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[10/16/2026]

Intimate Behind The Scenes Portrait from Rick Owens S/S 2027, PFW
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Intimate Behind The Scenes Portrait from Rick Owens S/S 2027, PFW

Yesterday we received a special photo story. An intimate behind the scenes portrait of the preparations for one of our favorite shows from this season.

The pictures show Tyrone’s and Rick’s days leading up to the Rick Owens Spring / Summer 2027 show in Palais de Tokyo.

Photos by Shai-Lee Schechter

[10/12/2026]

Backstage Christopher Esber S/S 27, PFW
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Backstage Christopher Esber S/S 27, PFW

Christopher Esber’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection begins with the smallest details: a pocket square, a cuff, a belt, a stud. Enlarged and rearranged, these familiar accents become structural elements, shaping the garments themselves.

Presented in an underground Paris theatre beneath an oval skylight, on leopard carpet, the collection flirts with the brand’s original DNA, taking it in an unexpected direction.

Rock and roll tailoring, 50’s references and prints developed with artist Anna Studeli bring a new layer to Esber’s sensual vocabulary – his most sophisticated collection yet, proposing a more multidimensional vision of the Esber woman.

Photos by Kateryna Mitskevych

[10/08/2026]

Backstage Situationist S/S 2027, PFW
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Backstage Situationist S/S 2027, PFW

Photos by Raman Serbantovich

[10/07/2026]

Backstage Mugler S/S 2027, PFW
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Backstage Mugler S/S 2027, PFW

Photos by Raman Serbantovich

[10/05/2026]

Backstage Ann Demeulemeester S/S 2027, PFW
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Backstage Ann Demeulemeester S/S 2027, PFW

Photos by Kateryna Mitskevych

[10/03/2026]

Backstage Carven S/S 2027, PFW
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Backstage Carven S/S 2027, PFW

Photos by Kateryna Mitskevych

[10/03/2026]

Backstage Rick Owens S/S 2027, PFW
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Backstage Rick Owens S/S 2027, PFW

Photos by Kateryna Mitskevych

[10/01/2026]

Vaquera S/S 2027, PFW
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Vaquera S/S 2027, PFW

Vaquera‘s SS27 collection put their irreverent take on American style on full display, the duo’s signature deconstruction elevated into something more polished and glamorous. Midway through the show, Bryn Taubensee and Patric DiCaprio took to the runway themselves to sing Sonny & Cher’s 1965 classic “I Got You Babe.” The collection moved through uniforms and archetypal figures of the 1920s and ’30s from french maids to chefs and waiters, transformed into something theatrical, sexy, and elegant. Models walked with a punk attitude, chewing gum and pouting. Glamorous gowns in neon highlighter shades and exaggerated silhouettes recalled early Marc Jacobs, but remained unmistakably Vaquera.

Photos by Aleph Molinari

[09/29/2026]

Marie Beltrami presented her collection HAUTE COLLE-TURE at Serpent à Plume, Paris
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Marie Beltrami presented her collection HAUTE COLLE-TURE at Serpent à Plume, Paris

A cult figure of Paris and a fixture of the legendary 1980s scene at Le Palace, Beltrami has collaborated throughout her career with artists including Jean-Paul Goude and Niki de Saint Phalle, while developing her own singular universe through her eponymous label, Marie Beltrami.

HAUTE COLLE-TURE brought together new pieces alongside a retrospective of Beltrami’s life and work, tracing a career that has moved freely between fashion, art, jewelry, and performance.

Photos by Alexandra Cabral

[09/23/2026]

Backstage Diesel S/S 2027, MFW
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Backstage Diesel S/S 2027, MFW

Photos by Nick Soland

[09/22/2026]

Backstage Di Petsa S/S 2027, LFW
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Backstage Di Petsa S/S 2027, LFW

Photos by Hatnim Lee

[09/14/2026]

Backstage Campillo S/S 2027, NYFW
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Backstage Campillo S/S 2027, NYFW

Photos by Pola Esther

[09/14/2026]

Backstage threeASFOUR S/S 2027, NYFW
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Backstage threeASFOUR S/S 2027, NYFW

