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Celebrities Front Row at Chanel Cruise 2027: Nicole Kidman, A$AP Rocky and More

Rocky's pink handbag came with a pair of baby shoe charms that he promised to save for his 6-month-old…

Chanel Cruise 2027: Coming Home

Matthieu Blazy showed his first resort collection in Biarritz, the seaside town where Coco Chanel laid the…

Bruno Pavlovsky Talks Chanelmania, Biarritz Return and Middle East Challenges

Despite the global frenzy stoked by Matthieu Blazy's debut collection, Chanel's president of fashion has a…

Why Amanda Lear is the Muse Who Never Goes Out of Fashion

The former companion of Salvador Dalí is a legendary fixture on the front row and is never far from…

29 Top Fashion Designers Sound Off on the Sports That Inspire Them

While covering the fall 2026 collections, a marathon in itself, WWD asked a range of designers which sports…

LVMH Prize Announces Nine Finalists for 2026 Edition

The final is scheduled for Sept. 4 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, with several major designers…

This Spring, All Roads Lead to Marie Antoinette

From runways to museums, the 18th-century icon offers a much-needed dose of femininity and escapism.

Bernard Arnault Warns Middle East Conflict Could Spell ‘Catastrophe’ for World Economy

Despite near-term volatility, the luxury magnate remains confident about the midterm outlook and expects to…

LVMH Open-doors Event Returns After Four-year Hiatus

The luxury group will stage the sixth edition of Les Journées Particulières between Oct. 16 and 18.

How a Comme des Garçons Superfan Became One of the World’s Biggest Fashion Collectors

A dark horse for three decades, Jean-Denis Franoux is ready to unveil his 25,000-piece treasure. 

EXCLUSIVE: Dior’s New Osaka Flagship Will Feature a Couture-inspired Facade by Sou Fujimoto

Peter Marino has designed the interior of the store, which will include a Monsieur Dior restaurant.

Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week Marks 10th Anniversary With Stéphane Rolland Show

The event will serve as the most visible showcase yet for the French designer's semi-couture bridal line…

Kering to Add Former Chanel, Dior Executives to Board of Directors

The French luxury group will propose the appointment of Marie-Hélène Chenut and Laurent Kleitman at its…

Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance Brings a Couture Touch to His New Lamp Designs for Dior

The latest versions of the Corolle lamp will be unveiled at Palazzo Landrian from April 21 to 26 as part of…

The Quotable Luca de Meo

The executive displayed his talent for trenchant remarks and insights, often punchy and sometimes blunt.