The History of the Met Gala
A collaboration between elite designers, celebrities, and industry professionals, the Met Gala is the most anticipated night in fashion each year.
How to Wear It: Pantone’s Spring ‘23 Colors
Pantone’s spring and summer color collection for 2023 invites playfulness and individuality back into the fashion scene. Pantone has been on the scene since 1963 when founder Lawrence Herbert revolutionized the communication of color with his fan of color swatches. Their Color of the Year and seasonal collections began with the intention to highlight the connection between color and culture. This spring, bright colors such as Beetroot Purple, Tangelo, and Classic Green are paired with subdued partners like Crystal Rose and Blue Perennial. Welcome in spring with a few Pantone-inspired wardrobe choices.
21st Century Style Icon: Rachel Zegler
From her starring role as Maria in West Side Story to the anticipation of future films like Disney’s live-action Snow White and the new Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, actress Rachel Zegler has become not only an inspiring star but also a dazzling fashion idol. Her many looks, styled mainly by Sarah Slutsky Tooley, are absolutely stunning and make Zegler one of today’s newest fashion icons.
MiuMiu x New Balance Collab
MiuMiu’s Spring 2022 Ready-to-Wear collection featured New Balance 574 sneakers on the runway. This year, the brands have paired together yet again to bring consumers more of what they love. This second collaboration features new colors and fabrics that are the epitome of modern streetwear.
Upgrade Your Wardrobe with Seasonal Color Analysis
Seasonal color analysis is one of many ways to emphasize personal style and find flattering pieces. First popularized by Carole Jackson’s book Color Me Beautiful, this style-enhancing practice has taken the internet by storm in recent months.
The Influence of Technology on Performance Runways
Recently, many fashion houses have begun using theatrics to capture their audience's attention and help further communicate the significance of their collections. While controversial, there is no denying the impact this approach is having on the world of fashion and the evolution of runways. Here are a few of the most unique performance runways from the fall/winter 2023 season.
Step into Spring
Moving into spring means shoes are no longer confined to boots or layers of chunky socks. Pastels typically return to the color palette and open-toed sandals appear. In this transition season, some days still require a little more coverage.
The Rise of Clothing Rental Services
Through the rise of micro-trends and occasion shopping, clothing rental services have filled a niche market for fashion lovers. Rental services such as Rent the Runway, Fashionpass, and Nuuly have risen in popularity to fill this specific need for one-time-use clothing.
Prada Fall 2023 Ready-to-Wear
Last week, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simmons presented their newest fall-winter womenswear collection for Prada, amazing everyone with its alluring details and interpretation of well-known fashion pieces. For this collection, Prada and Simons wanted to explore and redefine beauty, saying, “beauty here is determined not by aesthetic, but by action – garments are signs, representations of beauty care, of love, of reality.” This is achieved through the ingenuity and innovation of the many pieces we know and love, showing that sometimes the ultimate form of creativity is reinvention.
Tiffany & Co. and Nike Join Forces
Earlier this month, Tiffany & Co, and Nike unveiled a bold yet unlikely alliance that has evoked mixed feelings from audiences on both sides of the partnership. The surprise collaboration comes in the form of black suede Air Force 1 Lows with a “Tiffany Blue” Nike swoosh and sterling silver hardware on the heel. Images of the design leaked prematurely, prompting both an early reveal and a heated debate amongst fans. Did streetwear just gain an iconic power couple, or are Nike and Tiffany guilty of a half-hearted misfire?
2023 SAG Awards Red Carpet Recap
The 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards took place on Sunday, February 26. As always, the star-studded event was full of the latest fashion, with popular styles including vintage tailoring, naked dresses, and hot pink. Below are the looks that encapsulated the fashion of the night.
What They’re Wearing in: Paris, France This Winter
One of the most interesting parts of fashion is how trends are dispersed throughout the world. Depending on the region you are in, trends will be different as they correlate to things like weather, income, and lifestyle. Here are a few trends that Parisians are following to keep warm this winter.
The Return of the Gucci Belt
In Gucci’s Fall 2023 Ready-to-Wear collection, recently debuted at Milan Fashion Week, the signature Gucci logo belt was seen in several ensembles, begging the question: is the Gucci belt back? The Gucci belt was a major trend for many years, more wearable than other high fashion products, and now it seems the belt might be making a comeback in the luxury space.
Best Dressed at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
The 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards was hosted at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. With over 40 categories across all entertainment mediums, the carpet prior to the show hosted some of this year's biggest stars, dressed to the nines.
Markarian Fall 2023 Ready-to-Wear
In one of the final shows in this year’s New York Fashion Week, Markarian displayed their latest fall ready-to-wear collection, presenting the looks in a beautiful, naturalistic floral backdrop. The use and incorporation of embellishments, patterns, and embroideries can not go unnoticed, bringing almost every look an exquisite uniqueness.
Brandon Maxwell Fall 2023 Ready-to-Wear
American designer Brandon Maxwell rounded out day six of New York Fashion Week with his fall ready-to-wear collection for the year. The Project Runway alum, best known for his longtime collaboration with Lady Gaga, has said he went back to the basics for this collection.
Pharrell Williams Named Creative Director of Louis Vuitton Menswear
Pharrell Williams is known for his creativity and vision in fashion, earning him CFDA’s “Fashion Icon” award in 2015. As he puts these abilities to use at Louis Vuitton, we are sure to see an entirely new era of the brand, hopefully continuing the groundbreaking strides made by Virgil Abloh.
The History of Lingerie
Valentine’s Day is the time to break out the lace bodysuits and elegant lingerie, but that has not always been the case. Lingerie, as we know it today, has had a long and complicated history. Once a form of oppression, it is now often worn as a way for people to embrace their femininity. But how did lingerie transition from something meant to imprison women, to being one of the most famous pieces of clothing in modern fashion?
How to Wear It: Loafers
Loafers, with their endless versatility, have become the new sneakers. With various colors and styles to choose from, it is easier than ever to find a pair that suits you well. Whether you are heading to the office or the bar, there is no shortage of ways to style these iconic shoes.