Susie Cave is back, Pierre Hardy reflects on his career, Prince gets a new book, Issey Miyake creates furniture, and the LVMH Prize semifinalists are announced.

Indie designer challenges, Kate Hawley’s costuming genius, the Loewe Craft Prize nominees, Hermès is going couture, and the return of the tactile and the human.

Nina Christen’s viral shoes, Hermès x Karel Martens, a bipartisan win for the arts, Colleen Allen’s modern witchery, and the architectural orbit of Inesa Kovalova.

The luxury meltdown shows no signs of letting up, but Hermès’ performance backed by strong brand fundamentals has it coming out on top.

Hype and halo can be useful marketing tools, but they only resonate when built on a strong brand foundation and solid product line.

Film directors with new creative projects, ghostly gowns as art, Etienne Russo on fashion shows, and Shintaro Yamamoto designs shoes for Rei Kawakubo.

The synergy between sports and fashion continues for Spring 2025 as designers reimagine iconic sport pieces as luxury wardrobe staples.

Designer brands are using old business tactics to reward loyal clients and get ahead in today’s competitive market.