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Cathy Horyn
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  1. fashion
    At Balenciaga, Gloss KapitaleDemna uses money and kinky sex to sell a perfectly good suit.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. fashion
    Staying True to the McQueen SpiritSarah Burton streamlined things for a modern customer while finding her own space.
  5. paris fashion week
    Theyksens Magical TripHe again diverts with a one-of-a-kind collection building on his exquisite patchwork.
  6. style
    Dior Imagines the Next Step in Retail30 Avenue Montaigne now includes three places to dine, a museum, and an overnight guest suite.
  7. paris fashion week
    A (Mostly) Downer SeasonToo many luxury houses are stuck in their own past.
  8. paris fashion week
    The Ethics of Expressing Trauma on a RunwayIn a visually powerful and emotionally gut-wrenching show, Balenciaga confronts a bleak reality.
  9. paris fashion week
    Loewe, on a HighJonathan Anderson’s show makes solid surreal gestures with an erotic tension.
  10. paris fashion week
    More Than Smoke and Mirrors at Rick OwensPlus: Balmain and Chloé.
  11. paris fashion week
    Erotic DriesThe Belgian designer Dries Van Noten shows lush textures and colors in a decadent house.
  12. paris fashion week
    Dior’s New (New) LookTrue to form, Paris brings back fabulous and creative ideas.
  13. milan fashion week
    Bottega Veneta’s Strong DebutA new star in Milan. Plus: Armani nods to the war news.
  14. milan fashion week
    Gucci’s Sharp Tailoring With an Agile Street EdgeVersace gets lost in the trends.
  15. 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.
  16. milan fashion week
    Fendi Brings Back SexyAnd so does Diesel (with blow-up dolls and low-rise jeans).
  17. 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.
  18. spring fashion
    Let’s Get HighCathy Horyn on designers’ airier look this season.
  19. new york fashion week
    Telfar Shows Up, With ClothesPlus: sparkles from Oscar de la Renta and weirdness (in a good way) from Collina Strada.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. spring fashion
    Shayne Oliver Is BackHood By Air brought street cool to the runway before suddenly imploding five years ago. Now, the brand’s designer has returned — as daring as ever.
  25. paris couture week 2022
    Ronald van der Kemp and Fendi Exemplify Couture in ParisPlus, Glenn Martens charms at Gaultier, while Valentino misses the mark.
  26. paris couture week 2022
    At Couture, Embracing Hard ChicWhat Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli collection, Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, and Virginie Viard’s Chanel had in common was precision.
  27. fashion
    My Time With AndréKnowledge, coupled with his wit and amazing sense of game, should be André Leon Talley’s lasting legacy.
  28. prefall 2022
    Fall Looks That Strike a Modern SilhouetteElectric colors and strong lines from Jil Sander, Christopher John Rogers, and more.
  29. nyfw fall 2020
    Balenciaga Steps Back in TimeDemna imagines the fall 1997 collection that never was.
  30. now open
    A New Online Marketplace That Sells Savoir FareOld Stone Trade, created by the stylist Melissa Ventosa Martin, offers the hard to find.
  31. style
    Gucci’s Hollywood RompThe brand takes over a tourist block for glamour with a seedy edge.
  32. paris fashion week
    Remembering Alber ElbazAt the close of Paris Fashion Week, a huge crowd gathered to remember the designer Alber Elbaz, who died in April from COVID-related complications.
  33. pfw spring 2022
    Edginess and Decadence for a Surprising Paris FinaleWith a Vuitton collection that dug into history and surpassed, in opulence, anything we’ve seen this season.
  34. pfw spring 2022
    On an ’80s-Style Catwalk, Chanel Lightens UpIt’s a big theme this week. Plus: Stella McCartney cultivates mushrooms.
  35. pfw spring 2022
    At Givenchy, 75 Looks in Search of a VisionMatthew M. Williams presents his first runway show. It’s complicated!
  36. pfw spring 2022
    At Balenciaga, Marge and Homer Simpson Take ParisIn a show that also played with the idea of “stars” on the red carpet.
  37. pfw spring 2022
    Raf Simons Digs Into Street StyleSimons comes up with a modern suit.
  38. pfw spring 2022
    Balmain Celebrates FreedomIn honor of Olivier Rousteing’s ten years as creative director, the show was opened to the public — and it was exceptional.
  39. pfw spring 2022
    Cool Finesse From Saint LaurentWhile the younger designers at Paris Fashion Week struggle to find a new path.
  40. pfw spring 2022
    At Paris Fashion Week, Unboxing DiorPlus: A new exhibition about Thierry Mugler shows real imagination.
  41. mfw spring 2022
    At Milan Fashion Week, Marni Gets EmotionalMarni’s creative director, Francesco Risso, showed clothes that moved, in a presentation unlike any other.
  42. mfw spring 2022
    At Milan Fashion Week, Prada SeducesSexy isn’t all that interesting. Seduction is, however. Raf Simons and Prada embraced that — a big theme this season, to the point of near nakedness.
  43. mfw spring 2022
    During Milan Fashion Week, a New LightnessAt Jil Sander and Kim Jones’s Fendi show, modern textures and a shifting view of femininity.
  44. mfw spring 2022
    Why Kim Jones of Fendi Looked to an Artist From the ’60sThe work of Antonio Lopez inspired the latest collection. The timing is more than symbolic.
  45. nyfw spring 2022
    Telfar TV Takes Over New York Fashion Week (and It’s Got Duffles)Plus: Tom Ford puts on a show, and Khaite misses.
  46. nyfw spring 2022
    A Very Theatrical New York Fashion WeekAt Rachel Comey and Thom Browne, performances took center stage.
  47. nyfw spring 2022
    At New York Fashion Week, Sex Is On Everyone’s MindEckhaus Latta and Michael Kors do it best. Plus, Coach brings out skaters.
  48. nyfw spring 2022
    Fashion Week (and a Poodle) Takes Over New York’s LandmarksAt Carolina Herrera, Gabriela Hearst, LaQuan Smith, and more.
  49. nyfw spring 2022
    New York Fashion Week ReturnsAfter a year and a half hiatus, fashion shows, including Proenza Schouler and Maryam Nassir Zadeh, are back.
  50. fall fashion
    My Endless Search for American FashionWhen I started my career, I saw the potential for an American style that was beautiful, uncomplicated, and singular. Where has it gone?
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