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How do you define ‘deconstruction’? It’s often linked to the idea of being ‘unfinished’, but I imagine your perspective goes beyond that. To me, deconstruction is a form of new life. It’s about finding beauty in chaos — or in things that have been discarded. It’s a romantic and poetic way of creating.

‘Elegance is not standing out, but being remembered’ was Giorgio Armani’s guiding philosophy when he founded his innovative fashion house in 1975, redefining menswear before debuting womenswear the following year.

Lucy Partridge unpacks the versatility and the enduring influence of the polka-dot.

Photo by Emily Henman  Despite only being 22 years old and a full-time student, Hannah Bowker’s been making a name for herself for quite...

In India, I watched my grandmother reuse glass jars, mend clothes until they were threadbare, and compost food scraps without ever calling it ‘sustainability.’ In the UAE, I saw consumption at its peak, with towering malls and fast fashion stores promising endless novelty. And in London, I’ve seen both the urgency of climate action and the energy of young people working collectively to make change.

Picture this: it’s a typical London morning, slightly grey, with a chance of sun later and, of course, a light drizzle in between. For the past half hour, you’ve been tugging at clothes left and right out of your overstuffed wardrobe, desperately trying to find the perfect outfit. But, how are you meant to pull together something quick and stylish for such unpredictable weather?

Sex and the City captivated audiences worldwide, exploring the trials and triumphs of four best friends navigating life and love in New York City. At the centre was the most iconic of them all, Carrie Bradshaw. Throughout the show’s run, Carrie never failed to step out in an unforgettable outfit, often featuring luxury labels such as Dior, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, and her personal favourite, Manolo Blahniks.

In the hands of Prada, Gucci, Loewe, and Fendi, the Year of the Snake becomes more than a symbol—it becomes a statement.

Schiaparelli strikes a beautiful harmony between past and future. Claudia Limaverde Costa discusses.

How many of us truly feel our clothes represent our personalities? Or, that our garments could even tell a story?  Ginny Litscher, the Swiss-born fashion and textiles designer could certainly answer ‘Yes’ to both these questions.