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So much pontificating has been done about the relatively simple question of what women want to wear.

“I know what women want to wear because I know what I want to wear.”

A graphic of Ashlynn Park of Ashlyn for Marie Claire�s Vanguards series

She appreciates the accentuating curve of an hourglass shape like Christian Dior did with his’New Look' Bar jackets.

We were in good hands for the following 20-something looks: here with amaster craftswomanat work.

A portrait of Park.

Ashlynn Park portrait

It’s not always that you leave a fashion show feeling satisfied.

But when you do, it’s an insatiable hit that leaves you hankering for more.

The more geometrically challenging a design, the more pleased Park is.

Ashlyn Fall Winter 2025

Ashyn’s story is the classic tale of the tortoise and the hare.

A selection of looks from Ashlyn’s Spring 2025 collection.

As a result of her slow-but-steady approach, Park has carved out an impressive archive of Ashyln-only silhouettes.

A graphic of five looks from Ashlyn Spring Summer 2025

I call it the Puzzle Project," she says.

Above all, the Puzzle project is a technique that Park can own.

“I live in the Western world, but I’m bringing Eastern culture here.

Ashlyn Fall Winter 2025

These puzzles are how I mix those cultures,” Park says.

A divine, slightly cinched topcoat from Ashlyn’s Fall 2025 show.

“I want people who work at my brand to have the same education in craft.

capaign imagery from Ashlyn spring summer 2025

I want them to say, ‘Oh, we graduated from the Ashlyn school.'”

“Yohji would ask, ‘Why did you put five pockets on the piece?

Why did you choose the long sleeve?

Prince V-Neck Asymmetric Jacket

Which history inspired you?’

A gauzy white gown from Ashlyn’s Spring 2025 campaign.

“My standards are quite high.

Lulu Half-Sleeve Peplum Blouse

I have to feel the energy that I want to express in the world.”

That force field was palpable at the Fall 2025 show.

It’s always special watching a superstar of craft at work.

Charlier Printed Balloon-Sleeve Blouse

But it’s all the more divine when someone like Park embodieswomenswear in a way that men never can.

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But would I do it again?

Rhett Long Contrast Topstitching Dress

The late pope spared no expense when it came to treating the infant prince in 2014.

Skip the shampoos, glosses, and treatments.

From retro cat-eye frames to high-tech transition lenses, there’s so much inspiration for my next purchase.

Amari Self-Tie Wool Melton Coat

According to a new study, fashion week has never been less inclusive.

The look is so easy to replicate.

Sezane’s Clyde coat is beloved from Paris to Los Angelesand back.

Cade Kick Flare Pants

The model shut down Saint Laurent in a blue lace naked dress.

With starlit shoes to match.

The star has her reasons for missing Paris Fashion Week.

Floyd Cropped Pinstripe Jacket

Valentino wants us to go back to the roots of skater style.

Emerson Crop Wide-Leg Pants

Leon Flower Peplum Long Dress

life in plastic with barbie face and black text

Queen Elizabeth wearing a purple coat and hat smiling at Pope Francis

A gif of a woman washing her hair and the Culligan Water Softener.

Sunglassses trends 2025

a model walks the Alaïa fall 2025 runway wearing a skirt that exaggerates the shape of her hips

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 06: Tiffany Hsu wears red tights, Magda Butrym burgundy bag, grey belted overall outside Rick Owens during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025/2026 as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 06, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

a collage of three women wearing sezane trench coats in street style

Bella Hadid walks the saint laurent runway wearing a blue lace dress with naked paneling and thick eyeliner at Paris Fashion Week

Hailey Bieber wearing a blazer dress with pearl buttons at Paris Fashion Week

Zendaya at the Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week show for the spring 2025 collection

a close up of the vans valentino collaboration with an inset photo of a model on the runway