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Fashion Week

Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.

Paris Day Eight: The Case for Intimacy

A heightened sense of intimacy ran through shows as varied as Sacai and Louis Vuitton on the eighth day of Paris Fashion Week.

Paris Day Eight: The Case for Intimacy

A heightened sense of intimacy ran through shows as varied as Sacai and Louis Vuitton on the eighth day of Paris Fashion Week.


Paris Day Seven: When the Clothes Do the Talking

On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, featuring Duran Lantink, Valentino and Balenciaga, the dialogue between clothing and body said more than brand storytelling.

Paris Day Seven: When the Clothes Do the Talking

On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, featuring Duran Lantink, Valentino and Balenciaga, the dialogue between clothing and body said more than brand storytelling.


Paris Day Six: What Is Wearable?

On a day of Paris Fashion Week shows dominated by Comme des Garçons and McQueen, conceptual clothes and their place in today’s fashion world was up for discussion.

Paris Day Six: What Is Wearable?

On a day of Paris Fashion Week shows dominated by Comme des Garçons and McQueen, conceptual clothes and their place in today’s fashion world was up for discussion.


Paris Day Five: It’s a Process

On the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week, process was front and centre at Givenchy, Issey Miyake and more.

Paris Day Five: It’s a Process

On the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week, process was front and centre at Givenchy, Issey Miyake and more.


Sarah Burton’s Givenchy Debut: First Principles Take Flight

Nearly 75 years after Hubert de Givenchy showed his first collection in Paris, Tim Blanks talks in-depth to Burton about her aim to restore the house’s fortunes by going right back to the beginning.

Sarah Burton’s Givenchy Debut: First Principles Take Flight

Nearly 75 years after Hubert de Givenchy showed his first collection in Paris, Tim Blanks talks in-depth to Burton about her aim to restore the house’s fortunes by going right back to the beginning.


Paris Day Four: The Power of Randomness

On the fourth day of Paris Fashion Week, Rick Owens and Chloé offered antidotes to today’s highly curated times.

Paris Day Four: The Power of Randomness

On the fourth day of Paris Fashion Week, Rick Owens and Chloé offered antidotes to today’s highly curated times.


Paris Day Three: Poise and Manners

On the third day of Paris Fashion Week, designers at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten and Courrèges engaged with the relationship between gestures and clothes.

Paris Day Three: Poise and Manners

On the third day of Paris Fashion Week, designers at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten and Courrèges engaged with the relationship between gestures and clothes.


Ackermann and Ford: A Deliciously Dangerous Liaison

Haider Ackermann talks in-depth to Tim Blanks about his debut for Tom Ford and the subtle sensuality behind the brand’s new direction.

Ackermann and Ford: A Deliciously Dangerous Liaison

Haider Ackermann talks in-depth to Tim Blanks about his debut for Tom Ford and the subtle sensuality behind the brand’s new direction.


Paris Days One and Two: A History of History

Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the history of femininity, while Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier probed the history of beauty ideals and Undercover’s Jun Takahashi mined his own history.

Paris Days One and Two: A History of History

Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the history of femininity, while Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier probed the history of beauty ideals and Undercover’s Jun Takahashi mined his own history.


Milan Day Six: Old Guard, New Guard

Giorgio Armani’s latest outing capped a Milan Fashion Week that included shows from promising young labels: Galib Gassanoff’s Institution, Giuseppe Buccinnà and Francesco Murano.

Milan Day Six: Old Guard, New Guard

Giorgio Armani’s latest outing capped a Milan Fashion Week that included shows from promising young labels: Galib Gassanoff’s Institution, Giuseppe Buccinnà and Francesco Murano.


Milan Day Five: Matters of Identity

On the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, designers at Bally, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana explored the elasticity of brand DNA.

Milan Day Five: Matters of Identity

On the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, designers at Bally, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana explored the elasticity of brand DNA.


Backstage Pass | Rick Owens' Alien Nation

The designer speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed on the past, present and future of the Roman fur and leather goods house that carries her family name.

Backstage Pass | Rick Owens' Alien Nation

The designer speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed on the past, present and future of the Roman fur and leather goods house that carries her family name.