Are creative directors hired for their expertise in brand world-building or are executives simply interested in creating temporary hype?

From tough, punk-inspired looks to the revival of the feminine skirt suit, designers had contrasting visions of how women want to dress in these challenging times.

Film directors with new creative projects, ghostly gowns as art, Etienne Russo on fashion shows, and Shintaro Yamamoto designs shoes for Rei Kawakubo.

Marc Bouwer on championing causes close to his heart, navigating the Hollywood landscape, and what it takes to succeed as an independent designer.

The synergy between sports and fashion continues for Spring 2025 as designers reimagine iconic sport pieces as luxury wardrobe staples.

How do brands stick with their values in a quickly changing and challenging political environment?

Fashion CEOs behaving badly, Paul Tazewell may win an Oscar, Gucci parts with Sabato de Sarno, and Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja on art and music.

After several seasons of stealth wealth minimalism, designers not only fully embraced the more is more aesthetic, but also the overtly feminine.

To move past this luxury goods cycle of homogenous design, brands need to invest in innovation that aligns with their DNA and deepens their emotional ties to their clients.

Fashion in film, independent jewelry designers get noticed, Jil Sander get interviewed, Sam Altman whines, the destruction from the LA wildfires, and more.

Mod is back for Spring 2025. The vibe speaks to consumers need for uncomplicated, functional clothing that still packs a major style punch.

Brands reaching out to request coverage from an editor is a big ask - even in our fragmented media landscape. Here’s how to get it right.

Why Mocha Mousse is a plastic mess, plus Calvin Klein returns to NYFW, Jil Sander’s new book, jewelry line Paris 1925, and what was discovered under Notre Dame.

This month’s mood board showcases Swedish Grace, a romantic, national design style of the twentieth century.

It was a busy year for fashion, but amongst all the happenings there were a few stories that stood out for me.

Recent exhibitions, the fashion industry struggles to meet its climate goals, and the fallout from the US election.

From late payments to AI harvesting, independent fashion and beauty creatives are facing a wide range of challenges.

Why indie brands are still struggling, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s style, pop-up stores now, and the Zefren-M-RRL collab.

Paul Poiret was the first French couturier of the 20th century to break with the past and create a modern fashion brand.

Designers presented women with an idealized vision of spring, offering an entertaining escape from reality.