Nicolas Ghesquière
Artistic Director of Women's Collections, Louis Vuitton
The designer who brought Balenciaga to the cutting edge is now breathing new life into heritage brand Louis Vuitton.


The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home
While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?

The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home
While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?

Chanel, Boomerangs and the Importance of Cultural IQ
Chanel is the latest fashion brand to be embroiled in a fiery cultural appropriation controversy. The fallout underscores why cultural IQ matters more than ever.

Chanel, Boomerangs and the Importance of Cultural IQ
Chanel is the latest fashion brand to be embroiled in a fiery cultural appropriation controversy. The fallout underscores why cultural IQ matters more than ever.

The Hidden Links Between Cristóbal Balenciaga and Demna Gvasalia
On the surface Cristóbal Balenciaga and Demna Gvasalia couldn’t be more different. But the connections between the enigmatic couturier and his buzzy heir run deep.

The Hidden Links Between Cristóbal Balenciaga and Demna Gvasalia
On the surface Cristóbal Balenciaga and Demna Gvasalia couldn’t be more different. But the connections between the enigmatic couturier and his buzzy heir run deep.

Louis Vuitton Cruise 2018
See all the looks from the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2018 collection, shown at Kyoto's Miho Museum.

Louis Vuitton Cruise 2018
See all the looks from the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2018 collection, shown at Kyoto's Miho Museum.

Fashion World Pays Tribute to Rei Kawakubo at the Met Gala
An exhibition honouring the Comme des Garçons designer inspired a more adventurous red carpet, underscoring her exceptional ability to fuel commerce with art.

Fashion World Pays Tribute to Rei Kawakubo at the Met Gala
An exhibition honouring the Comme des Garçons designer inspired a more adventurous red carpet, underscoring her exceptional ability to fuel commerce with art.

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?
Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?
Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?

Can Blanc Build the Net-a-Porter of Dry Cleaners?
While most dry cleaners are unbranded local businesses whose idea of technology is a garment conveyor, Blanc has a very different vision: international, heavily branded, tech-savvy and eco-friendly.

Can Blanc Build the Net-a-Porter of Dry Cleaners?
While most dry cleaners are unbranded local businesses whose idea of technology is a garment conveyor, Blanc has a very different vision: international, heavily branded, tech-savvy and eco-friendly.

News Bites | Chloé Names Natacha Ramsay-Levi Creative Director, Lubov Azria Exits BCBG
In today's News Bites, Chloé confirms reports that Natacha Ramsay-Levi is to succeed Clare Waight Keller, while Lubov Azria has left her role as chief creative officer at BCBG Maz Azria.

News Bites | Chloé Names Natacha Ramsay-Levi Creative Director, Lubov Azria Exits BCBG
In today's News Bites, Chloé confirms reports that Natacha Ramsay-Levi is to succeed Clare Waight Keller, while Lubov Azria has left her role as chief creative officer at BCBG Maz Azria.

In Paris, Singularity Shines Through the Incoherence
The winners of the season were designers who stuck to a single, brilliant idea, like Demna Gvasalia at Balenciaga, Rei Kawakubo at Comme des Garçons and Jun Takahashi of Undercover, argues Angelo Flaccavento.

In Paris, Singularity Shines Through the Incoherence
The winners of the season were designers who stuck to a single, brilliant idea, like Demna Gvasalia at Balenciaga, Rei Kawakubo at Comme des Garçons and Jun Takahashi of Undercover, argues Angelo Flaccavento.

Blended Cultures at Louis Vuitton
Nicolas Ghesquière’s calling card was once a dazzling precision — but this collection felt blurred around the edges.

Blended Cultures at Louis Vuitton
Nicolas Ghesquière’s calling card was once a dazzling precision — but this collection felt blurred around the edges.
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