Category: fashion
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Reflection on cultural appropriation in fashion
The other day, I did a post about the controversy surrounding a Dior skirt, that uncannily resembles a Chinese style that is centuries old. That triggered me to start thinking of the idea of cultural appropriation more generally. I was going to post this the very next thing, but I was afraid of writing the…
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Dior skirt considered cultural appropriation in China
If you follow fashion news, you may have heard that Dior has been accused of cultural appropriation. The claim is that a recent skirt design is actually modeled on a traditional Chinese style, the maniaqun. Specifically, the backlash has come from Chinese citizens, who called attention to the similarities between the two. I believe they…
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Vogue Club, a new experience provided by Vogue Magazine
I keep mulling over the idea of finally subscribing to Vogue. So, I went to the site and discovered they have just launched Vogue Club. This is a new subscription level that costs $25 per month for founding members. As a member, you get welcome gifts and some mystery seasonal gifts. You also get a…
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The sellout Nike x Jacquemus collab will hopefully be restocked soon
Nike and Jacquemus paired up for what the designer referred to as “sensual” sportswear. This collaboration led to a rebirth of the Humara shoe, with natural earthy color ways. The drop also featured clothing pieces in performance fabrics. This all went live on June 28 and pretty much immediately sold out. However, multiple sources say…
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Louis Vuitton Fall Winter 22: The Bangkok Spin-off
So, I watched the Bangkok Louis Vuitton men’s Fall/Winter 2022 show last week. As I watched I took notes on all that I saw. The use of flowers, oversized tailoring, artwork, and a continuation of Abloh’s Boyhood Ideology. I thought to myself that they were making a clear link to the previous show, especially when…
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Louis Vuitton Cruise 2023 Collection show. Here’s what I noticed.
The Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection debuted yesterday. I just watched it and have some quick takes. First, the show took place at the visually stunning Salk Institute in San Diego California. The beautiful architecture and stunning waterways provided a fitting backdrop to the luxurious designs for the show. If I were to summarize the looks…
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Four pieces I’m loving right now from Jacquemus
After learning more about the brand, I decided to do a dive onto the Jacquemus site and pick my favorite pieces. Here are they are. La robe Saudade Asymmetric draped mini dress.$580 Why I like it- it has the classic asymmetry and draping that he has become known for in a beautiful summery hue. A…
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Not just for tacky day: Learning to mix prints
Growing up, and even now, schools would have a special day for spirit week called Tacky Day. There was no formalized dress code detailing what tacky was, so kids pulled together outfits they thought best embodied the term. Mismatched pairs of socks, lopsided pony tails, glasses with tape on the bridge, but the most important…
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Just try it on
Imagine, rather than going on the circuitous journey of exchanges or making an extra trip to return items you realize don’t fit once you finally try them on at home, only buying the things that actually fit you. I urge you to just try it on. Alright, here is some unsolicited advice. I highly recommend…
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Ralph Lauren launches special collection in partnership with Spelman and Morehouse colleges
On March 29, 2022, Ralph Lauren launched for sale a collection in partnership with Spelman and Morehouse Colleges. The beauty of the launch is that it is not just about clothes. It is a chance to feature HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and support Black students. The website provides information about each school, allowing…
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