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
Haute Couture
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
Scandalous Yves Saint Laurent. 1971: la collection du scandale
Yves Saint Laurent 1971: la Collection du Scandale, at the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent until 19 July. Using masculine codes, Yves Saint Laurent brought women a sense of security and daring while preserving their femininity. His clothes embody 20th century history. They have accompanied the emancipation of women in every domain, whether … Read more
Hubert de Givenchy’s first retrospective staged at Madrid’s Thyssen Museum
Thyssen Museum in Madrid stages first Givenchy Retrospective. The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is presenting the first major retrospective of the work of the French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, a key twentieth-century creator and a living legend in the history of haute couture. The exhibition is the Museum’s first foray into the fashion world and provides … Read more
Haute Couture insights with Valentino and Victoria & Albert Museum
Haute Couture in Valentino’s vision. Valentino’s creative directors speak about memories, Italian craftsmanship and the importance of couture skills involved in their fashion process. Couture is indeed the territory of manual experimentation, of craftsmanship, of “grate hands”. “Couture is part of our memory. It is part of our memory of being Italians because couture is … Read more