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Gucci and Tom Ford: The Ease of Repetition, the Challenge of Change

Sabato de Sarno and Peter Hawkings find it hard to escape from Ford’s shadow, writes Tim Blanks.

Gucci and Tom Ford: The Ease of Repetition, the Challenge of Change

Sabato de Sarno and Peter Hawkings find it hard to escape from Ford’s shadow, writes Tim Blanks.


Prada: The Message Is Love

But their powerful collection suggests that Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons aren’t naive enough to believe that love is all you need, writes Tim Blanks.

Prada: The Message Is Love

But their powerful collection suggests that Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons aren’t naive enough to believe that love is all you need, writes Tim Blanks.


In New York, a Season of Sweeping Coats and Beyoncé

Above all, this New York Fashion Week will be remembered for floor-sweeping leather coats and ‘Queen Bey,’ writes Lynn Yaeger.

In New York, a Season of Sweeping Coats and Beyoncé

Above all, this New York Fashion Week will be remembered for floor-sweeping leather coats and ‘Queen Bey,’ writes Lynn Yaeger.


What Does the American Dream Look Like Today?

On the first three days of New York Fashion Week, runways full of perfectly respectable clothes were punctuated by flashes of something more eloquent, writes Lynn Yaeger.

What Does the American Dream Look Like Today?

On the first three days of New York Fashion Week, runways full of perfectly respectable clothes were punctuated by flashes of something more eloquent, writes Lynn Yaeger.


Paris: The Final Day — Last Women Standing

Miuccia Prada tells her own story at Miu Miu. How much of Virginie Viard’s is in Chanel?

Paris: The Final Day — Last Women Standing

Miuccia Prada tells her own story at Miu Miu. How much of Virginie Viard’s is in Chanel?


In Paris, a Season of Normality

Save for a few outliers, simplicity reigned at Paris Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

In Paris, a Season of Normality

Save for a few outliers, simplicity reigned at Paris Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Paris Days Seven and Eight: Brands’ New Day

Balenciaga, Valentino and Louis Vuitton all have their issues, writes Tim Blanks.

Paris Days Seven and Eight: Brands’ New Day

Balenciaga, Valentino and Louis Vuitton all have their issues, writes Tim Blanks.


Paris Day Six: Alexander McQueen, Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Sarah Burton saying goodbye to McQueen gives pause for reflection on the question of legacy. So does Rei Kawakubo with yet another exercise in abstraction.

Paris Day Six: Alexander McQueen, Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Sarah Burton saying goodbye to McQueen gives pause for reflection on the question of legacy. So does Rei Kawakubo with yet another exercise in abstraction.


Paris Day Five: Civilised Subversion at Loewe

After 10 years as creative director, Jonathan Anderson has defined a new attitude for the Spanish brand.

Paris Day Five: Civilised Subversion at Loewe

After 10 years as creative director, Jonathan Anderson has defined a new attitude for the Spanish brand.


Paris Day Four: Dressing With Abandon

The fearlessness of Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli ought to be inspirational for the fashion industry, writes Tim Blanks.

Paris Day Four: Dressing With Abandon

The fearlessness of Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli ought to be inspirational for the fashion industry, writes Tim Blanks.


Paris Day Three: The Power of Memories at Dries Van Noten and Undercover

Two of the most evocative shows of the season, one firmly based in reality, the other existing in a melancholy dream realm, writes Tim Blanks.

Paris Day Three: The Power of Memories at Dries Van Noten and Undercover

Two of the most evocative shows of the season, one firmly based in reality, the other existing in a melancholy dream realm, writes Tim Blanks.


Rebellion and Cake: Francesco Risso’s Special Recipe for Marni’s Paris Debut

Marni finally touches down in the capital of fashion after its global mini-tour, writes Tim Blanks.

Rebellion and Cake: Francesco Risso’s Special Recipe for Marni’s Paris Debut

Marni finally touches down in the capital of fashion after its global mini-tour, writes Tim Blanks.