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Matthew M Williams’ Givenchy Reimagines Classic Elegance for FW23

Givenchy is a brand of two halves: on its menswear side, Matthew M Williams injects a combination of formality with utilitarian codes, re-evaluating traditions by untucking the layers, cropping the silhouette or blowing it out of proportion, and ultimately adding a rawness to everything he touches.

Ib Kamara’s Debut Off-White™ FW23 Collection Was Intergalactic

Named the creative director of Off-White™ in April of last year, designer Ib Kamara made his much-anticipated debut at the luxury streetwear imprint’s helm during Paris Fashion Week on Thursday. For Fall/Winter 2023, the visionary presented a collection, titled “Lunar Delivery,” that was tec

Balmain FW23 Recalls Its Founder’s Heroic Brilliance

As usual, Olivier Rousteing‘s Balmain stormed Paris Fashion Week to present its Fall/Winter 2023 collection — habitually, it did not disappoint. Last season, Balmain crafted a showcase like no other, debuting the Balmain Festival inside Paris’ Stade Jean Bouin. Here, 12,000 members of the Balm

UNDERCOVER FW23 Pays Tribute to Musical Legends

Jun Takahashi‘s UNDERCOVER recently returned to Paris Fashion Week to deliver an all-new collection that recalls Takahashi’s eventful youth. As someone in tune with the now, the designer often provides sentimental offerings that touch on current global affairs. However, for Fall/Winter 2023, the

Dior Delivers a Masterclass in Schoolgirl Grunge for FW23

Dior delivers a refreshing take on grunge for its Fall/Winter 2023 collection, putting bold colors at the forefront to juxtapose grittier accessories. Models’ eyes are darkened with rings of smudged eyeliner, while their carefully crafted garments are painted in ripe uber-saturated berry tones and

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A new era for Suzuki as next-generation Baleno bows in

Suzuki calls this the “new” Baleno; Toyota says its Starlet has been “updated”. But, considering that Suzuki Auto SA, which had the top-selling passenger car in the new-vehicle market last year, introduced the Baleno 6 years ago – and has upgraded it slightly since – it clearly wants to

Acne Studios Heads to a Fantasy Forest for FW23

Acne Studios transports you into a mystical world that begins in a fantasy forest featuring poisonous vines and roots. Divine flora and sparkling tree sap set the tone for an ominous showcase of the collection as models emerge from the darkness. The collection invites audiences into its futuristic w

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Balenciaga Is Starting Over

As Christian Dior said, Cristóbal Balenciaga was “the master of us all.” Aged just 22 when he opened his first Haute Couture atelier, the Spanish designer’s vision and taste level transformed an archaic industry, and even more so when he opened Balenciaga in 1937 — a brand far from what you