The Coppola Effect
Can the resurgence of cult film director Sofia Coppola be to blame for the lasting obsession with girlish temptation that continues to shape all the latest fashion trends? From Bluemarine to Miu Miu, Coppola’s films have shaped the way women navigate the transition from girlhood to womanhood, often through experimentation with personal style.
Vivienne Westwood Returns to the Runway
Vivienne Westwood’s rebellious spirit roared back to life on Sunday at Milan Men’s Fashion Week, as the brand returned to the runway for the first time since 2016. Curated by the late designer’s husband and co-creative director Andreas Kronthaler, the collection celebrated both the male and female form, exhibiting a cohesive blend of traditional tailoring and true Italian style prints paired with statuesque silhouettes.
Dolce & Gabbana’s 2025 Alta Sartoria Presentation
Costume design, art direction, music and culture converged on the regal runway on Tuesday afternoon for Dolce & Gabbana’s 2025 Alta Sartoria show. Over the years, the favoured Italian designers have become known for their references to Catholic imagery. With the recent election of a new Pope, ecclesiastic aesthetics have been ever present in the media.
How Glenn Martens is Redefining Margiela for a New Generation
Glenn Marten’s long awaited debut for Maison Margiela brought a hauntingly beautiful juxtaposition between delicate details and brutalist designs – baroque spoons met Smashing Pumpkins while plastic dresses slinked past in the shadow of welded metal masks. But for those familiar with Maison Margiela’s long, rebellious lineage, this was nostalgic of some of Martin Margiela’s very first runway shows.
Form Over Flash: Prada’s Minimalist Masterclass
An impressive 57 looks were shown Sunday afternoon at the Fondazione Prada near Porta Romana for Milan Men’s Fashion Week. The newly acquired space was used solely as a display area, devoid of any decoration apart from a selection of colorful throw rugs, deliberately kept bare to highlight the strong collection.
A Famine of beauty? not this year.
The 2025 Met Gala theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ celebrates the rich history and cultural significance of Black style over 300 years and was inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. During the Harlem renaissance, Black Dandyism served as a form of self expression and rebellion by asserting individual identity and challenging societal norms.
Backstage with Stylist, Annie Gale at Sinead Gorey | London Fashion Week AW25
Sinead Gorey’s AW’25 show was unlike any other. Taking place in the third level of a parking garage between Marylebone and Oxford Circus, we were ushered down a lift positioned in the middle of Cavendish Square Gardens.
Songzio | Men’s Paris Fashion Week AW’25
South Korean fashion house Songzio reaffirmed its avant-garde artistry along the Parisian runway. Nestled within the dimly lit confines of the Aftral Cfatl in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, the venue exuded an air of mystery and intrigue. Guests were enveloped in an atmospheric blend of deep crimson light, adding to the sense of intimacy and allure while a constant low hum resonated throughout the space.
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY | Men's Paris Fashion Week AW’25
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY’s AW’25 collection brought London’s spirit of disruption to Paris Fashion Week. Presented by PornHub and set in Dover Street Market, the iconic venue was transformed into a 360 boxing ring, with Queenie Sateen and Natassia Dreams as ring girls, to showcase the AW’25 collection ‘I AM A PRODUCT’ in an interactive and stimulating capacity.
Backstage With Annie Gale at Feng Chen Wang AW’25 in Paris
Now, many of us have watched all the runway fun unfold via front of house views and instagram highlight reels… But have you ever wanted to peek backstage at a fashion show, finding yourself interested in the nitty gritty behind-the-scenes? Two weeks ago - I had the opportunity to work backstage at Feng Chen Wang’s AW’25 runway show in Paris. And it went a little something like this…
