From sailor to starlet to gourmand on the go: The Patou woman is happily ever-changing

  Sailor Hats on board! Patou, Act 4 of a playful woman. Guillaume Henry invited press and guests at Patou headquarters to discover his new collection described as an alphabet of moods in every why-not. Patou presented Act 4 of the luxury fashion brand’s renaissance in the intimate setting of its atelier during Paris Fashion … Read more

Balmain channels 70s and 80s Saint Laurent in Paris

Key shape in Olivier Rousteing’s autumn/winter collection was high-waisted trousers and nipped-in jackets in colours the late designer would have approved

Why fashion loves to revive heritage brands

The trademarks for Poiret fashion house are up for auction this month, which suggests the heritage brand might see a revival. From Carven to Schiaparelli, Lauren Cochrane reports on why labels love to relaunch

Step back in time and retrace the “50s – fashion in France”. Haute Couture’s golden age

In February 1947, the Christian Dior‘s first collection revolutionizes the codes of the fashion and the femininity. A new exhibition at the Parisian Palais Galliera titled “The 50s: Fashion in France, 1947-1957” returns on the great fashion moments of this decade considered the haute couture’s golden age. 100 outfits and accessories from the Palais Galliera- … Read more

La vie en fall: Picking out the hottest trends for FW 2013

What you should be wearing for Autumn/Winter 2013. Spotted something for the fall-winter wardrobe? The new season style as seen on the catwalks features oversized, boyfriend tailoring and grunge alongside animal print, plus opulent pattern and lacquered shine. The icons of our wardrobes are updated by fashion designers. Style, cuts and beautiful fabrics provide a … Read more

Paris Haute couture – homage to ‘petites mains’

Haute couture was born in Paris in the mid-19th century, and the city is still the capital of this special art. The city pays tribute to the tradition of couturiers and the ‘petites mains’ with a new exhibition at The Paris Hôtel de Ville. Paris Haute Couture is showcasing some exceptional examples of haute couture … Read more