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Designers

A seated red-haired woman in a glossy black outfit poses against a neutral gray backdrop, her long hair swept loosely around her face.

Iris van Herpen Has No Flagship Store, No Diffusion Line and No Plans to Change

Dior makes beautiful clothes. So does Chanel and every house at the top of the fashion pyramid. But Van Herpen is operating on a different set of criteria entirely.
By Scott Drevnig
A man wearing a black sweater, black pants, a colorful scarf, and a black hat sitting on a large translucent red chair shaped like an abstract heart.

Ron Arad’s Unconstrained Objects and the Mind Behind Them

Bucking the stereotype that says modern design must prioritize form over function, his works achieve an incredible level of artistic innovation without compromising comfort.
By Xinyi Ye
An exterior street view of a majestic parthenon-like art museum

What the Cultural Sector Got Wrong About the Philadelphia Museum of Art Rebrand

Arts institutions may now think twice before touching their brands, but MiresBall principal and creative director John Ball says it's short-sighted to assume a rebrand is always the wrong move.
By John Ball
Christopher Bailey will leave Burberry after 17 years with the company.

Top Burberry Exec to Step Down Following Lame CEO Term

By Sissi Cao
Neha Dani.

These 4 Women Are the Biggest Innovators in Jewelry Design

By Danielle Miele
Ilse Valfre's brand all started with a Tumblr page. She spoke with the Observer about all things Valfre.

Inside Feminist Designer Ilse Valfre’s Home Studio

By Morgan Halberg
Calvin Klein ad campaign.

Calvin Klein Found a Way to Recycle Its Old Ad Campaign

By Dena Silver
Tile, Syria, Damascus, about 1600, Fritware, underglaze-painted, Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

The Next Big Thing in Design Inspiration Is Museum Collections

By Alanna Martinez
Rihanna speaks during The 69th Annual Parsons Benefit

The 4 Parsons Graduates Who (Hopefully) Caught Rihanna’s Eye

By Kristen Bateman
Look, it's Rihanna in Comme des Garcons!

Celebrities at the Met Gala Made Great Subjects for Live Painting

By Alanna Martinez
Actual proof of Prada at Walmart.com.

You Can Actually Buy Prada, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga at Walmart

By Dena Silver
An attendee at the 2017 Queerness and Games Conference in Los Angeles, California.

In the Vast World of Gaming, a Con for All (Gay)mers

By John Martin
On the runway at Lumiér Garson.

Lumiér Garson Is a Russian Fashion Brand to Watch

By Dena Silver
A model poses at the Roberta Einer presentation during London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week Celebrates Diversity with a Deconstructive Edge

By Emma Baxter-Wright
Chocheng.

5 Things to Know about Emerging Designer Chocheng

By Kristen Bateman
A model at Sandy Liang's presentation.

Designer Sandy Liang Is Inspired by Chinatown Grandmas and the LES

By Kristen Bateman
Raf Simons.

Raf Simons Graces NYC With Graphic Duct Tape and Arm Warmers

By Dena Silver
Best & Co. is the one-stop renovating shop every design expert needs

Best & Co. Is the One-Stop Renovating Shop Every Design Expert Needs

By Britten Leigh Wolfe
Pascale Mussard of petit h.

Hermès Puts a Whimsical Spin on Sustainable Design

By Alanna Martinez
Simone Rocha.

Simone Rocha Signs Lease for First US Store in Soho

By Liam La Guerre
A past design by PH5

Meet 6 Designers Who Are New to the NYFW Schedule

By Dena Silver
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama await the arrival of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Madam Ho Ching at the North Portico of the White House August 2, 2016 in Washington, DC.

Michelle Obama: A Champion for Young Designers

By Elissa Nunez
"The Floor is Dodgeball"

See the Crazy Game Fest That Went Down on Governor’s Island [Photos]

By Brady Dale
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Designer Rachel Comey at the Los Angeles store opening for her eponymous label.

Rachel Comey Brings a Taste of Brooklyn to Los Angeles

By Lindsay Schneider
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