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Fashion Week

Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.

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.

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.


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.

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.


Creativity Is the New Luxury at Balenciaga

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

Creativity Is the New Luxury at Balenciaga

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


Seán McGirr’s Debut for McQueen: Anticipation and Controversy

Seán McGirr’s Debut for McQueen: Anticipation and Controversy

Seán McGirr’s Debut for McQueen: Anticipation and Controversy

Seán McGirr’s Debut for McQueen: Anticipation and Controversy


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.

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.


Stefano Gallici’s Ann Demeulemeester Challenge

The designer must strike a balance between staying faithful to Demeulemeester’s vision and moving things forward. Angelo Flaccavento gets a sneak peek at his latest collection.

Stefano Gallici’s Ann Demeulemeester Challenge

The designer must strike a balance between staying faithful to Demeulemeester’s vision and moving things forward. Angelo Flaccavento gets a sneak peek at his latest collection.


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.

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.


Backstage Pass: New Energy at McQueen

In a new video series, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks talk to industry insiders about what makes a fashion brand unique.

Backstage Pass: New Energy at McQueen

In a new video series, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks talk to industry insiders about what makes a fashion brand unique.


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.

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.


Dior and Saint Laurent: Designers Defiant!

At Paris Fashion Week, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Anthony Vaccarello went their own way in radically different style, writes Tim Blanks.

Dior and Saint Laurent: Designers Defiant!

At Paris Fashion Week, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Anthony Vaccarello went their own way in radically different style, writes Tim Blanks.


Video: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks Go Backstage at Milan Fashion Week

In a new video series called Backstage Pass, BoF’s editor-in-chief and editor-at-large talk to industry insiders about what makes a fashion brand unique.

Video: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks Go Backstage at Milan Fashion Week

In a new video series called Backstage Pass, BoF’s editor-in-chief and editor-at-large talk to industry insiders about what makes a fashion brand unique.


Is There Space for Radical Design in a Climate of Conservatism?

At Milan Fashion Week, the collections that mattered most were all about the radicality of cut, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Is There Space for Radical Design in a Climate of Conservatism?

At Milan Fashion Week, the collections that mattered most were all about the radicality of cut, writes Angelo Flaccavento.