“The most personal piece to me was the one in which I did not design anything,” says Demna Gvasalia, speaking from his home in Zurich a little over two months after his debut couture show for Balenciaga, in July, the house’s first in more than 50 years. Like most things with the Georgian-born designer, who has been pushing the boundaries and the buttons of the fashion world for nearly a decade, the statement was a fascinating riddle, both straightforward and enigmatic. In this case, Gvasalia was referring to look No. 63, a wedding dress with a long, circular train and an evenly balanced veil that was an homage to one created by Cristóbal Balenciaga shortly before his retirement, in 1968. It...

The best looks from the spring 2022 runways have been defined by unexpected twists on classic shapes and techniques. The 1960s received major nods, getting the Mod treatment from Courrèges, Fendi, and Dior, while Rodarte and Marni went the flower power route. Catsuits, a trend seen on nearly every celebrity from Kim Kardashian to Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber, were rendered in luscious black latex at Saint Laurent and Rastafarian colors at Theophilio. The breastplate and heavy metals that accessorized it became a form of defense designers put up against pandemic life. And the pull of the early 2000s remained irresistible, showing up in the form of exposed thongs, super low-rise bottoms, and of course, the micro mini-skirt. Here, your...

'Tis officially the season for gift-giving. For us, that's a full month in which we'll be providing gift ideas for everyone on your list with our holiday gift guides. So make your holiday shopping a breeze this season, and let us help you find gifts for all the people in your life. Jewelry makes a perfect, easy gift during the holidays — except when it comes to your wallet. And finding budget-friendly pieces that aren’t lacking in quality or value can be hard to identify, especially when shopping online. Luckily, we’ve hunted down the best jewelry gifts under $50 that are worthy enough to surprise your friends and family with. Whether it be the accessory-loving maximalist or an everyday-wearer in your life, jewelry...

When it came time for New York designer Shanel Campbell to photograph her new Bed on Water collection last year, she was faced with limited options. Due to the pandemic, she couldn’t have that many people on set, so she resorted to styling her clothes on mannequins instead of traditional models—a “creepy” choice, she admits, but one that ended up being much more intentional than she first imagined. “[The mannequins] reference this idea of the ‘ideal fashion body,’” says Campbell. “I’m someone who has always struggled with body dysmorphia, and I’ve always been like, Oh, you wish you looked like this mannequin.” She saw a clever irony in displaying her clothes, which she envisions for all body types, on a form that has traditionally perpetuated a...

enterOn Tuesday, Nov. 16, designer of the luxury brand Hanifa, Anifa Mvuemba, transformed the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. into a whimsical reality, encouraging all in attendance to live out their wildest dreams — even those that are years in the making. In May 2020, Mvuemba sent shockwaves through the fashion industry with a 3D virtual presentation of her Pink Label Congo line. The show featured ethereal silhouettes wearing the sophomore collection, marrying the worlds of fashion and tech during a time when brands were still figuring out how to go virtual with their designs. In D.C., however, attendees were able to experience the mind of the designer IRL, starting with Mvuemba opting to hold the show in her hometown rather...

The holiday season isn’t the holiday season without a jolly dose of Loewe. For the Holiday Collection 2021, Loewe is launching an eclectic. vibrant collection fusing fine craftsmanship with the bold colors and playful prints the label is known for, a place where bright neons are juxtaposed with electric prints by Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, British architect and designer (1857-1941). Shot by Tyler Mitchell, the Holiday Collection campaign evokes the whimsical, crafty spirit of Loewe and the warm-and-cozy atmosphere of the holidays. From small leather goods (the perfect stocking stuffers) to floor-length wool coats (the most unwrappable present under the tree), Loewe’s Holiday Collection is a triumph of the Spanish luxury house, a celebration of the “simplicity in decoration,” which, according to Charles...