Should the fashion calendar make a comback? The industry remains divided


By AGENCY
  • Style
  • Thursday, 06 May 2021

Saint Laurent was first to take the leap, announcing in April 2020 that it would skip Paris Fashion Week. And it has not returned. Photo: Instagra/Saint Laurent

It has been a year since Saint Laurent broke away from the traditional fashion calendar, and with its latest collection again presented as an online film recently, many wonder if the old schedules will ever return.

The pandemic accelerated an existing trend of major fashion houses questioning whether the punishing rhythm of endless fashion weeks and midseason shows was good for creativity or the climate.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!

fashion , trends , Covid-19 , fashion weeks

   

Next In Style

The Tomato Girl fashion trend highlights the codes of Italian summer style
These children of celebs could give us a tip or two about dressing in style
Breitling's bestselling Top Time line revs up the retro vibes
Rolex's new boutique space in Suria KLCC is bigger and better than ever
South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook takes on new role as Rado’s ambassador
Rado takes centrestage with its latest collection
Omega’s latest collection has a colour for every occasion
Colour yourself happy? Dress in bright colours to get that joyful mood going
Simone Bellotti, previously from Gucci, named as design director of Bally
'Visual storyteller': Taylor Swift's 'eras' on display at costume exhibit in NY

Others Also Read