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The Missoni Matriarchs

Colin McDowell meets the mother and daughter team who, after 60 years creating their iconic zig-zag fabrics, are keeping the family business spinning into the 21st century.

The Missoni Matriarchs

Colin McDowell meets the mother and daughter team who, after 60 years creating their iconic zig-zag fabrics, are keeping the family business spinning into the 21st century.


100 Years of British Vogue

Before Anna Wintour stepped into Vogue House, the leading fashion title had already seen a slew of formidable editors document the roaring twenties and the swinging sixties. As it enters its centenary year, Colin McDowell looks back at a heady 100 years of British Vogue.

100 Years of British Vogue

Before Anna Wintour stepped into Vogue House, the leading fashion title had already seen a slew of formidable editors document the roaring twenties and the swinging sixties. As it enters its centenary year, Colin McDowell looks back at a heady 100 years of British Vogue.


Renzo Rosso: ‘Galliano, Elbaz and Me’

Colin McDowell talks to the Only The Brave Group president about hiring a fashion exile and what's next for the former Lanvin creative director.

Renzo Rosso: ‘Galliano, Elbaz and Me’

Colin McDowell talks to the Only The Brave Group president about hiring a fashion exile and what's next for the former Lanvin creative director.


The Tomes of 2015

In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews the best fashion titles released in time for the holiday period.

The Tomes of 2015

In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews the best fashion titles released in time for the holiday period.


The Women in Christopher Kane’s Inner Circle

Colin McDowell talks to Christopher Kane about going global and the women who helped him get there.

The Women in Christopher Kane’s Inner Circle

Colin McDowell talks to Christopher Kane about going global and the women who helped him get there.


Michael Roberts: Fashion’s Mr Outspoken

After more than 30 years on the front row, former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Roberts still takes no prisoners. Colin McDowell meets the silver-tongued commentator whose first rule of fashion is to always say what he thinks.

Michael Roberts: Fashion’s Mr Outspoken

After more than 30 years on the front row, former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Roberts still takes no prisoners. Colin McDowell meets the silver-tongued commentator whose first rule of fashion is to always say what he thinks.


Alaïa’s Approach

Colin McDowell sits down with Azzedine Alaïa to discuss his life, his work and the recently unveiled exhibition 'Couture/Sculpture: Azzedine Alaïa in the History of Fashion.'

Alaïa’s Approach

Colin McDowell sits down with Azzedine Alaïa to discuss his life, his work and the recently unveiled exhibition 'Couture/Sculpture: Azzedine Alaïa in the History of Fashion.'


Valentino and Roman Couture

At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.

Valentino and Roman Couture

At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.


Yves Saint Laurent Visits County Durham

Colin McDowell visits the unexpected collaboration between the Foundation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent and the Bowes Museum in the north of England.

Yves Saint Laurent Visits County Durham

Colin McDowell visits the unexpected collaboration between the Foundation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent and the Bowes Museum in the north of England.


Burberry, JW Anderson and London's New Feminine Mood

Just the right amount of femininity created a new mood at London Collections: Men, writes Colin McDowell.

Burberry, JW Anderson and London's New Feminine Mood

Just the right amount of femininity created a new mood at London Collections: Men, writes Colin McDowell.


Colin's Column | What is the Purpose of LC:M?

Colin McDowell asks, what does London Collections: Men have to offer young men whose style is driven more by music and subcultures like skateboarding than the catwalk?

Colin's Column | What is the Purpose of LC:M?

Colin McDowell asks, what does London Collections: Men have to offer young men whose style is driven more by music and subcultures like skateboarding than the catwalk?


Jeremy Langmead’s Return to Mr Porter

Jeremy Langmead tells Colin McDowell why he is happy to be back at Mr Porter and his plans for the future.

Jeremy Langmead’s Return to Mr Porter

Jeremy Langmead tells Colin McDowell why he is happy to be back at Mr Porter and his plans for the future.