Former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld appeared at last Paris Couture week as a “client” —and W’s cameras went along for the ride. Filmed by famous French film director Loïc Prigent, they followed the charming ‘editrix’ to more than 20 fashion shows, to fittings with couturiers from Jean Paul Gaultier to the reclusive Azzedine Alaïa, and, finally, to a two-day shoot with photographer Paolo Roversi.

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Stella McCartney got it down pat when she described her collection with one word: “Summer!” As the official creative designer for the British Olympic Team in the 2012 games, her new collection for the year was definitely inspired by fitness, but had its share of breezy, lazy pieces, as well. The season’s tighter, curvier lines and all-over prints also balanced the Read the full story

Leave it to Rei Kawakubo to design a line that’s almost completely monochrome from start to finish. And not in the monotonous way, either.  Going with the theme “White Drama”. The Comme des Garçons founder and designer was said to have focused on moments that makes you happy or sad in life Read the full story

With new designers Humberto Leon and Carol Lim stepping up to the plate at Kenzo, the S/S 2012 collection was bound to shake things up a bit. The Franco-Japanese label itself, founded by Kenzo Takada, already brings an East meets West aesthetic. But thanks to the two new creative directors—known to be the curators of cool—the line has also been injected with fresh touches of urban wear, youthful shapes, and eye-catching new prints.

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Leave it to Céline to draw in crowds that are raring to see the show, yet still manage to maintain their poise and elegance. Of course, what else would you expect from a label whose loyal following includes top fashion editors and trendsetters? Since Phoebe Philo took over the helm two years ago, Céline has pretty much become the go-to line for impeccable cuts and sleek perfection. A woman’s design for the woman wearer.

This season, Phoebe goes simpler and softer, delivering a refreshing, palate-cleansing collection. “No, there’s nothing particular this season,” says the designer, Read the full story

Already on her third show carrying the Alexander McQueen label, Creative Director Sarah Burton has definitely been able to deliver that take-your-breath-away fashion runway feeling. But this S/S 2012, she added a little of that dark edge we’ve been missing back to the line.

The outfits, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship in a spectrum of nudes, corals, pinks, golds, and lilacs, were given Read the full story