Osman Ahmed

The New Wave Issue

Demna on Balenciaga's rebellion against 'luxury'

The generational creative director discusses returning to the source and falling back in love with fashion through couture.
Osman Ahmed
11.16.23
The New Wave Issue

The new faces of Gucci

“I wanted to give the opportunity to a young girl to be a model for a big name like Gucci,” Sabato De Sarno says. “It could change their life.”
Osman Ahmed
11.1.23
Fashion

Phoebe Philo is back

Here’s everything you need to know about the British designer’s return. Just don’t call it a comeback ‘collection’.
Mahoro Seward
Osman Ahmed
10.30.23
Fashion

3 designers putting India on the global fashion map

We caught up with the designers for whom the South Asian subcontinent is not just a reference, but a home.
Osman Ahmed
10.26.23
Beauty

Becoming a ‘nose’: How do you start a career in fragrance?

As the in-house perfumer for Hermès, Christine Nagel is responsible for some of the world’s most distinctive fragrances.
Osman Ahmed
10.20.23
Fashion

Miu Miu SS24 proved why we need Miuccia Prada now more than ever

The legendary designer's latest collection brimmed with eclecticism, character and life.
Osman Ahmed
10.4.23
Fashion

Chanel SS24 embodied the ease of a Provençal summer

For her latest collection, Virginie Viard drew inspiration from the Villa Noailles, the home of the annual Festival d'Hye
Osman Ahmed
10.4.23
Fashion

Maison Margiela SS24 was Main Character Energy distilled

John Galliano, fashion's king of narrative-driven design, showcased profoundly interesting clothes made for profoundly interesting lives.
Osman Ahmed
10.4.23
Fashion

Louis Vuitton SS24 was a celebration of eclectism and lightness

In a season dominated by anodyne clothes, this was a collection that reminded everyone that Nicolas Ghesquière is in a league of his own.
Osman Ahmed
10.3.23
Fashion

Hermes SS24 was an exercise in luxury at its most confident and discreet

Nadège Vanhée's latest collection for the house was an assured demonstration of how to wear heritage with ease.
Osman Ahmed
10.2.23
Fashion

Comme des Garçons SS24 was a joyous rebellion against restraint

The 'clothes' that Rei Kawakubo presented unapologetically took up space -- literally -- delivering a powerful message about contemporary womanhood.
Osman Ahmed
10.2.23
Fashion

Balenciaga SS24 showcased Demna’s intimate understanding of fashion

The creative director’s mother opened the show, which saw his nearest and dearest dressed in extraordinary everyday clothes.
Osman Ahmed
10.1.23
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