It would not be a Philipp Plein show without a suitably jaw-dropping set scenario - to wit his S/S 2015 men's presentation included a pool large enough to ride jet skis in. This season Plein set adrift with an underwater wonderland spectacle, created with three-dimensional projections that plunged us into a digital oceanic abyss with a live orchestra keeping the beat. Coral formations inspired pavé studded leather biker jackets and their matching sandal sidekicks that were presented in a melange of tropical fish hues. Nautical references wrapped his Riviera-striped Fifties sundresses that had clearly just stepped off a super yacht, although we're not quite sure about his Toucan bird print's place on the ocean floor. Deep within Plein's pelagic zone, black lace and liquefied, long-sleeved cocktail sheaths were much more at home, shimmering with the weight of their crystal rock embellishments. Swimmingly dramatic, this was prime time Plein theatre - right down to the Styrofoam-filled plunge pool that later bobbed with guests.
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Highlights from the transporting Cruise 2026 showsThe Cruise 2026 season began yesterday with a Chanel show at Lake Como, heralding the start of a series of jet-setting, destination runway shows from fashion’s biggest houses
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Behind the design of national pavilions in Venice: three studios to knowDesigning the British, Swiss and Mexican national pavilions at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 are three outstanding studios to know before you go
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Premium patisserie Naya is Mayfair’s latest sweet spotHeritage meets opulence at Naya bakery in Mayfair, London. With interiors by India Hicks and Anna Goulandris, the patisserie looks good enough to eat
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Milan Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2023: Fendi to PradaFrom Prada’s exploration of archetypal menswear garments to JW Anderson’s much-anticipated debut in the city, the best of Milan Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2023, as it happens
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Milan Fashion Week A/W 2022: Prada to Bottega VenetaIn this extended report, Scarlett Conlon reports live from the Milan Fashion Week A/W 2022 shows, with rolling coverage as they take place on the runway
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The filmic vision of Paris’ virtual men’s fashion weekTake an in-depth look at the trends of Paris' fashion week for Spring/Summer 2021, where brands turned to the moving image to express their collections virtually
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