Paris - Blurred hair and smudged eyeliner, all in a crumpled t-shirt: for several months, the "messy girl" has been making her mark on social media and in the streets, a trend less liberating than it seems. Unlike the "clean girl" who, with her perfect skin, carefully slicked-back hair and a look that matches her impeccably tidy interior,...
Jun 20, 2025
Under Anthony Vaccarello’s creative direction, photographer and director Glen Luchford created a series of cinematic portraits and a short film to showcase Saint Laurent winter 2025 menswear. Featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Christopher Walken, the campaign invokes an imaginary conversation between youth’s reckless fervor and the calm wisdom...
Jun 19, 2025
With Jonathan Anderson’s appointment at Dior, it seems the designer musical chairs that have marred recent fashion week seasons are beginning to slow down. As such, Paris’ upcoming Haute Couture Week appears to represent somewhat of a transition for the industry, as debuts and departures define a quieter season. Spanning July 7 to 10, the four...
Jun 3, 2025
One of the most closely watched names in contemporary womenswear, EAST 42ND will debut online with John Lewis this July, unveiling a curated edit from its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection. Known for its refined take on wardrobe staples, the launch marks a milestone in the brand’s UK growth strategy. Designed for women negotiating busy, multifaceted...
May 27, 2025
An eclectic city enclave and the cast of characters that make it. A site of transgression and creative rebellion, embodying the subversive spirit of McQueen. The Soho community, past and present: writers, poets and transient figures. The irreverent artistry that defined Francis Bacon, Caroline Blackwood, Lucian Freud and Elizabeth Smart....
May 15, 2025
Marc Cain gets to the heart of sporty coolness with its new ski collection. Inspired by the ski lifestyle, the premium label showcases alpine aesthetics with retro charm for après-ski off-piste. In addition to skiwear-influenced clothing, the capsule also includes elements from streetwear. The focus is on timeless tones such as black, white and...
May 14, 2025
Samsøe Samsøe presents Madeline Argy as the face of its Pre-Autumn 2025 campaign. The British talent attends the Danish brand’s surreal ‘SUMMER CAMP’, exploring the styles of the collection alongside notable summer camp activities. As a consequence, the campaign seeks to both encapsulate and re-evaluate the spirit of high summer by breaking it...
May 8, 2025
Leather leads the way as a key material for Holiday 2025. Black leather has long been the gold standard for October/November in-store drops. However, this season, designers have chosen colors ranging from brown to olive shades of green. For Holiday ‘25 the season’s major silhouette will offer proportion play, including broad shoulders. Saint...
May 2, 2025
For this Baby Dior Fall 2025 collection, Cordelia de Castellane once again highlights the prolific heritage of the House. Immersing herself in *Marie-France Pochna’s book Christian Dior, un destin – a unique work punctuated with captivating anecdotes about the life of the founding-couturier – has drawn inspiration from the pages dedicated to the...
Apr 28, 2025
With the Dior Icons capsule, the House continues to reinvent Dior's masculine identity and conceives an ultra-desirable neo-wardrobe. A fusion of excellence, each silhouette reveals subtle finishes. Wide-leg pants, slip-on shirts and refined T-shirts in cotton and silk are all fluid, lightweight pieces, expressions of discreet luxury. Balancing...
The fw25 runway collections highlighted the importance of the statement jean. One of the biggest trends of the season was the idea of proportion play, with the skinny jean more or less out of style, replaced by wide, barrel and baggy legged versions. There was a wide range of washes and features. Here are ten of the most interesting. Bluemarine:...
Apr 16, 2025
Almost 100 fashion brands - from up-and-coming designers to major fashion groups - presented their collections during Shanghai Fashion Week. The variety of styles was extensive, ranging from minimalist, casual to avant-garde. Some ingredients, however, could be found across catwalks. Here are six autumn/winter 2025 trends from China. Fringe...
Apr 11, 2025