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Nicolas Ghesquière’s surreal time-warp for Louis Vuitton SS22
The creative director transcends time for SS22, exploring the darkness of 17th century ruffles, skirt hoops and embroidery. But, true to form, it remained oddly futuristic – and he didn’t even need a sonic screwdriver.
Second Skin Archive brings the rarest vintage fashion back to life
From vintage Prada to old school Japanese and Belgian designers, Millie Foster Price is selling the most sought after pieces you’d never dream of owning – until now.
Chanel remixes ’90s nostalgia for a Gen Z audience
Virginie Viard’s SS22 collection paid playful tribute to Chanel classics and the glitzy runway shows of hedonistic eras – and the rose-tinted joy was contagious.
Miu Miu SS22 takes it back to (brilliantly bonkers) basics
Miuccia Prada’s SS22 collection cut, slashed and tore up beige fabric in its masses. Low-rise trousers, V-neck jumpers and a flash of skin… welcome to the School of Miu Miu.
Stella McCartney SS22: all aboard the mushroom revolution!
Returning to the IRL runway, McCartney’s latest (sustainably-minded) collection takes its roots from fungi. Could it be magic?
Maison Margiela SS22: a love letter to the resilience of youth
For his latest collection, John Galliano presented a film that paid homage to new-age mudlarkers, the sea and William Blake. Didn’t think you’d ever hear those three words in the same sentence? Us neither, but don’t worry – there were loads of great clothes in there, too.
Givenchy’s SS22 collection was a balancing act of hard and soft
A further taste of the French house’s future under creative director Matthew M. Williams – his first in front of a live audience.
Balenciaga SS22’s meta movie premiere featuring… The Simpsons!
Demna Gvasalia presented his SS22 offering for the French fashion house with a red carpet spectacle like no other.
Valentino SS22: a reimagined past for a new generation
A number of painstakingly replicated Valentino archive pieces punctuated a collection hellbent on remixing tradition for the modern age.
Too funky: the sex, glamour and seduction of Thierry Mugler
An all-out extravaganza, Thierry Mugler, Couturissime is the newly-opened exhibition charting the infinite possibilities of the Parisian couturier since his 1970s beginnings. Whips, chains and latex at the ready…
Musical icons raise a glass for Gucci’s 100th birthday
Did you know that the word "Gucci" has been sung more than 22,000 times since 1921? Neither did we, until Alessandro Michele made a trippy film about it to celebrate.
Loewe SS22: Jonathan Anderson’s otherworldly odyssey
Disrupting the clean lines of the storied Spanish house, Anderson looks to renaissance paintings for something of a spiritual awakening. Maximal in effort, serene in result.
Isabel Marant SS22: bohemian serenity and nonchalance
Inspired by the work of Swiss photographer Hans Feurer, the French designer presented an athletic, buoyant collection with a feminine edge.
The school uniform is back in fashion
Forget the sexually cartoonish approach of the late ’90s and early ’00s. In the fashion world, a more thoughtful approach to uniforms is in the air.
How El Planeta became the boldest fashion film in years
Conceptual artist Amalia Ulman’s debut feature film is a sordid, humorous delve into Europe’s economic crisis, class relations and the bond between mother and daughter. With a fur coat thrown in for good measure.
Pass the parcel: how Heat revolutionised streetwear for Gen Z
Streetwear mystery boxes are the new craze and it’s down to Joe Wilkinson and Mario Maher whose Heat company has sold over 15,000 to date. Here’s how.
Everything going down at Paris Fashion Week!
Starring Dior, Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant, Loewe, Balenciaga, Hermès, Givenchy, Vivienne Westwood, Maison Margiela, Stella McCartney, Chanel, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton. Whew.
Bianca Saunders SS22: the designer’s optimism is contagious
The designer presents her first collection since winning the prestigious ANDAM award in July. A vibrant, sartorial exploration of Jamaica, it’s a family affair for the ages.
Saint Laurent SS22: an all killer, knife-edge affair
Angular cuts! Meticulous craft! Austere lines! The influence of Paloma Picasso makes for a deadly, razor-sharp collection by Anthony Vaccarello.
Dior’s subtle fighting spirit for SS22
Maria Grazia Chiuri delivers a refined take on workwear, comfort and optimism.
Vestiaire Collective is calling for a more sustainable fashion future
The pre-loved fashion platform has brought together three industry activists – Georgia Moot, Cattytay and Saul Nash – to discuss how they’re influencing positive progress as part of its Collective for Change project.
Burberry does high fashion ASMR for SS22
With a presentation designed to delight your senses, this season, Ricardo Tisci wants you to listen up.
DSquared2 SS22: a clash of cultures thrown into a blender
Cool and youthful, DSquared2 SS22 combined the Italian brand’s playful language with a tough spirit: for the extrovert at the party, and the hazy-headed morning after.