Monthly Archives: December 2024

Anna Wintour says Vogue exhibition exploring history of fashion evokes nostalgia

Dame Anna Wintour said it has been “quite nostalgic” to recreate celebrated fashion catwalk shows for a new immersive exhibition in London. Dame Anna, who became editor-in-chief of American Vogue in 1988, said working on Vogue: Inventing The Runway over the last 18 months had been “overwhelming”, but that it was “remarkable” to see it […]

4 Elevated Basics French Women Will Wear With Jeans in 2025

If you listed items Parisians wear, jeans would make the cut. The fashion crowd in Paris is known for their effortless approach to style (you know, that je ne sais quoi), so versatile denim—especially modern-classic cuts like straight-leg and relaxed silhouettes—is often a priority. French people tend to wear their favorite jeans with other easy-to-style […]

A fashion designer’s tips to give your old clothes a new lease on life

“To renovate is to build on from what’s already there.” Most of us (except, perhaps, the most pious among us) have a hefty portion of our wardrobes that we no longer wear. They’re not strictly out of rotation, not quite ready to be sold or donated, but they hardly spark joy. It’s sad, really, given […]

Swedish Stockings CEO Linn Frisinger: ‘Tights are the plastic straw of fashion’

In 2024, Swedish Stockings hit €4 million in revenue and expanded into white-label production. Now, it’s unveiling its first megawatt influencer collaboration with Camille Charrière. Launching today, it marks the first time the brand has partnered with a high-profile individual, and Frisinger is hoping it helps to reposition the brand as fashion first, function always. […]

Jordan Chiles Dons Silver Gemstone Sandals at 2024 Power Women Summit – Footwear News

Jordan Chiles opted for a vibrant, colorful look for The Wrap’s 2024 Power Women Summit in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The Olympic gymnast wore a bright blue dress seen on the runway this fall at Christian Cowan‘s spring 2025 fashion show. On top, the attention-grabbing look featured a pointed collar with a v-shaped neckline and […]

Vogue boss Anna Wintour on her public persona and being told ‘no’

Getty Images Anna Wintour sporting her signature sunglasses Anna Wintour walks into our interview with her trademark dark glasses firmly on. I’m meeting the woman who has been editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine since 1988 at VOGUE: Inventing the Runway, the show dreamt up by Wintour about the history of the catwalk. Our rendezvous is in […]

15th annual STRUT fashion show marks World AIDS Day

On Dec. 1, MadMan Productions marked World AIDS Day with its 15th annual STRUT fashion show at Joe’s on Weed St. from left, Dr. Maya Green with award recipient Dr. Maurice Brownlee of The Wellness Homes of Chicago and friend at STRUT. Photo by Vern Hester STRUT both serves as a showcase for young fashion designers […]

The fashion in Brussels is a lot like Brussels

Belgium is known for big-ticket fashion designers like Martin Margiela, Anthony Vaccarello and Raf Simons, as well as its institute in Antwerp where The Antwerp Six (Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs and Marina Yee) made their names. But besides the design aspect of the country, what are […]