Category: fashion
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The last place I expected to see a designer logo
You know what was wild to me? While I was in Nigeria, I saw someone walking around with a Balenciaga t-shirt and multiple women with Chanel bags. You might think to yourself, “Is that really that odd?,” but I will push back and say that I saw a lot of designer brands. A lot. The…
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Are those viral TikToks true? Are luxury handbags actually not worth much at all?
They have gone viral tearing apart luxury handbags. You know them. Those leather craftsman on TikTok who have made it their mission to let you know that that Chanel bag you thought you wanted save for is only really worth $100 at best. They say these things aren’t worth the price tag. But is that…
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The appeal of the old money aesthetic
Maybe you’ve already seen it all over your social media: The old money aesthetic. You’ll see a collection of button downs, sweaters thrown over the shoulders, and crisp khaki pants. It is simple, a far cry from the flashy logo driven items that scream expensive. I came across the trend via styling videos, watching creators…
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One person’s don’ts is another’s dos: My response to style “don’t” videos
If you have been lurking in pretty much any social media style community (YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram, etc.), you will have come across “don’t” videos. The creator gives you a list of things you should never wear, that you shouldn’t wear, or just flat out, “Don’t.” I hate those videos. When someone puts together a…
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(Very) quick thoughts on quiet luxury trend
Sources are claiming that there is a return of “quiet luxury.” After seasons of logomania, brands are switching gears and taking a much more subtle approach. Instead of an obvious logo, you’ll see signature colors and designs. The logos that do appear are less obvious, more artistic, and kind of “if you know, you know,”…
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Thinking about size inclusivity on the runway
Vogue Business analyzed size inclusivity on the runway for Fall/Winter 23. There was reduced number of midsize and plus size models during this past Fashion month compared to last year. (Straight size sizes 0-8, midsize 10-14, plus size 16 and up. Most runway shows feature sizes 2 and 4.) I tend to have mixed feelings…
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Victoria Beckham’s fashion line only now turned a profit, after 15 years?
Victoria Beckham was covered in a piece on the CNN Style. She had recently shown her collection at Paris Fashion Week. In the article, there is a line that says critics questioned the brand’s commercial viability. It only recently turned a profit. This made me think, “Really, a brand that has been around since 2008…
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With Fall/Winter 23, Bottega Veneta asks, “What is chic?”
I am late to the party on this, but I finally saw the Bottega W 23 show. Often designers end their fashion show with a final look intentionally chosen to be the show stopper. I mean because it literally is the signal that the show is over. It is a work of art. At the end…
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“This isn’t Zara for rich people”: Daniel Roseberry on keeping Schiaparelli exclusive
Previously, I had watched a video by Bliss Foster, where he discussed the idea of not everything has to be for him. If there are times when he doesn’t want to pay full price for the authentic item (in contrast to buying a replica) then maybe that wasn’t a bad thing. It just is a…
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The Dior FW23 show was like a letter of encouragement to the 1950s woman
Today’s Dior show felt like a love letter to 1950s fashion. Personally I love a long skirt and structured jacket. However, my thinking was that this was a way of reinventing the styles of the house from its early days. I thought about the “New Look,” which was Christian Dior’s way of bringing back femininity…
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