Hussein Chalayan

Since his first show in 1994, Hussein Chalayan has always offered London Fashion Week something special.

Looking back to ancient Rome to better understand our tumultuous present, Hussein Chalayan continued his philosophic examination of modern society.

“If you just repeat somebody else’s archive—be a stylist!” We speak to the visionary designer about the industry and his role as teacher to the next generation.

As Gravity Fatigue, Chalayan’s first theatrical work, opens at Sadler’s Wells, we talk to the designer about transferring his genius from the runway to the stage.

Hussein Chalayan staged a theatrical masterpiece in Paris, that took in Cuban motifs and riffed on military utilitarianism.

The London-based designer will work with the creative director and design team on the ready-to-wear collection.

The London flagship will be Chalayan’s very first bricks and mortar venture.

The avant garde fashion designer has created a dance piece inspired by identity and displacement.

From her Alexander McQueen wedding dress to her Academy Award for Best Swan, the ultimate Björk fashion moments are all represented at her new MoMA retrospective, opening this weekend.

Chalayan at Vionnet, Miley for Marc and long-haired lovelies at Astrid Andersen.

The singer and designer work together on an onstage look for Royal Albert Hall performance

Our playful take on pronunciation teaches you how to speak your international fashion alphabet, from Azzedine Alaïa (AH'ZE'DEEN AH'LAI'AH) in Paris to Zegna (ZEN'YA) in Milan. This is how top supermodels say these things, so look, listen and learn...