A little-known American designer, who was born in Venezuela, sent a few designs to the first lady at Mar-a-Lago in December.

Playing with volume, colour and shape, Jacobs gave models extra padding, cushioning them with oversize bubble skirts, peplum-waisted coats and trousers that appeared to have been inflated from within.

But his skills are more visible when in minimalist mode: the more severe silhouettes that landed somewhere between period Western attire and Hasidic frock coats. In the brand’s showroom prior to ...

The model, 41, wore a cosy, black Afghan coat, paired with bohemian accessories including two gold statement necklaces and a ring at the Paris Fashion Week event. Alexa strutted her stuff in a ...