Since launching her eponymous label in 2001, Stella McCartney has transformed the fashion industry by redefining luxury through sustainability, innovation, and responsibility. In a world once driven by excess, her vision proves that high design and ethical values can coexist—and flourish. By championing conscious materials and forward-thinking practices, McCartney has reshaped the global conversation around fashion, setting a powerful example of how true luxury today is thoughtful, progressive, and purpose-driven.
Fashion
Jesse Lee
An exclusive conversation revealing the philosophy, inspiration, and New York energy behind the collection that captured the cover.
Alexis Pesante
Alexis Pesante is a visionary photographer and videographer known for transforming moments into lasting art. Specializing in weddings, fashion, and luxury events, his work blends emotion, precision, and a distinct urban elegance. As lead photographer at @bronxfashion, Alexis captures more than images—he reveals the stories behind every frame. Featured in MM#78, his signature style takes center stage with a historic cover shoot in the heart of Manhattan. Discover his world at www.splitsecondmoment.com.
Cristóbal Balenciaga: The Master, the House, and Its Future.
Calligraphique is the 2026 collection by Maltese designer Daly Habboubi Aquilina, born from a deeply personal journey through Córdoba, Andalusia, and Istanbul. Inspired by calligraphy, Ottoman architecture, and centuries of artistic heritage, the collection translates movement, rhythm, and history into sculptural, handcrafted garments.
Each piece is meticulously handmade, where embroidery becomes architectural and craft is treated as devotion. Woven with memory and place, Calligraphique bridges tradition and reinvention—offering a refined vision of couture rooted in authenticity, patience, and cultural storytelling, ready to be shared on an international stage.
Cristóbal Balenciaga: The Master, the House, and Its Future.
Born in 1895 in Getaria, Spain, Cristóbal Balenciaga is regarded as one of the greatest masters of Haute Couture. After early success dressing Spanish aristocracy, he moved his maison to Paris in 1937, where he redefined women’s fashion with innovative, architectural silhouettes that transformed the body while preserving elegance. Admired by icons like Christian Dior and Coco Chanel, Balenciaga’s technical precision set new standards in couture.
Following his retirement and passing, the house evolved through multiple creative eras. Today, under the direction of Pierpaolo Piccioli, Balenciaga begins a new chapter—one that signals a return to refined elegance, craftsmanship, and timeless sophistication.
Where Couture Meets Confidence in Every Stitch
Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, Signature is more than a boutique—it’s a destination where intention, sophistication, and bold femininity come to life. Surrounded by cobblestone streets and timeless charm, this luxury store offers a curated collection of over 1,000 designer dresses, celebrating craftsmanship, confidence, and uncompromising style.
From the moment you step inside, Signature feels like a runway of possibility—where shimmering silhouettes and rich textures invite you to discover a look that tells your story with elegance and power.
The return of a Visionary Tamara Ralph
In this exclusive feature. Mighty Magazine is proud to spotlight Tamara Ralph's latest creations-each one a testament to her unparalleled design language and her intuitive understanding of modern femininity.
As she shares her journey, insights, and creative process. Ralph invites us into a world where dreams are stitched into silk, and every detail whispers of romance.
UKRAINE RETURNS TO NYFW FOR SEASON THREE — CELEBRATING CULTURE, STYLE & THE SPIRIT OF NEW YORK
Fashion 4 Ukraine (F4U) returns to New York Fashion Week on September 12, 2025, for its third season as the only ongoing NYFW show exclusively dedicated to Ukrainian designers. More than a runway event, F4U is a cultural movement—connecting Ukrainian creativity with the global fashion industry and giving designers a powerful international platform.
This season’s theme, “Falling for New York,” celebrates how Ukrainian identity blends seamlessly into the energy of Manhattan, showcasing heritage and modernity side by side. Featured designer ANNABO brings this vision to life with embroidered linen garments that carry history, memory, and craftsmanship into the future.
