Christian Dior is in the middle of a big transition—starting with a new creative director, Raf Simons—and that means it needs a new face
What I Covet: Young & Battaglia’s Persian Cowhide
England-based designers Brendan Young and Vanessa Battaglia have created an object that feels antique and industrial at the same time
Sky-High “Front Heels” Teeter on the Edge of Fashion
The “Scary Beautiful” shoes look more torturous than fabulous when worn
Fashionable Lit: Dress Like Anna Karenina for $500
See the first looks—and one exclusive sketch—from the Banana Republic collection
Bangkok Treehouse: A Green Destination Amid the City’s Bustle
With its ulcer-inducing traffic, smoggy air and preponderance of concrete, Bangkok doesn’t often come to mind as a green destination. But one innovative innkeeper is hoping to boost its eco-credentials with the Bangkok Tree …
According to What? The Ai Weiwei Retrospective in Washington D.C.
The show takes its name from a 1964 Jasper Johns work and explores the controversial Chinese artist-activist’s attempts to make art a way of looking at the world—and challenging its authorities—rather than accumulating artifacts
Chanel 80 Years Later: Coco’s First High Jewelry Collection Reimagined
In celebration of 80 years of high jewelry, the couture house reimagines Coco Chanel’s timeless ‘Bijoux de Diamants’ collection for today
Go Behind the Scenes on an Open House Weekend
Founded in Britain in 1992, the annual showcase is held over a series of weekends and has allowed curious enthusiasts to see interiors and architectural spaces that are usually off limits
Jennifer Aniston Debuts Blinding Engagement Ring
This really gives new meaning to “statement jewelry”
Christian Louboutin (Still) Doesn’t Care If We’re Comfortable
The designer reiterated his disinterest in making shoes that don’t hurt during a panel discussion this weekend at the New Yorker Festival in Manhattan
5 Questions with Andrew Gn
Andrew Gn launched his collection in 1996, specializing in highly detailed ready-to-wear informed by haute couture practices. Today, he dresses social swans and celebrities, as well as modern women looking for a beautiful yet …
TIME Explains: How Fashion Weeks Went Local
For nearly a century, the fashion weeks in New York City, London, Milan and Paris have held a monopoly on setting the style agenda each season. But in the last decade, more and more smaller cities are staging their own versions …
Look Book: Lena Dunham’s Quirky Style
As she lands her first fashion magazine cover (for ASOS clothing) this month, TIME looks back at the actress and filmmaker’s eccentric style.
