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A high-fashion runway show with models in avant-garde clothing against a backdrop of cliché New York symbols, questioning the depth of artistic expression in fashion.
Culture & Art

Fashion Shows Aspire To Be Art, But Is The Message Getting Lost?

A recent collection’s engagement with New York drew criticism for reducing the city to recognizable symbols, rather than delving into its deeper complexities.

Maeve O'Connor·Sep 8
AI constructs walking a haute couture runway, blending technology and high fashion with a discerning audience watching.
Culture & Art

AI's mixed impact on haute couture's creative process

Gucci, a titan of Italian craftsmanship, recently faced public scorn for using AI-generated images to promote its Milan Fashion Week show.

Maeve O'Connor·Jul 2
The Runway

Dsquared2 Names Bad Gyal Its New Global Brand Ambassador

Dsquared2, known for its distinctive luxury aesthetic, has just named Spanish artist Bad Gyal as its first ever global brand ambassador.

Aylin Demir·Jun 25
Why Hollywood's A-List Trusts Woody Wilson as Their Go-To Celebrity Tailor
Style Guide

Why Hollywood's A-List Trusts Woody Wilson as Their Go-To Celebrity Tailor

Woody Wilson is a luxury bespoke tailoring house in Los Angeles known for crafting custom garments for Hollywood celebrities, executives, and professionals. The brand has built a reputation over two decades for combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation through its signature Architectural Fit philosophy.

Sponsored·Jul 9
The Runway

Sarah Jessica Parker Debuts Bold Look at Tribeca Festival 2026

For the premiere of 'Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story' at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, producer Sarah Jessica Parker arrived in a silky black-and-white pajama-esque set, complete with a visible bl

Aylin Demir·Jun 13
An antique Old European Cut diamond with broad facets, showcasing its unique romantic sparkle under warm, soft lighting on a dark velvet cushion.
The Jeweler's Box

What is the Old European Cut? A Look at Diamond Facets

Despite sharing the same 58 facets as today's ubiquitous round brilliant, an Old European Cut diamond from the turn of the 20th century presents a dramatically different play of light, revealing a for

Élise Dubois·Aug 28