Founded by model and entrepreneur Olga Ivanidi, Fashion 4 Ukraine was created to champion Ukrainian designers on the world stage. Today, F4U continues to prove that fashion is more than trends—it is identity, culture, and story carried forward with pride.
Christian Dior .The Man Who Redefined Elegance
Born in 1905 in Granville, France, Christian Dior rose from a difficult childhood marked by loss and financial hardship to become one of the most influential designers in fashion history. After illness brought him closer to art and design, Dior began sketching elegant silhouettes that reimagined how women could dress — modern, confident, and refined.
In 1946, with the support of Marcel Boussac, he founded the House of Dior. One year later, he transformed fashion with his iconic “Corolle” collection, later known as “The New Look,” celebrating the female form with full skirts, defined waists, and timeless elegance. The collection reshaped post-war fashion and defined the style of the 1950s.
After Dior’s passing in 1957, a young Yves Saint Laurent carried his legacy forward, ensuring the house remained a symbol of sophistication and innovation. Today, Dior continues to honor Christian Dior’s vision — where elegance, creativity, and beauty meet.
The Art of Fashion Planning on a Global Scale
Antonio “Tonino” Galli: The Visionary Behind International Fashion
Where fashion meets fantasy, Antonio “Tonino” Galli stands as a legendary figure in the world of luxury and elegance. A charismatic Italian fashion planner and entrepreneur, Tonino has spent decades transforming the industry, turning events into stories and dreams into reality.
A Legacy of Elegance
With a career spanning since the early 1990s, Tonino has moved from the shores of Sicily to the most prestigious runways in Milan, Rome, Cannes, and Malta. As the CEO of The New Stars Agency, he has built a reputation as a "creative visionary" and a premier talent developer for international brands and designers.
Interview Stephanie Bendoraitis
Meet Stephanie Bendoraitis: Miss Virginia for America Strong
Stephanie Bendoraitis embodies the spirit of the "America Strong" platform through her journey of resilience, grace, and dedication. As the reigning Miss Virginia for America Strong, she is more than a titleholder; she is a passionate advocate for empowerment and service.
Powerful Women’s in the Fashion Industry Through the Years.
Throughout history, women have shaped the fashion industry as designers, editors, photographers, models, and visionaries. Their creativity, intelligence, and courage not only transformed fashion but also influenced culture, identity, and self-expression across generations.
From trailblazers like Eleanor Lambert and Carmel Snow, who redefined fashion institutions, to iconic designers such as Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Mary Quant, and Vivienne Westwood, these women challenged norms and expanded the meaning of style. Figures like Twiggy, Annie Leibovitz, Diana Vreeland, Miuccia Prada, and Anna Wintour further pushed boundaries, proving that fashion is a powerful tool for storytelling, empowerment, and social change.
Their legacy reminds us that fashion is more than clothing — it is a reflection of authenticity, boldness, and the power to inspire the world.
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The best of new york fashion week
New York Fashion Week reopened its doors with renewed energy, marking a season defined by powerful returns, emotional storytelling, and refined creativity. From the long-awaited comeback of Calvin Klein under creative director Veronica Leoni, revisiting the brand’s iconic 90s minimalism, to Carolina Herrera’s poetic floral garden overlooking snowy Central Park, this season balanced nostalgia with modern elegance.
Designers like Khaite explored fashion’s darker, artistic edge through bold silhouettes and rich textures, while Ulla Johnson delivered one of the most emotional collections of the week — a golden, handcrafted tribute filled with intimacy and meaning. Together, these collections shaped a New York Fashion Week that celebrated legacy, reinvention, and the deeply personal side of fashion.
Elevating Ukrainian Designers on a Global Stage
Founded by model and entrepreneur Olga Ivanidi, F4U was created to bring contemporary Ukrainian fashion to the global stage. Born from a vision to challenge outdated perceptions, the platform highlights Ukrainian designers as modern, innovative, and masterful in craftsmanship.
