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  • From February 26 to March 5, the French capital is buzzing with the fashion world attending shows from legacy houses like Dior and Schiaparelli, to independent designers
  • Olivia Wilde rocked Saint Laurent’s sheer top while Rick Owens designed in response to ‘the barbaric times’ we live in; meanwhile, Chloé’s newly appointed Chemena Kamali celebrated 1970s femininity

From Maria Callas-inspired opera coats at Erdem, to relaxed gowns that paid homage to 1960s Dior and Balenciaga at Molly Goddard, here’s a round up of the best shows at London Fashion Week

From Parisian matcha tea to Bottega Veneta ‘lady-boss wear’ and the films of Luc Besson and David Lynch – Repossi’s creative director is the most eclectic of Style tastemakers

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Having made a triumphant return at Loewe, Fendi and Thom Browne, the preppy sweater trend has found fans in Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Alexa Chung and Tracee Ellis Ross

The founder of Bali-based fashion label Isa Boulder – beloved by Gen Z, TikTok and influencers alike, and with fans including Kylie Jenner – reflects on its rapid rise since its launch four years ago.

The sartorially sharp Italian epitomises the brand, from having grown up around his family’s shoe factory to his dapper style and willingness to show off his opera training at brand events

Meet the fashion insider who have built businesses scouring the world for the most desirable designer pieces – all on behalf of celebrity clients like Khloé Kardashian, Cara Delevingne and Chiara Ferragni

Style got the exclusive inside track on fashion maison’s first men’s pre-fall show – taking place at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui on November 30,

From Prada’s Panerai watch tie-up and vintage Celine designs on Vestiaire Collective, to Jean Paul Gaultier’s long-overdue collab with Jimmy Choo – creative collaborations are delivering this autumn

Killed in a place crash alongside her husband John F. Kennedy Jr almost 25 years ago, she continues to influence designers with her characterful yet approachable take on dressing well

Calling all Philophiles! The former Celine creative director will return with a new collection from her eponymous label later this month – so why are fashion insiders so obsessed with her designs?

Disenchanted with all the waste in fashion, and spying a gap in the market, Fung started her online marketplace Hula, then later added physical showrooms

Rooted in function and comfort over form, Birkenstock has long been hailed for its hippie sandals, then Kendall Jenner wore a pair … here’s how the company continues to grow in popularity

The designers behind fashion brands Lu’u Dan, Namesake and Commission talk about how their Asian heritage helps form their visual language, in a way it never did for people like Alexander Wang.

We sit down with Vietnam-born fashion designer Peter Do, recently appointed creative director at minimalist brand Helmut Lang and whose own label is loved by the likes of Zendaya, Rihanna and Beyoncé.

The market value of French luxury giant LVMH has exceeded US$500 billion, making it the first European company to reach that milestone … so how did it happen?

A ‘stealth wealth’ trend, epitomised by Gwyneth Paltrow’s style choices for her recent courtroom appearances, has been evident on fashion runways the past few years. Experts explain this ‘quiet luxury’.

We sit down with Tory Burch CEO Pierre-Yves Roussel to talk about the label’s direction, why collaborations are ‘very risky’, staying independent, and ups and downs in China.

The British designer and Celine alum takes over from Riccardo Tisci, whose five-year term ended suddenly amid talk of Burberry’s ‘lacklustre’ sales and poor social media presence

For autumn 2022, punk designer Hedi Slimane infused the brand’s classic hits with contemporary shapes and informality, from everyday jeans and jackets to Triomphe bags and glasses

From the little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Virginia Woolf’s gender-fluid novel Orlando, labels from Gucci to Givenchy to Max Mara have taken inspiration from literature.

The entertainment agency is facing Blinks’ wrath after the K-pop idol wasn’t allowed to attend Paris Fashion Week events, unlike her bandmates – even missing a Bulgari shoot

After the Tiffany & Co. acquisition, LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton has just bought majority stake in Italian maison Etro

Chinese consumers were disappointed with his debut show for the brand, but now his creations are a hit among Chinese Gen Zers – so how did he do it, and what can we expect from him in future?

Xiaomi’s new logo – a ‘squircle’ instead of a square – might seem like an April Fool’s joke, but the Chinese smartphone giant isn’t the only brand that’s tried to overhaul its identity with a super subtle change

Among these rising style stars are purveyors of vegan leather, genderless tailoring advocates and champions of streetwear, all of whom have one thing in common – those in the know are already dedicated followers of their fashions.

Being basic has become less of an insult – just look at Instagram, and think Emily in Paris – unlike being a ‘Karen’, which has become associated with white privilege and not wearing a mask.