Karl Lagerfeld receives Paris honour at Chanel’s greatest hits show

German designer awarded city’s highest award as autumn/winter haute couture collection deploys classic Chanelisms

LVMH’s 24 Sèvres platform opening its doors to fashion lovers the world over

Launch of 24 Sèvres, the new online shopping experience: The most Parisian selection by Le Bon Marché, Paris To celebrate the launch of its new website and app 24 Sèvres, an exclusive capsule collection bringing together art and fashion is a must see on the ground floor of Le Bon Marché until July 9th. Since … Read more

Governmental garçons: how politics turned French style on its head

A new book celebrating French style is coming out, just as France is changing its view on fashion. Blame Nicolas Sarkozy, blame the recent burkini ban, but French fashion is now all about boyishness

Why fashion loves to revive heritage brands

The trademarks for Poiret fashion house are up for auction this month, which suggests the heritage brand might see a revival. From Carven to Schiaparelli, Lauren Cochrane reports on why labels love to relaunch