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At Paris Fashion Week, Small Brands Seek Life Beyond the Runway
Emerging and independent labels are opting out of fashion shows as market challenges push them to explore new…
Balmain and Alaïa Are Among Highlights of the Paris Fashion Week Schedule
After a historic season that saw eight designer debuts, the fall 2026 calendar marks a reset, with several…
Nicolas Ghesquière, Ralph Toledano Among French New Year’s Day Honorees
Ghesquière was named a Knight of the Legion of Honor, France's highest civilian decoration.
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All Change as Paris Fashion Week Prepares for Record Number of Designer Debuts
The preliminary schedule for the spring 2026 women's ready-to-wear shows sees several major brands moving…
Designer Upheaval, New Rules: Everything to Know About Paris Couture Week
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and the French government have updated the arcane rules…
How This Paris Agency Helps Luxury Brands Woo the 1 Percent
As luxury grapples with a slowdown, houses are tapping 1889 to create money-can't-buy experiences for their…
Paris Trade Events Double Down on Creative Formats, Offering
Beyond the runway, Paris during the men's collections was a hive of activity for both established and…
At Paris Fashion Week, Small Shows Were a Big Trend
Despite shrinking budgets and guest lists, the French capital recorded a 53 percent year-on-year increase in…
EXCLUSIVE: The 2025 ANDAM Jury Is All About the French Touch
The French fashion federation's executive president Pascal Morand, Sarah Andelman and Loïc Prigrent are among…
Lagos Space Programme Hits Reset With Fall 2025 Collection
The label was back with a more commercial offering after sitting out last season.
ASVOFF Film Fest Taps Michèle Lamy as Jury President
The festival's 16th edition is set to take place from Nov. 7 to 10 at Dover Street Market Paris.
Former FHCM Executive Guillaume Robic Chronicles Stroke Recovery in New Book
After suffering a stroke at 42, he offers an unflinching yet hope-filled account of his experience to shine a…
Haute Couture Seems Impervious to Luxury Slowdown
New parameters for the appellation are in the works, while 2024 Paris Olympics preparations are expected to…
Grand Prix Inclusive Design Goes to Clothing Collection for Wheelchair Users
Winner Hanan Tantush, the founder of British adaptive clothing brand Intotum, worked with users and…