Monthly Archives: November 2024

London Fashion Week is set to ban wild animal skins from the runway, extending a formal restriction against fur introduced last year. Brands that want to appear on its official schedule will need to commit to not use either material in the collections they show at the event, the British Fashion Council’s deputy director for […]

Beyond the stunning vocals of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, what’s special about Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Wicked is the breathtaking costumes. From Glinda’s layered bubble pink dress to Elphaba’s witch hats, fashion in Wicked makes significant statements about the characters and honours the source material of Gregory Maguire’s book in stunning ways. Besides the movie, the […]

It’s officially shopping season, which means the sales are aplenty and the deals are white hot. If you’re planning a wedding, honeymoon, or are attending a wedding this year, I recommend using Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales as an opportunity to find deals on fashion and accessories that rarely go on sale. I’m talking […]

Pieces from the wardrobe of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy / Image: Sotheby’s If you’re like us, then you know the familiar yearning that comes with wasting hours scrolling through the pages of auction houses, looking for a steal. While the prices might be a little out of our budget, interest around vintage has risen considerably in […]

These orcas have a killer fashion sense. Always head of the curve, blackfish off the West Coast are bringing back a fad that hasn’t been seen in the last four decades: salmon hats. The ocean’s biggest bullies have been spotted wearing dead salmon on their heads, a bizarre trend that they left dead in the […]

Looking for sustainable and meaningful fashion gifts this year? Choose experiences over stuff. Conde Nast via Getty Images Are you hoping to avoid another ugly sweater under the Christmas tree this year? You’re not alone. According to Oxfam, 10% of us threw away an unwanted Christmas gift last year and a further 6% handed them […]

SHEIN is initiating an unprecedented holiday shopping campaign featuring discounts up to 90% across 300,000 items through December 30. The e-retailer’s strategic early launch aims to ease holiday shopping pressure while offering substantial savings across multiple categories. The promotion encompasses trending apparel, children’s clothing, home accessories, beauty products, and tech items, with new markdowns planned […]

A New School course next semester will teach students about “Fat Fashion” and emphasize the work of “fat activists.” The New School is a private research university in New York City. “This course honors the work of fat activists by intentionally reclaiming the word ‘fat’ as a celebration of larger bodies,” the course description says. “Students […]

FEMALE LEADS: Meryll Rogge was named the designer of the year at the 2024 Belgian Fashion Awards on Thursday in Brussels. “Meryll has made it onto the international scene while remaining herself. She creates gender-fluid ready-to-wear, always listening to today’s world,” said the jury, led by trend forecaster, editor and curator Lidewij Edelkoort and Philip […]

The Balenciaga x Under Armour Series Collection is a bold collaboration that unites Under Armour’s expertise in athletic performance with Balenciaga’s innovative design language. Spanning men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, footwear, accessories, and jewelry, the collection blends technical functionality with avant-garde aesthetics that are sure to appeal to a modern audience. Key pieces in the Balenciaga […]