Comme des Garçons’ Creative Director of Perfumes Dies at 79
PARIS — Christian Astuguevieille, who channeled Comme des Garçons’ avant-garde aesthetic into unconventional olfactive creations, has died at the age of 79. “It is with profound sadness…
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SCAD President, Founder Named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Paula Wallace, the founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design, can add a new distinction to her résumé. Wallace has been named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des…
The Iconic Air Jordan 11 Is Getting Its First-Ever Collaboration and It’s With Comme des Garçons
The Air Jordan 11 is traditionally one of Nike, Inc.’s most closely guarded silhouettes, never having received an official collaboration — until now. On-the-ground photos from Paris…
Comme des Garçons Homme Plus: Fearless Tailoring
Menswear has fully swung back to tailored forms, something Rei Kawakubo never stopped subverting, transforming — and celebrating. She gave her fall Comme des Garçons Homme Plus collection…
Viktor & Rolf Debuts Couture Cinderella Doll Collab With Disney, Mattel at Musée des Arts Décoratifs
FASHION FAIRY TALE: Viktor & Rolf will be on the red carpet during Paris Fashion Week. Mattel is extending its push into fashion brand collectibles with a limited-edition couture doll…
3.Paradis Designer Emeric Tchatchoua Honored With French Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres
PARIS— Emeric Tchatchoua, founder and creative director of 3.Paradis, was honored Wednesday with the French distinction Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres. Tchatchoua was presented…
Des Moines Man Accused of Installing More Than 100 Hidden Cameras Inside Porta Pottys at Public Events
A Des Moines man who was already facing nearly 100 charges in state court over hidden cameras found in portable toilets at public events has now been charged federally. A federal grand…
The Estée Lauder Cos. Debuts L’Atelier at La Maison des Parfums
PARIS — The Estée Lauder Cos.’ L’Atelier at La Maison des Parfums, being inaugurated Tuesday mixes magic and math — two key elements of fragrance. “We are super excited about this…
Comme des Garçons Spring 2026: Leaving Them in the Dust
Humble fabrics have been a talking point this European season, many designers employing cotton and linen for grandiose silhouettes. At the Comme des Garçons show on Saturday night, Rei…
Germaine Acogny Brings Joséphine Baker to Life in Solo at Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
PARIS — “She is dead, she is immortal.” Those words spoken at the funeral of Joséphine Baker became the starting point for French-Senegalese dancer and choreographer Germaine Acogny to…
EXCLUSIVE: Printemps Group’s Place des Tendances Bets on Loyalty and Logistics to Fuel Growth
In an era where fashion e-commerce is being reshaped by social media shopping and massive global platforms, Place des Tendances, the French multibrand retailer owned by Printemps Group, is…
Diego Della Valle Named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
PARIS — Tod’s chairman and chief executive officer Diego Della Valle has been named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, the French cultural distinction, which was awarded to…