Of courtesans, djinns, and couture: Inside Pakistani designer Fahad Hussayn’s fantastical world of fashion
His theatrical sensibility and bold imagination breathe life into his clothes—and into Pakistani fashion’s creative landscape.
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Thailand’s Queen Sirikit, a French couturier, and the rise of Thai silk
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 22-year partnership with French couturier Pierre Balmain defined global elegance, launching Thai silk onto the world stage during a crucial 1960…
Fashion futures: Indonesian designers navigating an era of disruption
From social media’s double-edged reach to the rise of AI and an uneasy economy, Indonesian designers are learning to adapt, endure and redefine creativity in fashion’s most…
The good, the bad and the gatekeep: How gender nonconformity is for everyone
Still an alien concept to many, dressing against gender norms can bring freedom to someone no matter their identity, though not without sacrifices.
China’s new Hallyu: K-fashion struts in as K-beauty steps back
K-beauty’s stumble in China may ring alarm bells for Korean fashion firms to refine their local strategy.
Beijing’s ‘dream factory’ for ‘Chinese princesses’
Wangfujing is the place to go for dressing up like a Qing Dynasty princess.
Elle UK apologizes for cropping Blackpink’s Rose from group photo
In Elle UK’s version, Rose, who is a global brand ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent, was missing from a photo which included Charli XCX, model Hailey Bieber, and actor Zoe…
Vietnamese fashion steps into the global spotlight
Vietnamese fashion is now not only appearing on runways but is also making inroads into global markets through exports.
What local beauty means to the Filipino woman today
Once seen as second to global names, local makeup brands are now confidently leading the conversation.
The story behind Thailand’s iconic elephant pants trend
From bustling Thai markets to K-pop airports, these comfy, colourful trousers have gone global. They’re not just travel wear, they’re a fun fashion statement and a playful…