Balenciaga reveals its golden touch with surprising takes on men’s style

The label’s spring/summer 2018 menswear show demonstrated how even coach-tour style can be made to look cool

Comme des Garçons’ spring collection – designed for a warehouse rave

At the first show since the label’s work was honoured at New York’s Met Gala, there was slicked-down hair, sequinned jackets, neon faux fur – and even the occasional smile. But beware the unsettling final note

Who wears the skirt? Anyone. The fashion world goes gender-free

Fashion brands compete for the co-ed badge this summer dressing men in puffy gowns and blouses for the catwalk

Maria Grazia Chiuri on fashion, feminism and Dior: ‘You must fight for your ideas’

Dior’s new creative director – the first female in its 70-year history to hold the post – is fascinated by modern women and how she can reflect their lives in the clothes she makes

Vivienne Westwood is the star of her own show at Paris fashion week

Designer makes catwalk debut modelling two looks from new collection designed by her husband, Andreas Kronthaler

Fur flies as Stella McCartney unveils ‘skin-free skin’ in Paris

Designer and agitator for animal welfare showcases cruelty-free fashion, while Alexander McQueen’s show is full of sensual suggestion