The Top 10 Shows of the Season
BoF’s editors pick the best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion season.
Fashion Week
Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.
The Season That Was: Signals From Fashion’s Front Lines
From the impact of the war in the Middle East to the future of Saks to the Kering conundrum, Imran Amed shares his intel and insight from the trenches of the latest ‘fashion month.’
Paris Day Nine: Us and the Elements
The interplay between bodies and the world was a common thread at Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu, but Nicolas Ghesquière and Miuccia Prada took things in different directions, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion and the Forces of Nature
Nadège Vanhée at Hermès, Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton and Miuccia Prada at Miu Miu all engaged with the natural world this season. Plus, what to make of Pierpaolo Piccioli’s sophomore show for Balenciaga.
Paris Day Eight: Function and Fiction
The tension between function and fiction ran through collections from Gabriela Hearst, Chanel and more on the eighth day of Paris Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flacaavento.
The Caterpillar and the Butterfly: Mythmaking at Chanel
Matthieu Blazy’s never-ending research into Gabrielle Chanel’s words and deeds powered another spectacular, varied collection of looks that both ‘crawl’ and ‘fly.’
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Milan Day One: Fashion Formulas Put to the Test
The Milan shows kicked off with 63 skirts at Prada and Glenn Martens’ greatest hits at Diesel, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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Vogue World Milan Aims to Turn Fashion Spectacle Into Big Business
Condé Nast is leaning into livestreamed events underwritten by fashion-adjacent sponsors as it looks to move its media brands into the digital age.
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Birtwell Does Burberry
But Daniel Lee’s latest collection for the British stalwart ultimately felt youthful, maybe even a kissin’ cousin to Coach on the other side of the Atlantic, writes Tim Blanks.
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London’s Lust for Life
Feelings, bared flesh and a freer hand… At London Fashion Week, designers reasserted what it means to be human, writes Susanna Lau.
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The (Larger) Problem With the CFDA
What was troubling about Council of Fashion Designers of America president Steven Kolb restraining protestors at a fashion show last week was not only the physical confrontation, but what it says about institutional power in fashion, writes Eddie Borgo.
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Christopher Kane Opens New Era at Mulberry
The designer returned to the London Fashion Week runway with an audacious reformulation of the British heritage brand’s iconography, writes Tim Blanks.
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Demna’s Gucci Back Under the Microscope at Milan Fashion Week
A year after the designer’s debut, his third runway show for the Italian fashion house will offer an update on his creative revamp — and clues about how well it is working. Plus, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Moschino and more at Milan Fashion Week.
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CFDA’s Steven Kolb Resigns Following PETA Altercation
In a video that went viral, the longtime trade body president is seen wrestling with protestors at a New York Fashion Week show.
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Why M&S Put on a Runway Show at London Fashion Week
The British retailer staged its first-ever fashion week show as it attempts to boost the visibility and appeal of its clothing offer among younger shoppers.
H&M Stages Cinematic Fashion Show Directed by Nick Knight
The Swedish fast-fashion brand returned to London Fashion Week for a second year in a row as it doubles down on efforts to reassert its fashion credentials and reignite demand.
Fashion’s Capital of Female Designers
This season, many of the over 60 female designers showing at New York Fashion Week played to an inherent strength, designing for the women who will actually wear their clothes.
In New York, Sad Clowns, Bright Colours, Furry Dresses and More
Lynn Yaegar reports on New York Fashion Week, including Ralph Lauren, Khaite, Calvin Klein and more.
The News in Brief
Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
The e-commerce giant prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Meta’s Muse on Sunday night.
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.
PR Agency CGC Launches Performance Media Division
Known for its premium beauty clients including Glossier and Hermès Beauty, the agency’s new division combines influencer marketing and AI insights.