It has been a hectic summer for Co’s Stephanie Danan. In between finalizing the spring 2025 collection, she’s also been in the throes of planning a move to a new apartment which will mark her as “officially officially” living in Paris. “I’m getting the keys on October 1st and it’ll be the second to last … Read more
Among many other things, Conner Ives is an excellent storyteller. As he talked through his latest collection, titled Camelot, the designer spun a rip-roaring yarn of a journey from the medieval lords and ladies of Arthurian legend through to the invocation of Camelot by Jackie O to describe the Kennedy administration, all the way up … Read more
This season, fashion has largely chosen to react to the current socio political and economic chaos with a kind of peaceful protest expressed through softness and prettiness. These attributes are, of course, often found in lingerie, by which Anna October is always inspired. “My constant thinking is about the female body and femininity and how … Read more
Roland Mouret knows his customer well. Leafing through the rails of clothing in the bright, high-ceilinged studio space he shares with Self-Portrait’s Han Chong, it was hard not to be struck by their tactile, near-seductive desirability—especially for the kind of sleek urban woman (with a handful of events to attend every week) that is his … Read more
Congratulations are in order: Meryll Rogge married her partner this past May in the same small fishing village, Cadaqués, where Salvador Dalí once lived (his house has been preserved as a museum), and where the designer’s family has a home. This joyous occasion inspired a very personal collection. “Usually you are like, ‘Okay, what are … Read more
The Courrèges invitation was a metal mobius strip, and its infinite loop nature provided a clue about Nicolas Di Felice’s designs for spring. Where many of the skin-baring looks appeared to be two pieces—a tank dress worn with a bandeau bra, say—they were in fact one. He achieved this particular item by designing the halter-style … Read more
For several seasons now, Alexis Mabille has kept his most lavish creative displays for couture week, preferring instead to show an evening capsule collection during the Paris ready-to-wear shows. It’s his way of reminding his younger base that he’s got them covered with his signature silhouettes and shapes, plus a seasonal twist on color and … Read more
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This past New York Fashion Week, the models on Luar’s spring 2025 runway emerged wearing gigantic shield shades. They were impossible to miss, punctuating nearly every one of the brand’s distinctively-cool looks with their bold, oversized silhouette. Intrigued, we soon learned that the statement styles stemmed from a collaboration between designer Raul Lopez and Fellow … Read more
Alberta Ferretti is stepping down as creative director of the eponymous brand she founded in 1981, the designer announced this morning. “On September 17th, you attended my last fashion show,” wrote the designer in a letter sent out this morning via email. “It was a difficult, complicated, but a very thoughtful choice. But today, with … Read more
Hiding in plain sight. To enter Umit Benan’s laid-back mellow showroom, you had to go through an imposing steel door. Behind it, a getaway from Milan’s chaotic environment—warm, cozy furniture and a little nested courtyard full of greenery that gave way to a discovery of finely tailored garments that complemented the setting perfectly. “We are … Read more
