For the last two-plus years, since she landed in Paris just after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Anna October has moved from strength to strength against all odds. And she’s seen some long-held dreams come true, as part of the “Women Dressing Women” feature in Vogue’s March issue, in an ongoing collaboration with J. Crew … Read more
“In a few words, the initial talk I had with the team was what would’ve been the ready-to-wear of Bottega when they started to make the bags in the late ’60s and ’70s. Of course, the idea was almost to work on something anachronic—we don’t want to go too literal, it was the idea of … Read more
Rejina Pyo’s intriguing fusion of offbeat hues and playful silhouettes has cultivated a dedicated following, spanning from creative eccentrics to high net-worth gallerinas (she’s even noted that an increasing number of men are now part of her customer base). This has afforded her the liberty to present her collections on her own terms, whenever and … Read more
Simon Miller is continuing its world tour. Following trips to the Scottish Highlands and the Tuscan countryside, Chelsea Hansford found inspiration for her pre-fall 2024 collection in Tangier, Morocco. While her locales of choice are always awash with natural beauty, Hansford routinely takes interest in a place’s architecture. “I imagined this woman in our collection … Read more
“It needs to feel sincere, real, and functional.” On a spring morning in Paris last week, Chemena Kamali was introducing the ethos of the first collection she designed for Chloé, which was pre-fall 2024. Sort of back-to-front, it’s now being made public two months after her enthusiastically-applauded debut runway show for fall. There’s no accounting … Read more
The Apple TV+ show The New Look climaxes with Christian Dior’s Paris haute couture debut in 1947. A collection of voluptuous curves and prodigious use of material, it rocked the fashion world, setting trends that would last a decade and sparking actual fights in the streets. As radical as the new silhouette was in post-war … Read more
Self-Portrait’s global appeal isn’t just about accessible price points; it’s designer Han Chong’s uncanny ability to synchronize with the spirit of the times while comprehending the tastes of his diverse clientele. Chong weaves geographical nuances into his creations, offering tailored precision to meet the varied preferences of different regions. That said, for his pre-fall collection, … Read more
This pre-fall 2024 Mugler lineup features Casey Cadwallader’s first formal men’s offering for the house. You may recall that his H&M x Mugler capsule featured men’s looks, and if you’ve seen the designer out and about IRL or URL (on Instagram, that is), you might have noticed he’s been his very own test subject. “Before, … Read more
“Nobody calls me ‘daddy,’” Philipp Plein reflected: “Except for Rocket.” Plein’s perfectly behaved toddler sat on his father’s lap during this call, munching on crudités and watching Peppa Pig—and Daddy Pig—on his papa’s phone. Meanwhile, Plein talked through a collection that went back to his mid-aughts roots. The tattoo patterns on menswear and womenswear referred … Read more
In the wake of the contemplative transparencies and flower terrarium dresses that made the Undercover spring ’24 show so wistful and wondrous, this pre-collection delivered a surprisingly solid array of everyday attire. Granted, garments designed by Jun Takahashi are never ordinary, as evidenced by the cool jeans with flounced edges and blazers cut with a … Read more
