How social media are killing the notion of the old-fashioned catwalk

The idea of new collections not being available to buy for months is outmoded in a world of instant gratification and incessant buying

Will Kanye West triumph? Are the four fashion capitals over? New York fashion week is asking questions

A month of fashion shows for autumn/winter 2016 is about to begin, starting in New York on Thursday. Here are six things that will be the talk of the front row this season.

Fondation Louis Vuitton, the new “must” on the Paris cultural scene, celebrates its first anniversary

The Fondation targeted 700,000 visitors the first year after the inauguration on October 24, 2014. The Fondation Louis Vuitton celebrates a year of existence. Opening its doors a year ago, The Fondation has emerged as a major institution in the cultural landscape of Paris, France, and indeed the world. It is welcoming exhibitions, artistic and musical … Read more

Givenchy debut at New York fashion week: diversity wins out over patriotism

Creative director Riccardo Tisci focuses on inclusion in a show that skirts the truly new in favour of a well honed formula uniting high street and high fashion

Louis Vuitton adds a touch of Chic to men’s fashion week

Musician Nile Rodgers introduced fashion house’s Paris show, which was directed by British designer Kim Jones