Bringing his magic with make-up to Hollywood stars and models, Kevin Aucoinwas making a name in the biz. Before his death inon May 7, 2002, FT got to know the artist.
We traveled to L.A. to spend time with American Apparel T-shirt king Dov Charney, one of the most ambitious, and well, "loudest" fashion executives we've ever met.
The 5th annual chocolate show, held in Paris, is a collaboration of pastry chefs and fashion designers. The 3 day event showcased world-class exhibitionists, dessert experts and fortunetellers.
Uncut and straight out of the FT vault is Dior's Haute Couture Fall 1998 runway show where John Galliano takes the Native-American inspired collection on the Diorient Express.
In the world of fashion, the review post-show has become an artform in itself. From raving reviews to searing critiques; here are some of the best and worst reviews from our years in the field.
Collecting magazines, photos and other memorbilia alike since his teen years, Michael Gallagher's part library, part bookstore and part museum acts as an inspiration for many artists.
Tom Ford taps into his audience's emotion by wanting them to cry for fashion. Tears may be shed instead when his contract expired with Gucci - both good and bad.
Inspired by their sponsors, the textile government of Japan, designers Richie Rich and Traver Rains took the traditional prints and colours and "Heatheretted" it.
Starting his design career at a young age, Marc Jacobs has seen it all. Now proviing he is no flash in the pan, he's designing three different collections a year.
Jeanne travels to Betsey Johnson's home in the Hamptons where she is showing her Spring / Summer 2003 collection. Betsey's classic summersault has a very surprising ending.
The award show, in its third year, honors designers and tries to promote good design showcasing the best that America has to offer in architecture, communication, environmental and industrial design.
The final goodbye � Ford bids farewell to the house of Yves Saint Laurent and accepts a spot on the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style.<br/><br/>Originally aired: May 1 & 2, 2004
Similar to one hit wonders in the music industry, certain models seem to come out of nowhere into the limelight then vanish as quickly as they got there. FT visits with one of them - Eve Salvail.
Hedi Slimane, the menswear designer for the house of Dior, has been credited with revolutionizing men's fashion. We paid a visit to his Paris studio, and went to see his latest collection.
Their spring collection is all about their new perfume Flower Bomb, while the fall show features a live performance by Tori Amos.<br/>Originally aired: February 21 & 22, 2004
Viktor & Rolf celebrate 10 years of eccentric design with an exhibit at the Musee des arts decoratifs in Paris.<br/>Originally aired: February 21 & 22, 2004
Though exceptable in the western world, modeling is still frowned upon in other culturals. In Yasmine Warsame's case, she is yet to tell her mother about her life as a model.