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Jean-Charles de Castelbajac — the designer who once clothed Madonna in teddy bears — is now tasked with returning Benetton to its boldly colourful, agenda-setting glory days.
The spring manifesto
Considered, ethical and quietly covetable: from a Berlin unisex label keeping production local to a Milan bag brand built on essential minimalism, these are the spring names worth knowing.
Keep it in the family
Though it has grown from two staff to 30 in 10 years, Rabih Kayrouz still values close bonds at his Maison.
Fashion
A stellar new men’s brand from New York, Prada gets sporty and Olsen twins brand The Row makes its move into menswear.
Downward trend
Killer heels, once status symbols, are now conspicuously absent from fashion-show front rows (and runways). How did they become out of step with the modern world?
A single plan
He’s created a luxury behemoth from scratch and is determined to stay independent, outspoken and successful. Tom Ford talks sex, retail and trackpants.
A cut above
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode’s executive president is helping to drive French fashion forever forward by focusing on education – as well as Paris Fashion Week, of course.
Top to toe
Our global review of the industry leaves no stone unturned – we’re not only interested in the cut of the cloth but the material gains made behind the scenes.
Right materials
We visit Gentili Mosconi, the Como fabrics firm that stitches the fashion industry together.
Heart of glasses
In between fashion weeks, Milan plays host to Mido: the world’s biggest stage for eyewear.
