Fendi’s magic touch: the woman behind the world’s most famous handbag
Artisans from every corner of Italy are putting their spin on Fendi’s iconic Baguette bag. Its designer, Silvia Venturini Fendi, explains why
Scarlett Conlon
Dolce & Gabbana holds first major physical catwalk show of coronavirus era
Guests at menswear show asked to physically distance and wear face masks
Who decides what you wear? Meet fashion’s formidable silent force
Net-a-Porter reaches customers in 170 countries. But you probably haven’t heard of its global buyer Elizabeth von der Goltz. Here, she talks about nurturing brands, appearing on Netflix and why she will always ‘innately love fashion’
Daniel Lee’s Bottega Veneta show exudes quiet confidence
The British designer’s SS20 range makes it clear he has got the measure of his customers
Max Mara channels secret service chic at Milan fashion week
Also, Fendi goes back to the 70s with crochet and terry towelling, while Missoni injects retro fun
Fishing tackle, tights and Dynasty shoulders: style trends for AW19
Familiarise yourself with gypsophila and grey, know your grouper from your guppy and try to keep up with the new rugby look. Here’s our cheat sheet to the best – and most unexpected – of the season’s fashion
- Read more from the autumn/winter 2019 edition of The Fashion, our biannual fashion supplement