Paris honours savoir-faire of fashion favourite Sonia Rykiel

The 50th anniversary show distills the late designer’s style, artistic heir Julie de Libran says

Celebrating Luck: Follow Van Cleef & Arpels’ mischievous cat into the imaginary world of Alhambra

Van Cleef & Arpels Mark 50 Years with New Alhambra interpretation Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra, one of the jewellery world’s most enduringly popular ranges, turns 50. Here are the new new additions. Half century of Alhambra jewellery was celebrated  on the lawns of the French consulate in Marrakech, at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, La … Read more

Holy shirt: Balenciaga is selling a ‘T-shirt shirt’ for $1,290

The piece, which is just a T-shirt with a long-sleeved shirt draped on top of it, is the fashion house’s latest attention-seeking design.

‘Vogue was my escape hatch!’ André Leon Talley on Warhol, Wintour and weight interventions

After a poor childhood, he became editor-at-large at US Vogue. He talks about racism in fashion, why he stopped reading British Vogue, his new documentary – and dressing Melania Trump

Kris Van Assche is now in charge of Berluti shoes, leathergoods, and ready-to-wear collections

  Berluti, LVMH-owned luxury menswear fashion house, named Belgian designer Kris Van Assche as Artistic Director of the Maison. The move came after the announcement at the end of March of the departure of Artistic Director Haider Ackermann.   Antoine Arnault, CEO of the house declared himself delighted to welcome Kris Van Assche to Berluti. … Read more

The return of gritty chic: what the Paris shows mean for our wardrobes

From black leather to sharp blazers, the autumn shows in the French capital have a direct impact on what we wear. Prepare to subtly shift your wardrobe from sweet to sleek