[04/30/2025]
“Here at Schiaparelli, our Prêt-à-porter collection is intentionally tight. But it’s an amazing time to be small, because it allows you to design with real purpose, and for us purpose wins over the banal every time. The world may feel more chaotic than ever, but here, the mood is celebratory: both of what fashion can be, but of how fashion can make you feel.
At the beginning of this collection, we decided we were going to make clothes not just for our clients, but for their daughters and granddaughters. Future Vintage, I’m calling it.
This collection, like all my work, owes everything to the women who brought it to life. Every stunning... Read More
[04/24/2025]
Raw intimacy by iconic Paolo Roversi, shooting “Purple People” in Purple Fashion #1, Spring/Summer 2004
[04/22/2025]
The exhibition presents over 500 catalogues, lookbooks, and ephemera from 1992 to 2002. Curated with Alessio de’Navasques, it includes materials and works by Mark Borthwick, Paolo Roversi, Martin Margiela and Juergen Teller amongst others.
On view until April 30th
Images courtesy of Piotr Niepsuj and 10 Corso Como
[04/16/2025]
Loro Piana marks its centenary with an immersive 15-room exhibition in Shanghai, blending history, craftsmanship, and material innovation. Through minimal yet sensorial scenography, it invites visitors to experience luxury through touch, tradition, and the quiet pursuit of perfection.
On view until May 5th
[04/15/2025]
The iconic model Kristen McMenamy has collaborated with Juergen Teller on many occasions and each time resulting in fantastic picture transcending fashion and pushing the boundaries of the relationship between a model and a photographer. Here is the Marc Jacobs campaign, photographed by Juergen Teller.
[03/04/2025]
Women’s History Museum FW25 “DEAD CURRENCY” during NYFW
Photos by Pola Esther
[02/24/2025]
Divine sensuality at Di Petsa FW25. This season Dimitra Petsa went into exploration of mythical iconography, while challenging the traditional concept of feminine desire and delving into each of female archetypes.
Beautiful to see the brand evolving with every season.
Photos by Eseniia Araslanova
[02/17/2025]
One of our favorite Ukrainian designers Ivan Frolov has presented his Fall/Winter25 collection last week in Kiyv during Ukraine Fashion Week.
Photos by Marc Medina
[02/12/2025]
“Only bird that can fly through the eye of a hurricane.” – as Thom Browne described the F/W25 collection himself.
Backstage photos by Pete Hopkins
[02/12/2025]
“The EV is both EVE and the serpent, both the sailor and the siren. A supernatural muse of seduction and subervision” – as Elena Velez comments on the show herself. Congratulations for an amazing show and sexy Fall Winter 25 collection!
Photos by Julia Spicer
[02/11/2025]
In the heart of the Lower East Side, Trish Wescoat Pound unveiled TWP’s Fall 2025 collection, a study in refined simplicity and modern craftsmanship. The collection showcased a palette of earthy greens and neutrals, elevated by inventive fabric techniques and impeccable tailoring. This season was a celebration of feminine strength—effortless yet elegant, seamlessly transitioning from day to night.
Photos by Pete Hopkins
[01/20/2025]
Published by Éditions Delpire, this dialogue by Yohji Yamamoto and Sarah Moon is more intimate exchange than book. Its minimalist black cover encloses oversized pages where fabric and photography collide in quiet harmony. Moon’s blurred, atmospheric images converse with Yamamoto’s stark designs, creating a timeless rhythm. Spanning over 30 years, the collaboration blends unseen ’90s photos with recent collections, offering a fluid journey between past and present. A rare, meditative glimpse into the quiet power of two visionaries in sync.
[12/17/2024]
Helmed by Hirokazu Koreeda and featuring icons like Tilda Swinton, Koji Yakusho, and Sakura Ando, the event blended intellectual discourse with hands-on workshops. Young filmmakers explored the nuances of acting and directing through live performances and invaluable mentorship. A glittering dinner crowned the experience, gathering luminaries from Japan’s film elite. Culminating in a short film competition, this initiative cements CHANEL’s dedication to nurturing cinematic artistry, echoing Gabrielle Chanel’s enduring connection to the silver screen.
