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Creativity Catalysts Who Have Far-reaching Influence

From moguls to models, those who have held the coveted role as a fashion designer's muse, often set trends…

When Designers Look Back for Inspiration

WWD has long celebrated fashion's imaginative, innovative and sometimes controversial style muses. From the…

Fashion Looks to Art as Inspiration and Influence

WWD has long celebrated fashion's imaginative, innovative and sometimes controversial style muses. From the…

NAFAD’s Pioneering Role in Boosting Black Designers

The almost-forgotten organization played a pivotal part from the '50s to the 2000s in raising awareness of…

New York’s Fashion Avenue Turns 50

Renaming part of Seventh Avenue to Fashion Avenue was key in the history of positioning New York as a global…

Yves Saint Laurent Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary: Photos From the Fairchild Archive

The French luxury fashion house rings in its diamond anniversary this year.

A Look at Olympic Style Over the Years — and the Designers Who Have Contributed

The Tokyo Olympic Games opening ceremony begins today and though it's really about sports, it's also a little…

12 Influential AAPI Designers Who Have Helped Reshape Fashion

These designers have brought in fresh perspectives, told new stories and, in some cases, interwoven elements…

10 Influential Women Designers in Fashion History

From creating clothes with comfort in mind to employing thousands, these designers liberated women in so many…

How Cultural Appropriation Became a Hot-button Issue for Fashion

While the early days of trade opened the door to cultural exchange, it simultaneously made way for cultural…

12 of Fashion’s Most Influential Latinx Designers

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, WWD here takes a look back at some of the most iconic designers from Latin…

A Look at Tennis‘ Lasting Influence on Fashion

Victorian-era players wore long-sleeved corseted dresses, whereas current competitors have the freedom of…

Equal Measure: Moving the Conversation Forward

Greater diversity in the fashion industry is now being demanded, but it has been a focus since the Seventies…

Comfort Is King in Fashion and Has Been for a Long Time

Many of the comfort-driven styles being worn during the shutdown have been part of fashion's history for a…