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Miles Socha

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The Insider’s Guide to Art Deco’s Centennial

From Paris to Mumbai, the 100th anniversary celebration of Art Deco's revolutionary ornate, geometric style…

Iris Van Herpen Has Dressed Dancers for Calm — and Chaos

The New York City Ballet and choreographer Jamar Roberts picked the Dutch couturier to telegraph the perils…

Experts Unpack Designer Debuts for Spring 2026

A slew of major houses in Europe had new designers taking the helm.

Chanel’s New Universe Through the Lens of Fashion Experts

WWD polled buyers, curators, authors and professors about their response to Matthieu Blazy's debut at the…

Thom Browne Spring 2026: We Are Not Alone

Little green men stormed the designer's runway, bringing some extraterrestrial wonder and humor to the…

Miu Miu Spring 2026: This Woman’s Work

Miuccia Prada dispensed with bullet bras to zhuzh up aprons, smocks and all manner of workwear.

Chloé Spring 2026: Hanging With Drapes

Chemena Kamali pushed the boundaries of the brand by exploring various couture techniques.

Akris Spring 2026: Lay It on the Line

Inspired by a large-scale Leon Polk Smith artwork, Albert Kriemler devised a sleek collection based on color…

Celine Spring 2026: A Walk in the Park

Michael Rider picked up right where he left off with his debut, blowing the stuffiness out of idealized…

Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga Debut: Industry Experts React

WWD polled fashion historians, curators and buyers about the house's direction under the new designer.

Balenciaga Spring 2026: Sacks, Bubbles — and Loads of Chic

In a strong debut, Pierpaolo Piccioli melded the legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga, his most important…

Comme des Garçons Spring 2026: Leaving Them in the Dust

Rei Kawakubo bundled up burlap, calico and other humble materials into wondrous confections.

Alaïa Winter-Spring 2026: Swaddle Me Beautiful

Pieter Mulier logged another electrifying show, coaxing an immense amount of chic from elemental silhouettes…

Pierpaolo Piccioli Shares His Vision for Balenciaga

"I want to make the ordinary very extraordinary," he said in an expansive interview ahead of his debut…

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez’s Womenswear Debut at Loewe: Industry Experts Weigh In

Buyers lauded the duo's first collection for the Spanish luxury brand.