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From the Archive: ‘Scents of Balance’

Always in tune with what's next, WWD saw the rise of the fragrance industry in 1979 as more than noteworthy…

They Came to America: French Designers Driving Luxury in the U.S.

French fashion brands' timeless legacy of craftsmanship and artistry continues to thrive in America.

A History of American Fashion Designers in Paris

From Mainbocher to Michael Rider, U.S. creatives have shaped the French luxury industry.

From the Archive: Cher Everywhere

The timeless icon who reshaped fashion, music and celebrity through fearless reinvention turns 80 on…

From the Archive: Beauty Benefits

Bath, hair, body and sun products received a luxe upgrade in the drugstore aisle and at the department store…

From the Archive: The Stylish Origins of Mother-daughter Dressing

From Jeanne Lanvin to Lilly Pulitzer, leading fashion designers inspired mother-daughter fashion through the…

From the Archive: Halston’s Petals in Bloom

Halston was an innovator of American fashion, and for his spring 1980 collection he proved it, combining his…

From the Archive: Met Gala Glamour

Anticipation for the Met Gala is growing given its iconic arrivals and unforgettable fashion moments…

From the Archive: The Evolution of the Met Gala, From Society Supper to Global Spectacle

Met Gala chair Pat Buckley, friendships and philanthropy were the perfect pairing for fashion's party of the…

From the Archive: Fashion’s Faux Forward

Forty years ago, faux fur fibers paved the way toward the sustainable fashion movement we recognize today.

From the Archive: The British Designers Who Shaped Queen Elizabeth II’s Style

Queen Elizabeth II's early style was shaped by four London designers: Sir Norman Hartnell, Sir Hardy Amies…

From the Archive: Looking Back at the 1970s Nostalgic Festival Footwear Style

Festival footwear of the 1970s paved the way for a new era of individuality and continues to inspire today's…

From the Archive: Technology Turn-on

Early tech predictions were a catalyst for reshaping the future of retail.

From the Archive: Festival Fashion’s Free-spirited Style Evokes 1970s Nostalgia

Festival fashion from the 1970s — think free-flowing maxi dresses, bell-bottoms and boho chic — remains a key…

From the Archive: Bridal Bliss

For more than 115 years, Women's Wear Daily has honored the timeless legacy of the society weddings from…