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Fashion month is upon us, which means a first glimpse at next season, designer debuts, surprise runway cameos and countless celebrity sightings. In New York, we’ve already seen Lindsay Lohan do extreme colour blocking at Christian Siriano’s show (the redhead paired a burnt orange dress with make-up to match), Chloë Sevigny pop up on the Proenza Schouler catwalk (as BFF Natasha Lyonne looked on from the front row), and Alexa Chung captivating the street-style photographers all over Manhattan.The evening before the official start of London Fashion Week saw Erin O’Connor, British Vogue’s contributing editor Munroe Bergdorf and Jodie Turner-Smith seated front row at Harris Reed’s show, held in the Tate Modern, while Florence Pugh did a reading before models walked out. As the weekend got underway, mother-daughter duo Vanessa Redgrave and Joely Richardson sat front row at Roksanda, and Romeo Beckham and Mia Regan were seen together at JW Anderson.
Daniel Lee’s Burberry debut, and Moncler’s Art of the Genius presentation brought things to a suitably starry close in London, with Jodie Comer and Stormzy on the front row at Burberry, and newly-installed artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear Pharrell at Moncler.
Day one of the shows in Milan brought sightings of Gwendoline Christie, Julia Fox, Winnie Harlow and Christina Ricci.

Scroll for all the celebrity sightings at the autumn/winter 2023 shows.
Rym Saidi
At Fendi’s
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Winnie Harlow
At Fendi’s autumn/winter 2023 show in Milan.
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Christina Ricci
At Fendi’s autumn/winter 2023 show in Milan.
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Pharrell Williams
At Moncler 2023: The Art Of Genius in London.
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Naomi Campbell
At Burberry’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.
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Georgia May Jagger
At Burberry’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham
At Burberry’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.
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Ashley Graham
At Nensi Dojaka’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.
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Jourdan Dunn
At Nensi Dojaka’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Alexa Chung

At Christopher Kane’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Poppy Delevigne

At JW Anderson’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Naomi Campbell

At JW Anderson’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Alexa Chung

At JW Anderson’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Lisa Rinna

At Richard Quinn’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Ashley Graham

At Richard Quinn’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Simone Ashley

At 16Arlington’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Jourdan Dunn

At 16Arlington’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Florence Pugh

At Harris Reed’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Jodie Turner-Smith

At Harris Reed’s autumn/winter 2023 show in London.

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Katie Holmes

At Michael Kors’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Kate Hudson

At Michael Kors’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Sam Smith and Lil Nas X

At Christian Cowan’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Quintessa Swindell

At Thom Browne’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Queen Latifah

At Thom Browne’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Claire Foy and Suki Waterhouse

At Tory Burch’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Emily Ratajkowski

On the Tory Burch runway in New York.

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Irina Shayk

At Khaite’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Karlie Loss

At Khaite’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York

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Salem Mitchell

At Ulla Johnson’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Katie Holmes

At Ulla Johnson’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Emily Ratajkowski

At Jonathan Simkhai’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Liya Kebede

At Proenza Schouler’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Sienna Miller

At Proenza Schouler’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Natasha Lyonne

At Rodarte’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Julia Stiles, Quinta Brunson and Lindsay Lohan

At Christian Siriano’s autumn/winter 2023 show in New York.

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Originally published in Vogue.co.uk

Alberta Ferretti’s autumn/winter 2023 collection introduced a cleaner, more modern and less romantic version of the Ferretti woman, says Anders Christian Madsen at Milan Fashion Week. Below, five things to know about the collection.

The collection was a new look for Alberta Ferretti
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Mona Tougaard opened the Alberta Ferretti show in a floor-length tailored grey bustier dress styled with sheer black opera gloves. She was dressed to the nines yet entirely stripped down: no fuss, no embellishment, just glamour – in its purest form. The look heralded a collection that introduced a cleaner, more modern and less romantic version of the Ferretti woman, which didn’t just suit her but snapped her into a mentality that felt ever so 2023.
It came with a change of show venue

“The silhouette is more modern: clean, long and closer to the body. It’s simple but the detail is very special. There’s more tailoring. It’s very sartorial,” Ferretti said backstage before the show. It unfolded in considered surroundings: a nondescript conference centre some 20 minutes by car from Milan’s city centre, which felt very un-Ferretti but also like a blank canvas; a fresh page for a new start, complete with a seductive electro soundtrack with a sultry voice.
It was just as intricate as before
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Maintained in an elongated silhouette, Ferretti’s updated take on her own creative genetics manifested in sumptuous but consistently restrained textures – shearling, velvet, various forms of appliqué – that looked simpler than they have in the past, but demanded the same levels of savoir-faire synonymous with her brand. “This is not print,” she said, pointing at a cloudy red dress. “This is all applicated velvet embroidery on chiffon.”
It was all about texture
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The purified colour palette that defined the show – dark greys, scarlet, black and silver – allowed Ferretti to really amplify her textures. She did so in metallics clashed with velvet, in felt confronted with pattern, and rich textures like soft and sculptural shearling, intricate lace, and tonal black embroideries that embellished jackets in opulent beads and paillettes without ever entering over-the-top territory.
Ferretti said it was about focus
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“It’s super important at this particular moment to have a very precise image and message,” Ferretti said, asked what had brought on her change in direction. “You can’t be vague. With images appearing everywhere around us, I have to be very concentrated on communicating who I am – my DNA – through a very sharp silhouette.” It made for a wardrobe that transcended age groups, and a collection that imprinted itself on your retina.
Originally published in Vogue.co.uk

