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Skepta Launches his 'Tracksuit Mafia'

British grime artist, Joseph Junior Adenuga, better known by his stage name Skepta is launching his debut label; Mains. Known for his love of tracksuits often referencing it in his music as the 'tracksuit mafia.' Skepta's own style... 

Milan Fashion Week: Back to the '90s

Styles from the 90s made a comeback at Milan Fashion Week with both Diesel's Black Gold collection, Versace and Marni also incorporating...

Opening Ceremony's 'A Modern Western'

Dusty pink silhouettes and bright terra cotta oranges blossomed in Open Ceremony's Fall '17 collection. Inspired by its Californian roots, the New York label bought the notion of powerful femininity to

ALEXACHUNG x Alexa Chung

A nonchalant sophistication ebbed from Alexa Chung’s eponymous collection ALEXACHUNG, showcased in London last week. With baby blue suits, ruffled dresses, jeans and leather jackets, offering an array of styles. The former model turned fashion journalist,...

Gucci's Renaissance

Reminiscent of its Italian roots, the artistic glamour of the renaissance submerged in the grandeur of the powerful, Gucci played with the vintage feel of eras gone by. Jewel tones, florals, opulent designs with... 

Real Eyes Realize Real Lies: Givenchy's Pre-Fall 2017 

There are fundamentals of fashion that have trickled down from high fashion to become norms that most of us abide by without giving it a second thought. Obsessing with the color black as if he invented it and making it the definition of 'fashionable...'

“Reality is of no interest to me. I use what I like. My Greece is an idea.” ~Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel's cruise collections have been known for awe worthy destinations with innovative themes. The 2018 cruise collection was shown last week at the Grand Palais in Paris, a favorite of Chanel's venues perhaps due to its easily transformative nature...

The Arab World x Fashion

Conde Nast launched the 22nd edition of Vogue in the Middle East. In early March, the first print version of the magazine was released with half-Palestinian Dutch, model Gigi Hadid gracing the cover. While Vogue has launched

Redefining fashion since 1969

The Asian fusion of design and aesthetic into a Eurocentric scope of luxury fashion has been substantial. With labels such as Kenzo and Comme des Garçons, the fashion industry continues to gain much inspiration...

Fenty x Puma

Given our fast paced, social media crazed lifestyles, collections such as Fenty x Puma, fade in and out, giving us a taste of fashion and its creative muses. Today, Rihanna...

Rise of the Balmain Army

As the luxury brand of the moment, Balmain has redefined haute couture with its sleek silhouettes anddesigns perfectly coalescing with the fashion in the streets. Cult followings on social media and trending hashtags of ‘balmainarmy’...

The Original Street Style: Chrome Hearts

An American luxury brand conceived in Los Angeles in 1988 by Richard Stark, with a line of exquisite handcrafted jewelry, accessories and leather furniture eventually expanded to include a clothing, bag and shoe line. Opening its first store in New York City in the early 90's...

The New Oscars

'A woman carries her clothes. But the shoe carries the woman.' A rule of dressing to live by, according to acclaimed shoe designer, Christian Louboution. The significance of shoes in any outfit is often understated....

Gypsy Sport: Avant Garde in Street Wear

"There's a scene in Star Wars where they go to a bar and every kind of alien from the whole universe is sitting there and having a drink. That's New York,"...

Chanel Hints at the Future

The idea of the future and the possibilities of it was intriguing to more than one designer this fashion month, as the not so subtle hints, were showcased at the last show this fashion month...

MARC JACOBS: HIP HOP EVOLUTION

Nearing the end of fashion month with Paris being the last city this week. While most designers went for a 'wow-effect' on stage from glittery venus to being very selective from makeup to hair. One acclaimed designer that drifted from the norm this season was Marc Jacobs...

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Common Sense is Not That Common: Gucci FW17

Gucci's new creative director Alessandro Michele, has revived the brand's image which previously garnered its typical conservative tradition as a luxury brand. Michele's deep interest in Italian art and his love of nature comes through in his work.

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