In an era of A.I. and digital gloss, luxury brands are returning to design rooted in craft — championing independent makers, time-honoured techniques and cultural legacy over fleeting spectacle.

From Dior to LOEWE, fashion houses are revisiting iconic motifs and craftsmanship, blending heritage with modern innovation to navigate a changing landscape

Bottega Veneta’s Fall 2019 collection by newly-appointed Creative Director Daniel Lee manages to breathe some much-needed new life into the Italian fashion house.