The final shortlist of the 2019 LVMH Prize for young fashion designers highlights gender-neutral collections

These are the 8 young designers competing for 2019 LVMH Prize to be held at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. This year, LVMH prize had applicants from all over the world, Greece, France, the US, China, Israel, Nigeria and so on. This year’s edition broke all the records with 1,700 registered applications. As noted Delphine Arnault, … Read more

Gucci in subdued mood at first show since ‘blackface’ scandal

Label voices regret in Milan while death of Karl Lagerfeld adds to downbeat feel

Grown-up trousers v fantasy gowns as red carpet showcases change

The two trends together suggest that, for once, the catwalk and reality are in conversation

Shockwaves in Paris as Riccardo Tisci named new Burberry designer

Appointment of Italian creative at the traditionally British brand hints at a radical turnaround plan

Cerruti1881 x Parsons Fashion – a capsule collection that explores gender fluidity

Cerruti 1881 and Woolmark unveiled a Special Project With Parsons Paris supported by The Woolmark Company. Paris Fashion House Cerruti announced a special collaboration with Parsons Paris and The Woolmark Company. Under the guidance of Cerruti’s Creative Officer Jason Basmajian and his teams, Parsons students are developing a capsule collection that explores gender fluidity. Students … Read more

Vivienne Westwood is at her outlandish best for menswear show

Ballerinas and contortionists feature in London show covering designer’s usual bases – pinstripes, corsets and slogans