As male model Tyson Beckford put it in the opening episode of In Vogue: The 90s, it was “a great time to be alive.” Especially if you were young, famous, and beautiful. Beckford spent the decade staring imperiously at ordinary mortals from giant Ralph Lauren billboards in glossy advertising campaigns. Like Christ the Redeemer over… Read More »
Perhaps there is no nation more celebrated for its style than the French. That’s why Fashion When international guests attending the Vogue World show in Paris were asked to dress “à la Française,” one would expect the most stylish group imaginable on paper to emerge. But with the accolades for Jean Paul Gaultier’s cone dress… Read More »
PARIS — Paris Fashion Week always produces big celebrity moments. Over the years, the event has featured A-list actors, musicians and cultural icons front row, catwalk and after-parties. Below, WWD takes a look at some of the most notable celebrity moments that have defined Paris Fashion Week throughout its history: from “Zoolander’s” stars Ben Stiller… Read More »
A cheering standing ovation followed by a flash of silver, a modest salute and a mouthful ‘thank you’. Thus Dries Van Noten went out of fashion forever. The influential designer bid farewell during Paris Fashion Week Men, announcing that he would be leaving his eponymous brand in March. Her retirement plan is to ride off… Read More »
PARIS – Pharrell Williams and Jackson Wang make sweet music together. The two artists hosted a dinner during Paris Men’s Fashion Week on Friday to toast “The Jackson Wang Metamorphosis: Athlete – Musician – Designer,” the latest sale hosted by Joopiter, the auction platform Williams launched in 2022. More from WWD Despite their busy schedules,… Read More »
After leading the Boston Celtics to a historic NBA finals run on Monday night, Jaylen Brown’s next big game will be Paris Fashion Week. The NBA’s 2024 MVP will debut his first collaboration with Namesake, the basketball-inspired brand of Taiwanese brothers Michael and Steve Hsieh, on the podium. More from WWD They’ll take to the… Read More »
MILAN — From street style looks to runway shows, references to functionality and workwear were everywhere at Milan Fashion Week, signaling that menswear is still heavily riding the wave. Outerwear experts have raised the bar in fabric research, creating never-before-seen fabrics and finishes that balance performance and style. a pass stone island‘s showroom is like… Read More »
PARIS — Christopher Esber, 3.Paradis and Meryll Rogge are among the six finalists for the 2024 ANDAM Awards grand prize, joining an eclectic cast that reflects the cultural diversity of the guest jury assembled by Anthony Vaccarello, who will mentor the award winner. Fashion award for the 35th anniversary edition. Sydney-based Esber has won fans… Read More »
ONE MORE ROUND: Sustainable apparel brand Another Tomorrow has raised $2 million in Series A funding from Una Terra. Luca Zerbini, co-founder and chief executive officer of Una Terra, will also join the board of directors of the Another Tomorrow brand, which was founded in 2020 by former finance executive Vanessa Barboni Hallik and is… Read More »
Beyond the red carpet, the entire Oscars week has become a fashion stage, a competitive stage. Brands no longer sit on the sidelines and wait to dress celebrities for entertainment and media events. They host their own content, some aimed at consumers, capitalizing on global attention and keeping their content and dressing credits running all… Read More »