[12/06/2024]
To celebrate the iconic Yasmine Bag—originally inspired by Yasmine Eslami, lingerie designer and long time Purple contributor, the brand hosted an intimate Q&A session with Yasmine and Dolce Cioffo.
The installation features some of the most special archival pieces from collections like “War & Peace”, “Chaos Point” or “Anglomania”, showcasing the bag’s evolution since its original design in 1993. As Yasmine fondly described it, “the sweet bag” embodies a unique blend of softness, rounded shapes, and strength.
The installation is on view until December 15th.
[11/29/2024]
Kruger’s first major Scandinavian exhibition, transforms ARoS Aarhus Art Museum and the city of Aarhus itself into a critical, immersive art experience. Renowned for her bold text-and-image juxtapositions, Kruger interrogates power, gender, capitalism, and media influence through iconic works like Untitled (I shop therefore I am) and new site-specific installations. The exhibition integrates public spaces, such as the Aarhus Lightrail, blurring lines between art and daily life. Customised to ARoS’ architecture, Kruger’s commanding pieces—spanning video, sound, and vinyl—foster urgent societal reflection, affirming her relevance in tackling enduring inequalities and systemic critique.
[11/26/2024]
A comprehensive retrospective that showcases works spanning three decades of the Dutch artist’s career. This exhibition presents a dynamic fusion of photography, collage, painting, and video, highlighting Sassen’s exploration of new photographic forms and her pursuit of intimacy in art. Renowned for her vibrant use of color, her innovative manipulation of light, and the evocative portrayal of the human body, Sassen’s work delves into themes of emotion, desire, sexuality, and connection. Her vision transforms photography into a reflective mirror.
[11/05/2024]
Stephen Jones, Chapeaux d’Artiste at the Palais Galliera honors Stephebn Jones the British milliner whose visionary hats have shaped fashion for over forty years. Known for his collaborations with Dior, Gaultier, and Westwood, Jones elevates the hat to an art form. This exhibition showcases over 170 hats, archival sketches, and couture looks, celebrating his creative process, Parisian influences, and lasting impact on French couture and fashion’s transformative beauty.
[10/19/2024]
Last night Giorgio Armani showcased their spring summer 25 collection at the Park Avenue Armory, celebrating the opening of the new Armani site on Madison Avenue. Inspired by the 30s and 40s architecture, embracing the historic landscape of Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Photos by Dario Castillo
[09/26/2024]
Photos by Colin Savercool
[09/25/2024]
This exhibition celebrates the couturier’s deep connection with nature, particularly flowers. Curated by Olivier Saillard and Gaël Mamine, the exhibition showcases over 30 garments and drawings, highlighting floral motifs in Saint Laurent’s work. Inspired by his love for gardens and Marcel Proust, as the writer would describe women as flowers. American artist Sam Falls’ floral prints are seen throughout the exhibition, complementing the couture designs while creating a timeless dialogue between art and nature.
Photos by Leonard Kuhlins
[09/12/2024]
Backstage at ELENA VELEZ SS 2025 show called LA PUCELLE in NYC. All about dystopian erotic America and feminist irony (La Pucelle was the name given to Jeanne D’Arc referring to her virginity).
Photos by Julia Spicer
[07/25/2024]
Arkadius, a seminal figure in early 2000s London Fashion Week, is celebrated for his bold fusion of antiquity, Shakespearean themes, anti-capitalism, and queer culture. This exhibition juxtaposes his avant-garde designs with contemporary art and the museum’s textile collection, creating a syncretic and eclectic display. Arkadius’ fearless dialogue on sexuality, religion, and societal norms shines through, showcasing the powerful exploration of his dynamic and provocative career.
Photos by Pola Esther
[06/27/2024]
Photos by Octave de B
[06/26/2024]
Photos by Octave de B
