Klaus Richter

European Correspondent

Klaus Richter serves as the European Correspondent for La Moda News, delivering precise runway criticism and in-depth analysis of European fashion markets. His coverage eschews hype to focus on the integrity of design, the skill of couture construction, and the historical context of creative visions. By examining the work of leading designers and collections, he provides readers with a deep, analytical understanding of the global fashion industry.

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Runway CriticismFashion HistoryCouture ConstructionEuropean Fashion Markets

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Runway

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Latest Articles

Bethenny Frankel Invests in DpHue Haircare Brand

Bethenny Frankel is now DpHue's Chief Brand Officer, a strategic investor, and an active partner.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Libertine's exclusive pop-up residency at The Little Nell hotel in Aspen, showcasing luxury fashion during Aspen Art Week.

Libertine Announces 2026 Residency at Little Nell Hotel Aspen

From July 29 to August 4, luxury fashion brand Libertine will transform The Little Nell hotel in Aspen into an exclusive pop-up, strategically coinciding with Aspen Art Week in 2026.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Elegant patrons enjoying the sun and sea at the newly renovated Giacomo Milano beach club in Forte dei Marmi, exuding 1950s Italian glamour.

Giacomo Milano brings old school glamour to Forte dei Marmi beach club

After a year-long renovation, the century-old Marechiaro beach club in Forte dei Marmi has been reborn as 'da Giacomo Forte dei Marmi'.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Diverse group of young adults wearing Off-White's new L/AB streetwear collection in an urban setting, showcasing accessible luxury.

Off-White Launches Lower-Priced L/AB Streetwear Line

Off-White, a brand known for $4,000 garments, now sells items for as little as $45.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Models wearing Taakk's Spring 2027 collection, including accessories like handbags, footwear, and eyewear, on the runway at Paris Men's Fashion Week.

Taakk Unveils Spring 2027 Collection at Paris Men's Fashion Week

During Paris Men's Fashion Week in June 2026, Taakk unveiled its Spring 2027 collection.

Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Close-up view of the Nike Air Max 95 'Black Tongue Pack' sneakers in various vibrant colors, displayed on a blurred Parisian street.

Nike Revives Air Max 95 Big Bubble With Black Tongue Pack

At Paris Fashion Week in 2024, Nike unveiled blue, red, pink, and yellow colorways of a new Air Max 95 'Black Tongue Pack'.

Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Saks Global rebrands as Exemplar Luxury Group post-bankruptcy

After officially emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2026, Saks Global has rebranded as Exemplar Luxury Group, according to The Wall Street Journal .

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Desolate Bangladeshi garment factory workers standing outside a closed factory, symbolizing widespread job losses and economic distress in the industry.

Bangladesh garment factory closures slash thousands of jobs

In Gazipur's Board Bazar, the permanent shutdown of Unique Designers & Unique Washing Ltd alone stripped approximately 2,200 employees of their livelihoods.

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Representatives from the United States, Mexico, and Canada in a tense negotiation over the USMCA agreement, symbolizing the upcoming review and intensified trade talks.

USMCA review countdown nears as trade talks intensify

While 78% of Americans and 81% of Canadians believe the USMCA is good for their economy, 50% of Mexicans want their government to renegotiate the agreement's terms.

Jun 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Models on the Yohji Yamamoto Men's Spring 2027 runway wearing elongated jackets with dramatic, architectural shoulder details and cocooning shapes.

Yohji Yamamoto Men's Spring 2027 Redefines Shoulders

At Yohji Yamamoto's Spring 2027 men's show, models walked in elongated jackets featuring upward-jutting peaks and cocooning shapes.

Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Dsquared2 Names Bad Gyal Global Brand Ambassador

Dsquared2, the luxury brand known for its bold denim and glamorous aesthetic, has named Spanish artist Bad Gyal as its first ever global brand ambassador, according to WWD .

Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Models showcase Givenchy's Spring 2027 menswear collection with a 'character studies' theme on a dimly lit runway.

Givenchy Men's Spring 2027 Collection: Character Studies Theme

Amidst the high-octane spectacle of Paris Fashion Week, Givenchy's Spring 2027 menswear collection quietly unveiled 'character studies' that felt more like introspective reflections than bold new pers

Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Second-year fashion students at Leeds Beckett University creatively transforming Burberry trenchcoats using surplus gabardine fabric in a bright, modern studio.

Burberry partners with Leeds Beckett University on sustainable fashion.

Second-year fashion students at Leeds Beckett University were challenged to transform Burberry's iconic trenchcoats using surplus gabardine.

Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read

K-pop star J-Hope and actor Jeremy Allen White attend the Louis Vuitton Men's Spring-Summer 2025 fashion show in Paris, seated together in the front row.

J-Hope and Jeremy Allen White Attend Louis Vuitton Show

At the Louis Vuitton Men's Spring-Summer 2027 show in Paris, K-pop sensation J-Hope and 'The Bear' star Jeremy Allen White joined an eclectic roster of global icons, from NBA phenom Victor Wembanyama

Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Elegant jewelry exhibition in Tuileries Garden during Paris Fashion Week, highlighting French craftsmanship and luxury.

New Jewelry Trade Event Debuts During Paris Fashion Week

A new jewelry event, Le Rendez-Vous, will debut in the Tuileries Garden during Paris Fashion Week 2026, running from October 2 to 5.

Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Elegant chandelier and lamps crafted from sculpted mycelium, demonstrating a new era of sustainable luxury art materials.

Mycelium Creates Sculptural, High-End Art Materials

At 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, visitors encountered the 'Marcella chandelier' and 'Eryngi lamps' — pieces crafted not from glass or metal, but from a composite grown from fungi.

Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read

A personal shopper utilizing the Reflaunt Folio service on a tablet to list luxury items across multiple resale platforms simultaneously.

Reflaunt Launches Folio, Empowering Personal Shoppers with Dedicated Resale Service

A new Reflaunt Folio service allows personal shoppers to list a single luxury item across Vestiaire Collective, Poshmark, The RealReal, ThredUp, and Rebag simultaneously.

Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Pomellato's 'Stile Libero' high jewelry collection displayed in a Parisian exhibition, showcasing intricate designs and creative freedom.

Pomellato High Jewelry Collection Celebrates Creative Freedom in Paris

In 2026, Pomellato's 'Stile Libero' collection debuted in Paris, explicitly described as a mindset resisting a single linear narrative, according to WWD .

Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Designer Raf Simons silhouetted against the Parisian skyline, symbolizing his return to Paris Men's Fashion Week.

Raf Simons Returns to Paris Men's Fashion Week

Designer Raf Simons is returning to Paris Men's Fashion Week, showcasing his Spring 2019 collection on June 20 at 9:30 p.

Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Interior view of the Momotaro Jeans Paris pop-up showroom, showcasing traditional Japanese cypress timber-framing and meticulously displayed craft denim.

Momotaro Jeans Opens Paris Pop-Up Showroom for Craft Denim

In a striking blend of ancient and modern, Japanese denim brand Momotaro Jeans has constructed its first Paris pop-up using traditional cypress timber-framing techniques, assembled on-site by Japanese

Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read