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CNN  —  After strutting a confident Versace collection at Milan Fashion Week in February that referenced many of the brand’s signature emblems, including the Medusa, Barocco and Greca, Donatella Versace took a bow. Many observers had wondered if it would be Donatella Versace’s last in her position as chief creative officer, a role she has held for almost three decades, amid speculation of a potential sale of the Versace company from its current owner to the Prada group. On Thursday, Versace confirmed to CNN that Donatella Versace, 69, would transition to the newly created role of chief brand ambassador, in…

Editor’s Note: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes investigates how the rules of fashion have influenced different cultural arenas — and your closet. CNN  —  At Paris Fashion Week, men stepped out in heels, from pumps and slouchy boots on the Vivienne Westwood runway to the chunky loafers rapper and actor Jaden Smith wore as a guest at Louis Vuitton. It may seem like a progressive move, though there was a time where that was once the norm. Women’s relationship with high-heeled shoes stretches back to the 17th century when it became a staple in affluent wardrobes for their…

CNN  —  It’s all change in the world of Italian fashion. Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its creative director, as the struggling luxury house seeks to turn around its fortunes. Demna — who only goes by his first name, as of 2021 — will begin his new role in early July, Gucci owner Kering confirmed to CNN via a press release. The appointment comes after Kering said last month that it would part ways with former designer Sabato De Sarno, who served as Gucci’s creative head for only two years. Sales at Kering have been weighed down by weak…

Editor’s Note: CNN Style is one of the official media partners of Paris Fashion Week. See all coverage here Paris CNN  —  At the Fall-Winter 2025 edition of Paris Fashion Week, which came to a close on Tuesday, the schedule was packed with megawatt shows. Notably, there was a wave of major designer debuts, including Julian Klausner helming Dries Van Noten following the founder’s departure, Sarah Burton stepping into Givenchy, and Haider Ackermann reviving Tom Ford, each bringing a fresh perspective to the storied houses. Across the nine-day event, designers largely kept a safe distance from overt political statements and…

Editor’s Note: CNN Style is one of the official media partners of Paris Fashion Week. See all coverage here. CNN  —  Amid the glitzy parties and star-studded front rows of Paris Fashion Week, the hottest ticket in France’s capital on Sunday afternoon was… a public bathroom. Or a venue designed to look like one, at least. Celebrities including Barry Keoghan, Chappell Roan and Jared Leto posed for photos next to sinks equipped with mirrors and wall-mounted soap dispensers. Industry guests then took their seats facing a row of toilet stalls, before the sound of flushing signaled that proceedings were underway.…

Editor’s Note: CNN Style is one of the official media partners of Paris Fashion Week. See all coverage here. Paris CNN  —  Cate Blanchett has never worn so much silver. Not in the sense of glitzy sequins or hand-applied crystals (par for the course on the red carpet) but the kind of sterling normally found in one’s cutlery drawer. Last April, Blanchett appeared in Vogue China wearing a corset made out of two antique silver platters. With her hair bobbed and blown-out at the ends, she looked like a 1950s Joan of Arc — the ornate serving dishes folded around…

CNN  —  The 97th Academy Awards delivered an evening of elegant and, at times, dramatic fashion, with many stars saving their best looks for the biggest red carpet of them all. This year’s awards season has witnessed its fair share of restrained styling and dark monochromatic looks, but Hollywood’s A-list brought shimmer, sparkle and metallics to LA’s Dolby Theatre on Sunday. From Halle Berry’s disco-ball Christian Siriano gown to Demi Moore’s Swarovski crystal-embellished Armani Privé dress, the work of embroiderers took center stage. The numbers speak volumes: Selena Gomez’s Ralph Lauren outfit, inspired by Sophia Loren, shone with over 16,000…

CNN  —  Selena Gomez is no stranger to old Hollywood glamour, having wowed awards season with a succession of stunningly chic retro-inspired outfits. At Sunday’s Oscars, the “Emilia Perez” star opted for another classic look, arriving on the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder custom Ralph Lauren number with an impressive detail: over 16,000 drops of glass and hand-sewn Rosemont crystals arranged into a lattice pattern. The dress was made by a team of 12 Italian artisans who airbrushed the glass to achieve a pink ombré finish that shimmered with each movement. Gomez completed the look with a peachy nude lip…

Editor’s Note: CNN Style is one of the official media partners of Paris Fashion Week. See all coverage here CNN  —  The Fall-Winter 2025 edition of Paris Fashion Week is underway, with infectious energy and eye-catching looks seen both on and off the runways. At the nine-day event, running until March 11, high-wattage shows staged by the world’s biggest brands, such as Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton, are expected to draw some of pop culture’s biggest celebrities (and their stylists) — several of whom are keeping their eyes peeled for their next red carpet outfit. For other famous faces, it…

Editor’s Note: In Snap, we look at the power of a single photograph, chronicling stories about how both modern and historical images have been made. CNN  —  The first time Cindy Crawford worked with the provocative fashion photographer Helmut Newton, the supermodel shed her all-American persona for a dalliance with Monte Carlo for US Vogue. The swimwear shoot, published in the November 1991 issue, famously featured Crawford in a dark one-piece and heels standing on a public monument in the luxe Monégasque district, as well as erotically laying on stage in front of three blindfolded musicians. But a lesser-seen Polaroid…