VF NEWS: Jenny Packham Spring/Summer 2015 - NYFW

For her Spring/Summer 2015 collection, Jenny Packham gives an unapologetic nod to Marilyn Monroe. The sexy icon’s signatures were ever present, from shimmering fabrics to body-hugging gowns.

A party with Alexander Wang x H&M in New York

It’s been 10 years that H&M has collaborated with the biggest names in fashion. 10 years that have been marked by capsule collections that sell out within minutes of their release. And fittingly for this tenth year, H&M invites an American for the first time, the designer, Alexander Wang, who is also today, the artistic director at Balenciaga. For the launch of this collection in stores this 6th November, a multitude of celebrities came to the party organised in New York to not miss the spectacular fashion show and Missy Elliot concert. Interviews: Margareta van den Bosch: It means that they have been successful I think this kind of idea that we had people still like it and are still queuing for it. Alexander Wang: To be part of the H&M family and to work on this project with them was so exciting but also at the same time we really felt that we wanted to approach it differently; the idea of active wear, and performance wear has always been something that I’ve always been close to me and my inspiration process, and I knew that I wanted this collection to be something that would really be exciting for everyone. Jessica Chastain: I love Alexander, I love how he takes street clothes and makes them really urban fashion. I’m hearing rumours of using sports and performance clothes and creating a whole new urban wardrobe. Dakota Fanning: I’m such a fan of Alexander and I wear so many of his pieces from his own collection in my everyday life, so I’m very excited to celebrate the collaboration and wear it. Kate Mara: H&M is such an easy place to go shopping too so I love that they’re working with him, so that more of the general public can go and buy his designs.

VF NEWS: Polo Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2015 - NYFW

Ralph Lauren showcases his Polo Collection in 4-D for Spring/Summer 2015, projecting a holographic runway show over the lake at Cherry Hill in Central Park.

VF NEWS: Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2015 - NYFW

With a little pink house landing in the middle of the Uptown Park Avenue Armory, Marc Jacobs has us smiling at the pepto bismol abode, while paradoxically, his military inspired collection leaves us stylishly ducking for cover.

VF NEWS: Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2015 - Paris Fashion Week

Who will be Miss Jean Paul Gaultier 2015? The infamous “enfant terrible” staged a blowout beauty pageant for his last ready-to-wear collection at Paris Fashion Week.

VF NEWS: Calvin Klein Collection Spring/Summer 2015 - NYFW - Interviews & Runway

Videofashion interviews Francisco Costa about his design inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2015 Calvin Klein Collection.

Badgley Mischka Bridal Spring/Summer 2015 - Bridal Fashion Week

Badgley Mischka is a celebrity red-carpet favorite, and when it comes to bridal, Mark Badgley and James Mischka naturally pay homage to Old Hollywood. From Marlene Dietrich to Sophia Loren, each exquisite wedding dress is named after a silver screen legend.

VF COLLECTIONS: Narciso Rodriguez Spring/Summer 2015 - NYFW

Narciso Rodriguez epitomized sophistication with minimalist, structured designs and luxurious fabrics for his Spring/Summer 2015 collection.

The Essentials for Men this Winter: To your checks!

Today tartan has gained modernity, it’s been reinvented and the checks are being printed even on knitwear and fades to the clothes, making them unique and more technical. (itw) The suits take on a classic style, with a very British influence in wintery hues with fading of grey. Elegant for the suits reworked more loosely or more fitted. Revitalised by many imaginitve traits, highlighted by a stabilo line or with bold colours for a new more contemporary signature. If you’re not daring enough to wear all tartan, you can opt for just a stand out piece from the men’s wardrobe, a coat, or a jacket. It will be carried by it’s traditional motif some elegance and coolness. Hedi Slimane, likes it in a red and black style, for a more rock attitude, a little bit school-boy. In black and white, the allure is not the same and carries a more refined silhouette equally making it more urban.(itw) Checks boost a man’s wardrobe with chicness and personality without being too serious... Interview: Antonio Marras: This here is the same fabric, it starts with fur. There is something called ‘Aguliato’ and then, you can see that it becomes another material and then again it becomes yet another. This really is a very modern and very strong technique that can be used on fabrics and also on wool. Guillaume Henry: We used tartan because the feeling of the 30s, of Frank Sinatra side and I liked the idea of rather large tartan such as this, which reminds me of certain images that spring to mind in Wiigii photos or the days when groups of young men used to gather in casinos.

Oscar de la Renta passes away

The designer Oscar de la Renta, the senior American designer, has passed away at the age of 82. A man of rare elegance with a charming smile, the American from Dominican origin, was renowned for his sense of couture with his romantic dresses. Worn by the stars and celebrities, his gowns were the dreams of the red carpet. Last month he created the wedding dress of Amal Alamuddin, George Clooney’s new wife. He was the first to have believed in John Galliano again by proposing an internship to him in his studio, giving place to a magnificent show. He was equally assured for the continuation of the label by naming last week Peter Copping, previously at Nina Ricci the new creative director. Interview: Oscar de la Renta: All I’ve learned in fashion that I love, I learnt it from haute couture so even if it’s prêt-à-porter, there are reflections of haute couture. I think that there should be a constant evolution but never one that’s over the top, one must dress a woman who really loves fashion, who feels like a woman. But for this woman, the most important thing is not the clothes that she wears, or what designer…but how she shows her personality. Above all clothes, especially these days in times a little bit complicated, one must make clothes that a woman can fall in love with.