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Cathy Horyn

Fashion Critic-at-Large, the Cut
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Cathy Horyn is the Cut’s fashion critic-at-large. Before joining the Cut in 2015, she was fashion critic at the New York Times (the second person to ever have the title) from 1999 to 2014.

  1. couture
    Demna’s Last Balenciaga Collection Was His BestThe Balenciaga couture collection, which will be Demna’s last before he takes the helm at Gucci, was his best work yet.
  2. paris haute couture
    At Margiela, a Fine StartGlenn Martens’s debut for Maison Margiela had a great deal of his maximalist passion for material techniques.
  3. fashion
    JW Anderson’s Surprising Pivot to an Eclectic MixJonathan Anderson is pivoting his brand into an emporium of surprise and cool: rusty shovels, teacups, and honey.
  4. paris haute couture
    At Chanel, Waiting for MatthieuAt the brand’s couture show on Tuesday, the clothes looked heavy and the proportions were lumpy and unflattering.
  5. paris haute couture
    Schiaparelli Goes DemureMost of the best looks featured the body, not an exaggerated version of it, like in past seasons.
  6. fashion
    Michael Rider Undefines CelineWhat impressed me most about this debut was its variety, and break from tradition.
  7. style
    Touching Grass in the Sun King’s PalaceSimon Porte Jacquemus brought a nice bit of natural dazzle to the men’s collections.
  8. style
    Can Dior Be Cool?Jonathan Anderson’s debut didn’t make a strong statement, but the women’s collection is still to come.
  9. fall fashion
    The Ambition of Jonathan AndersonOver the past nine years, the designer has transformed Loewe into one of the most successful and oddest brands. Then he decided to scrap it all.
  10. fashion
    The Prelude To The Paris Games 2024 : Arrivals At Fondation Louis Vuitton
    Pierpaolo Piccioli Is the New Creative Director of BalenciagaCathy Horyn on what it means.
  11. fashion
    Phoebe Philo’s New DirectionI got a sneak peek into the new collection. There are several key points of difference.
  12. paris fashion week
    Miu Miu Asks, ‘What Is Good Taste?’Plus: Chanel makes an absurd change to its classic suits, while Saint Laurent shows a gorgeous rainbow of looks.
  13. paris fashion week
    At Louis Vuitton, a Sense of Modern ComfortPlus: Inspiring collections from The Row and Loewe.
  14. paris fashion week
    Paris Fashion Week Is Getting Interesting AgainThis is an extraordinary time for fashion. It reflects the times with new aesthetics, materials, and techniques.
  15. paris fashion week
    Givenchy’s New SilhouetteSarah Burton’s debut focused on tailoring, which was not only visually strong and perfect but also varied.
  16. paris fashion week
    Drawing From Couture, Schiaparelli Cuts Above the RestDaniel Roseberry has made his ready-to-wear shows a Paris Fashion Week highlight — can he keep the momentum?
  17. paris fashion week
    An Excellent Tom Ford DebutHaider Ackermann stripped away the glam effects and focused on fit and proportion.
  18. paris fashion week
    Paris Fashion Week’s Powerful StartAlaïa, Dior, Vaquera, and Undercover showed strong collections — but only one left me emotional.
  19. milan fashion week
    In Milan, a Fashion ProblemDespite some good collections in Milan — Fendi, Diesel, Ferragamo — the inescapable fact is that most people come for Prada.
  20. milan fashion week
    A Great Versace ShowThe kind we’ve been missing from Donatella. Will it be her last?
  21. milan fashion week
    A Radical Show From PradaThere was an interesting, if not provocative, sexual undertow in Prada’s plain clothes.
  22. milan fashion week
    In Milan, Fendi’s Brilliant ShowPlus: Diesel was surprisingly good.
  23. london fashion week
    In London, a New EnergyI haven’t been this excited by new designers in a while — and it’s largely due to two unknown talents.
  24. spring fashion
    Model Yilan Hua, Maison Margiela Artisanal show by John Galliano, under the Pont Alexandre III bridge, in Paris, on Jan. 25, 2025.
    The Cut’s Fashion Critic on the Industry’s Past 10 YearsCathy Horyn speaks with Lindsay Peoples on the industry’s most influential designers and much more.
