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Cathy Horyn
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  1. fashion
    The Label That Changed FashionI’ve known and covered Raf Simons for nearly two decades, so I have no doubt that the decision to close his 27-year-old business was thought out.
  2. ch-ch-changes
    Raf Simons Closes His Influential Menswear LabelHis spring 2023 collection will be the final Raf Simons line.
  3. spring/summer 2023
    At Alexander McQueen, More Body, Less RomanceIn a shift, Sarah Burton shows a sexier collection.
  4. pfw spring 2023
    The T-shirt, Beloved by All, Gets a New LookBy Miu Miu, nonetheless. Plus: Louis Vuitton shows a trove of great accessories.
  5. pfw spring 2023
    A Comedy of Errors at Paris Fashion WeekThis has been an utterly ridiculous Paris season, in the best and worst sense. And it’s not over yet.
  6. pfw spring 2023
    Balenciaga Says, ‘Here’s Mud in Your Eye’Demna toasts the wild and real.
  7. pfw spring 2023
    At Loewe, Blurring Reality in a Digital EraJonathan Anderson questions shape and silhouette in a modern way.
  8. pfw spring 2023
    At Rick Owens, an Ancient MusePlus more from Paris Fashion Week, including a new energy at Schiaparelli.
  9. fashion
    The Next Met Theme Will Be Karl Lagerfeld’s Six-Decade Career“Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” will explore his stylistic language as it was expressed in drawings and realized in clothing he created.
  10. pfw spring 2023
    The Row: An Antidote to Too-Muchness in ParisPlus, Cher headlines the Balmain festival.
  11. pfw spring 2023
    Excess Everywhere at Paris Fashion WeekDior showed nudity with a youthful eye. Saint Laurent hit repeat.
  12. mfw spring 2023
    Does a New Designer Mean a New Direction?Not always. A mixed review of the debuts in Milan.
  13. mfw spring 2023
    At Gucci, Double the Clothes But Little Direction“Clothes are not enough today,” says Alessandro Michele backstage, as he grappled with the modern conditions for a creative director.
  14. mfw spring 2023
    At Prada, Subtle Sex and Modern MinimalismRaf and Miuccia play with “gestures of error” in their cinematic show.
  15. mfw spring 2023
    A New Energy at Milan Fashion WeekDiesel gives Gen Z what it wants and Kim Jones of Fendi shows a fresh look.
  16. nyfw spring 2023
    Tom Ford Closes Fashion Week Not With a Bang, But a WhimperAlso: Elegance and fun at Willy Chavarria, and Michael Kors evokes Elsa Peretti.
  17. nyfw spring 2023
    Peter Do Matures, Tory Burch AlluresPlus: Adam Lippes elevates cotton, and Gabriela Hearst brings in the choir.
  18. nyfw spring 2023
    The Day of the DogsA couple of Fashion Week–goers brought their pups to shows, and they weren’t the only ones performing.
  19. nyfw spring 2023
    Marni Rethinks the BodySoaking up New York’s body-loving culture, Marni puts on a great show. Plus: Tommy Hilfiger showed his see-now-buy-now collection in the rain.
  20. nyfw spring 2023
    Fendi Brings Out All the SupermodelsThere was a Fendi blowout — including Kate Moss, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista — to celebrate a nostalgic bag.
  21. fall fashion
    The Ambition of Jonathan AndersonOver the past nine years, the designer has transformed Loewe into one of the most successful and oddest brands. Then he decided to scrap it all.
  22. couture fall 2022
    Haute Couture, Italian StyleValentino marched 102 models down the Spanish Steps for a joyful show in Rome.
  23. paris haute couture 2022
    Fendi Couture Floats on AirThis was Kim Jones’s most effortless and youthful collection since succeeding Karl Lagerfeld.
  24. paris haute couture 2022
    Demna Outdoes Himself With Balenciaga Haute CoutureAnd puts Kim K. and Nicole Kidman on the runway for insurance.
