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This Week: Transitional Fashion Weeks in London and Milan

With so many brands between designers, the shows will be as much about luxury’s past as its future.

This Week: Transitional Fashion Weeks in London and Milan

With so many brands between designers, the shows will be as much about luxury’s past as its future.


Paolo Carzana: London’s Slow Fashion Poet

The Welsh designer’s fledgling label is set to draw a bigger spotlight at London Fashion Week this season.

Paolo Carzana: London’s Slow Fashion Poet

The Welsh designer’s fledgling label is set to draw a bigger spotlight at London Fashion Week this season.


At Paris Fashion Week, Fear and Fearlessness

Amid a market slowdown, designers mostly played it safe, but a handful of creative risk-takers came out on top, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

At Paris Fashion Week, Fear and Fearlessness

Amid a market slowdown, designers mostly played it safe, but a handful of creative risk-takers came out on top, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Relevance: It Begins With a Blessing, and Ends With a Curse

The last day of Fashion Week in Paris highlights Miu Miu, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, writes Tim Blanks.

Relevance: It Begins With a Blessing, and Ends With a Curse

The last day of Fashion Week in Paris highlights Miu Miu, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, writes Tim Blanks.


Demna’s Journey: From Barely There to Imperial Presence

The designer calls himself ‘a catastrophic thinker,’ but he’s given himself a break with his new collection for Balenciaga, writes Tim Blanks.

Demna’s Journey: From Barely There to Imperial Presence

The designer calls himself ‘a catastrophic thinker,’ but he’s given himself a break with his new collection for Balenciaga, writes Tim Blanks.


In Paris, Shapes of Things to Come

Junya Watanabe, Duran Lantink and Chitose Abe are modern maestros of challenging silhouette, writes Tim Blanks.

In Paris, Shapes of Things to Come

Junya Watanabe, Duran Lantink and Chitose Abe are modern maestros of challenging silhouette, writes Tim Blanks.


Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Debut: Lightness, Luxury and ‘Fireflies Seeking Love’

The star designer’s first runway show for Valentino confirmed his own distinct voice, writes Tim Blanks.

Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Debut: Lightness, Luxury and ‘Fireflies Seeking Love’

The star designer’s first runway show for Valentino confirmed his own distinct voice, writes Tim Blanks.


Lotta Volkova-Styled All-In Makes Splash

Benjamin Barron and Bror August Vestbø's upcycling label is helping to fuel a new wave of eco-minded fashion, alongside the likes of Hodakova and Duran Lantink.

Lotta Volkova-Styled All-In Makes Splash

Benjamin Barron and Bror August Vestbø's upcycling label is helping to fuel a new wave of eco-minded fashion, alongside the likes of Hodakova and Duran Lantink.


In Paris, the Boys Can’t Help It!

Fearless idiosyncrasy is an irresistible asset for Jonathan Anderson at Loewe and Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli, writes Tim Blanks.

In Paris, the Boys Can’t Help It!

Fearless idiosyncrasy is an irresistible asset for Jonathan Anderson at Loewe and Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli, writes Tim Blanks.


Beauty Is Still Defiance

Rick Owens has always said so, but Chloé’s Chemena Kamali is also turning prettiness into a surprisingly potent force, writes Tim Blanks.

Beauty Is Still Defiance

Rick Owens has always said so, but Chloé’s Chemena Kamali is also turning prettiness into a surprisingly potent force, writes Tim Blanks.


Backstage Pass | Diesel and the Mastery of Denim

Tim Blanks goes backstage at Diesel’s Spring/Summer 25 show.

Backstage Pass | Diesel and the Mastery of Denim

Tim Blanks goes backstage at Diesel’s Spring/Summer 25 show.


Amazons on the Catwalk

Dior and Saint Laurent’s strong, sensual visions suggest Paris is still throbbing with the Olympic spirit, writes Tim Blanks.

Amazons on the Catwalk

Dior and Saint Laurent’s strong, sensual visions suggest Paris is still throbbing with the Olympic spirit, writes Tim Blanks.