In its second season, Love and the City, F4U transformed New York into a celebration of artistry, culture, and elegance, featuring leading Ukrainian and international designers alongside iconic runway appearances. More than a fashion showcase, F4U stands for purpose — supporting humanitarian initiatives that uplift children and soldiers affected by war.
Icons of female fashion
A visionary designer, entrepreneur, and timeless style icon, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reshaped the world of fashion through resilience, innovation, and bold independence. From her early years marked by hardship to the founding of the legendary House of Chanel, her journey is one of reinvention and quiet revolution.
Through her mastery of craftsmanship, her belief in simplicity and freedom for women, and creations that would define an era—most notably Chanel No. 5—Coco Chanel transformed fashion into a language of strength and elegance. Her legacy lives on as a symbol of courage, creativity, and enduring influence that continues to inspire generations around the world.
Fashion Europe
Inspiring Elements by Antje Art debuted at Milan Fashion Week, drawing inspiration from nature’s most powerful forces — the sea, air, spring, and the red rose. The collection comes to life through collaboration, inviting models into the creative process to express individuality and passion.
Based in the Netherlands, ANTJE ART is a fantasy fashion brand dedicated to empowerment, inclusivity, and self-expression. From international fashion weeks to global events, each creation blends art and fashion into a world where imagination becomes wearable
Master of Fashion
Turning 90, Giorgio Armani has established himself as a legendary designer, bold entrepreneur, and dedicated philanthropist. Born on July 11, 1934, in Piacenza, Italy, his childhood was shaped by the hardships of World War II, which forced his family to flee to a nearby village.
Timeless Glamour: A Celebration of European Elegance in the Heart of Madrid
This image showcases two Spanish models on a grand staircase in Madrid, wearing elegant designs by Franz Auza Quechover. Their sophisticated black and ivory gowns highlight his talent for blending traditional European elegance with modern style. Set against a luxurious, historic backdrop, the scene captures timeless fashion, grace, and refined craftsmanship.
Fashion News
A simple definition: Artificial Intelligence is a field of com- puter science that develops programs capable of emulat- ing processes characteristic of human intelligence. In other words, machines can analyze the environment and take spe- cific actions with varying degrees of autonomy in order to achieve complete goals or objectives. In the artificial intelli- gence exist various image generations engines have been developed, wich create imagenes or videos based in detailed descriptions. This technology has become a valuable tool for the Fashion Industry.
For example, brands like Levi ́s or Desigual have started creating adver- tising campaings and collections whose starting point is content generated by Artificial intelligence. However, Artifi- cial Intelligence in Fashion Industry is not limited to just creating imágenes for adevertising campaings or colecctions, in 2023 the first Artificial Intelligence Fashion Week in the history took place, the event targeting for emerging Design-
ers and diverse creative professions like Photographers or ilustrators. This event was sponsored by fashion brans such a Revolve, where part of the prize was the winning artificial desings would be man- ufacturated in the real world and sold a collection in the oficial store of Revolve. The integration of Artificial Intelligence into a daily life gave a rise to various fears among people, one of them is that artifi- cial intelligence could replace jobs such
as photographers, ilustrators, designers and other creative professions.
While the ethical and legal implications of using artificial intelligence have not been fully addressed, efforts to regulate them are underway. Remember that Artificial Intelligence, despite its long existence, is still new to the general public, and it still requires a regulatory framework, similar to what other technologies have gone through historically.
Interview on Philippe Denham film/ documentary maker
In this next edition MM75 we will delight in the wonderful art of filming and we will
enter the world of cinematography by offering an interview with Philippe Denham..
Two-time Emmy Nominee, Producer, Director, Actor, Showrunner, Writer
and Development Head.
By Donna McGinn
Ken Kiefer underwater photographer
He takes amazing photos of different kinds of sharks and crocodiles. Along with various models and athletes. I had the pleasure of working with him on one of my earliest shoots. He is very creative and has a pleasant sense of humor. Hands down, one of the best shoots I’ve done.
He works with his wife, Kimber, and team to come up with the most ingenious ways to get the shots of a life time.
