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Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.

Milan Tries to Make Sense of the World

Bottega Veneta’s Matthieu Blazy finds hope in resilience, the Meiers swathe Jil Sander in security and Giorgio Armani goes back to nature, writes Tim Blanks.

Milan Tries to Make Sense of the World

Bottega Veneta’s Matthieu Blazy finds hope in resilience, the Meiers swathe Jil Sander in security and Giorgio Armani goes back to nature, writes Tim Blanks.


Comings and Going in Milan

Adrian Appiolaza arrives at Moschino, Francesco Risso whites out reality at Marni and Donatella Versace still loves Prince, writes Tim Blank

Comings and Going in Milan

Adrian Appiolaza arrives at Moschino, Francesco Risso whites out reality at Marni and Donatella Versace still loves Prince, writes Tim Blank


Can Chloé and McQueen Get Their Groove Back?

New designers Chemena Kamali and Seán McGirr will make their runway debuts for the storied but stagnant luxury fashion houses in Paris this week. That, and what else to look for in the coming days.

Can Chloé and McQueen Get Their Groove Back?

New designers Chemena Kamali and Seán McGirr will make their runway debuts for the storied but stagnant luxury fashion houses in Paris this week. That, and what else to look for in the coming days.


Gucci and Tom Ford: The Ease of Repetition, the Challenge of Change

Sabato de Sarno and Peter Hawkings find it hard to escape from Ford’s shadow, writes Tim Blanks.

Gucci and Tom Ford: The Ease of Repetition, the Challenge of Change

Sabato de Sarno and Peter Hawkings find it hard to escape from Ford’s shadow, writes Tim Blanks.


Prada: The Message Is Love

But their powerful collection suggests that Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons aren’t naive enough to believe that love is all you need, writes Tim Blanks.

Prada: The Message Is Love

But their powerful collection suggests that Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons aren’t naive enough to believe that love is all you need, writes Tim Blanks.


In Milan, Democracy Triumphs at Diesel While Fendi Finds Its Feet

Glenn Martens and Kim Jones had a very good day on Monday. Wookies! Chuba Chups! Whatever next!

In Milan, Democracy Triumphs at Diesel While Fendi Finds Its Feet

Glenn Martens and Kim Jones had a very good day on Monday. Wookies! Chuba Chups! Whatever next!


Rebranding Nostalgia: Burberry and JW Anderson

At London Fashion Week, nostalgia brought out the connoisseur of the arcane in designer Jonathan Anderson and the seeker of security in Burberry’s Daniel Lee.

Rebranding Nostalgia: Burberry and JW Anderson

At London Fashion Week, nostalgia brought out the connoisseur of the arcane in designer Jonathan Anderson and the seeker of security in Burberry’s Daniel Lee.


In London, Creativity Under Dark Clouds

The British Fashion Council is celebrating London Fashion Week’s 40th anniversary. The city is still a hotbed of design talent but it’s tough times for young labels, writes Susanna Lau.

In London, Creativity Under Dark Clouds

The British Fashion Council is celebrating London Fashion Week’s 40th anniversary. The city is still a hotbed of design talent but it’s tough times for young labels, writes Susanna Lau.


In New York, a Season of Sweeping Coats and Beyoncé

Above all, this New York Fashion Week will be remembered for floor-sweeping leather coats and ‘Queen Bey,’ writes Lynn Yaeger.

In New York, a Season of Sweeping Coats and Beyoncé

Above all, this New York Fashion Week will be remembered for floor-sweeping leather coats and ‘Queen Bey,’ writes Lynn Yaeger.


Coach’s Stuart Vevers: Sustainability ‘Has to Come From Designers’

The creative director used his New York fashion catwalk as a staging ground for a series of upcycled looks.

Coach’s Stuart Vevers: Sustainability ‘Has to Come From Designers’

The creative director used his New York fashion catwalk as a staging ground for a series of upcycled looks.


What Does the American Dream Look Like Today?

On the first three days of New York Fashion Week, runways full of perfectly respectable clothes were punctuated by flashes of something more eloquent, writes Lynn Yaeger.

What Does the American Dream Look Like Today?

On the first three days of New York Fashion Week, runways full of perfectly respectable clothes were punctuated by flashes of something more eloquent, writes Lynn Yaeger.


Elena Velez Brings Dimes Square, and Its Controversial Politics, to Fashion Week

The designer tapped ‘Red Scare’ podcast host Anna Khachiyan to host a salon centred around the novel Gone With the Wind in a conversation that seemed designed to ruffle feathers.

Elena Velez Brings Dimes Square, and Its Controversial Politics, to Fashion Week

The designer tapped ‘Red Scare’ podcast host Anna Khachiyan to host a salon centred around the novel Gone With the Wind in a conversation that seemed designed to ruffle feathers.