In the two Congos, there's a cultural movement by the Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People (Sape), known as "sapeurs", who blend fashion, culture and social resistance. Though it was rooted ...

Their origins date back to the 19th century, and yet they’ve endured. Knowing how and when to deploy them is a critical part ...

For sapeurs, appearance is a powerful way to make an impression and stand out in an environment often defined by hardship.

The founder of the Rains fashion brand has restored a 19th-century industrialist’s summer house, flooding it with sun — and vibrant decor — during the dark Danish winter ...

An idealised version of the female form is back, accentuated by the extravagant use of corsets and crinolines at the couture ...

German fashion designer Kasia Kucharska uses 3D-printed latex to reimagine lace. Her fantastical designs were on show at ...