Clare Waight Keller is like the new girl at school. Unlike her three creative director predecessors, Stella McCartney, Phoebe Philo, and Hannah McGibbon, who all graduated from Central Saint Martins and were promoted from within Chloé, Claire studied at London’s Royal College of Art and is a straight-hire from Pringle of Scotland. Still, the professional thirty-something designer definitely seems to have a feel for the label’s target clientele, as showcased by her debut S/S 2012 collection.

“For me, Chloé is about what’s real, what’s now; and it was about really capturing the spirit of 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

The sheer amount of florals, lace, chiffon, and ruffles would have made Valentino himself proud. Although designers Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri got off to a rough start as designers at the illustrious label, their past seasons have found them back on track, with this S/S 2012 being their best yet.

Inspired by photographs of Graciela Iturbide and Georgia O’Keeffe, and a Mexican “state of mind”, Read the full story

We love backstage photography and we love Alexander McQueen even more, so here is a selection of great backstage photography from his last S/S 2012 show in Paris – runway review coming tomorrow.
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New collections are always said to be the designer’s “most personal one to date”, but in the case of Prada’s S/S 2012, it’s honestly the best description you can come up with. The season’s assortment of below-the-knee skirts, twinsets, and long boxy jackets are pieces we’d expect to find in Miuccia Prada’s own wardrobe. With a distinct 50s Americana aesthetic, the classic feminine silhouettes are balanced with masculine hints—actual automobile prints on leather skirts, hot rod flames on chiffon skirts, and even fender-detailed heels. Read the full story

After the opening of his first shop in NY, Henrik Vibskov is presenting a very original show that is continuing to get more and more attention during Paris Menswear Fashion Week.

Double black solid (sun)glasses, big berets, and also more wearable pieces like classic shirts, printed pullovers Read the full story