There is no physical resemblance between Sharon Wauchob and Tinkerbell, but the designer’s hands seem to have the power of pixie dust, which allows anything they touch to fly. There’s no better way to describe Wauchob’s chiffons than that they look like shadows. Their almost unbelievable lightness is down to the quality of the French … Read more
Giovanna Flores has an instinctual approach to clothes that is informed and influenced by not only the materials but the process of designing and sewing. She works mostly with deadstock fabrics and vintage garments, and also with the “scraps” that are the natural by-product of making clothes, utilizing a technique she calls “blind fitting,” which … Read more
Spring was a swashbuckling affair at Salon 1884. Andrea Mary Marshall chose Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century Venetian adventurer, as her starting point. Criminal as some of his behavior was, Casanova, who is best known for his seductions, continues to fascinate (yet another biography was published in 2022). It’s not difficult to see why Marshall would … Read more
In a recent interview, Rosalía declared Zoe Whalen one of her favorite up-and-coming designers. It’s easy to see why: Whalen’s clothes are living sculptures. She’ll mold papier-mâché around the body and swirl padded fabrics around its curves; she’ll wrap it in felted wool and sheer upcycled T-shirts and denims that flatter its silhouette and hug … Read more
There was recent discourse on X about how, to this day, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Donna Karen set from the movie Great Expectations has yet to be revamped to the exact great fit and quality as the original. Well, look no further than Sarah Staudinger’s spring collection. While the movie wasn’t the designer’s source of inspiration, this … Read more
It’s no secret that Mark Fast is a raver. Where in the past he’d party hard in his native Canada, these days he’s constantly on the search for music in the sanctuary of his London studio. “I love that adrenaline rush of feeling a new song and feeling the bass,” he said at a preview. … Read more
At a time when many independent designers in London are struggling, Alice Temperley offers a glimmer of hope. The brand, best known for its heavily embellished evening dresses, is opening a new store in Kensington in October, while also expanding its ready-to-wear offering, the White Label, as it begins wholesaling again. “During Covid, we were … Read more
Seven months ago, Harris Reed began setting alerts on second-hand resale sites online, from Depop to Etsy, and eBay to Textile Trunk, in a bid to source vintage interiors fabrics for his spring 2025 collection. His search for materials—including an Art Nouveau lace appliqué drape, a 19th century cherub-motif golden silk damask that once upholstered … Read more
“Being soft when things are hard.” Lauren Manoogian’s approach to her dreamy new collection is a fitting description for the overall vibe of the spring 2025 season in New York, where flou prevailed and air was the predominant element. The designer said she was “really focusing on having lightness,” with knits and wovens both. That … Read more
Paolina Russo is on a gap year for spring 2025—at least, according to this season’s moodboard. It all began with a trip that Russo took to L.A. “It was the first time I’ve gone as an adult, and staying on Venice Beach, there was something really positive about the lifestyle,” the designer said, describing the … Read more
