Wonder
Saturday in Milan paraded fashion marvels from Bottega Veneta, Bally and Diesel, writes Tim Blanks.
This Week: One Big Debut at Paris Fashion Week
Alessandro Michele’s first collection for Valentino will dominate the conversation this season.
What Does Pressure Look Like in Milan?
Gucci’s Sabato De Sarno and Moschino’s Adrian Appiolaza are both weighed by legacy. But life is much easier for one of them, writes Tim Blanks.
Confronting the Future and the Past in Milan
Miuccia and Raf deal with algorithms at Prada while Fausto salutes the dead at Cavalli, writes Tim Blanks.
Milan Goes to the Movies
The cinematic streak was strong in collections from Fendi, Marni and Jil Sander, writes Tim Blanks.
London Designers Keep Calm and Carry On Being Creative
At London Fashion Week, designers largely stomached the market slowdown and got on with it, writes Susanna Lau.
London Fashion Week: What’s Next?
JW Anderson and Burberry come up with very different answers to that question, writes Tim Blanks.
This Week: Burberry, Gucci and the Federal Reserve Could Surprise Us
Two struggling luxury brands will show their latest collections, while the US central bank is expected to make a long-anticipated cut to interest rates.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Paris Fashion Week to Include Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Runway Debut; Dries Van Noten’s First Show Without Van Noten
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode released its provisional calendar for the Spring/Summer 2025 edition, featuring 70 shows and 38 presentations. Weinsanto will kick off the week on Sept. 23 and Louis Vuitton will round it out on Oct. 1.
Off-White, Toteme to Show at New York Fashion Week
The schedule includes around 60 designers, down from around 70 for Autumn/Winter 2024 in January.
Why UK Designers Are Decamping to Milan
The exodus of British talent is a blow for the fashion scene in London already hit by Brexit and the abolition of tax-free shopping.
Tommy Hilfiger to Return to New York Fashion Week
On Feb. 9, Tommy Hilfiger will stage a show for the Autumn/Winter 2024 edition of New York Fashion Week.
Christian Cowan to Stage Paris Show Featuring Sam Smith
Christian Cowan, the British-born, New York-based designer whose bright, voluptuous gowns have been worn by celebrities including Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Cardi B and Lil Nas X, will put on a show during Paris Fashion Week, featuring a performance by singer Sam Smith.
Paris Fashion Week to Include Guest Shows By Marni and Peter Do; Carven’s Comeback
Mugler and Maison Margiela are also returning to the womenswear calendar after years of online shows and events during the menswear season.
Peter Do’s Helmut Lang to Open New York Fashion Week
Also on the preliminary schedule, Ralph Lauren, Jonathan Cohen and 3.1 Phillip Lim will return to New York Fashion Week.