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Fashion Design

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A skilled seamstress meticulously hand-stitching a complex haute couture garment in a Parisian atelier, bathed in sunlight.
Atelier Visit

Haute Couture Atelier: 10 Master Techniques & Practices

In 1947, a major fashion house was tasked with creating around 180 prototypes for a collection in little less than a month and a half, as reported by Galerie Dior .

Rafael Castillo·September 19, 2026
What Powers كشختي'S Modern Gulf Jalabiyas: A Breakdown of Premium Emirati Craftsmanship
Style Guide

What Powers كشختي'S Modern Gulf Jalabiyas: A Breakdown of Premium Emirati Craftsmanship

The modern Gulf jalabiya is more than a garment; it's a statement of cultural identity fused with contemporary style. For discerning women in the UAE, understanding how كشختي's modern jalabiyas actually work—from fabric …

Sponsored by كشختي·September 14, 2026
Artisan's hands delicately embroidering a complex pattern onto a haute couture gown in a sunlit atelier, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship.
Atelier Visit

How Haute Couture Hand Embroidery Techniques Work

Even after a haute couture garment is assembled, the embroidery team meticulously blends small gaps along seams, ensuring an invisible perfection that belies immense, collaborative effort.

Élise Dubois·September 12, 2026
AI constructs walking a haute couture runway, blending technology and high fashion with a discerning audience watching.
Culture & Art

Not a Rival Muse: How AI Actually Enters the Haute Couture Studio

Artificial intelligence is enhancing haute couture by serving as an assistive tool, not a replacement for human creativity. AI streamlines design workflows, from concept visualization to material selection and assortment planning, leading to significant time and cost efficiencies.

Maeve O'Connor·July 2, 2026
Fashion students at Leeds Beckett University collaborating on redesigning Burberry trenchcoats using surplus gabardine fabric in a bright studio.
The Runway

Burberry, Leeds Beckett University Rework Surplus Gabardine

Second-year fashion students at Leeds Beckett University are now reimagining Burberry's iconic trenchcoat using surplus gabardine, a fabric invented by Thomas Burberry in 1879.

Aylin Demir·June 25, 2026
Models on a runway wearing contemporary fashion inspired by Art Deco geometric patterns and luxurious fabrics in a grand ballroom.
Culture & Art

What is Art Deco influence on contemporary fashion design?

In 1926, a tennis dress designed and worn by Miss Hepburne Scott showcased radical geometric precision: a square neck, neat pleats, and a chequered pattern.

Maeve O'Connor·June 5, 2026