The Parsons MFA Graduate Show Spotlights Cultural Identity and the Experience of Growing Up Online

Parsons’ MFA in Fashion Design and Society draws hyper-talented designers from all over the world. Students came to New York City from as close as Petaluma, California, and as far…

With ‘Breaking Awake,’ Journalist P.E. Moskowitz Examines Our Cultural Relationship to Drugs of All Kinds

Are there any advancements in drug policy you discovered during the research process that made you genuinely hopeful? Not really. [Laughs.] There’s been lots of really good moves towards that…

New Condé Nast Book Explores Its Fashion, Media & Cultural Influence

In the latest “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, WWD’s chief content officer Jim Fallon and style director Alex Badia sat down with Michael Grynbaum to discuss his new book “Empire of the…

Cultural Couture Shined at the 2025 Santa Fe Indian Market

This weekend, the 2025 Santa Fe Indian Market kicked off in New Mexico—a one-of-a-kind event from SWAIA that remains one of the capital city’s main attractions. The annual market, which…

Must Read: Willy Chavarria Responds to Cultural Appropriation Accusations, The AI Assistants Retailers Are Using

Photo: Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty Images These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Willy Chavarria responds to cultural appropriation accusations Designer Willy Chavarria publicly apologized to the Oaxacan…

A Short Cultural History of the Tan Line

The tan line is back—and this time it isn’t the aftermath of a too-long afternoon nap—it’s intentional. Once dismissed, then desired, later condemned, now in demand, the visible contrast in…

Virgil Abloh’s Career and Cultural Impact Described in Robin Givhan’s New Book

Although fashion can typecast designers, Virgil Abloh’s agility in complexity and his ability to not just build community, but also guide it, transcended that. With her new book “Make It…

Miu Miu London Flagship to Reopen With a New Concept, Cultural Focus

LONDON – The Miu Miu flagship on the corner of New Bond and Bruton streets is set to reopen next month with a fresh look and a new attitude. The…

Will China’s Cultural Tourism Boom Power Fashion’s Next Growth Engine?

In the post-pandemic economy, consumer desire is no longer driven solely by products but also by experiences that spark cultural resonance and emotional connection. As China navigates economic headwinds, a…

A New Pope, a New Cultural Diet: What to Watch, Read, and Listen to Beyond the Conclave

While we won’t be getting The Real Housecardinals of the Vatican City on Bravo anytime soon—though Andy Cohen is something of a divine power in and of himself—there’s plenty more…