Step into your best outfit, and something changes. Your shoulders straighten, your eyes brighten, your reflection gazes back with an air...

Fashion has always been about self-expression, but what if it could be about healing too? As conversations about mental health, trauma, and disability acquire much-needed attention, designers are stepping up to create clothing that prioritises comfort, security, and empowerment over aesthetics. Welcome to the era of trauma-informed design, where fashion is more than just looking nice; it's about feeling protected, seen, and powerful.  For many survivors of trauma, chronic illness, or...

In a city buzzing with the theatrical highs of Men's Fashion Week, Issey Miyake's ‘IM Men Fall 2025’ show offered something entirely distinct: an orderly, hypnotic performance on the human body's relationship with cloth. The show, held today at the RÉFECTOIRE DES CORDELIERS, showcased the house's brilliance in transforming simple materials into wearable masterpieces. The stark white runway was accented by giant square panel robots that gently spun as if to observe the collection. Conceived by...