Fashion designers

The Met is going back to basics for its Spring show and gala

Nessa and Colin Kaepernick pose during the Met Gala in New York City on May 5, 2025. The Met has announced that the 2027 theme will spotlight everyday dressing.

Balenciaga taps ‘subversive’ British designer Martine Rose as creative lead

British-Jamaican designer Martine Rose founded her eponymous label in 2007.

Mandai Wildlife Group stages Singapore’s first runway show in a cave setting

Surprises, silences and some politics at the Oscars of American fashion

Anthony Vaccarello, who was named international designer of the year at the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards on Nov 2, with (from left) Zoe Kravitz, Hailey Bieber and Rose, in gold looks from his final Saint Laurent collection.

Self-taught tailor is first Singaporean to win Italian contest

Javin Tan, founder of Singapore bespoke tailor Common Suits, has won Milano su Misura – Trofeo Arbiter 2026 in Naples. He wears his winning sailing suit at his atelier.

End of an era? How the Hermes Birkin bag is losing its scarcity appeal

The resale value of unworn Birkins sold as second-hand online has dropped by more than US$6,000 from its 2022 peak.

The importance of designers doing it for themselves: Kim Jones starts own brand

Chairman of Henderson Land Dr Martin Lee Ka-shing (right) and Kim Jones OBE, who announced his eponymous label on Oct 12.

How wellness culture came for the closet

At a time when some fast-fashion retailers add thousands of items to their sites each day, avoiding synthetic fabrics has become a status symbol.

C-drama star Zhou Yiran likes to ‘recharge’ at home – when he’s not racing Lamborghinis

Chinese actor-singer-racer Zhou Yiran at Louis Vuitton’s Savoir Rever showcase at Allanbrooke Estate in Sentosa on Oct 11.

Saint Laurent designer Anthony Vaccarello leaves after glittering decade

(FILES) Belgian-Italian fashion designer Anthony Vaccarello reacts after the presentation of creations by Saint Laurent for the Womenswear Ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 collection as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris on March 11, 2025. French fashion house Saint-Laurent announces on October 9, 2026 the departure of its creative director Anthony Vaccarello. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)

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