Kaiser Karl: 12 moments that made Lagerfeld a legend
The late designer spent 65 years at the top of fashion, but he was equally known for his put-downs, his personal style and even his pets
French Chic
Isabel Marant Spring/Summer 2018 – a distinct nod to fashion’s favorite French-girl chic
There was a distinct nod to fashion’s favourite French-girl chic, but this season, Marant gave her a distinct edge. Opening with Kaia Gerber in a crisp white, puff-sleeve top and cropped trousers, there were lashings of broderie anglaise and eyelet-cut tops, dresses and trousers at Isabel Marant Spring Summer 2018 show. The SS 2018 collection … Read more
Sonia Rykiel: the pioneering knitwear designer who couldn’t knit
Sonia Rykiel, who died yesterday aged 86, liberated women with her provocative designs, modern approach to colour and sense of humour
Yes, French women are chic. But they don’t own the secret to style
The real allure of their dressing is its simplicity – and not pandering to fashion
Garance Doré on what makes the French so chic: ‘Elegance is refusal’
The fashion icon and daughter of immigrants grew up in Corsica and made it to the top of the fashion world. One thing is certain: she’s not going back to France