  25. paris haute couture 2022
    At Chanel, Simplicity SingsPlus: Houses are holding haute-jewelry presentations, separate from the shows, that have become part of Couture Fashion Week.
  26. paris haute couture 2022
    Dior Shines With a Strong Womanly ShowIt points to the craving for more female voices.
  27. rtw fall 2022
    Liberated From the Fashion Grind, Marc Jacobs Finds a New TensionOn Monday night, Jacobs showed a collection deeply in touch with the digital world.
  28. fashion
    At Balenciaga, Gloss KapitaleDemna uses money and kinky sex to sell a perfectly good suit.
  29. fall 2022 ready-to-wear
    At Thom Browne, a Smarter Sense of CraftBrowne turns two favorites, tweed and tie silk, into a rowdy American patchwork using couture methods.
  30. in memoriam
    André Leon Talley Remembered With Wit and SoulTalley did not want a memorial, but he would have been pleased with this celebration, which embraced his Southern roots and high fashion.
  31. fashion
    Staying True to the McQueen SpiritSarah Burton streamlined things for a modern customer while finding her own space.
  32. paris fashion week
    Theyksens Magical TripHe again diverts with a one-of-a-kind collection building on his exquisite patchwork.
  33. style
    Dior Imagines the Next Step in Retail30 Avenue Montaigne now includes three places to dine, a museum, and an overnight guest suite.
  34. paris fashion week
    A (Mostly) Downer SeasonToo many luxury houses are stuck in their own past.
  35. paris fashion week
    The Ethics of Expressing Trauma on a RunwayIn a visually powerful and emotionally gut-wrenching show, Balenciaga confronts a bleak reality.
  36. paris fashion week
    Loewe, on a HighJonathan Anderson’s show makes solid surreal gestures with an erotic tension.
  37. paris fashion week
    More Than Smoke and Mirrors at Rick OwensPlus: Balmain and Chloé.
  38. paris fashion week
    Erotic DriesThe Belgian designer Dries Van Noten shows lush textures and colors in a decadent house.
  39. paris fashion week
    Dior’s New (New) LookTrue to form, Paris brings back fabulous and creative ideas.
  40. milan fashion week
    Bottega Veneta’s Strong DebutA new star in Milan. Plus: Armani nods to the war news.
  41. milan fashion week
    Gucci’s Sharp Tailoring With an Agile Street EdgeVersace gets lost in the trends.
  42. milan fashion week
    Prada Power PunchMiuccia and Raf draw on the brand’s womanly DNA. Plus: Max Mara and its offbeat sister label, Sportmax, commit to big fashion statements.
  43. milan fashion week
    Fendi Brings Back SexyAnd so does Diesel (with blow-up dolls and low-rise jeans).
  44. new york fashion week
    Where’s Marc Jacobs?“Good question,” said Marc Jacobs himself with a dry laugh, after releasing ten looks the day after New York Fashion Week ended.
  45. spring fashion
    Let’s Get HighCathy Horyn on designers’ airier look this season.
  46. new york fashion week
    Telfar Shows Up, With ClothesPlus: sparkles from Oscar de la Renta and weirdness (in a good way) from Collina Strada.
  47. new york fashion week
    A Standout Show for Peter DoThe designer gives New York a much-needed boost. Plus, collections from Gabriella Hearst, Tory Burch, and more.
  48. new york fashion week
    At New York Fashion Week, Traditionalism WinsThe best shows are those from designers who make very good clothes and (thankfully) aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel.
  49. new york fashion week
    10 Years From Eckhaus LattaA sexy anniversary show that highlighted the brand’s fierce individuality. Plus: The designers deconstruct their history in 5 looks.
  50. new york fashion week
    Sexual Sting and Chaos As New York Fashion Week ReturnsShayne Oliver returned, a new shape at Proenza Schouler, and an honest look from Elena Velez.
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