Best & Worst 2018 - Fashion Designer Debuts

Riccardo Tisci's first collection for Burberry included flowing lace dresses (above) elevated by sensual silhouettes and hints of his signature sexy punk style. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Riccardo Tisci's (above) first collection for Burberry included flowing lace dresses elevated by sensual silhouettes and hints of his signature sexy punk style. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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American designer and founder of streetwear label Off-White Virgil Abloh was appointed artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton in March.

His much-anticipated first collection for the luxury label combined his cool street style with elements of Louis Vuitton's signature bag silhouettes, creating cool hybrid garments and accessories.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 23, 2018, with the headline Best & Worst 2018 - Fashion Designer Debuts. Subscribe