“You don’t understand, this is an Alaïa!”
His career is one of the big fashion stories, which inspire you to really reach for the stars and concentrate on knowledge and craftsmanship.
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From Lagos to Global Fame: Duro Olowu’s Trailblazing Fashion Legacy
Duro Olowu, the visionary fashion designer, has revolutionized the industry with his multicultural background and unique designs. From Lagos to Notting Hill, his rapid rise to success has earned him international acclaim. Discover his inspiring journey and contributions to fashion and art, as we celebrate history in the making. Embrace diversity and explore the captivating world of Duro Olowu.
TBT: Emilio Pucci!
It’s springtime, the groundhog season of flowery prints of all sorts, happy colors and graphic patterns, so for this week’s fashion throwback we’re reaching out far into the archives to introduce you to work and life of Emilio Pucci, whose designs enchanted stars like Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and even Jackie Kennedy. Emilio […]
#TBT Raf Simons – Forever young with ease
Looking at Raf Simon’s creations I feel understood. Even if it is not my own youth culture or subculture he is referring to, I can still feel the sparkling power and the almost provocative lightness that only young people carry in their hearts.Despite Raf Simon’s rather dark fashion language and raw cuts, it is this […]
From fringe groups and subcultures: How Fred Perry became a cult
The tennis label Fred Perry is a brand that has a number of subcultures and of course
#TBT Gosha Rubchinskiy – fashion that lifted the iron curtain
His almost affectionate play with the poverty and backwardness that permeated the Russian youth cultures influenced by the Soviet Union brought the 36 years old Gosha Rubchinskiy to worldwide fame and attention
Celebrating Coco Chanel: A Throwback to the Life of a Fashion Icon
The enduring legacy of Coco Chanel, the French fashion icon and businesswoman. From her humble beginnings in an orphanage to establishing a fashion empire, Chanel revolutionized the industry with her revolutionary style, incorporating jersey fabric and loose fits. Discover her inspirational story and iconic creations that continue to leave an enduring impact on fashion and culture.
TBT: The history of the Nike SB Dunk
Introducing the Nike SB Line A good 20 years ago the sneaker world looked very different. At the turn of the millennium, skating finally gained in importance and for the first time the scene influenced the sales figures of the sneaker industry. At that time, Nike gave everything to secure a footprint in the ever-expanding […]
#TBT How Alexander Mcqueen turned from a Wonderkid to a Legend
This week, we chose to introduce you to the amazing journey of the beloved Alexander Mcqueen, who has been a big inspiration for several creatives of the industry. The fashion industry is known for the judgmental und criticizing community since forever. It is still hard for individuals, who do not fit the typical fashion it […]
His own way to success – Ralph Lauren as role model
Ralph Lauren (also known as Ralph Lifshitz) lives the American dream. It’s obvious that you can go a conventional way, which is probably the easiest way for anyone to go. But with a lot of effort, sweat, tears and even more sweat, everyone can be his lucky blacksmith. Everyone has his destiny in his own […]
