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Creative Class

David Bailey, Immortal

A new exhibition aims to prove Bailey’s claim to everlasting impact rests on more than his portraits from Sixties London, writes Tim Blanks.

Creative Class

David Bailey, Immortal

A new exhibition aims to prove Bailey’s claim to everlasting impact rests on more than his portraits from Sixties London, writes Tim Blanks.


Luxury

Hello, Goodbye: Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Next Chapter

If there was ‘beautiful confusion’ in the mix of cruise and couture the powerhouse designer paraded in Rome on Tuesday night, the standing ovation at the end of the show left little doubt she was saying goodbye to Dior after a transformational near-decade tenure and hello to her next act, resurrecting the storied Teatro della Cometa.

Luxury

Hello, Goodbye: Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Next Chapter

If there was ‘beautiful confusion’ in the mix of cruise and couture the powerhouse designer paraded in Rome on Tuesday night, the standing ovation at the end of the show left little doubt she was saying goodbye to Dior after a transformational near-decade tenure and hello to her next act, resurrecting the storied Teatro della Cometa.


Creative Class

Fashion’s World-Builder-in-Chief

Niklas Bildstein Zaar’s knack for designing immersive experiences has made him a go-to collaborator for the likes of Demna, Haider Ackermann, Anne Imhof and Travis Scott.

Creative Class

Fashion’s World-Builder-in-Chief

Niklas Bildstein Zaar’s knack for designing immersive experiences has made him a go-to collaborator for the likes of Demna, Haider Ackermann, Anne Imhof and Travis Scott.


Luxury

Marine Serre: From Radical to Pragmatist

Serre, who grew sales by 20 percent in 2023, has been named Pitti Uomo’s next guest designer. She’s using the opportunity to show her men’s collection for the first time.

Luxury

Marine Serre: From Radical to Pragmatist

Serre, who grew sales by 20 percent in 2023, has been named Pitti Uomo’s next guest designer. She’s using the opportunity to show her men’s collection for the first time.


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Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week Says ‘So Long, Farewell’ With Chanel, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton

Megabrands duke it out, but Miuccia Prada wins the day, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week Says ‘So Long, Farewell’ With Chanel, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton

Megabrands duke it out, but Miuccia Prada wins the day, writes Tim Blanks.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Comme and Its Children

A handful of the most interesting designers showing at Paris Fashion Week owe a debt to Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Comme and Its Children

A handful of the most interesting designers showing at Paris Fashion Week owe a debt to Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo, writes Tim Blanks.


Fashion Week

Creativity Is the New Luxury at Balenciaga

But the surging energy of the show ended in a strange, suspended moment, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

Creativity Is the New Luxury at Balenciaga

But the surging energy of the show ended in a strange, suspended moment, writes Tim Blanks.


Fashion Week

Seán McGirr’s Debut for McQueen: Anticipation and Controversy

Seán McGirr’s Debut for McQueen: Anticipation and Controversy

Fashion Week

Seán McGirr’s Debut for McQueen: Anticipation and Controversy

Seán McGirr’s Debut for McQueen: Anticipation and Controversy


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Fashion Week

Bringing It on Home With Rick Owens and Loewe

But domestic bliss takes on more complex shadings when viewed through designer eyes, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

Bringing It on Home With Rick Owens and Loewe

But domestic bliss takes on more complex shadings when viewed through designer eyes, writes Tim Blanks.


Fashion Week

Chemena Kamali Debuts at Chloé

Over the past 20 years, Chemena Kamali has worked for two creative directors at the brand. Now she gets her chance to shape it, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

Chemena Kamali Debuts at Chloé

Over the past 20 years, Chemena Kamali has worked for two creative directors at the brand. Now she gets her chance to shape it, writes Tim Blanks.


Fashion Week

Making the Ordinary Extraordinary in Paris

Jun Takahashi, Dries Van Noten and Nicolas Di Felice make it impossible to see the everyday in the same way ever again.

Fashion Week

Making the Ordinary Extraordinary in Paris

Jun Takahashi, Dries Van Noten and Nicolas Di Felice make it impossible to see the everyday in the same way ever again.


Marketing

Lucien Pagès, the PR Prince of Paris

What does it take to be fashion’s favourite public relations guy? The man who weaves stories for the likes of Saint Laurent and Schiaparelli has become a story himself.

Marketing

Lucien Pagès, the PR Prince of Paris

What does it take to be fashion’s favourite public relations guy? The man who weaves stories for the likes of Saint Laurent and Schiaparelli has become a story himself.