Reality was front and centre at Paris Fashion Week, but this season’s winners both addressed and transcended our current state of affairs, reports Angelo Flaccavento, who beamed into Paris from his base in Italy.

Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès and others say they'll stage live runway shows this autumn. But France’s sharp uptick in coronavirus cases could jeopardise organisers’ vision for a fashion week that mixes live-streaming and in-person events.

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

The Spanish group acquired a majority stake in the buzzy British label, significantly boosting its presence in the beauty market.

A group of designers and retailers, fronted by the Belgian designer, wants the industry to realign fashion deliveries with real-world seasons and stop early discounting.

From Chloé to Nina Ricci, femininity was a multi-part act, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

The CFDA chairman’s decision to do what’s best for his label and show in Los Angeles may spark the ‘creative destruction’ that American fashion needs in order to progress.

Designers Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh radiate enthusiasm, ideas and naivety, but they have yet to figure out how to retain a consistent vision while making desirable clothes.