When writer Jason Chen coined the term “gorpcore” in The Cut back in 2017, he wasn’t discovering a new trend — he simply put a label on an aesthetic we were already familiar with: fashion that leans towards an outdoorsy fitness motif, like something you might see on a hiker or a camper (if they were trend-conscious), with […]
After Justin Bieber slammed H&M on social media for releasing a collection allegedly “without [his] permission and approval,” the retailer announced it was pulling the products from its website and in stores. Earlier this week, the pop star posted on his Instagram (now expired) Stories: “I didn’t approve any of the merch collection that they put up at H&M… all […]
Harris Reed became Creative Director of French fashion house Nina Ricci in September, and last weekend he debuted his first look — on none other than superstar songbird Adele. According to Fashionista, Reed isn’t staged to make his official collection debut for Nina Ricci until Paris Fashion Week in February, but the Central Saint Martins grad gave fans […]
Valentino has launched a new initiative called “Valentino Sleeping Stock” in partnership with Paris fabric store Tissu Market. The initiative has the brand upcycling its leftover fabric from its ready-to-wear and haute couture collections by making them available for sale at Tissu Market. Historically, leftover materials from the fashion industry were sent to landfill or incinerated; and with […]
Earlier this year SJP teamed up with Fendi to release the Sarah Jessica Parker x Fendi Baguette, a sequin-filled celebration of the bag’s 25th anniversary. The collab was announced months ago, and even debuted at the September 2022 runway show, so fans have been chomping at the bit. Well, the chomping can finally cease, since […]
What does legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath have in common with George Lucas, the filmmaker behind the “Star Wars” franchise? Both are considered visionary geniuses, both have inspired legions of fans and both have become icons in their own right. And now, their creative visions have joined forces, if you will, in the form of Star Wars […]
Black Fashion Flair, the non-profit organization that works towards the “discovery and furtherance of black designers and black-owned brands,” has partnered with trailblazing contemporary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s estate for an art exhibit/collaboration entitled, “Those Who Dress Better,” that’s not only open for viewing, but also for shopping. To both honor and celebrate the late artist’s […]
Bottega Veneta has announced the second iteration of its commitment to supporting international ‘bottegas’ for the holidays. In the spirit of the season, the fashion house wants to pay homage to various bottegas through its website, advertising, newsletters, store windows, as well as a custom display at Bergdorf Goodman in New York. As their website states, “‘Bottega’ translates […]
What are Gen Z social media users looking forward to for the coming year? No need to be left in the dark because Instagram has just released its 2023 Trend Report, which focuses on the rising trends among 1,200 people aged 16-24 in the United States. The report was made in partnership with WGSN, a trend-forecasting […]
Whitney Houston was an internationally renowned singer, actress, and icon. She was also a style icon, known for embracing glamour in both her fashion and makeup. Just in time for the holiday season and in conjunction with the release of the biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” MAC Cosmetics is celebrating the late superstar by launching a […]