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Moment 96: The Walk of Pain

Sometime around 2005, designers turned sadistic into sartorial chic. Spikes, studs and impossibly high heels…

Moment 87: Homeless by Dior

In 2000, Dior's John Galliano presented one of the most controversial shows ever staged: a haute couture…

Moment 88: September 11

Instead of covering what should have been the third day of New York Fashion Week, reporters immersed…

Moment 90: RIP McQueen

Alexander McQueen is remembered as showman, storyteller and designer who made his entire career a fashion…

The Reinventor

John B. Fairchild created the model for today’s WWD when he returned form Paris in 1960 and woke up his…

The Jeans Are Dominant

If Reno, Nevada, tailor Jacob Davis had the $68 to file a patent application, we all might be wearing Jacob’s…

We Said It

You may be surprised to see what phrases in the common lexicon originated in the pages of WWD.

All the Presidents’ Women

WWD has had a long-standing fascination — some might say obsession — with First Lady fashion.

Dark Victories

Lighting never strikes twice, but evidently blackouts do. WWD reported on the November 9, 1965, and August…

Where’s Martin?

Martin Margiela has turned out to be fashion’s very own Greta Garbo.

Fashion’s Original Night Out

In 1915, Fairchild Publications launched a nationwide "Dress-Up" campaign to take place, in most cities, the…

The Dawn of Digital

WWD went in like a lamb and has grown into an Internet lion.

Jean Paul Gaultier’s Party Planning

The designer is adding another title to his resume. This weekend, he will serve as “creative director” of…

Mariah Carey Designs for HSN

The singer is unveiling a lifestyle collection.

Social Studies: 10/29/10

The latest social media updates from the fashion world.