The Cultural Review

Designers

4 articles

A diverse collection of influential fashion designers from various historical periods collaborating in a luminous, creative studio space.
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Iconic Fashion Designers Who Revolutionized Style

Phoebe Philo chose 80-year-old writer Joan Didion as the star of Céline’s spring/summer 2015 campaign, a decision that directly challenged the youth-obsessed, idealized beauty standards typically asso

Eleanor Voss·May 6, 2026
Models walk the runway at Paris Modest Fashion Week, displaying a variety of contemporary modest fashion designs to an engaged audience.
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Paris Modest Fashion Week Showcases Nearly 30 Designers

Paris hosted its first-ever Modest Fashion Week from April 16-18, showcasing nearly 30 designers who offered style without exposure, according to BBC and theprint .

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 28, 2026
Actress in a glamorous 1950s Hollywood film wearing an iconic, elegant dress, spotlighted on set.
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Iconic Movie Fashion Moments Influencing Style

In 1952, Hubert de Givenchy launched his first collection, featuring the Bettina blouse.

Eleanor Voss·April 23, 2026
A model on a runway showcasing a stunning haute couture gown, intricately designed with cultural symbols and patterns, under dramatic lighting in a historic setting.
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Top 7 Examples of Cultural Narratives in Haute Couture

This guide explores seven distinct manifestations of cultural narratives in haute couture, from the focused vision of a single designer to broader cultural currents. Discover how high fashion becomes a powerful theatre for societal expression and personal histories.

Eleanor Voss·April 5, 2026