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Fashion Week

Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.

Givenchy’s Defiant Beauty

Her third runway show for the brand is a growth spurt for Sarah Burton, writes Tim Blanks.

Givenchy’s Defiant Beauty

Her third runway show for the brand is a growth spurt for Sarah Burton, writes Tim Blanks.


Paris Day Five: Identities New and Old

From Loewe to Yohji Yamamoto, the fifth day of Paris fashion week featured recently installed designers rolling out fresh identities and unbeatable masters being themselves.

Paris Day Five: Identities New and Old

From Loewe to Yohji Yamamoto, the fifth day of Paris fashion week featured recently installed designers rolling out fresh identities and unbeatable masters being themselves.


Question Time in Paris

It’s not an existential crisis — yet — but Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry confront some headscratchers in their latest collections.

Question Time in Paris

It’s not an existential crisis — yet — but Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry confront some headscratchers in their latest collections.


Paris Day Four: What to Do With Fashion’s Formulas

Stick with the program or switch it up? Angelo Flaccavento reports on Chloé, Rabanne, Schiaparelli, Rick Owens and Uma Wang.

Paris Day Four: What to Do With Fashion’s Formulas

Stick with the program or switch it up? Angelo Flaccavento reports on Chloé, Rabanne, Schiaparelli, Rick Owens and Uma Wang.


Clash of Fashion’s New Titans

Haider at Tom Ford, Pieter at Alaïa, comings and goings in fashion, and Nico at Courrèges coming up fast, all of it leading to a day of dynamic fashion in Paris, writes Tim Blanks.

Clash of Fashion’s New Titans

Haider at Tom Ford, Pieter at Alaïa, comings and goings in fashion, and Nico at Courrèges coming up fast, all of it leading to a day of dynamic fashion in Paris, writes Tim Blanks.


Paris Day Three: Variables and Constants

One of the busiest days of Paris fashion week featured a hello at Balmain, a goodbye at Alaïa and variations on signature visions at Courrèges, The Row, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford.

Paris Day Three: Variables and Constants

One of the busiest days of Paris fashion week featured a hello at Balmain, a goodbye at Alaïa and variations on signature visions at Courrèges, The Row, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford.


Opulence and Restraint: Inside Antonin Tron’s Balmain Vision

Controlled eroticism and an ’80s-inflected view on mid-century glamour were in focus at Tron’s debut show for the Mayhoola-backed Parisian brand.

Opulence and Restraint: Inside Antonin Tron’s Balmain Vision

Controlled eroticism and an ’80s-inflected view on mid-century glamour were in focus at Tron’s debut show for the Mayhoola-backed Parisian brand.


Amid Vogue Spat, Lyas Levels Up His Fashion Week Watch Party

After accusing the publication of ‘copying’ his remote viewing events, the creator hosted a live runway show in a 2,000-seat Paris theater.

Amid Vogue Spat, Lyas Levels Up His Fashion Week Watch Party

After accusing the publication of ‘copying’ his remote viewing events, the creator hosted a live runway show in a 2,000-seat Paris theater.


Paris Day Two: Monument Men

Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent liberate legacies, writes Tim Blanks.

Paris Day Two: Monument Men

Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent liberate legacies, writes Tim Blanks.


Paris Day One: A Riot of Ideas!

Hodakova and Vaquera kicked off Paris fashion week with a creative bang, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Paris Day One: A Riot of Ideas!

Hodakova and Vaquera kicked off Paris fashion week with a creative bang, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Milan Day Six: Armani After Armani

Silvana Armani has worked alongside her late uncle for over 40 years, but her first ready-to-wear show as women’s creative director offered a lighter, more pragmatic touch, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Milan Day Six: Armani After Armani

Silvana Armani has worked alongside her late uncle for over 40 years, but her first ready-to-wear show as women’s creative director offered a lighter, more pragmatic touch, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Milan Day Five: Identity Matters

The topic of brand identity was front and centre at Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana on the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Milan Day Five: Identity Matters

The topic of brand identity was front and centre at Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana on the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.