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Fashion Week

Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.

Milan Day Three: Self-Examination

At Prada, Moschino and more, designers grappled with their own identities on the third day of Milan Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Milan Day Three: Self-Examination

At Prada, Moschino and more, designers grappled with their own identities on the third day of Milan Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Milan Day Two: Minimalism Vs. Maximalism

If Simone Bellotti’s debut was faithful to Jil Sander, restraint was never an option at Fendi, setting up a day of stark contrasts at Milan Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Milan Day Two: Minimalism Vs. Maximalism

If Simone Bellotti’s debut was faithful to Jil Sander, restraint was never an option at Fendi, setting up a day of stark contrasts at Milan Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


A Quietly Powerful New Voice at Jil Sander

Simone Bellotti beautifully captures the essence of fashion’s ultimate purist, writes Tim Blanks.

A Quietly Powerful New Voice at Jil Sander

Simone Bellotti beautifully captures the essence of fashion’s ultimate purist, writes Tim Blanks.


Demna and Gucci: Written in the Stars

A look book and a movie were all it took to propel Gucci back into the fashion conversation. But Demna already has his sights set on a February show inflected with ‘a new minimalism,’ the designer told Tim Blanks in an in-depth interview.

Demna and Gucci: Written in the Stars

A look book and a movie were all it took to propel Gucci back into the fashion conversation. But Demna already has his sights set on a February show inflected with ‘a new minimalism,’ the designer told Tim Blanks in an in-depth interview.


Milan Day One: How to Revamp a Brand

Gucci’s Demna and Diesel’s Glenn Martens — one beginning a brand reinvention, one already knee-deep — both hatched something new on the first day of Milan Fashion Week.

Milan Day One: How to Revamp a Brand

Gucci’s Demna and Diesel’s Glenn Martens — one beginning a brand reinvention, one already knee-deep — both hatched something new on the first day of Milan Fashion Week.


Is London’s New Era Here?

There were signs of fresh energy at London Fashion Week despite the market challenges facing the emerging designers who are its raison d’etre.

Is London’s New Era Here?

There were signs of fresh energy at London Fashion Week despite the market challenges facing the emerging designers who are its raison d’etre.


At Burberry, Fashion and Music Collide

Designer Daniel Lee sampled the stylishness of musicians in his latest outing for the British megabrand, reports Tim Blanks.

At Burberry, Fashion and Music Collide

Designer Daniel Lee sampled the stylishness of musicians in his latest outing for the British megabrand, reports Tim Blanks.


London Fashion Week Aims to Restore Sector’s Role as UK Economic Powerhouse

The LFW organiser’s new boss, Laura Weir, wants to embed fashion into government thinking and lure back famous brands.

London Fashion Week Aims to Restore Sector’s Role as UK Economic Powerhouse

The LFW organiser’s new boss, Laura Weir, wants to embed fashion into government thinking and lure back famous brands.


H&M Makes London Fashion Week Return Amid Brand Revamp

The brand’s first runway show in seven years marks its latest effort to demonstrate its fashion chops, as it struggles to carve out a distinct position in a crowded market.

H&M Makes London Fashion Week Return Amid Brand Revamp

The brand’s first runway show in seven years marks its latest effort to demonstrate its fashion chops, as it struggles to carve out a distinct position in a crowded market.


Can New York Fashion Meet the Moment?

At New York Fashion Week, designers offered aesthetic antidotes to a troubled time with everything from chic sobriety to take-no-prisoners glamour, writes Lynn Yaeger.

Can New York Fashion Meet the Moment?

At New York Fashion Week, designers offered aesthetic antidotes to a troubled time with everything from chic sobriety to take-no-prisoners glamour, writes Lynn Yaeger.


At New York Fashion Week, Brands Focused on What Sells

At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling.

At New York Fashion Week, Brands Focused on What Sells

At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling.


An International Cure for Fashion Week FOMO

Fashion critic and influencer Elias Medini, known to followers as Lyas, is taking his free fashion show watch party to London and Milan — this time with official sponsors, including the British Fashion Council and MAC Cosmetics.

An International Cure for Fashion Week FOMO

Fashion critic and influencer Elias Medini, known to followers as Lyas, is taking his free fashion show watch party to London and Milan — this time with official sponsors, including the British Fashion Council and MAC Cosmetics.