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Model Naomi Campbell wears a creation for her Fashion For Relief Foundation that is fighting against the Ebola epidemic, at the BFC show space at Somerset House in central London, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

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With more than 175 years of journalism experience, The Associated Press brings trusted, insightful and visually compelling reporting to the world of fashion. From the debut of Christian Dior’s “New Look” in 1947 to today’s global fashion weeks and red carpet moments, AP documents the artistry, business, and cultural power of fashion with clarity and authority.

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Anna Wintour
FILE – Vogue editor Anna Wintour attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala on May 6, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

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We report fast and reliably on the developments shaping the fashion world — from major brand announcements to industry shakeups. Our scoops include exclusives like the announcement of Anna Wintour’s resignation from Vogue, and our coverage captures the pulse of designers, models, trends, and shifting cultural moments.

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Alton Mason wears a creation as part of the Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Womenswear collection presented in Paris, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Runway reporting

At the heart of every fashion week — Paris, Milan, London, New York — AP is there. Our team captures the designers, models, and standout runway moments that set the tone for the seasons ahead. In 2025, our coverage of Alton Mason walking for Vivienne Westwood exemplified our blend of speed, artistry, and cultural relevance.

France Cannes 2024 The Apprentice Red Carpet
Winnie Harlow poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The Apprentice’ at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 20, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Red carpet highlights

From Hollywood to Cannes, we deliver real-time, high-impact coverage of celebrity style. Whether it’s a surprise look or a viral fashion moment, AP brings the red carpet to life. At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, we spotlighted Winnie Harlow’s head-turning appearance, part of our robust entertainment coverage.

Zendaya Coleman
Zendaya Coleman attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibition on Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Annual Met Gala reporting

The Met Gala is fashion’s biggest night — and AP covers every detail. From the moment stars step onto the carpet to the conversations unfolding inside the event, our reporting combines timeliness with visual storytelling. In 2024, Zendaya’s dramatic look was just one of the many moments our team brought to audiences worldwide.

TikTok Trends What To Know
FILE – Barbie-themed merchandise is displayed in a special section at Bloomingdale’s, in New York, Thursday, July 20, 2023. According to the fashion company LYST, the “Barbiecore” trend began after pictures of a pink-clad Margot Robbie surfaced online in June 2022, a year before the actor’s “Barbie” movie came out and toy maker Mattel launched its own marketing blitz to promote the color. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Trend analysis

AP goes beyond what’s on the surface. We analyze style shifts as they happen — like the post-Barbie surge in pink fashion — and explain how culture, media, and consumer behavior drive the looks you see on the streets and screens.

Michael Kors, Jason Hardzewicz
Specialist Jason Hardzewicz, right, calls out prices as fashion designer Michael Kors, center, waits for the IPO of Michael Kors Holdings Ltd, to begin trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. The designer’s company raised $944 million after selling 47.2 million shares in its initial public stock offering Wednesday night, valuing the company at $3.8 billion. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Business and industry insight

Fashion is more than aesthetics — it’s a multi-billion-dollar global industry. AP tracks the mergers, IPOs, and market trends shaping its future. From Michael Kors’ IPO in 2011 to today’s evolving luxury landscape, we bring clarity and context to fashion’s financial side.

Anna Wintour
FILE – Vogue editor Anna Wintour attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala on May 6, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
France Fashion Vivienne Westwood F/W 25/26
Alton Mason wears a creation as part of the Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Womenswear collection presented in Paris, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
France Cannes 2024 The Apprentice Red Carpet
Winnie Harlow poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The Apprentice’ at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 20, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
Zendaya Coleman
Zendaya Coleman attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibition on Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
TikTok Trends What To Know
FILE – Barbie-themed merchandise is displayed in a special section at Bloomingdale’s, in New York, Thursday, July 20, 2023. According to the fashion company LYST, the “Barbiecore” trend began after pictures of a pink-clad Margot Robbie surfaced online in June 2022, a year before the actor’s “Barbie” movie came out and toy maker Mattel launched its own marketing blitz to promote the color. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Michael Kors, Jason Hardzewicz
Specialist Jason Hardzewicz, right, calls out prices as fashion designer Michael Kors, center, waits for the IPO of Michael Kors Holdings Ltd, to begin trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. The designer’s company raised $944 million after selling 47.2 million shares in its initial public stock offering Wednesday night, valuing the company at $3.8 billion. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

More than headlines: Visual and contextual excellence

  • Global Reach, Local Insight

    Our journalists report from every major fashion capital — and many rising style scenes — offering a worldwide view with local nuance. We cover everything from haute couture debuts to underground streetwear movements.

  • Visual Storytelling

    Photography and video are at the core of fashion coverage. Our award-winning visual journalists capture runway shows, backstage moments, and immersive looks that make audiences feel like they’re there.

  • Beyond the Runway

    We report on the full spectrum of the industry: sustainability, labor, cultural identity, and the people shaping the future of fashion. From grassroots initiatives to major industry shifts, we connect glamour to the forces driving it.

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