Photos by Hatnim Lee

[09/11/2026]

Backstage Proenza Schouler S/S 2027, NYFW
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Backstage Proenza Schouler S/S 2027, NYFW

Photos by Pola Esther

[07/09/2026]

Backstage Giorgio Armani Privé Couture F/W 26, PFW
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Backstage Giorgio Armani Privé Couture F/W 26, PFW

For Silvana Armani’s first couture collection “Boudoir”, presented at Palazzo Armani in Paris, she explored dressing as an intimate ritual and private expression of self. Playing with the balance between revealing and concealing, deep iridescent tones, subtle animal motifs, embroidery and luminous details bring a sense of intimacy, ease and quiet confidence to the Armani Privé woman.

Photos by Raman Serbantovich

[07/08/2026]

Backstage Ashi Studios Couture F/W 2026, PFW
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Backstage Ashi Studios Couture F/W 2026, PFW

Photos by Paul Piroelle

[06/29/2026]

Backstage Doublet S/S 2027, PFW
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Backstage Doublet S/S 2027, PFW

Photos by Eseniya Araslanova

[06/29/2026]

A conversation Panel on “The Antwerp Six” at Dover Street Market Paris
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A conversation Panel on “The Antwerp Six” at Dover Street Market Paris

Held in conjunction with MoMu Antwerp’s “The Antwerp Six” exhibition the event featured a conversation between Walter Van Beirendonck and Sara Sozzani Maino, followed by drinks at Rose Bakery and a chance to discover the official exhibition catalogue published by Hannibal Books. Bringing together fashion, publishing, and dialogue, the evening reflected on the lasting influence of the legendary group of Belgian designers.

[06/29/2026]

Backstage Willy Chavarria S/S 2027, PFW
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Backstage Willy Chavarria S/S 2027, PFW

Photos by Eseniia Araslanova

[06/26/2026]

Last night, Santos de Cartier Cocktail Party in Paris
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Last night, Santos de Cartier Cocktail Party in Paris

Cartier gathered friends and family for an intimate FW cocktail party in a secret hôtel particulier tucked away in Paris’s 5th arrondissement. The evening celebrated the collection of the iconic Santos de Cartier watch — a timeless emblem of style, precision, and audacity.

Photos by Olivier Zahm

[06/26/2026]

Givenchy by Sarah Burton Spring/Summer 2027 Menswear Presentation in Paris
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Givenchy by Sarah Burton Spring/Summer 2027 Menswear Presentation in Paris

Staged as a triptych of rooms, the presentation explored different facets of the modern menswear wardrobe in dialogue with sculptures by Rachel Whiteread. Works including Untitled (Prop 1), Untitled (Prop 2), Untitled (Glow), Untitled (Jade), and Untitled (Barn Door) framed Burton’s debut menswear vision, creating a conversation between fashion, architecture, and sculptural form.

Photos by Olivier Zahm

[06/26/2026]

Backstage Rick Owens S/S 2027, PFW
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Backstage Rick Owens S/S 2027, PFW

Photos by Bella Spantzel

[06/25/2026]

Backstage EGONLAB S/S 2027, PFW
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Backstage EGONLAB S/S 2027, PFW

Photos by Eseniya Araslanova

[06/17/2026]

New photographic project by Matières Fécales in support of Sasha Colby’s Dolls Folies at the Folies Bergère theater in Paris
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New photographic project by Matières Fécales in support of Sasha Colby’s Dolls Folies at the Folies Bergère theater in Paris

Ahead of the show, Steven Raj photographed the entire cast on the historic Folies Bergère stage, creating a series of portraits featuring an intergenerational group of trans performers from around the world. The cast includes artists such as Amanda Lepore, Gigi Goode, Sasha Colby, Lewis G Burton, Allanah Star, Sam Buttery, and many others, including performers in their 80s and 90s.

