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Jean Paul Gaultier names Duran Lantink as successor

Gaultier stepped down from the runway in 2020 and had temporarily been replaced by guest designers.

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Polish designer Magda Butrym brings romance to H&M with new collection

For the first time in its 20-year history of fashion collaborations, Swedish fashion giant H&M has teamed up with a Polish designer. The collection highlights Magda Butrym's heritage and unique style: a tribute to femininity in bloom and an invitation to discover the romantic world of Slavic style.

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Here are the standout shows from Paris Fashion Week so far

At Paris Fashion Week, Elie Saab delivered signature glamour in deep, moody hues, while Anrealage’s SCREEN collection turned garments into glowing LED displays. Check out the video for the highlights!

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Paris Fashion Week: Ellen Hodakova Larsson wows the French capital

At Paris Fashion Week, Ellen Hodakova Larsson presented her first major show since collecting the coveted LVMH Prize 2024. The Swedish sensation has rapidly become talk of the town with her innovative approach to upcycling deadstock. Harriet Quick takes a long look.

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Paris Louvre museum puts fine dining and haute couture on the table

To coincide with Paris Fashion Week, the Musée du Louvre is inviting to dinner more than 300 figures from the worlds of art and entertainment to feast on fashion at a ball aimed at fundraising... and rivalling the Met Gala.

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A Venezuelan designer illuminates the future of fashion with recycled luxury

In partnership with Media City

Guillermo Garcia shatters the fashion glass ceiling in style. His eponymous label makes designer bags out of recycled glass.

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Here are the highlights from Paris Haute Couture Week 2025 so far

Haute Couture Week in Paris is in full swing, with luxury brands like Chanel and Dior showcasing their latest creations in front of star-studded crowds.

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Pharrell & Nigo bring streetwear to the Louvre in star-studded LV show

Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show took over the Louvre with a star-studded crowd and a killer collab between Pharrell and Nigo, mixing Americana streetwear with Japanese flair.

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Science meets fashion: How Uniqlo is changing Europe's high street

From its compact viral bum bag to its high-tech heat vests, Uniqlo is a prominent player on Europe’s high streets. As the Japanese firm celebrates its 40th anniversary, how is science setting the brand apart from other competitors?

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Paris Fashion Week nears to a close: Here's what you missed

From Issey Miyake's paper-inspired designs to Alexander McQueen's fog-filled runway, the world's top designer brands have dazzled at Paris Fashion Week. Here are some highlights.

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Inflatable jackets and Dior archery: The best of Paris Fashion Week

Here are some standout moments from Paris Fashion Week so far, as the world’s top fashion houses take center stage in the French capital.

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Haider Ackermann named new creative director of Tom Ford

Ackermann is taking the reins immediately, with his first collection for the brand set to debut during Paris Fashion Week in March 2025.

Lifestyle

Everything you missed on day two of Paris Haute Couture Week

Day two of Paris Haute Couture brought champagne celebrations, theatrical elegance and timeless tailoring from the likes of Giorgio Armani, Stéphane Rolland and Alexis Mabille.

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The best of Paris Haute Couture Week so far

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is in full swing, serving up a dazzling spectacle from Dior’s Olympic-inspired chic to Van Herpen’s mesmerising living sculptures.

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Here's everything you missed at Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week was a complete extravaganza, featuring Vogue World's sporty chic celebrating the Paris Games, A$AP Rocky's activist-infused debut with American Sabotage, and Dries Van Noten's grand finale.

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Dries van Noten to step down from his fashion brand

The acclaimed Belgian fashion designer Dries van Noten will step down from his eponymous brand.