Comme des Garçons
High-Low Collaborations Democratised Fashion. But What Did They Do For the Designers?
Target gave independent brands the opportunity to make some money and gain exposure. In the long term, however, the cheap-chic retailer is the real winner.
High-Low Collaborations Democratised Fashion. But What Did They Do For the Designers?
Target gave independent brands the opportunity to make some money and gain exposure. In the long term, however, the cheap-chic retailer is the real winner.
Inside (Another) Remaking of Jil Sander
The beloved but beleaguered brand has suffered from a series of short-lived reinventions. Now, under the watch of exacting co-creative directors Lucie and Luke Meier, business is growing steadily.
Inside (Another) Remaking of Jil Sander
The beloved but beleaguered brand has suffered from a series of short-lived reinventions. Now, under the watch of exacting co-creative directors Lucie and Luke Meier, business is growing steadily.
How I Became… Director of Men’s and Womenswear Buying at Browns
With a buying career that spans Net-a-Porter, Harvey Nichols and now Farfetch-backed Browns, Ida Petersson talks about taking pride in your work, the significance of workplace psychology and what not to do at fashion week.
How I Became… Director of Men’s and Womenswear Buying at Browns
With a buying career that spans Net-a-Porter, Harvey Nichols and now Farfetch-backed Browns, Ida Petersson talks about taking pride in your work, the significance of workplace psychology and what not to do at fashion week.
Yes, People Are Buying Couture for Babies. Here’s Why.
China’s childrenswear market is outperforming both womenswear and menswear, and Dior, Gucci, Burberry and Fendi all want a slice of the $29 billion pie.
Yes, People Are Buying Couture for Babies. Here’s Why.
China’s childrenswear market is outperforming both womenswear and menswear, and Dior, Gucci, Burberry and Fendi all want a slice of the $29 billion pie.
The Future of Maison Margiela
Can the revered label owned by Renzo Rosso’s OTB build a sustainable business?
The Future of Maison Margiela
Can the revered label owned by Renzo Rosso’s OTB build a sustainable business?
Japanese Menswear Still Rules. Here's Why.
Yoshio Kubo, Bed J.W. Ford and Auralee were among a new crop of Japanese menswear designers who took Paris by storm, but the country’s enormous influence over the market runs deep.
Japanese Menswear Still Rules. Here's Why.
Yoshio Kubo, Bed J.W. Ford and Auralee were among a new crop of Japanese menswear designers who took Paris by storm, but the country’s enormous influence over the market runs deep.
Operatic Decadence at Comme des Garçons
Here, an oily quilted jacket over a crocheted top or a dark brocade trailing threads was less suggestive of menswear — or womenswear, for that matter — than a faded aristocracy.
Operatic Decadence at Comme des Garçons
Here, an oily quilted jacket over a crocheted top or a dark brocade trailing threads was less suggestive of menswear — or womenswear, for that matter — than a faded aristocracy.
Sacai Curates the Future
Chitose Abe’s skill has been to make impossible hybrid irresistible. Here she focused less on contrast than on compatibility, fusing items that fit together rather than fought each other.
Sacai Curates the Future
Chitose Abe’s skill has been to make impossible hybrid irresistible. Here she focused less on contrast than on compatibility, fusing items that fit together rather than fought each other.
Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn
Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.
Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn
Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.
Charles Jeffrey Gets Down to Business
Ahead of his show this Saturday at London’s Fashion Week Men’s, the designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the next chapter of his Loverboy label.
Charles Jeffrey Gets Down to Business
Ahead of his show this Saturday at London’s Fashion Week Men’s, the designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the next chapter of his Loverboy label.