People always say—well OK, not just people, but the kind of fashion-industry types one discusses these matters with—that the reason you see so much nudity on runways is that when an ensemble skims over a bare naked lady, it is easier to observe the wonderful clothing. That its extraordinary construction, ... More

Inspired by spring's bold new take on the perennial floral print, the creative mind behind New York floral design studio Meta Flower Marisa Competello gives DuJour a quick lesson in her area of expertise.   Dolce & Gabbana The Arrangement: A branch of cherry blossoms The Statement: “A literal translation. ... More

Toting your handbag in alternate ways isn’t a groundbreaking idea, but for 2014 there’s a new way to approach the accessory: as if it weren’t one. At Céline’s spring 2014 show, models grasped clutches like pillows, giving dimension to each look’s art prints and layered silhouettes. At Kenzo, shoulder bags matching ... More

It’s only 10 to nine in midtown Manhattan when model Anne Vyalitsyna comes bouncing into DuJour’s office, beautifully bright-eyed and incredibly friendly, even saying a sweet hello to those non-morning people hunched over and frowning at their desks. “Let’s get started!” she exclaims, arms raised high in a silk black ... More

From London to Milan, here are the five top menswear trends that caught our eye for fall. More

Since the late '80s, when her modeling career began at just fourteen, Kate Moss has been called a lot of names. “Waif,” “anti-supermodel,” “cocaine Kate.” But through the tabloid headlines, Ms. Moss has continued climbing higher up the rungs of style supremacy. She's known as a true fashion idol—a living, ... More

With that “new year, new you” mentality in the air, now is a good time to ready the closet for spring cleaning and spring stocking. Combing through runway trends that boasted exciting new looks—like pop-art prints, fringe and knife-pleats—is a task made easier by the fact that many of these ... More

Some things fit together nicely: chocolate and peanut butter, milk and Oreos, Captain and Tennille. A less intuitive twosome would be the high-end designer and the mass retail outlet. Yet the past decade has seen dozens of surprising—and successful—collaborations, including avant-garde brand Comme des Garçons and French maison Lanvin for H&M (in ... More

When I was young, I fell into fashion through fantasy. I had always imagined a place where practicality was non-existent and glamour reigned free. For me, this is what fashion was all about: over-the-top, all-consuming beauty. When fashion ... More

Next spring, get ready to channel fashion from the ‘90s. The clean minimalism espoused originally by Calvin Klein, and later by Helmut Lang and Jil Sander, dominated New York runways. This streamlined simplicity evoked a mood of effortless calm: The clothes were less uptight than last season, no nonsense ... More