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At Balenciaga, the Incredible Disappearing Dress

Balenciaga put on quite a performance in Paris. There was also drama at Schiaparelli and magic at Jean Paul Gaultier.

By Vanessa Friedman

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Dutch Fashion Designer Iris van Herpen Moves Into Art

“There’s more to me than only couture,” she said, previewing her first exhibition of sculpture. Catch it while you can: The show will last only 45 minutes.

By Nina Siegal

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Iris Van Herpen’s Exhibition Is a Dazzling Couture Show

Her one-woman exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs redefines the couture show.

By Vanessa Friedman

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Everyone Thought He Had Made the Famous Gown. It Was His Wife.

This fall, the Metropolitan and three other museums give female designers their due.

By Vanessa Friedman