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Fashion Week

Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.

At Helmut Lang and Coach, a Debut and a Decade Later

On the first two days of New York Fashion Week, designers Peter Do and Stuart Vevers showcased their takes on storied brands.

At Helmut Lang and Coach, a Debut and a Decade Later

On the first two days of New York Fashion Week, designers Peter Do and Stuart Vevers showcased their takes on storied brands.


Fforme: A Quiet Luxury Label Making Noise in New York

‘I think New York is hungry for the level of quality we offer,’ says designer Paul Helbers ahead of Fforme’s runway debut on Sunday.

Fforme: A Quiet Luxury Label Making Noise in New York

‘I think New York is hungry for the level of quality we offer,’ says designer Paul Helbers ahead of Fforme’s runway debut on Sunday.


Can Peter Do Restore Helmut Lang to Its Former Glory?

“More than ever we need non-fussy clothing,” the designer told BoF in a preview of his debut collection for Helmut Lang — the once-groundbreaking label’s first outing in four years.

Can Peter Do Restore Helmut Lang to Its Former Glory?

“More than ever we need non-fussy clothing,” the designer told BoF in a preview of his debut collection for Helmut Lang — the once-groundbreaking label’s first outing in four years.


At New York Fashion Week, a Big Return and a Big Debut

New York Fashion Week kicks off on Friday, bringing the return of Ralph Lauren and Peter Do’s first collection for Helmut Lang. Plus, what else to watch for this week.

At New York Fashion Week, a Big Return and a Big Debut

New York Fashion Week kicks off on Friday, bringing the return of Ralph Lauren and Peter Do’s first collection for Helmut Lang. Plus, what else to watch for this week.


The BoF Podcast | The Changing Dynamics of New York Fashion Week

Ahead of New York Fashion Week, The Washington Post’s Rachel Tashjian speaks with BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about how the industry is changing post-pandemic.

The BoF Podcast | The Changing Dynamics of New York Fashion Week

Ahead of New York Fashion Week, The Washington Post’s Rachel Tashjian speaks with BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about how the industry is changing post-pandemic.


Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?

On Monday at 10 a.m., a swarm of extremely well-heeled clients — dressed in Schiaparelli looks, holding Schiaparelli bags and wearing bright gold Schiaparelli jewellery, often the same pieces, from the same collections — proceeded en masse into the Petit Palais in Paris.

Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?

On Monday at 10 a.m., a swarm of extremely well-heeled clients — dressed in Schiaparelli looks, holding Schiaparelli bags and wearing bright gold Schiaparelli jewellery, often the same pieces, from the same collections — proceeded en masse into the Petit Palais in Paris.


At Couture, a Château, a Diamond Necklace and a Bouquet of Red Roses

Is it a love story, a murder mystery, or the last day of the couture shows? asks Tim Blanks.

At Couture, a Château, a Diamond Necklace and a Bouquet of Red Roses

Is it a love story, a murder mystery, or the last day of the couture shows? asks Tim Blanks.


Paris Couture Week: All or Nothing

Couture Week was a polarised affair, opposing restraint and excess, technique and showmanship, real clothes and wild storytelling, with little in between, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Paris Couture Week: All or Nothing

Couture Week was a polarised affair, opposing restraint and excess, technique and showmanship, real clothes and wild storytelling, with little in between, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Big Wednesday in Paris with Demna and Dossena

Strong design signatures from the past prove you can go back to the future at Balenciaga and Jean Paul Gaultier, writes Tim Blanks.

Big Wednesday in Paris with Demna and Dossena

Strong design signatures from the past prove you can go back to the future at Balenciaga and Jean Paul Gaultier, writes Tim Blanks.


Chanel Takes Us to the River

Virginie Viard is the latest designer to join in fashion’s pre-Olympic celebration of Paris, both as city and state of mind, writes Tim Blanks.

Chanel Takes Us to the River

Virginie Viard is the latest designer to join in fashion’s pre-Olympic celebration of Paris, both as city and state of mind, writes Tim Blanks.


Couture on the Edge of Darkness

How does haute couture cope in Paris when real life intrudes, asks Tim Blanks.

Couture on the Edge of Darkness

How does haute couture cope in Paris when real life intrudes, asks Tim Blanks.


At Marc Jacobs, Vive La Revolution

The designer’s latest outing could be read as a sullen celebration of the revolutionary impulse, writes Lynn Yaeger.

At Marc Jacobs, Vive La Revolution

The designer’s latest outing could be read as a sullen celebration of the revolutionary impulse, writes Lynn Yaeger.