Category: fashion
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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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The sweaters that have stolen my heart
I had seen a Max Mara cable knit sweater that I had been debating splurging on. Ultimately I decided against it, but it sent me down a rabbit hole of looking into sweaters I could equally fall in love with. So now, I have some sweaters for you. Yes, where I currently live, spring starts…
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Brand Spotlight: Feng Chen Wang
Feng Chen Wang is a Chinese born designer who now resides in London. After graduating from the Royal College of Art in 2015, she began her own line, bearing her name. Her debut showings were at New York Fashion Week. However, now her line is a fixture on the London Fashion Week menswear schedule. Though…
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