“The calendar is in shambles; I am fed up with this system,” the Versace helmer toldWWD. “I think the business model of luxury brands is about to change in a radical way. We are all thinking about what to do.”But, while many brands are opting for “co-ed” collections, combining menswear and womenswear (Burberry, Public School, Read More →

A few words came to Kimora Lee Simmons’ mind when designing resort: “all-American exotic — just like me,” she said, during a preview of the collection. This season, she evolved the tastefully body-hugging dresses and sensual tailoring — two consistent themes of the label — to include looser silhouettes, takes on blue and white striped Read More →

What with hosting 16 royal weddings as well as every coronation since 1066, Westminster Abbey has seen its fair share of extraordinary outfits. The Queen’s 1953 Norman Hartnell coronation gown took a team of nine seamstresses eight months to make. The Duchess of Cambridge’s Alexander McQueen dress was such a closely guarded secret that embroiderers Read More →

1. BEST PRINT BY MONIF C. Cool cut-outs and a splatter motif makes this one-piece a perfect option for the edgy girl. Monif C., $118; monifc.com COURTESY 2. BEST PRINT BY SEA BY MELISSA ODABASH A timeless snakeskin print elevates this full coverage two-piece. Sea by Melissa Odabash, $68, simplybe.com COURTESY 3. BEST PRINT BY SWIMSUITS Read More →