Dior: Ready-To-Wear SS20
Maria Grazia Chiuri is a champion of strong and courageous women. Her SS20 Dior show shines a light upon Catherine Dior, the designer’s sister, and a horticulturist who joined the French resistance in WWII. She was arrested, tortured and sent
Marine Serre: Ready-To-Wear SS20
After Milan wrapped up, and just before Paris Fashion Week kicked off, the world echoed the emotional voice of activist Greta Thunberg sharing her concerns with the state of the world at the United Nations General Assembly. "The world is
Koché: Ready-To-Wear SS20
Christelle Kocher was feeling a little fancy-schmancy this season. She opened her SS20 collection with a beige trench cropped just above the knee, with crystal-embellished flowers swimming in a sea of beige. Had the Koché girl outgrown her love for
Saint Laurent: Ready-To-Wear SS20
The rain cascaded through beams of swiveling lights arranged in military formation. It made for a moody and atmospheric Saint Laurent show, held outside in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Anthony Vaccarello's great strength is his clarity. When it
Telfar: Ready-To-Wear SS20
When he decided to use his slot on the NYFW schedule as a screening event for a 6-minute preview of his upcoming collection, Telfar Clemens definitely raised an eyebrow or two. But his brand - and more importantly his bags
Gucci: Ready-To-Wear SS20
This was to be a different kind of Gucci show. After four super successful years of establishing an enviably consistent code for Gucci (bonkers individualism meets maximalist styling) Alessandro Michele declared himself ready to change things up in pre-show interviews.
Fila: Ready-To-Wear SS20
Sportswear has infiltrated every part of our wardrobes. It has staged a stealthy fashion coup and we’ve allowed it to happen. Why? Because we all prize comfort, can't resist branding and dread looking formal. Nobody wants to be mistaken for
Boss: Ready-To-Wear SS20
There’s a utility vibe coursing through Milan and it’s swept as far as Boss. The tailoring giant, which has decamped from New York to MFW, opened its co-ed show with cropped military jackets and wide strides, rendered in pure white.
Giorgio Armani: Ready-To-Wear SS20
Via Borgonuovo 11, is the centre of the Armani universe. Mr Armani lives on this street, has offices here and for years it was his show venue, before he built his vast theatre complex further out of town. Now the
MSGM: Ready-To-Wear SS20
The runway was painted a punchy shade of highlighter green and the MSGM clothes shared the same impossible-to-ignore sentiment. The SS20 collection was bright, photogenic and upbeat, with plenty of quirks. Yes there was suiting, but it came in primrose
Brognano: Ready-To-Wear SS20
We’re in Milano and the designers still seem fresh from their Ferragosto beach getaway. It’s no surprise – Italians tend to take all of August off, spending multiple weeks in a state of carelessness. Now what happens when you transcribe
Etro: Ready-To-Wear SS20
Plain fabrications don’t exist in the Etro world. Texture, colour print, decoration, shot through with a worldly, well-travelled, bohemian sensibility are the order of play. It’s not about trends but an approach to life. If you are a dreamer, if
Iceberg: Ready-To-Wear SS20
This girl loves wearing Iceberg every day. But y'know what she loves more? Wearing it deep into the night. Whilst most scamper to the nearest dimly lit cubbyhole and stay-put there all night to remain unnoticed, she aims to have
Sportmax: Ready-To-Wear SS20
Sails wafting gently above the runway accompanied by the sounds of the sea: The Sportmax catwalk was inspired by kinetic installation artist Daniel Wurtzel and the touch point was sailing with rubberised pea coats, billowing cotton dresses worn under canvas