When it comes to Ermanno Scervino’s designs, nothing is left to chance: the designer has always been fascinated by denim, perhaps not surprisingly considering his dad never allowed him to wear it when he was younger. It’s a perfect recipe for an obsession to grow. His plan to master the techniques around it is how … Read more
The new McQueen lookbook was photographed at Hatfield, a grand country house outside of London. There’s an oak tree on the property that is said to be the site where Elizabeth I learned she would become queen. “It’s quite mega,” said creative director Sean McGirr of the old manse, one of whose astounding wood mantelpieces … Read more
For resort, designer Sergio Hudson attributes his new seasonal inspiration to a recent dream that he had. “I’m not a mystical designer, but I had a dream about a dress inspired by a tuxedo,” he said. The imaginary concept ignited an idea—to configure his whole collection around reinterpreting and reinventing the formal evening suit, and … Read more
When it comes to pre-collections, Jun Takahashi is not a man of many words. If his runways are emotional and overflowing with narratives that invite a myriad of interpretations, the lookbooks for his off-seasons come with little or no explanations. These clothes are less experimental and more grounded in daily life. The message seems to … Read more
Western clothing is currently trending, but for Lela Rose it’s a perennial style: “I grew up in Texas, went to school in Colorado, and now spend a lot of time out in Wyoming—the West has always influenced me,” she says. On her phone are thousands of photos of ranch cowgirls from the 1940s and 1950s … Read more
Micro-minis, slinky trouser suits, and flyaway caftans slit to the hip—what else could this be but the sexy-and-glamour legacy of Tom Ford? Peter Hawkings, Ford’s longtime menswear designer, now the brand’s creative director, is a Brit who knows every page of his former boss’s playbook, going back to the heady 1990s and aughts of the … Read more
Frederick Anderson inaugurated a new boutique and atelier in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan this spring. The space operates as both a store and Anderson’s working space, and represents an effort by the designer to strengthen his already tight bond with his customers, many of which he counts with as friends. This new proximity shaped … Read more
“The modern woman is ready for the return of sexy. No more of that quiet luxury,” said Han Chong at a resort 2025 appointment. The designer, who built up Self-Portrait with fun, colorful, Instagrammable pieces, decided to diversify this resort offering with a bit more edge and grunge than the usual. Replacing the cutesy pastel … Read more
For their latest resort collection, duo Mark Badgley and James Mischka drew design inspiration from a recent trip to Santa Barbara. “We were visiting family there, and we were reminded of how much we love it,” Mischka said. Turns out, the California town has a glamorous Hollywood past—and the duo wanted to capture that chic … Read more
Amid the swirl of the Paris men’s, couture, and jewelry presentations, Tove quietly slipped into the French capital, bringing with it an oasis of calm—which is exactly how a burgeoning base considers the London-based brand founded five years ago by two Topshop alums, Holly Wright and Camille Perry. No matter their vocation, the brand’s fans … Read more
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