Fashion
What maketh the men? What is unisex fashion? Do we even need a gender-specific collection? In recent cycles, the deconstruction of male identity has been at the heart of the menswear conversation, and the men’s fashion week that recently wrapped in Milan and the spring/summer shows in Paris were all about finding new ways for […]
We have all heard of ‘quiet luxury’ and ‘stealth wealth’. We have heard about the act of being wealthy without having to show it. And we have heard about certain privileged people (read: super-rich people) adopting a subtle dress code that exudes luxury without the obvious markers of excessive logos, big name brands and the […]
It’s the third day of Paris Fashion Week (running this year between June 20 to 25) and there’s no doubt that everyone’s attention is on Pharrell Williams, who has stormed this fervent week way before it even started.
It's that time of year again. And we couldn't be happier. It's fashion season baby, and we're kicking off with Spring Summer 2024 Menswear in Milan. Milan Fashion Week Men's showcases the best of Italian menswear design, with catwalk shows and other events taking place throughout the week.
Mermaidcore has swum against the TikTok core-ification tide with a recent 736% increase in Google searches for 'mermaid style', and Pinterest search data shows a 614% increase in searches for 'mermaidcore'. There must be something in the water.
Talking about BBD isn’t easy just because talking about concerns regarding our appearance seem vain and superficial, an anti-statement to feminism and progressive thinking, a confirmation of our deliberate contribution to reinforcing images that favour the cis, white, skinny type.
But what comes after nostalgia? The acceleration of culture brought about by social media algorithms has officially killed the 20-year cycle. Today's zeitgeist feels like an overwhelming mix of every era happening everywhere all at once. Enter: Now-Stalgia. The new trend embraces the chaos of internet culture, taking inspiration from every decade and giving it a futuristic twist that feels uniquely contemporary. Instead of limiting ourselves to historical accuracy, we look to the past for tools to build new presents.
I hate to be that girl - but I am going to be that girl. With his resort collection for 2024, Demna has probably put the last nail in the already closed coffin of Balenciaga. Because: Playing it safe ain’t gonna cut it.
Fashion is fun. But fashion can also be difficult to understand. Especially as a new creative, navigating fashion terminology can be challenging. Fashion terms aren’t just fancy jargon that designers use to show off. Knowing the meaning of the most common words in the industry will help you master your subject and communicate better with […]
In conversation with Ischtar, who is nowadays dedicated to publicly discussing issues related to mental health, self-love and body image — whilst challenging beauty standards, we delved into how Phiala celebrates real bodies and the way her career as an influencer has shaped Phiala’s mission.