For the shoot, the artists were photographed wearing pieces from Matières Fécales’ couture and ready-to-wear collections, alongside Christian Louboutin footwear and Stephen Jones hats. Dolls Folies brought together an all-trans cast of cabaret performers, drag artists, musicians, and entertainers, with proceeds benefiting La Maison d’Allanah by Alannah Star and Stop Homophobie, organizations supporting... Read More

[06/05/2026]

A Gianni Versace retrospective at Musée Maillol, Paris
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A Gianni Versace retrospective at Musée Maillol, Paris

Bringing together nearly 450 objects, the exhibition explores Gianni Versace’s distinctive visual world through fashion, photography, sketches, and archival material. Baroque prints, classical references, religious iconography, and pop culture influences reveal how Versace transformed fashion into a bold expression of glamour, sensuality, and spectacle.

On view until September 6th

[05/28/2026]

Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen’s “repose/reprieve” solo show at Null Object, New York
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Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen’s “repose/reprieve” solo show at Null Object, New York

Expanding on themes from her AW26 collection, the immersive installation transforms Null Object into a ritual space where handcrafted garments, antique textiles, and suspended forms trace cycles of birth, death, and rebirth. A limited series of one-of-a-kind undergarments accompanies the installation, crafted from antique lace and vintage scraps.

On view until June 5th

Photos by Pola Esther

[04/28/2026]

“Le Temps Courrèges” exhibition by Peter Knapp opens May 14th at Fondation Maeght, France
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“Le Temps Courrèges” exhibition by Peter Knapp opens May 14th at Fondation Maeght, France

Presenting Peter Knapp’s photographs of André Courrèges’ groundbreaking 1965 collection, highlighting geometric silhouettes, white forms, and a new vision of modern femininity. Archival materials, garments, and large-scale prints trace the dialogue between fashion, photography, and 1960s artistic experimentation at the Fondation Maeght.

On view until November 1st

[04/23/2026]

“Intermezzo. Revisiting Helmut Newton” permanent exhibition opens tomorrow at Newton Foundation, Berlin
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“Intermezzo. Revisiting Helmut Newton” permanent exhibition opens tomorrow at Newton Foundation, Berlin

A transitional reimagining of the permanent exhibition, featuring an immersive film installation that blends archival footage with newly digitized material. Updated displays and a “Spotlight” series offer fresh insights into Newton’s work, its evolution, and enduring cultural impact.

[04/14/2026]

A Mother Daughter Holy Spirit Closet Sale Pop-Up at Blue Green Works, New York
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A Mother Daughter Holy Spirit Closet Sale Pop-Up at Blue Green Works, New York

Our friends hosted a reading & closet sale preview with Whitney Mallet of The Whitney Review, for the fundraising project Mother Daughter Holy Spirit, at the Blue Green Works space in the LES. The sale raised money for the Trans Justice Funding Project. For the event Quori Theodor made poetic treats and the readers included: Collier Schorr, Lauren Cook, Journey Streams, Zora Jade Khiry, Erin Markey & Amber. The sale included pieces from Chloë Sevigny, Hari Nef, Julia Fox, Diotima, Eckhaus Latta, Miss Claire Sullivan, Rick Owens, Vaquera, Willy Chavarria, Women’s History Museum, Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen, and many more.

Photos by Bobbi Salvör Menuez

[04/13/2026]

Maison Margiela presents special experience “BIANCHETTO: Atelier Experience” at Hairun Badminton Courts, Shenzhen
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Maison Margiela presents special experience “BIANCHETTO: Atelier Experience” at Hairun Badminton Courts, Shenzhen

Using its 1989 white overpaint technique, through an immersive atelier participants transformed their personal garments using original house codes with signature stitches, as paint cracks over time. Part of MaisonMargiela/folders, it reveals the Maison’s evolving practice.

[03/31/2026]

“The Antwerp Six” a retrospective, celebrating 40 years anniversary of the 6 iconic Antwerp alumni, at MoMu Fashion Museum, Belgium
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“The Antwerp Six” a retrospective, celebrating 40 years anniversary of the 6 iconic Antwerp alumni, at MoMu Fashion Museum, Belgium

Marking 40 years since their breakthrough, show traces the rise of the Antwerp Six, Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene and Marina Yee, from Antwerp’s Royal Academy to global influence. It explores their shared beginnings, individual visions and lasting impact, presenting fashion as a cultural language shaped by creativity, collaboration and change.

