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Beyond film, the Oscars spotlights the world of haute couture, where each design house involved in creating bespoke garments is celebrated for its distinctive esthetic.
After the ravages of war, Christian Dior’s groundbreaking 1947 collection of supremely feminine designs signalled a sense of leaving the dark days behind.
The new drama provides a fascinating insight into the competitive world of mid-century haute couture via the man considered ‘the master’ of high fashion.
An expert in Dante and Schiaparelli explains how the fashion house’s new show transforms celebrities into the ‘new beasts’ of the Inferno.
Issey Miyake’s clothing is both theatrical and practical. The Japanese designer has died aged 84.
Fashion designers managing their individual brands while working at renowned companies should strike a balance between benefiting from the affiliation and maintaining their independence.
The Oscars red carpet saw two glamorous examples of couture that is better for the planet - but were they truly sustainable?
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