Fashion designers

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)

Mark Zuckerberg is trying something on

Mark Zuckerberg at his home on Lake Tahoe in California on Aug 4. He underwent a very public style rebrand in 2024, when he went from robotic coder in a grey hoodie to fashion-conscious bro next door.

Valentino unveils corset tops and chunky jewellery at fashion show in 19th-century Paris library

A model presents a creation by designer Alessandro Michele as part of his Spring/Summer 2027 collection show for fashion house Valentino during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, on Oct 4.

Made In Italy: 100 years of Italian furniture and fashion on show at National Gallery Singapore

The B&B Italia Up Armchair (1969) is an icon of the show.

Chanel brings its 2026 high jewellery collection of signs, symbols and lucky charms to Singapore

The Lion Emblematique Brooch from Chanel’s Chanel Signes & Symboles high jewellery collection.

On red carpets and runways, bras as tops have taken over

The almost-naked look ruled at the MTV Video Music Awards and recent fashion weeks.

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