Exclusive: Gucci Collaborates With Artists on an Instagram Initiative
You don’t need me to tell you that a vast majority of the fashion flock spends a vast amount of time facedown, immersed in the pictorial world of Instagram. The mix of content is addicting—a selfie of...
View ArticleThe Designer of Rihanna’s Pum Pum Socks Talks True Jamaican Style
On the subject of Pum Pum Socks, the coquettish line of frilly and splashy Jamaican- and Harajuku-inspired socks devised by Jamaican-British stylist Savannah Baker and her partner, Gemma Shane, and...
View ArticleMeet the Man Behind Jamaica’s Model Wave
Over the past year, Jamaica has proved to be an undeniable influence on the modeling industry. You’ll find Jamaican faces on the runway for nearly every major designer and posing for fashion’s leading...
View ArticleRevisiting Rockers: Why the Styles of the ’70s Reggae Cult Classic Still Endure
In the 1978 classic reggae film Rockers, Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace swaggers about the Kingston, Jamaica, ghetto he calls home, dapping up all of his sidekicks, and patting some down for money owed....
View Article5 Jamaican Top Models Who Changed the Face of Fashion
British and American models such as Tyson Beckford, Jourdan Dunn, and Naomi Campbell have always taken pride in their Jamaican roots, and yet some of fashion’s more influential beauties were born and...
View ArticleMeet the Finalists for the CFDA + Lexus Fashion* Initiative
The CFDA and Lexus are bringing an expanded eye to the issues of sustainability and eco-conscious design with their revamped CFDA + Lexus Fashion* Initiative program. Instead of a one-year...
View ArticleHow Seoul Became a Mecca for Menswear
As we sifted through the best collections and street style moments from last week’s Seoul shows, one final thought came back to us again and again: From the nattily dressed men hanging around...
View ArticleThe Haunted Houses of Fashion: What Does It Mean to Conjure the Spirits of...
I would like to take the opportunity of this Halloween-tide to share a recurring fantasy I’ve been trying to repress about fashion houses and labels that have a “departed” one in the background—you...
View ArticleAlber Elbaz Is Out at Lanvin
Alber Elbaz is leaving Lanvin. In a statement just distributed by Elbaz, he writes: “At this time of my departure from Lanvin on the decision of the company’s majority shareholder, I wish to express...
View ArticleThe Lanvin Looks That We Loved on the Red Carpet: Kim Kardashian West,...
In his 14 years at the helm of Lanvin, Alber Elbaz made an indelible impression on the French house, and his exuberant approach to fashion captured the imagination of many a stylish starlet. From the...
View ArticleOur Favorite Lanvin Looks by Alber Elbaz
During his 14-year tenure at Lanvin, Alber Elbaz developed a full range of house codes that he employed in doses big and small. By now, all of fashion knows these Alber-isms well—the embrace of...
View ArticleHere’s How to Dress Up Your Turtleneck This Fall
From classic to mock-neck, the turtleneck is a tried-and-true warm staple for colder climes. But like every sweater during the temperature drop, the piece runs the risk of becoming another lived-in...
View ArticleThe Cowboy Hat Is Getting a Modern Revamp for Fashion’s City Slickers
A ten-gallon Stetson hat is as integral to the classic cowboy uniform as a pair of shit-kicking boots, steely spurs, and fluttering chaps. But thanks to a new collaboration with multidisciplinary...
View ArticleThe Best Japanese Denim Labels Every Jeans Collector Needs to Know
Even your most denim-obsessed friends—the ones who worship at the altar of selvedge and own three pairs of Orange Tab Levi’s—probably won’t know all the designers featured in this story. Japanese...
View ArticleMiranda July’s New Scarves Are Your Next Wardrobe Workhorse
A year ago, author and artist Miranda July dipped a toe into the world of fashion design when she debuted her namesake bag for indie accessories favorite Welcome Companions. Now July is back with a...
View ArticleAlber Elbaz Was Pushed Out at Lanvin; Vogue’s Sarah Mower Reflects on His Legacy
It is very difficult to keep a calm voice in the midst of a drama, but how is it that Alber Elbaz—one of the most loved, most prolifically creative, most hardworking and loyally long-serving...
View ArticleHere’s Your Spring ’16 Cheat Sheet, Courtesy of 5 Top Buyers
Sure, we’ve broken down Spring’s top trends, from ready-to-wear to accessories, but no season wrap-up is complete without consulting one of the industry’s strongest constituencies: the buyers. Tasked...
View Article7 Pieces From Yeezy Season One to Snap Up Before They Sell Out
Eight months after presenting his first collection, Kanye West’s Yeezy season one collection is finally here. And while West held back on some of the more fashion-forward runway looks in his offering,...
View ArticleFrom Gaga to Ghesquière: The Many Influences of Model Hannah Elyse
Louis Vuitton’s runways are known for their high yield of exciting new modeling talent, but this season one girl stood out from the pack. With an undercut and jet black bob, Hannah Elyse’s look...
View ArticleStuart Vevers of Coach and Vogue’s Selby Drummond Host an Intimate Dinner
Last night in Soho, Coach designer Stuart Vevers and Vogue Senior Accessories Editor Selby Drummond welcomed friends Allison Williams, Justine Skye, and Bee Shaffer in from the rainy night to a dinner...
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