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There were plenty of accessories to note from the haute couture autumn/winter 2022 shows. Demna went high-tech at Balenciaga and debuted air-filtering face shields, made in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG F1, and speaker bags by Bang & Olufsen.
Mega jewelry was trending this season, too. Daniel Roseberry paired his sculptural couture looks with gargantuan earrings that skimmed models’ navels at Schiaparelli, Fendi debuted asymmetric brooches clipped onto gloves, while Olivier Rousteing made a case for the nose ring during his takeover at Jean Paul Gaultier.
Scroll on for a closer look at the best accessories from Couture Fashion Week.
Balenciaga’s face shields and speaker bags
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Schiaparelli’s mega earrings
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Viktor & Rolf’s preppy ties
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Iris Van Herpen’s futuristic headbands
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Alexandre Vauthier’s bejeweled corsages
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Fendi’s micro gloves
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Jean Paul Gaultier’s punky nose rings
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Chanel’s whimsical hair bows
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Valentino’s opera gloves
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Giambattista Valli’s sci-fi shades
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Originally published in Vogue.co.uk
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Being the founder of her eponymous footwear label, Amina Muaddi always brings her sartorial A-game to fashion weeks. As the menswear leg of the fashion week took off in Paris, calling for layered ensembles that were borderline masculine, the Jordanian-Romanian designer delivered just that while putting her own spin on each look.
Muaddi shared one of her first ensembles on Instagram when she attended Bianca Saunders’ first runway show, captioning the outfit photos, “My type of menswear”. The designer was dressed in a brown and off-white checkered jumpsuit from the London-based brand, unbuttoned at the top to allow a black bralette to peek through. Paired with presumably her own pointed-toe heels, a chainlink choker, and geometrical hoops, the belted jumpsuit was layered with a cream-colored faux fur coat.
The designer’s next look was a particularly meaningful one. To attend friend and late designer Virgil Abloh‘s final show for Louis Vuitton, Muaddi chose a black, sportier ensemble from the French fashion house. The hooded jacket featured white panels with hints of neon green, a zip-up face covering, and an industrial buckled belt cinching it at the waist before it opened at the bottom for a dress with a voluminous hem to show through. “The last @louisvuitton show from the man who continues to make us dream from Heaven,” she captioned her outfit photos. “Forever ever @virgilabloh. Your most beautiful collection yet, I was in awe the whole time. We love you so much. Proudly wearing @louisvuitton by @virgilabloh. Just like I did at your 1st show.”
For the Dior Fall 2022 couture show, Muaddi channeled her bold side and opted for a strapless outfit with two-toned leopard prints from the maison. She paired the short look with tights, the Amina Muaddi Yigit Boot, and a mini Dior Lady bag. As the couture week has only just started, we are sure to see more noteworthy looks from the designer. Take a look at all of them below and make sure to check back for more.
In Bianca Saunders. Photo: Instagram.com/aminamuaddi
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In Louis Vuitton. Photo: Instagram.com/aminamuaddi
In Dior. Photo: Getty
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Schiaparelli kicked off the Spring-Summer 2022 Haute Couture Fashion Week this Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Petit Palais. In front of a handful of handpicked guests, which included the couple Ye and Julia Fox, the house presented 32 silhouettes, which were true demonstrations of their expertise. Forget colors and volumes, Daniel Roseberry returned to the very essence of couture with An Era of Discipline, a collection dreamed up with a restricted chromatic palette, comprised of only black, white and gold. This allowed a redefinition of Schiaparelli gold, neither warm nor cool-toned, created especially for the house from 24-carat gold leaf.
All the incredible details you missed at the Schiaparelli haute couture show
Details included a striking wardrobe with divine accents such as graphic elements, three-dimensional signature embroideries, ornaments of optical illusion in molded leather, and silhouettes that defied the laws of gravity, which Daniel Roseberry did not hold back on. Here is a closer look.
The hoop sleeves enhanced with Apollon de Versailles embroidery

