Monthly Archives: November 2024

Jessy Chu on Fashion, Freedom, and Finding Her Voice

Possessed of a uniquely Parisian sensibility, Phème Paris is a brand for leading ladies who seize control of their destiny and revel under the spotlight. Founded by the vivacious Jessy Chu, who profoundly weaves personal narratives and Chinese-inspired details into every collection, Phème combines an unapologetic “It Girl” attitude with effortless sophistication and sharp vision.  […]

Iranian woman detained after taking clothes off at university in Tehran

CNN  —  A female student stripped to her underwear outside her university in Iran in what some student and rights groups say was a protest against the country’s strict Islamic dress code. A video circulating on social media and shared by rights group Amnesty International shows the woman sat outside the university in her underwear […]

Forget NYC, Paris, Nigeria’s Fashion Week Slayed

Photo: OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT (Getty Images) You already know how big Fashion Week is in New York, Milan and Paris. But from October 23 to 27, all eyes were on Nigeria as celebrities, influencers and designers came together for Lagos Fashion Week. The week was packed with fashion shows from top Nigerian designers, networking events, […]

What fashions faithful women will — and won’t — be able to wear

Let’s cut to the chase. What new clothing styles exactly do those new garments — a slip and skirt option for women plus a (relatively) sleeveless version for women and men — open up for faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Social media users have been debating these questions ever […]

Katelyn Smith/review | Immerse yourself in 1920s fashion, setting, mystery | Books

Now that the weather is finally changing to a lovely and crisp fall coziness, it is time to curl up with a new murder mystery. “Everything Glittered” is the newest novel by young-adult author Robin Talley, and if you enjoy a mystery set in a dazzling historical setting, this might be your next great read. […]

Iranian woman strips clothes in protest of Tehran’s hijab laws

Tehran’s security forces arrested an Iranian woman for stripping off her clothes in protest after she was allegedly assaulted for improperly wearing her hijab, in violation of Tehran’s strict modesty laws, according to international media reports and footage from Saturday. A female Iranian student removed her clothing, reportedly in protest after being assaulted by […]

5 of the Best Layering Pieces for Winter, According to a Fashion Editor

As much as I love the ease of a summer wardrobe, there’s something undeniably exciting about the arrival of winter, when layering pieces become the main event. I’ve always gravitated towards cold-weather dressing. Maybe it’s the cosiness factor or perhaps it’s the endless styling possibilities that come with layering; either way, I find that dressing […]