On view until January 17th, 2027

[03/27/2026]

“Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art” opens tomorrow at the V&A South Kensington, London
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“Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art” opens tomorrow at the V&A South Kensington, London

Tracing Elsa Schiaparelli’s legacy from the 1920s to today, the exhibition presents fashion as radical art. Through 400 objects and surrealist collaborations, it connects her innovations with Daniel Roseberry’s designs, highlighting her lasting influence on fashion, identity, and creative expression.

On view until November 8th

[03/23/2026]

“I, I, I , I am… Prada” S/S 2026 Campaign
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“I, I, I , I am… Prada” S/S 2026 Campaign

Reuniting its original cast, the second act of Prada’s S/S 2026 campaign, created with artist Jordan Wolfson, introduces surreal, dreamlike creatures that blur reality and imagination.

Creative Directors: Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons
Artwork by Jordan Wolfson
Campaign Creative Direction: Ferdinando Verderi

The artwork incorporates photographs by Oliver Hadlee Pearch

[03/11/2026]

Backstage Burc Akyol F/W 2026, PFW
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Backstage Burc Akyol F/W 2026, PFW

‘La Collectionneuse’ marks the eighth year of Burc Akyol’s house — collection expressing sensuality and strength, tenderness and quiet confidence.

I first met Burc five years ago, when his apartment still functioned as both studio and showroom. I remember being struck by the tailoring and his vision — a modern, sophisticated Parisian chic that inevitably recalls Monsieur Saint Laurent, yet filtered through Burc’s own heritage and Turkish roots.

For Burc, every collection is deeply personal. After eight years of an almost ascetic devotion to his craft, he spoke of reconnecting with friends and rediscovering the joy of life beyond the atelier. That shift is palpable here. The collection feels looser, more instinctive, sensual in a quieter way,... Read More

Photos by Raman Serbantovich

[03/11/2026]

Backstage My Theatre by Dariia Bila F/W 2026, PFW
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Backstage My Theatre by Dariia Bila F/W 2026, PFW

Photos by Raman Serbantovich

[03/06/2026]

Backstage Rabanne F/W 2026, PFW
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Backstage Rabanne F/W 2026, PFW

Photos by Paul Piroelle, ©Pirellski

[03/04/2026]

Backstage Courrèges F/W 2026, PFW
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Backstage Courrèges F/W 2026, PFW

Photos by Raman Serbantovich

[03/04/2026]

Backstage Matières Fécales F/W 2026, PFW
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Backstage Matières Fécales F/W 2026, PFW

Photos by Eseniia Araslanova

[03/03/2026]

Backstage Zomer F/W 2026, PFW
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Backstage Zomer F/W 2026, PFW

Photos by Paul Pirellski

[03/03/2026]

Backstage Vaquera F/W 2026, PFW
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Backstage Vaquera F/W 2026, PFW

Photos by Eseniia Araslanova

[03/02/2026]

Backstage Blumarine F/W 2026, MFW
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Backstage Blumarine F/W 2026, MFW

Photos by Eseniya Araslanova

[03/02/2026]

Backstage Ferragamo F/W 2026, MFW
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Backstage Ferragamo F/W 2026, MFW

Photos by Eseniya Araslanova

[03/01/2026]

Backstage GCDS S/S 2026, MFW
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Backstage GCDS S/S 2026, MFW

GCDS celebrated its 10 years anniversary. Giuliano showcased a collection, which was sort of a retrospective and a love letter to his brand – the fantasy that he turned into reality.

Since the beginning, Giuliano mixed elements of pop culture, Italian craftmanship, self-irony in a very sensual manner, and total Italian excess – every show always felt more like a spectacle. The SS26 included many of his signature looks from reinforced lingerie, to exaggerated accessories to signature stripper platforms.

What has always set to me GCDS apart from other Italian brands – it’s the people. “Community” maybe the most overused word today, yet for Calza it has never been a marketing strategy — it is embedded in the... Read More

Photos by Eseniia Araslanova

[02/26/2026]

Backstage Etro F/W 2026, MFW
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Backstage Etro F/W 2026, MFW

Photos by Raman Serbantovich

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