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Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.

Backstage Pass: An Elevation of Muslin at Thom Browne

Tim Blanks goes backstage at ‪Thom Browne‬ ‘s Autumn/Winter 2024 couture show to about the beauty of “unfinished” pieces alongside heavily embroidered ones.

Backstage Pass: An Elevation of Muslin at Thom Browne

Tim Blanks goes backstage at ‪Thom Browne‬ ‘s Autumn/Winter 2024 couture show to about the beauty of “unfinished” pieces alongside heavily embroidered ones.


Backstage Pass: Dior and the Purpose of Haute Couture

Imran Amed speaks to industry insiders at the brand’s Haute Couture 2024 show about the importance of craftsmanship.

Backstage Pass: Dior and the Purpose of Haute Couture

Imran Amed speaks to industry insiders at the brand’s Haute Couture 2024 show about the importance of craftsmanship.


Couture’s Cross-Generational Masterclass

The name on the door says Balenciaga, Gaultier, Armani... but that’s not the whole story.

Couture’s Cross-Generational Masterclass

The name on the door says Balenciaga, Gaultier, Armani... but that’s not the whole story.


Couture’s Season of Monumentalism

A sense of sculptural rigidity and a stiff monumentalism was all over Paris Couture Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Couture’s Season of Monumentalism

A sense of sculptural rigidity and a stiff monumentalism was all over Paris Couture Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Backstage Pass: Schiaparelli’s Cinematic Couture

Tim Blanks speaks to Daniel Roseberry about his “forgotten collection from the past” for Schiaparelli Autumn/Winter 2024 Haute Couture.

Backstage Pass: Schiaparelli’s Cinematic Couture

Tim Blanks speaks to Daniel Roseberry about his “forgotten collection from the past” for Schiaparelli Autumn/Winter 2024 Haute Couture.


Chanel and Dior’s Haute Couture Loses Heat

No fireworks from the world’s most famous fashion brands, writes Tim Blanks.

Chanel and Dior’s Haute Couture Loses Heat

No fireworks from the world’s most famous fashion brands, writes Tim Blanks.


Couture Day One: Americans in Paris

What does it mean that Daniel Roseberry and Thom Browne are offering the most stimulating takes on haute couture?

Couture Day One: Americans in Paris

What does it mean that Daniel Roseberry and Thom Browne are offering the most stimulating takes on haute couture?


In Paris, a Season of Big and Small

A sense of monumental scale dominated the Paris men’s shows, but bigger wasn’t always better, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

In Paris, a Season of Big and Small

A sense of monumental scale dominated the Paris men’s shows, but bigger wasn’t always better, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


In Milan, Conservatism and Youth

Milan men’s fashion week pitted a macho late-50s charm against the messiness of youth, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Milan, Conservatism and Youth

Milan men’s fashion week pitted a macho late-50s charm against the messiness of youth, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


What Future for Gucci?

One year into designer Sabato De Sarno’s tenure, the brand has yet to tell a compelling fashion story. Monday’s sophomore menswear collection was no exception.

What Future for Gucci?

One year into designer Sabato De Sarno’s tenure, the brand has yet to tell a compelling fashion story. Monday’s sophomore menswear collection was no exception.


‘Hyper Beauty’: Inside Alessandro Michele’s Surprise Valentino Collection

Over 260 images dropped during Milan Fashion Week provided a look at the star designer’s plans for the Roman couture house. ‘It’s a continuous orgasm,’ he said.

‘Hyper Beauty’: Inside Alessandro Michele’s Surprise Valentino Collection

Over 260 images dropped during Milan Fashion Week provided a look at the star designer’s plans for the Roman couture house. ‘It’s a continuous orgasm,’ he said.


At Pitti, Fashion Leaned on the Past

Reverence for times past dominated the Florentine trade show that ended on Thursday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

At Pitti, Fashion Leaned on the Past

Reverence for times past dominated the Florentine trade show that ended on Thursday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.