The jacket adorned with three-dimensional palm trees

The gold leaf baguettes

The braided knit dress

The jewelry dress made from hand-molded leather embossed ornaments

The gold trompe-l’œil skeleton

The statement hat

The gold metal bustier surrounded by Saturn’s rings

The metallic headdress with black feathers
Translation by Anissa Agrama
Originally published in Vogue.fr

Mrs Keepa SS22. Photographed by Rudolf Azzi
The spring 2022 fashion month is marking a new beginning for many Arab labels. While a number of regional designers were notably absent on last year’s digital and physical runways, this year makes up for it as more take the global spotlight.
Read on to see which Middle Eastern designers have made their fashion week debut this season.
Noon By Noor

After showcasing in New York for 16 consecutive seasons followed by a year-long hiatus, Noon By Noor made its move to the London fashion week calendar. Bahraini cousins Shaikha Noor Al Khalifa and Shaikha Haya Al Khalifa presented their label’s Collection 2 – Light at East London’s Rochelle School, establishing its presence in the European market. For their return, the designers chose to maintain the label’s codes while drawing inspiration from their home country. “A photograph of Bahraini pearl divers in their sarongs gently gathered and tied at the waist, mixed with dreams of summer sunshine, holiday memories and flowers was the start of our spring collection development,” stated Shaikha Noor Al Khalifa. The minimalistic collection features a mix of structured pieces with masculine details alongside feminine dresses and separates with floral embroidery and mirror work.
Reemami

2016 Vogue Fashion Prize winner Reema Al Banna took her Dubai-based brand Reemami to Milan for its fashion week debut this month. For this special collection, the Lebanese designer chose to pay homage to her culture and heritage by incorporating elements from her childhood memories such as horse riding and food. The artistic work of refugees is celebrated too as Palestinian women contribute their patchworks to the collection which is combined with Al Banna’s own designs to interpret them in a modern way. In a fresh color palette of pink, green, white, and beige, the designer offered pieces featuring her signature playful patterns on a mixture of boxy yet feminine silhouettes.
Ramzen

Saudi designer Abdul Al-Romaizan’s label made its fashion week debut with a collection titled Gioia di Vivere (The Joy of Life). At the Palazzo Serbelloni, the new Italy-based brand featured luxury looks for both men and women in bold colors and prints. The collection was inspired by the “shared global experience of stepping out and embracing fashion once more.” Ahead of the show, Al-Romaizan said in a statement, “I am driven by passion and filled with optimism as we prepare to unveil this collection, which honors my heritage as well as the current vision for Saudi Arabia.”
Mrs Keepa

For her first-ever showcase during Paris fashion week, Egyptian-French designer Mariam Yeya dialed up the signature of her brand Mrs Keepa — color, drama, and daring cuts. Aptly named Harmonious Chaos, the 90-piece collection featured a combination of tailoring and sportswear, easy-to-wear basics, and evening-ready pieces. In keeping with the maximalism the Dubai-based label is best known for, highlights of the pieces included voluminous puff sleeves, wide-leg camo pants, and opera gloves.
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How uplifting to witness the new Fall 2021 collections starting to filter through – they feel like a temporary jolt out of a pandemic-induced haze. And designers really have gone ‘all-out’ this season, presenting beautifully ethereal films (Dior) and cinematic shorts (Miu Miu) from the dreamy halls of the Palace of Versailles to far-flung snow-capped mountains. Lockdown has obviously inspired the desire for wanderlust and fantasy, and the fashion? Well, it’s all the better for it.
An undercurrent of protection and utility – familiar narratives for Winter offerings – is, understandably, evident once again in oversized quilted coats (Chloe), padded ski jackets (Miu Miu) and cropped shearling-trimmed bombers (Givenchy). At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri tucked 50s headscarves into turtleneck sweaters, topped with elegantly-cut, ankle-grazing coats – investment pieces that feel right, for now.
Going back to the aforementioned ‘jolt,’ take in Jonathan Anderson’s bold and offbeat collection for Loewe to feel the fizz of new ideas blossoming. Zig-zag prints, cocoon shapes, colorful accessories – this is outright fun and frivolous fashion that requires no justification… coming to an extravagantly staged Tim walker editorial soon. This is artwork for the body: a blue two-piece trimmed with giant tassels, draped silk tops with huge buckle-like embellishment, wide striped culottes, and fluffy psychedelic mohair sweaters – pieces that simply radiate joy.
For those going back to the office, there are plenty of suggestions for an elevated everyday wardrobe from Elie Saab, Hermes and Fendi, whose flowing silk skirts and belted tonal blouses with extra-wide cuffs combine comfort, modesty and chic wearability. Jil Sander, too, has plenty to inspire a wardrobe refresh with long leather gloves and point-toe knee boots paired with geometric dresses, topped with a neck scarf in the same print – effortless layering done really, really well.
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