This Halloween, dress your kid up without resorting to a character costume.

The gauzy fabric usually conjures up images of frothy tutu skirts, bridal wear and the arty-pretty cult of Molly Goddard. What’s different this season is that it’s being used on more practical, effortless pieces. Think a turtleneck bodysuit (Marc Jacobs), vest top (Dries Van Noten) and classic tee (Coach 1941) – all perfect for layering and adding visual interest to any outfi t minus the frills. – KYS

The gauzy fabric usually conjures up images of frothy tutu skirts, bridal wear and the arty-pretty cult of Molly Goddard.

All hail Dior’s First Lady, Maria Grazia Chiuri, who’s injecting a new spirit of romance into the 70-year-old French House. Kenneth Goh speaks exclusively with Dior’s first female artistic director in Paris.