From the Archives: How the 1980s Saw Designers Go From Anonymous Atelier Dwellers To Bona Fide Society Fixtures

Money has brought more than influence and respectability. Designers now have Gulfstream jets (Klein and Lauren) and houses in all the right places. In 1987 when the Duchess of Windsor’s…

LaPointe Doubles Down on Statement Occasion Dressing, Opening Atelier on Howard Street in New York City

LaPointe, which is celebrating its 15th year in business, is widening its direct-to-consumer operation. The company will open The LaPointe Atelier at 31 Howard Street, 2nd floor, to host private…

Inside Chloë Grace Moretz and Kate Harrison’s Final Wedding Dress Fittings at the Louis Vuitton Atelier in Paris

“We are overwhelmed in a good way,” Moretz says while sitting in the hair and makeup chair in the couple’s suite at Le Bristol, just before seeing her completed wedding…

Max Mara Atelier Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection

Laura Lusuardi, Max Mara’s Fashion Coordinator, has been at the company for just over 60 years, and during that time I’d wager she’s forgotten more about the business of beautiful…

Max Mara Atelier Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection Review

Laura Lusuardi’s message for the Max Mara Atelier 2025 collection was crystal clear. During a preview, on the fashion director’s mood board stood images of Jacqueline Kennedy, her eccentric cousin…

Angelina Jolie Marries Sheer Dressing & Minimalism at Atelier Jolie

Angelina Jolie paid a visit to her new artistic hub Atelier Jolie in New York City on Thursday wearing an all-black ensemble that showcased the actress’ interpretation of the sheer…

LaQuan Smith’s AI Atelier With Samsung Revolutionizes Met Gala Prep

From influencing the Met Gala’s theme in 2016 to receiving small nods throughout the years, technology continues to take a monumental role in fashion’s busiest Monday of the year. And…

Chanel Closes SoHo Atelier Beauté Chanel

Chanel has closed the New York outpost of its experiential retail concept. The legacy brand’s Atelier Beauté, previously situated in Manhattan’s SoHo on Wooster Street, has closed. “Since opening its…

From Science to Couture: How Drexel's Master's of Fashion Design Opened Doors at Christian Siriano's Atelier

Image: Courtesy of Drexel University. Kyle Bakonyi never expected to find himself constructing couture gowns for A-list clients, but thanks to Drexel University’s Master’s of Fashion Design program, he’s doing…