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Phillip Lim to Host Supima’s 17th Annual Design Competition

Six finalists from leading design schools will compete for the $10,000 prize.

The Lafayette 148 Merino Collection Partners With Woolmark Co. to Gain Certification

It has undergone and passed the five stages of testing to gain Woolmark certification.

Louis-Gabriel Nouchi Designs Costumes of 2024 Paris Paralympics Opening Ceremony

The ceremony will take place on the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde, with 150 dancers performing on a…

EXCLUSIVE: The Style Pulse Completes Funding Round

New York-based Doneger | Tobe is among notable investors in the platform, which offers retailers a selection…

WWD Time Capsule: Zang Toi Leads New York’s New Wave

A Jan. 10, 1990, story in WWD shined a spotlight on the rising young designer, among others that included…

WWD Time Capsule: A Look Back at Victor Alfaro’s New York Runway Debut

WWD caught up with Victor Alfaro in March 1992 before his first collection hit the runway. Alfaro was known…

Ralph Lauren Celebrates His Hometown in Fall Campaign

The Polo Ralph Lauren ads feature iconic New York City locations such as the Empire State Building and…

EXCLUSIVE: Chloé’s Winter Campaign Exudes ‘Cinematic Intimacy’

Models Kaia Gerber, Rianne Van Rompaey, Yar Aguer, Rosalieke Fuchs and Diane Chiu appear in the spots, which…

From the WWD Archive: Christian Francis Roth – Young Wunderkind

WWD caught up with the-then 20-year-old designer ahead of his second show — and he already sounded wiser than…

From the WWD Archive: Todd Oldham – Dallas’ Maverick Designer

In a 1986 interview with WWD, the designer talked about his growing brand — and how 5:30 p.m. is his quitting…

From the WWD Archive: Cynthia Rowley Revs Up

Just before her 1992 fall showing, WWD interviewed the darling of kitsch, Cynthia Rowley, whose flair for…

EXCLUSIVE: JAB Sells Bally to Regent Affiliate

The owner of the Club Monaco and Escada brands is taking over the Swiss women's and men's apparel and…

EXCLUSIVE: Gucci Names Jin From BTS Global Brand Ambassador

The role cements the strong ties of the K-pop artist with the Italian luxury house.

EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Hilfiger’s Women’s Spring 2025 Show Will Be Set in Yet Another Unforgettable New York Venue

His show will take place on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Waraire Boswell, Designer for LeBron James and McDonald’s Uniforms, Dies at 48

The Los Angeles-based creative suited up NBA stars and musicians like Jay-Z with his custom designs.