  25. new york fashion week
    New York Fashion Week Closes Out With Luar and Thom BrowneTwo shows that struck me as resistance in different ways.
  26. new york fashion week
    American Designers Are Playing It SafeExcept for Rachel Scott of Diotima, who takes real risks.
  27. new york fashion week
    Eckhaus Latta Is Particularly Good This SeasonCathy Horyn reviews shows including Eckhaus Latta, Elena Velez, Altuzzara, and more at New York Fashion Week.
  28. new york fashion week
    How Do You Decode Calvin’s Minimalism, Today?What Veronica Leoni’s debut collection needed — a lot more sex appeal.
  29. new york fashion week
    New York Fashion Week Begins With a Shift in PerspectiveRising costs, slow-paying stores, and potential tariffs have changed fashion.
  30. couture fashion week
    Valentino, Everything Everywhere All at OnceAlessandro Michele’s first Valentino couture show was a sensorial overload — but can we turn on the lights?
  31. couture fashion week
    Chanel Is Waiting for a ChangeOne thing Chanel badly needed was lightness — the latest couture collection had just that.
  32. couture fashion week
    Schiaparelli’s Twisted Pursuit of PerfectionIs Daniel Roseberry aware that his molded shapes mimic the culture and, to an extent, mirror his audience?
  33. couture fashion week
    Peter Copping’s Debut Channels Jeanne LanvinCopping is the third designer to succeed Alber Elbaz. Can he remake the brand?
  34. fashion
    Hats That Dior, Princess Diana, and Rugby Players Could All Agree OnA new exhibition in Paris showcases the art and magic of milliner Stephen Jones.
  35. fashion
    A First Look at Phoebe Philo’s New CollectionStyles for next year raise the question: How dressed up do you need to be to look and feel dressed?
  36. paris fashion week
    Hedi Slimane Makes His Case for ChanelMiniskirts, Fair Isle pullovers, and party shifts — and Coco Chanel’s signature flower. Also, a look at the Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, and Chanel shows.
  37. paris fashion week
    Balenciaga’s New Era of ExpressionDemna made a bomber and jeans suddenly look very different — cooler.
  38. paris fashion week
    The Valentino Debut We’ve All Been Waiting forAlessandro Michele’s stuffy debut show for Valentino veered into costume rather than modern clothes.
  39. paris fashion week
    A Loewe Collection So Great It Makes Me WonderWill this be Jonathan Anderson’s last before heading to a bigger brand?
  40. paris fashion week
    At Schiaparelli, the Search for a Clear IdentityRoseberry is giving customers what they want, but it does seem like a Happy Meal for the overly indulged and noncritical.
  41. paris fashion week
    Pattern and Fantasy at BalmainPlus the absence of a guiding hand at Dries Van Noten.
  42. paris fashion week
    Dior and Saint Laurent Show Sharp CollectionsMaria Grazia Chiuri refuses to be confined or underestimated — and it shows through the clothes she makes.
  43. paris fashion week
    A Young Designer Shakes Up Paris Fashion WeekMarie Adam-Leenaerdt can make women of any age look cool — a rarity nowadays.
  44. milan fashion week
    Bottega’s Child’s Play for a Sophisticated MindMatthieu Blazy captured a sense of wonder in his brilliant latest collection.
  45. milan fashion week
    At Milan Fashion Week, (Mostly) Looking to the PastExcept for Sunnei, who presented their remarkable collection on 30 older people, all strikingly elegant looking as they walked around the room.
  46. milan fashion week
    Prada Pushes Fashion Forward With Its Collection“Every look was made on a person,” Raf Simons said of the collection created alongside Miuccia Prada.
  47. milan fashion week
    Finally, Good Fashion in MilanFrancesco Risso’s best collection in his nine years at Marni. Plus: at Fendi, beautiful clothes.
  48. london fashion week
    At London Fashion Week, More Freedom to PlayBurberry was the big show of the week, but designers like Simone Rocha and newcomer Paolo Carzana shined.
  49. first person
    How Fashion Critic Cathy Horyn Lost (Then Found) Her Personal StyleAt 67, after four decades of covering fashion, I finally knew how I wanted to dress.
  50. new york fashion week
    Elena Velez Offers A Threadbare ViewVelez used to get emotions out of her shows. On Tuesday, I missed that.
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