Interview

Dries Van Noten's spring women's collection combines slices of 19th century book etchings, swaying palms, hothouse florals and seascapes in a nod to Flamenco flounces and dramatic Balenciaga curves. But that's not all. Embedded in the collection are James Reeve's "Lightscapes,"the photographer's sumptuous series of light after dark the designer discovered when he headed the jury at Hyères' annual fashion and photography competition in 2010.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/09/12

It's not quite right to call these loose, tattered knits "details": in look 33 from the Phillip Lim 3.1 pre-fall collection, details do not simply add character here, or dimension there—they are the pieces. This ensemble seems to be constructed of full zooms.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/06/12

Cynics may say fashion collaborations are all about generating hype, but this season designers are teaming up wth artists known for their consciously anti-commercial productions.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/04/12

There’s only one thing that designer of clothes, brander of lifestyles, collector of fine art and furniture, and all-around fashion-world renaissance man Reed Krakoff can’t seem to do well: settle  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/04/12

The name says it all. The Meredith Wendell Long Simple perforated belt is just that: long and simple. But breadth is the soul of its wit.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/03/12

Be-gemmed and bedazzling, the newest clutches put the gems on the outside of the jewelry box—and the glitter in the palm of your hand. Fit for life-size princesses, too  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 01/03/12

43-year-old Chris Harveaux of Oaks Armoury isn't too concerned with modish Dark-Age trends; rather, he's reviving the lost art of building old-world armor.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 12/29/11

Pennies from heaven have met their match in this punchy, day-glo Comme des Garçons coin pouch, part of the 2011 Christmas collection.   ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 12/27/11

What's red-hot and on our list to give and receive.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 12/21/11

Miuccia becomes electric with these super-luxe, minima black—or white!—Prada headphones.   ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 12/20/11