Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Felix Gesnouin, Set Designer Hometown: Paris, France Based: Paris, France Representation: Total…
Demna Trades Balenciaga for Gucci, Donatella Versace Passes Torch to Dario Vitale, and more news you missed
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Ib Kamara’s Sci-Fi Rebellion for Off-White F/W 25
Malick Bodian & Agel Akol Ib Kamara assembled an intergalactic army for Off-White’s F/W 25 show titled “STATE OF RESISTANCE.” The Espace Niemeyer setting, resembling a futuristic command center, set the stage…
Structure, Confetti, & Club Energy Collide at Courrèges F/W 25
Ying Ouyang, Chu Wong Courrèges has a knack for theatrical set design, and for F/W 25, Nicolas Di Felice and set designer Rémy Brière once again placed a striking centerpiece at the…
Ferragamo’s Dance with Design For F/W 25
Ornella Umutoni Maximilian Davis continues to explore movement and choreography as central themes in his work at Ferragamo. Last season, for his S/S 25 show, he drew inspiration from ballet—particularly choreographer Katherine…
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Lucie and Luke Meier Exit Jil Sander After nearly a decade shaping Jil Sander’s modern identity, husband and wife duo Lucie and Luke Meier are stepping away from the brand. The news…
Roksanda Repurposes Sculptural Design for F/W 25
J Moon & Xu Qian Roksanda Ilinčić ventured into the world of sculptural expression for F/W 25, drawing inspiration from the late visual artist Phyllida Barlow. Barlow, known for her work with…
The LVMH Prize Semi-finalists, Michael Rider’s Debut Celine Show, and more news you missed
The LVMH Prize 2025 Semi-finalists Have Been Announced The LVMH Prize 2025 has unveiled its 20 semifinalists, with designers hailing from 15 countries—including first-time representations from Egypt, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia since…
Collina Strada’s F/W 25 Fempire
Symone Lu, Dilone, Taylor Larzo Collina Strada’s creative director, Hillary Taymour, has never shied away from using fashion as a platform for socio-political commentary, and this season was no exception. The show…
Sabato De Sarno Exits Gucci, Jacquemus Expands into Beauty, and more news you missed
Sabato De Sarno Exits Gucci Gucci and creative director Sabato De Sarno have parted ways. The Fall 2025 collection, set to debut in Milan on February 25th, will be presented by Gucci’s…