Charles de Vilmorin: Couture SS21
Charles de Vilmorin is in a league of his own. Freshly graduated from École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, the designer dropped his first collection straight to Instagram back in May, which garnered the attention of both
Fendi: Couture SS21
What a way to start. Demi Moore in an off-the-shoulder, black silk tuxedo christened Kim Jones’ new era at Fendi. His first Couture show for the house will go down as one of fashion’s most epic debuts. Moore, made her way
Comme des Garçons Homme Plus: Menswear AW21
Unable to travel to Paris due to travel restrictions, Comme des Garçons will show all its collections in Tokyo, until the pandemic is over. Last night saw Rei Kawakubo unveil her Homme Plus AW21 collection, made in collaboration celebrated American
Giorgio Armani Privé: Couture SS21
Paris lays claim to Couture but for Mr Armani, everything starts in Milan. His studio, in the immaculate Palazzo Orsini, is “where the clothes are born,” he explained. Covid may have ruled out his usual Paris showcase, but the Palazzo
AZ Factory: Alber Elbaz Makes His Triumphant Return to Fashion
Alber Elbaz is back, baby! The much adorned creative director has been widely missed by editors and fashion fanatics alike since he departed from Lanvin in 2015 – a post he held for 14 wonderful years. “I needed to take
Ronald van der Kemp: Couture SS21
Has the world gone mad? That was the question on Ronald van der Kemp's lips this season. In lieu of the catwalk, the Dutch designer took his totally bonkers Coture fashions to an almost abandoned Hotel de Europe in Amsterdam.
Valentino: Couture SS21
What will you wear to the party at the end of the universe? Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli has some thoughts. His Couture is a reckoning of life, the universe and everything. He calls it the temporal code and sees it a
Chanel: Couture SS21
"I love big family reunions, when the generations all come together. It's so warm. There’s this spirit at Chanel today. Because Chanel is also like a family," says Virginie Viard. When her SS21 Couture show couldn’t happen as planned, due
Alaïa: Ready-to-Wear AW21
Strength and sensuality are the two opposing forces at the heart of the Alaïa brand. The designer brought them together to create a powerful aesthetic that endures. Each season, the studio team he built reinterpret his design language as part
WATCH: Pierpaolo Piccioli Presents his Valentino SS21 Couture Collection
Always a highlight to the Couture schedule, Pierpaolo Piccioli will present his latest Valentino Couture collection accompanied by a soundtrack from Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja, coming to you live at 2pm GMT. valentino.com
Dior: Couture SS21
Mr Dior was notoriously superstitious. As a young boy, a clairvoyant told him he would succeed though women and would go from being penniless to amassing a huge fortune. How right she was. Later, whenever he had a big decision
Iris Van Herpen: Couture SS21
Fortuny for aliens: Iris van Herpen’s singular style is otherworldly. Her queenly women float and quiver in exquisite display. They look like undiscovered creatures from a new Atlantis. Her intricate constructions are technical wonders that seem to defy the laws
Schiaparelli: Couture SS21
Schiaparelli's Daniel Roseberry has had one hell of a week. On the back of dressing Lady Gaga for the presidential inauguration last Wednesday, the designer unveiled his third collection for the house this morning – simultaneously redefining Haute Couture in
WATCH: Maria Grazia Chiuri Unveils Her Latest Dior Haute Couture Collection Live From Paris
And we're off! Four days of pure Haute Couture fantasy has commenced today, with Maria Grazia Chiuri set to unveil her latest Dior collection at 1:30pm GMT. Watch it live here. dior.com
1017 ALYX 9SM: Menswear AW21
Where’s your comfort zone? Nearly a year into the pandemic and we’re all still in sweats. If only there was an alternative – something that was as easy as a tracksuit but had a bit more dignity. Step up, Matthew