8 Runway Shows That Pushed Fashion ForwardNew York’s initial shows were self-consciously patriotic attempts to let France know we had talent, too. Then they truly came into their own.
ByVéronique Hyland
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Behind the Scenes at Chanel’s First Cuba ShowForty-seven models, 700 guests, 170 convertibles, and one massive dance party made for an electric, incongruous scene in downtown Havana.
And Just Like That, Balenciaga Is BackTalking to artistic director Demna Gvasalia about his provocative first collection for one of fashion’s most influential brands.
Beating the Beast of Branding Eckhaus Latta’s excellent collection shakes off the industry’s impulse for rigorous definition and lets consumers draw their own conclusions.
Tension and Control, Backstage and on the CatwalkAt Alexander Wang, the cultural bell-ringing continues, while Pyer Moss brings uneasy truth onto the runway and Altuzarra finds balance between polish and wearability.