Category: fashion
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Maybe more costumes
Today is Halloween. Depending on where you live, this marks a day where you will see many people, young and old parading around in costumes. And then, just by looking at them, you are expected to guess who they are. Based on the mask, the clothing, the makeup, you have clues. The more outlandish, the…
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The Victoria’s Secret fashion show has returned
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion show has returned. After a hiatus and less then enthusiastic response to their exclusive presentation last year, the brand once again brought their angels to the runway. This time, the focus was on for women by women. From the all women production team, to the musical talents, and the diversity of…
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Anthropologie and its adaptive clothing launch
Anthropologie has launched adaptive friendly styles available on their site. The launch included conversations with 4 influencers and disability advocates who also model the items on the site. The adaptive friendly line includes pieces that are available in adaptive seated and adaptive nonseated options. Modifications, based on feedback, include features to make clothing more accessible…
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What else could we think about when we talk about inclusivity in fashion
You know a lot of the conversation round inclusivity in fashion is centered around weight. But larger bodies are not the only ones that who struggle to find clothes that fit. What about people who have superhero proportions? What about people who are missing limbs? Those who need to fit their clothing over prosthetics or…
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Louis Vuitton debuted their men’s Spring Summer 2025 collection in Paris.
On Monday, Louis Vuitton released a video teasing its then upcoming show for its Men’s Spring Summer 2025 line. In it, we see a collection of children, who appear to be a sort of Model UN. It was a call for unity and a reminder that they are the future. It is in the hands…
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Chanel, the long-term, and humans
Writing about Chanel yesterday made me curious, what actually is the vision of the company. Given the long tenure of their previous artistic directors, I had a hunch that this wasn’t a fluke but tied to their mission and vision. I came across their “Report to Society” from 2018. In it, they write that because…
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Chanel’s artistic director leaves the company, but…
Virginie Viard is no longer the artistic director of Chanel. Perhaps that means nothing to you. And why should it? But think of it this way, before Viard was Karl Lagerfeld who was with the brand from 30 years. Viard had been under Lagerfeld’s tutelage before assuming the role of artistic director after his passing.…
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Let’s talk about Cassili by Parfums de Marly
Just looking at the bottle of Cassili from Parfums de Marly, I expected something fruity, definitely smelling strongly of peach. I can tell you now there is no peach, and I’m disappointed. But I duped myself, so that’s what I get for judging based on appearances alone. When I sprayed the fragrance, I could tell…
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Old sweatpants and eco-responsiblities
I’m looking down at the pair of sweats that I’m wearing, an old pair only good now for lounging and workouts. How long have I had these things and why? It seems I have unknowingly passed the 30 wears challenge. It’s a rule that circulated the internet to help people reconsider before they bought fast…
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Victoria Beckham’s collection with Mango is available now.
Real quick: The Victoria Beckham x Mango collection is now live. If you were a Spice Girl fanatic or are just enamored with the polished and refined style of her eponymous line, get interested. I like this as it brings the connection to the Victoria Beckham brand down to a more affordable level. Please note…
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