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Why is fashion still so obsessed with the corset?

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Mugler PF24. Photos: Courtesy of MuglerThe use of corsets remains controversial. On Sunday, fans of actress Anya Taylor-Joy voiced concern when she posted an image on Instagram of herself wearing a corset, ready to don a custom Maison Margiela gown for the New York premiere of Dune: Part Two. While some applauded her for showing the reality of how she achieved the shape, others called it “unhealthy” and questioned the message it was sending about women’s bodies. Two days later, Kim Kardashian posted a photo of herself wearing a Mugler corset, to a similarly mixed response. Proponents argue that,…Continue Reading

Chloe, The Row, Loewe and Coats

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PARIS — This season was all about Chloé and coats, coats, coats for the buyers emerging from the frenzy of Paris Fashion Week.Everyone wants to be — or buy — the Chloé girl. Chemena Kamali’s debut at the house was clearly the fashion week winner, with a steady stream of buyers praising her first collection at the house as one of their favorite shows, or citing her as a best new talent.The show was electric, according to those who attended.“We could feel the excitement in the room. The industry is very clearly energized for this next chapter…Continue Reading

Nicola Coughlan on the importance of self-care and why fashion matters

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Nicola Coughlan is having a main-character moment when it comes to her red-carpet style. The actress – who is currently promoting Bridgerton with the help of her stylist Aimée Croysdill – was in Paris this week for the Christian Louboutin show, where she sat front row in a classic black Vivienne Westwood dress from Mytheresa, of course, with shimmering Louboutin accessories. “Nicola is brilliant,” stylist Croysdill tells me. “She brings film references and iconic moments in pop culture and film, then I pair it with fashion moments, so it’s a beautiful synergy between the two. Both of us will bring…Continue Reading