I'm the first to admit that I'm better at admiring Rick Owens from afar—because as much as I get it conceptually, I'm not nearly enlightened enough to want it as a consumer. I may own two Rick Owens pieces (a lemon, open-knit sweater wrap and draped wool-blend skirt), but neither pass the ... Read More
Sacai Fall 2022
Sacai was brilliant, an impeccable demonstration of Chitose Abe's eye and unparalleled vision. There's a newfound formality to the clothes—perhaps a celebration marking Abe's return to Paris Fashion Week—but it's done true to Sacai form. Tailoring is exquisite yet fresh (cut and cut up in all the ... Read More
Stella McCartney Fall 2022
Stella McCartney showcased one of the most optimistic fall collections of Fashion Month. Clothes were seasonally appropriate and nothing like the extremes we've seen so far (i.e., either a dark, apocalyptic statement on post-pandemic life or an over-the-top embrace of the roaring twenties). These ... Read More