
Dior Pre-Fall 2023
Christian Dior presented an astounding 99 looks at their Pre-Fall 2023 show on Thursday, March 30 in Mumbai, India. The collection represented harmony between cultures while challenging traditions and merging the dress codes of night and day.

Karl Lagerfeld’s Most Iconic Designs
In anticipation of the event, we have gathered some of our favorite Lagerfeld designs that we would love to see recreated on May 1st.

The Legacy of Karl Lagerfeld
A man of many titles, Karl Lagerfeld was best known as the creative director of both Chanel and Fendi during his long and illustrious career. His work in the fashion industry will be honored on May 1, 2023 at the Met Gala, themed “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.”

A Look Back on the Career of Law Roach
Renowned celebrity stylist Law Roach announced his retirement a few weeks ago in a rather sudden fashion, but his name still continues to circulate in high fashion news. After the Chicago native opened up about what has caused his decision to retire, conversations around the intense dedication and vision it takes to become a celebrity stylist has become a much more candid one. This has also reignited the need for inclusivity and minimizing politics in the world of high fashion.

Menswear Style Stars to Follow This Spring
In the fashion industry, we often put menswear on the backburner as the newest styles in womenswear shine. In this era of gender nonconformity and self-expression, menswear design is experiencing more diversity and freedom in styling than ever before. There are several men in the spotlight who are helping push this movement toward unapologetic expression forward. From bold colors and patterns to fresh takes on elegance, there is something for everyone in this group of menswear icons.

The Art of the Met Gala After-Party Look
With the annual Met Gala in just a few weeks, many are eager to see the looks appearing on this year’s carpet steps. There is, however, another red carpet event to look forward to on the first Monday in May: the after-party. The after-parties of the Met Gala are a second red carpet display with an added aspect of uncertainty. The specialty of the after-party dress code is that there is no dress code and no one knows what to expect, which makes the endeavor mysterious and exciting.

Wedding Guest Dresses to Keep On Standby This Season
Spring is officially here, which means it is time to brace for wedding season. Whether you have had it on your calendar for months or you are simply tagging along as a last minute plus-one, deciding what to wear for someone’s big day can be a daunting task. Attending a wedding means that you will not only want to look your best, but you will also want to account for the fact that you will be doing some combination of standing, dancing, and - for outdoor ceremonies - sweating. Simultaneously, you will need to consider what is appropriate according to the invitation and assumed wedding etiquette. Of course, you should never have to sacrifice feeling confident. Luckily, Square has rounded up the spring and summer dresses that are sure to make you feel like the best dressed guest.

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.