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Sarah Burton makes Givenchy debut in Paris

British designer Sarah Burton stuck to black and white debuting as chief designer at Givenchy on Friday during Paris Fashion Week, going back to the fashion label's 1950s origins for inspiration. Burton, who was appointed in September last year, sent out models in the historic offices of the brand in the wealthy eighth district of the French...

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Loud Luxury: Marc Cain Presents Exclusive Knitwear Capsule

Marc Cain is launching a new knitwear capsule inspired by the glamorous ski resort of Aspen. The collection embodies effortless luxury, offering the perfect looks for après-ski or a cosy trip to the mountains, complete with wellness and stylish lounging. The designs combine timeless elegance with a touch of opulence, accentuated by fine sequins....

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Julian Klausner's debut for Dries Van Noten: A dialogue between past and future

The highly anticipated debut of Julian Klausner as creative director of Dries van Noten has finally taken place. On Wednesday, 5 March, he unveiled his first collection for the renowned Belgian fashion house at the opulent Palais Garnier opera house in Paris. “This collection is a celebration of transformation – the quiet yet powerful dialogue...

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FS Live Webinar: FW25/26 Women's Fashion Week Insights

FS Live Webinar: FW 25/26 Women's Fashion Week Insights March 19th · 11am EDT (3pm GMT) Join us for a live recap of the key insights from the most recent fashion weeks. This comprehensive webinar will explore leading trends in women's, young women's, and accessories, including themes, colors, key items, materials, pattern + graphics, and...

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New faces at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten make debuts in Paris

Tom Ford and Dries Van Noten are set to reveal the first collections from their new chief designers at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, underlining how recent changes have left much of the luxury clothing industry in transition. Julian Klausner, 33, took over at Dries Van Noten last September and his catwalk debut is one of the most hotly...

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MFW AW25 collections were cautious, according to Harrod's buying director

Milan Fashion Week (MFW) autumn/winter 2025 collections were more cautious than bold, according to Simon Longland, buying director – fashion at Harrods, following the “refined impact” from designers at London Fashion Week. “The mood of Milan Fashion Week felt like a direct continuation of the menswear AW25 collections presented in January,” said...

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Identity crisis and creative transitions at Milan Fashion Week

The saying “the show must go on” originated in the 19th-century circus industry, but it could just as easily apply to fashion, where even the absence of what was once an integral part of any brand – its creative director – no longer seems to be a fatal disruption. At least in theory. Design teams are often tasked with bridging the gap between...

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Dior's Chiuri creates elemental show for what could be her last

Dior womenswear chief designer Maria Grazia Chiuri gave little clue about her future Tuesday as she presented what could be her last collection at Paris Fashion Week, structured around the elements earth, air, ice and fire. Chiuri was inscrutable at the end of the 25-minute mega show in the Tuileries Gardens, briefly acknowledging applause from...

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White Milano promotes brands abroad and gives concreteness to fashion inclusion and circularity

Fairs are adapting to the crisis of consumption, fashion and luxury and to the complexity of the geopolitical situation and are transforming from a mere container of brands and their collections to large proactive showrooms, committed to promoting labels in Italy and abroad. This is the case of White Milano, a show that ended yesterday, in the...

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ZENGGI and Melagence: Strategic partnership bringing luxury essentials to DACH region

A well-tailored blazer, the perfect wool knit, a crisp white blouse—some pieces transcend seasons and trends, becoming the foundation of a modern wardrobe. Dutch brand ZENGGI has mastered this balance between timeless elegance and contemporary relevance through its refined essentials. Yet, in a competitive market, strategic distribution is key....

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Changing of the guard at Paris Fashion Week

Paris - The young labels Weinsanto, CFCL and Vaquera open Paris Women's Fashion Week on Monday, kicking off a new edition that is still marked by the game of musical chairs between artistic directors. This first day dedicated to the new guard will begin with the traditional parade of graduates of the French Fashion Institute, considered the most...

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In Pictures: David Koma's Blumarine debut show

Georgian-London based designer David Koma made his Milan Fashion Week debut as creative director of Blumarine. His AW25 collection is characterised by "dark romance." A recurring motif throughout the collection was the thistle, a symbol of protection and vulnerability, incorporated through crystal appliqués and silver detailing. Blumarine,...