https://www.scmp.com/rss/524309/feed The latest news and top stories on Cristóbal Balenciaga, a Spanish fashion designer, reveal his profound impact as the revered founder of the Balenciaga fashion house. Known as ’The Master’ of haute couture, he was celebrated for his uncompromising standards and exceptional craftsmanship, mastering every stage of garment creation. He revolutionised the female silhouette with innovative designs like the sack dress and baby doll dress, influencing generations of designers. His work, characterised... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Among the most recent happenings and product releases to know from the world of beauty, highlights include Balenciaga’s collection of fragrances, which were inspired by the original scent developed by the maison’s founder; Sydney Sweeney’s chin-grazing bob; and Officine Universelle Buly’s unscented Baume des Muses lip balm. Scroll to see what other products are worth checking out and splurging on this month. Sydney Sweeney Sydney Sweeney debuted a dramatic haircut at the AFI Fest screening of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339191/balenciagas-new-fragrances-sydney-sweeneys-bob-and-officine-universelle-bulys-lipstick-necklace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339191/balenciagas-new-fragrances-sydney-sweeneys-bob-and-officine-universelle-bulys-lipstick-necklace?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown When it comes to iconic fashion moments, the coat has had more than its fair share of time in the spotlight. How else to explain the enduring appeal of the Burberry trench coat, which traces its roots back to 1879, the year gentleman’s outfitter Thomas Burberry created the breathable, waterproof fabric gabardine? Or any of the Michael Kors for Celine coats in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), or Kate Hudson’s shearling coat in Almost Famous (2000)? The look remains eternal inspiration for wannabe... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3327376/memorable-coats-and-people-who-made-them-famous-rihanna-queen-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3327376/memorable-coats-and-people-who-made-them-famous-rihanna-queen-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:00:10 +0000