Yui Chen Wins Hyerès Festival’s Top Fashion Prize
The Chinese designer won the grand prize for her airy, sculptural pieces at the 41st edition of the festival, which is undergoing a revamp under new leadership.
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The Power of Woman at Comme des Garçons
Garments burst open by a female belly were an intense reminder of the primal power of pregnancy.
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Sonia Rykiel Takes to the Street
For its 50th anniversary, the brand embraced the lyricism of city life on a street named after the founding designer, showing signatures of the house successfully updated by Julie de Libran.
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Hermès Goes for the Great Outdoors
The collection of sporty pieces made for one of Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski’s strongest showings for the French luxury house.
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In Paris, Two Shows With Stickiness
Haider Ackermann and Noir delivered collections that imprinted themselves on viewers, both physically and emotionally.
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A Frisson of Sensuality at Yohji Yamamoto
The collection progressed from strictness to artistic chaos with crafty, handpainted gowns that felt lively and took away the deja-vu feel.
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Playful Abstraction at Issey Miyake
The collection, though still imprinted with Yoshiyuki Miyamae's childlike signature, marked a step in a more mature direction.
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Loewe’s Sunny Rhythm
By contrasting a sun-bleached shorts suit with a sinuous, satin-y shift, Jonathan Anderson clarified the twin poles of the collection: pragmatic function, luxurious form.
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A Dark New Dawn at Celine
Hedi Slimane’s instincts for the moment have dulled, but his army of ‘Slimaniacs’ will surely canter towards Celine stores in blissful ignorance of the brand’s recent glories.
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Balmain Brings Egypt to Paris
Olivier Rousteing’s latest collection featured garments imprinted with hieroglyphics and pyramids, but more successful was his playful approach to French classics.
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In Paris, Independents Find Space Between Heavy-Hitters
Between the luxury mega brands that dominate the schedule, a flock of young labels shone through.
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Paco Rabanne's Global Bohemia
In Julien Dossena's capable hands, a cocktail of far-flung cultures was shaken, not stirred, making for one of the season's best collections.
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Jock Prom at Off-White
The designer said he was “celebrating women and using sport as a metaphor." But the clothes didn’t feel as vital as his message.
The News in Brief
Hublot Taps Ex-Audemars Piguet Chief François-Henri Bennahmias as Consultant
The move, which was facilitated by Jean Arnault, comes as Hublot undergoes a repositioning in a bid to reignite sales.
Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Grows Double Digits
The Italian cosmetics label expects to maintain its growth trajectory in 2026 after surpassing €1 billion ($1.12 billion) in wholesale revenues last year.
Chanel Extends Revamp as Fashion Head Pavlovsky Exits Board
The move follows CFO Philippe Blondiaux’s decision to retire at the end of this year after more than 15 years at Chanel.
Zara Billionaire Owner Ortega Buys $550 Million Chicago Tower
Pontegadea Inversiones SL acquired the 51-story One North Wacker in the city’s business district in one of the biggest US office deals this year.
Laani and Boldpurity Are Among This Year’s Estée Lauder, Nykaa Beauty&You Winners
The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.
Douglas Group Names New CEO
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will succeed outgoing Sander van der Laan as chief executive of the German beauty retailer.
Lululemon Makes Changes to Fabric Team After See-Through Mishaps
The changes at the leggings maker come after a customer backlash over quality issues.