A flight towards spring: Chopard’s 2016 Haute Joaillerie creations

New creations bloom in Chopard’s mysterious gardens… Haute Couture and Haute Joaillerie share the fundamental values of creativity, excellence and expertise. A year after joining the Fédération Française de la Couture in January 2015 as a Jewellery member, Chopard showcased its latest Haute Joaillerie creations as part of the Paris Haute Couture week. “In becoming … Read more

From the joy of capes to the great tights uprising: seven style lessons from couture

This season’s high-fashion shows have schooled us on hosiery, eggs and what the industry is determinedly calling ‘athevening’. Here’s everything we learned from the Paris catwalks

Rags and riches: John Galliano’s Martin Margiela collection

At this Paris catwalk show, the philosophy of Maison Margiela was clear: to unpick fashion rather than use it to brandish wealth

Directorless Dior proves it does not do turmoil in classic haute couture show

Three months after Raf Simons’ departure, show at Musée Rodin evokes Dior’s eternal muse: the spontaneous, relaxed Parisienne

Karl Lagerfeld takes Chanel on a nature trail in Paris

Designer’s chic spring collection was presented on an eco-themed runway complete with blue sky and trees in full leaf

Designed to last a lifetime: The new Bianca Mosca – couture accessories made from ethically sourced exotic leathers

Legends never die. As the Legend goes, when the Phoenix resurrects from the flames, she is even more beautiful than before.  Paris Fashion Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum are real treasure chests for many fashion phenomena and personalities that have shaped the luxury and fashion industries. Each object, each button or meter of precious … Read more