From fast fashion to fair fashion: The denim revolution
Jeans are the most popular trousers in the world. Every year, over 2 billion pairs are made. But most travel one and a half times around the planet before reaching your wardrobe.…
‘End of an era’: Donatella Versace steps down from Versace fashion house
Donatella Versace who had become synonymous with the Versace's image over the past three decades has stepped down from her role as the chief creative officer of the brand post 30 years.…
Fall/Winter 2025-26 collections hit the catwalk
The French capital’s diverse venues are once again the backdrop for ready-to-wear collections, with local and international labels presenting their looks. Fashion critic Samantha Tse takes us through the highlights and introduces…
Paris Fashion Week: Where are the plus-size models?
The latest Paris Fashion week wrapped up Tuesday in the French capital. As usual, most of the looks on the runways seemed to be built for women of very tall and thin…
A pop icon, family dramedy and explosive plotline: A look at new French releases
Critic Perrine Quennesson takes us through the latest releases in the world of French cinema, with two family stories that transport us to convincing versions of France in the 1960s and 1990s.…
Talking textiles: Thandiwe Muriu’s use of the iconic Ankara fabric
Wax print fabrics or Ankara fabrics are known for their graphic patterns, bold colours and catchy slogans. The iconic cloth is now being celebrated in an exhibition at the Musée de l’Homme…
Atsuko Okatsuka on her Paris show, viral Drop Challenge and comedy success
Taiwanese-American comedy sensation Atsuko Okatsuka speaks to Eve Jackson about building a global fan base with her offbeat humour, her viral dance routines with her grandmother and her groundbreaking HBO special "The…
Haute couture collections, summer 2025: Playful modernisation
What do designers Olivier Saillard, Kevin Germanier, Stéphane Rolland, Khol by Hamza Guelmouss and Valentin Nicot as well as Julien Fournié all have in common? They are reinventing the notion of haute…
A cultural stroll through Paris with Frédéric Beigbeder and the Sea Girls
This week, Valérie Fayolle sits down with French writer and literary critic Frédéric Beigbeder to discuss his latest novel, "Un homme seul" ("A Man Alone"). Their conversation unfolds in the refined dining…
Menswear collections, winter 2025: Strong messages and a poetic feel
Designers Jeanne Friot, Walter Van Beirendonck and Louis Gabriel Nouchi have taken a stand to defend gender-neutral fashion, calling for inclusion rather than exclusion. Meanwhile, Japanese labels Issey Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto…
Haute Couture collections, summer 2025: Antidotes to tense times
In 2025's uncertain climate and amid international crises, luxury industries are questioning their model: how to meet ever more ambitious financial targets? How can creativity inspire people to dream? Solutions are offered…