Yohji Yamamoto wins BFC award while Versace returns to Paris couture
The British Fashion Council named Yohji Yamamoto Outstanding Achievement Award winner for the November 30 ceremony in London, and Atelier Versace announced its January 2027 Paris Couture Week debut under Pieter Mulier.
Yamamoto receives major industry honor
The British Fashion Council has selected Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award. This recognition will be presented during the 2026 Fashion Awards scheduled for November 30 at London's Royal Albert Hall. The award highlights his long-standing influence on both menswear and womenswear design.
Versace launches new couture show
Atelier Versace will present its first dedicated runway show at Paris Couture Week since July 2016. Creative director Pieter Mulier will lead the Italian label's inaugural couture collection in January 2027. The presentation marks a return to high-tier craft after years of focusing on red-carpet commissions.
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