​There’s been another big opening on London’s Oxford Street designed to confound the doom-mongers with premium footwear retailer Kurt Geiger having opened a flagship store at number 272-274.

Another battered building in mid-renovation as a location for Dries Van Noten and a truly excellent collection whose strength centered on the subtle art of juxtaposition. 

When it comes to generating cool, few designers are more adept than Francesco Risso of Marni. And for the brand’s Paris debut, his location was Karl Lagerfeld’s old apartment on rue de l’Université.

​The BFC said the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Achievement title at December's Fashion Awards will be one of the last remaining giants of that generation of designers who shook up fashion in 19060s and 70s.

After selling a stake to Richemont, the Italian footwear brand is opening stores in Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, also in Asia (in Shenzhen and Hanoi) and the Middle East, with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia next.

This Monday saw the opening of Balenciaga's second store in Los Angeles. Located at 418 North Rodeo Drive, this unique space boasts a raw, industrial decor, and showcases the Balenciaga woman over two floors. 

Carolina Herrera is set to hit the runway at the upcoming Dubai Fashion Week, kicking off on on October 8, as the event’s esteemed guest of honor. 

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest collection for the house of Dior was also her latest meditation on the relationship between feminism, fashion and female rebellion.

Flannels latest opening is a 15,000 sq ft store in Nottingham, spanning two floors, with the retailer saying it will “bring the best of new luxury to Nottingham’s high street”. 

Hang it all, I know you are not meant to like Pierre Cardin anymore, but the brand’s revival show under the late designer’s nephew does have its moments.

Shanghai Fashion Week unveiled on Monday its programming for the Spring/Summer 2024 season. 

​In a further sign of London’s international appeal, Paul&Shark opened its new flagship store at 233 Regent Street on Monday.

Sober looks on the Milanese catwalks, with women's collections for next summer focusing on the essentials and a neutral palette, as illustrated by Tod's, MM6, Calcaterra and Sportmax.

Sunday morning in Milan was devoted to two venerable Italian brands, Ferrari and Ferragamo; one starting out in fashion, the other trying to revive a Florentine jewel.

Kylie Jenner kept the entire audience waiting for Dolce & Gabbana, but in the end, everyone forgot the delay after witnessing a naughty widow show on a dank Saturday in Milan.

Donatella did always love a grand show-space, and few are bigger anywhere than Pirelli HangarBicocca, where Versace staged her first runway show since the merger with Tapestry.