The story of Gabrielle Chanel unfolds like a timeline stitched into fabric — past, present, future not as separate acts, but as layers worn at once. At its core is freedom: not just in the bird, that quiet symbol of flight, but in the way the clothes are built — the soft tailoring, the smocked tweed that moves with the body, not against it. Each piece feels like a version of herself reimagined, not replaced….
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For spring 2027, Satoshi Kondo didn’t just design clothes — he reimagined how fabric moves, breathes, and lives on the body. The Issey Miyake team called the collection “Figure of Ma”, a nod to the Japanese concept of negative space — not emptiness, but the quiet tension between form and freedom. Before a single garment was cut, they took a 10-by-10-meter sheet of ultra-light fabric and let it float, watching how it caught air, how…
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Louise Trotter’s third collection for Bottega Veneta felt like a release — a deliberate lightening of the house’s most iconic codes. The leather, usually so substantial, was pared down, almost fluid. The intrecciato weave, once tightly braided, opened up into airy crochets and loose-knit bases, giving the collection a new kind of ease. Even the outerwear shed its armor, trading weight for movement. Staged at Fabbrica Orobia, the show also marked a quiet milestone —…
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Maximilian Davis has a way of turning fashion into narrative — and his take on the 1940s feels especially resonant. There’s something powerful in how he reinterprets that era’s workwear: not as costume, but as a quiet act of reclamation. The uniforms, the structured silhouettes, the precision — they weren’t just practical then, they were proof of presence, of women stepping into roles that demanded to be taken seriously. Now, Davis distills that language into…
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Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s return to New York after two decades wasn’t just a fashion show — it was a cultural reclamation. He opened with Christy Turlington in head-to-toe denim, sun-kissed and grounded, a deliberate departure from the opulence he’s known for. It was a bold declaration: this isn’t nostalgia. This is evolution. The look set a raw, modern tone — one where heritage isn’t worn like armor, but lived in, reimagined, and rooted in real presence….
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Design Salon by Design Pataki returns for its second edition, this time with a sense of homecoming at Four Seasons, Mumbai on August 22nd and 23rd, 2026. More than just an event, it’s a curated convergence of design, dialogue, and leisure—brought to life by Esha Gupta, founder and Editor of Design Pataki India, in partnership with White Teak by Asian Paints. As an invitation-only gathering, it draws together India’s most influential architects, designers, studios, and…
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Mabille’s haute couture collection was a masterclass in duality—where fashion wasn’t just seen, but transformed. Each look began as a single, elegant garment, only to reveal a second identity: a dramatic shift in texture, silhouette, or style unfolding right before the audience’s eyes. It was more than a surprise; it was a statement—elegance with an edge, precision with playfulness. In a world of fleeting trends, Mabille proved that true innovation lies in depth, not just…
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The new collection embodies a rare balance—effortless grace meets meticulous craft. With fluid, elongated silhouettes and loose, comfortable volumes, it moves with ease while making a statement. Crafted from luxurious natural fibers and exclusive blends, the pieces offer a sensory experience, draping the body with lightness and intention. Signature paisleys and timeless patterns, drawn from the Maison’s 1960s textile archives, add a layer of intricate refinement—bridging heritage and modernity in every thread. The Loro Piana…
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Philipp Plein’s spring 2027 menswear collection marked a bold evolution—sharp, tailored, and surprisingly refined, yet unmistakably Plein. With a focus on classic silhouettes and his first-ever double-breasted suit, the designer embraced a cleaner aesthetic, softened by pastels and vibrant hues. But don’t be fooled by the polish—his signature DNA of sparkle, skulls, and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion still pulsed through every look, proving that even in restraint, Plein remains loud at heart. Philipp Plein’s “Fit…
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Robert Wun didn’t just present a collection—he unfolded a soul. That opening look, with its childlike drawings and plush toy, wasn’t whimsy. It was memory made wearable. From there, the journey turned deeper—fabric twisted like growing pains, silhouettes bent under the weight of becoming. The Dôme de Paris loomed like a memory palace, echoing every fear, every fragile hope in the passage from childhood to who we become. Wun’s work is never just fashion. It’s…
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