Karl Lagerfeld wanted this collection to draw attention to what makes Fendi a brand in a realm all its own – its craftsmanship and unparalleled work with fur. The Fun Fur logo has disappeared and leaves room for a collection with extremely worked pieces, thought up like a sheath for the body. Jackets in Prince-of-Wales...
Ever since taking over as head of Gucci, Alessandro Michele has never ceased to combine the label’s iconic codes with the insane creativity of newer generations. In line with the times, Gucci’s creative director presented a Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection in Milan that’s a mix of past and present, reality and ideals, like an alchemist: “Before starting...
Angela Missoni will celebrate 20 years at the head of the family brand’s creative direction – for Fall/Winter 2017-2018, it’s in pure Missoni tradition that the designer worked with on accent on knits within a kaleidoscope of colors and geometric motifs, the label’s signature. Missoni’s chic hasn’t aged a day. With a distinctly Italian flamboyance,...
Tomas Maier presented in Milan what is without a doubt the most powerful and effective collection since his taking over of Bottega Veneta’s creative direction. It seemed privy to the 80s inspirations gaining ground in the fashion sphere, but also to the chic of the 40s. This is a modern, wearable, and highly desirable wardrobe....
With a new calendar based on a see-now buy-now concept, Burberry unveiled its collection for Fall/Winter 2017-2018 at London Fashion Week. By anchoring his work in that of sculptor Henry Moore, Christopher Bailey introduced a collection with asymmetric accumulations of twirling frills in various fabrics alongside original and convoluted cuts. This perfect juxtaposition of contrasts proves...
Joseph Ettedgui said it himself: “A wardrobe cannot be entirely composed of designer clothing. People need good-looking pants and quality sweaters that they can wear all the time.” The founder of Joseph spent his entire life creating a sober, chic, and intelligent wardrobe – a wardrobe that would mix British gumption with the timelessness of...
“Since we’re leaving, we wanted to celebrate everything we love in New York,” explained Lazaro Hernandez, co-designer at Proenza Schouler alongside Jack McCollough. The duo chose to organize the Fall-Winter 2017-2018 runway inside a Greenwich Village warehouse. While they may be leaving for Paris, they haven’t forgotten everything they owe to the Big Apple, more...
He described his runway as “a gesture of respect for a generation that will always be at the base of urban youth culture – hip-hop, the outsiders that reorganized the mainstream.” The collection itself was called Respect – on the runway, parkas, jogging pants, shirts, zipped knits, and vintage-esque mini-dresses appeared on these neo-street warriors....
Almost 16 years after his departure from London for Paris Fashion Week, Hussein Chalayan is reuniting with the British runways once more to yield a collection that’s composed like a cultural melting pot. By taking Greece as a starting point, Hussein Chalayn is using the cradle of civilization, born from a unique cultural mixing in...
The Versus line was first created by a brother for his little sister. While Versace was at the height of its glory, Gianni decided to bequeath a ready-to-wear line to his little sister Donatella. Versus thus became the eponymous signature of a certain style – that of a glamorous party girl, elegant and conscientious, who...
