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For Her, By Him: When Fashion’s Feminine Ideal Is Man-Made
In the mythology of fashion, few things are more revered than the man who “understands women.” He’s not only dressing the female figure, he shapes, sculpts, and celebrates it. He just seems to get women. Or so the narrative goes. From Valentino Garavani’s timeless allure to Gianni Versace’s bold sensuality the legacy of menswear-designed womenswear has long been romanticized as a form of benevolent mastery. But in a moment when fashion is reckoning with gendered gaze and a grappling of power, it’s worth asking: who does this understanding really serve?
Armani Goes Dark: Seduction in Black
This collection managed to do so much with so little color, reinforcing the “Seductive Black” theme. Greyscale from head to toe, from black berets, to grey eye shadow, to dramatically black looks, the shimmering materials and striking silhouettes really had their time to shine. Striking, angular beauty, reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour through gelled back hair, drop earrings, and gowns dripping in sequins and feathers give a unique interpretation that reimagined an iconic fashion era.
Rebellion Against Disorder: Georges Hobeika at Couture FW 2025-26
In a world delicately poised between algorithmic hysteria and existential drift, Georges Hobeika proposes an unlikely antidote: The New Order— a lyrically crafted tension between self-doubt and determination, between the boundaries that surround us and our quiet refusal to remain contained.
A Bend in Time: Schiaparelli Opens Haute Couture Week in Surreal Style
After the slow drift of a 4th of July weekend, what better way to jolt back into reality than the start of Haute Couture Week? Some might have preferred to sleep in, but it's not every day Schiaparelli opens the week with a new couture collection. Plus, Schiaparelli always feels more like a dream than a runway show anyway, so what's the difference, really?
Crafting Femininity: Dior, Gender, and the Future of Fashion
Historically, most creative directors and designers for womenswear have been male. Women have consistently excelled in both of these roles, Like Vera Wang and Vivianne Westwood, yet still seem to be undervalued in a profession where their own gender is the target market. The gender of the designer plays a significant role in shaping the design itself, and the value in designing according to lived gendered experiences is not to be overlooked.
The Male Gaze in Stitching
When Anderson picks up the thread and needle at Dior, he inherits more than just a brand. He stitches into a gaze. After all, fashion is more than just fabric. It’s power, storytelling, and a question of who gets to hold the needle.
Gaurav Gupta’s Living Sculptures Emulate Fashion as Architecture
We recognize Gaurav Gupta for dressing the likes of Beyoncé, Cardi B, and Alia Bhatt in his neon yellow sarees, redefining Indian traditional dress, and Mugler-esque metal torso gowns that sculpt the body like armor. But Gupta is far more than a designer for celebrities; he is a visionary who approaches fashion as a sculptural form, blending tailored precision with fluid movement.
The Sovereignty of Stillness: Inside the New Fashion Philosophy that Values Presence Over Performance
Fashion has never been louder—faster trends, bolder statements, more content. But some designers are choosing a different kind of power: the kind that doesn’t beg to be seen. Through restraint, presence, and radical clarity, they’re shifting the conversation from spectacle to sovereignty. Discover how Divyanshu Srivastava explores how designers like Maria Grazia Chiuri, Xu Zhi, and Camille Miceli are making stillness, control, and presence feel more powerful than spectacle: