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Giorgio Armani Talks His Newfound Love of Paradoxes and Copycats in 1979 Interview

Armani's designs return to the runway for his "One Night Only" spring 2025 show after an 11-year hiatus.

Remembering Dame Maggie Smith: WWD Revisits an Interview From 1970, as She Gained Acclaim on Stage

Decades ago, Smith's superior talent was immediately noticed by critics in her role as Mrs. Sullen in "Beaux…

WWD Time Capsule: ‘Distressed’ Jackie Kennedy Corrects the Record on Her Shopping Habits

When WWD made a few mistakes on the first lady's fashion choices, Kennedy sent a letter to correct the record…

WWD’s New Book ‘Black in Fashion’ Celebrates Black Creatives in the Industry

Through the pages of WWD and the Fairchild Archives, "Black in Fashion: 100 Years of Style, Influence and…

A Look Back at Iconic Cowboy Moments on the Runway

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album may have sparked the most recent wave of demand for Western fashion, but this…

Chanel Slingback Pump: A Brief History as the Iconic Shoe Turns 65

The classic two-toned shoe, emblematic of Chanel chic, was introduced into the luxury fashion house in 1957.

Innovative Black Designers Have Moved the Needle in Fashion

Key contributions from Black visionaries who have been vital to the industry have often gone without mention…

Glenn Tunstull on Illustrating for Women’s Wear Daily

The fashion illustrator discussed his influential career.

Illustrator Robert Passantino on How Fashion Hones His Eye

"Fashion illustration challenges the eye, makes it think," said former WWD illustrator Robert Passantino.

Behind the Scenes in Fashion Illustration at WWD

Known as Women's Wear Daily, the publication first incorporated fashion illustration in 1910.

Robert Melendez Looks Back on the Art of Live Sketching Fashion

The fashion illustrator could draw anything on a whim and he specialized in picturing the social set.

12 of Fashion’s Most Influential Latinx Designers

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, WWD here takes a look back at some of the most iconic designers from Latin…