Fashion - Trends
Maison Margiela’s Artisanal 2025, debuting under Glenn Martens, merges surrealist Gothic design with Flemish and Dutch art history and unusual, discarded materials; reimagining the brand’s avant-garde legacy through sculptural silhouettes, intricate masks, and masterful craftsmanship of the past and the present.
At BFW, SF1OG transformed a raw concrete hall into an ephemeral dreamscape of romance and nostalgia. Designer Rosa Marga Dahl reimagines early 2010s silhouettes through indie sleaze and medieval literary influences. In an exclusive interview, Dahl reveals the inspirations behind the show, reflecting on how even painful memories become something we long for.
While the fashion industry likes to perform diversity, it still lacks true inclusivity and accessibility on many levels. Not only is there a lack of disabled models on the runway or in front of the camera, but mainstream brands are missing awareness and consideration for the clothing needs of disabled individuals. Learn more about five adaptive fashion brands that are challenging outdated stereotypes about disability and are transforming the fashion industry one garment at a time.
As corporate Pride campaigns dwindle and queer visibility fades from the mainstream, it’s essential to reflect on fashion’s deep-rooted indebtedness to LGBTQIA+ creativity—particularly that of Black queer pioneers. From André Leon Talley and Edward Enninful to the rise of a new generation of visionaries, we explore how queerness has always been at the heart of fashion—even when the industry tries to forget it.
A retrospective on the role and evolution of pearls and their many symbolic associations in art, fashion, and jewelry-making, from Ancient Rome to the Spring /Summer runways of 2025.
Fast fashion is no longer cutting it—for our closets or our planet. If you're ready to ditch cheaply made, mass-produced trends in favor of something more meaningful, this online thrifting guide is your new best friend. Discover how to build a wardrobe full of unique, high-quality pieces by shopping vintage and supporting independent designers. Learn how to avoid unethical dropshippers, spot real vintage, and make smarter, more sustainable choices that reflect your personal style. It’s time to break up with fast fashion—for good.
What do the Kardashians, Jenna Ortega, Katy Perry and even the fashion icon Naomi Campbell all have in common? Aside from their significant fame, they’ve each collaborated with various fast fashion brands. These celebrity endorsements encourage loyal fans to buy garments that continue to pollute our planet, designed to fall apart — both literally and trend-wise. But it can’t just be for the money... Can it?
Y2K has a younger sibling – kidcore. As the lines between fashion, fandom, and childhood blur, a new wave of nostalgia is sweeping Gen Z and Millennials alike. Plush toys like Pop Mart’s Labubu, Baby Threes, and Cry Babys aren’t just collectibles — they’re style icons fueling the rise of kidcore, Y2K fashion, and emotional dressing. In a world defined by uncertainty, dressing like the early 2000s offers comfort, joy, and a powerful sense of belonging.
As recession looms over the creative landscape, casting an increasingly dark shadow on the fashion industry, I couldn't help but wonder (pardon the Carrie reference): what paths remain for aspiring creatives in fashion? If you want to work in fashion and achieve financial stability, the answer may lie in fashion tech. But what exactly is fashion tech, and is it as promising as it sounds?
Once dismissed as a fleeting trend, logomania is staging a bold comeback—dominating runways, reshaping consumer identity, and redefining what it means to flex in fashion. Big names, bold prints, and zero subtlety: today’s fashion isn’t whispering, it’s shouting. From the runway to your IG feed, logos are the loudest flex. But is it fashion or just a branded identity crisis?
