If this debut was any indication, Balenciaga is entering a new era, one that values emotion over irony. Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut for Balenciaga was, in a word, stunning. It’s rare to see a collection that feels both completely timeless and so relevant to the moment. But that’s what this was—thoughtful,
How do you follow up a designer like Jonathan Anderson? That was the question hanging over Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez as they made their debut for Loewe this season. For more than a decade, Anderson redefined the brand, turning it from a Spanish leather house into one of the
Vintage frames, gilded nameplates, and more flamboyant caricatures of clientele than you could fit into a Cluedo game; few things capture the House of Gucci’s spirit more aptly than a portrait series of stylish archetypes. The brand’s essence finds its newest expression in La Famiglia, the first look at Demna Gvasalia’s debut
Kering, the French luxury group behind Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga, delivered another sobering earnings update in Q2. Group revenues fell 15% year-on-year to €3.7 billion, while operating income dropped 39% to €969 million. But the headline figure came from Gucci itself, sales slumped 25% to €1.46 billion, making it the
Michael Rider’s much-anticipated debut at Celine was more than just a runway show—it felt like a reset, a breath of fresh air, and a homecoming all at once. Held inside Celine’s historic headquarters on Rue Vivienne, the atmosphere was intimate yet grand, despite the Paris rain. Guests walked into the
It’s official! Jonathan Anderson has been confirmed as the new creative director of Dior’s women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories lines. After months of intense speculation and anticipation, the fashion world now knows for certain. This appointment marks a significant moment for Dior, as Anderson becomes its eighth couturier, ushering
After months of quiet speculation and industry whispers, it’s now official – Maria Grazia Chiuri is stepping down as the artistic director of Christian Dior. The brand confirmed the news in a short statement today, closing a significant chapter in the house’s storied history. Chiuri’s departure didn’t come as a
Fashion students and emerging designers, brace yourselves: the cost of your materials is about to jump—and hard. President Trump’s newly announced tariffs are hitting imports with unprecedented force, and that includes the fabrics, trims, buttons, and zippers you rely on. These new tariffs are poised to affect nearly every piece
It is commonly said that to see every artwork in the Louvre, one would have to spend only 30 seconds per piece—and even then, it could take over 100 days to view the entire collection. Adding to this, a selection of 95 pieces of portraiture and 30 accessories, shoes, and
In a move that’s poised to shape the future of Parisian fashion, Mugler has named Portuguese designer Miguel Castro Freitas as its new Creative Director, effective April 1, 2025. The appointment follows the departure of Casey Cadwallader, who helmed the house for seven transformative years, reenergizing it with a futuristic,
