The fashion world has lost one of its greats. Designer Azzedine Alaïa has died of heart failure in Paris at the age of 77, according to WWD. The Tunisian-born fashion designer was best known for his precise tailoring that fit the women he dressed like a second skin. So if you’ve ever spent a night…
Read moreThe Instagram crowd’s favorite new fashion brand, I.AM.GIA, is also one of the most elusive. A section titled “Who Is Gia?” on its website simply reads: “CAN I TELL YOU A SECRET? YOU’LL NEVER KNOW.” That’s because Gia isn’t the name of the founder or designer—rather, it’s a persona that inspired (and continues to inspire)…
Read moreIf you’ve been following Zendaya‘s style choices recently, you might have noticed she’s been leaning into fashion’s fascination with eras past. Some nostalgic references are more subtle than others—a cropped sweater here, a mod plaid there—but it’s definitely been noticeable. “This year we’ve been playing around with decades—I’ve been really into my ‘60s vibe recently,…
Read morePHOTO: Courtesy of the Modist Ghizlan Guenez, The Modist After spending 13 years working in finance, Ghizlan Guenez felt a calling to launch her own fashion retail platform. Sure, that seems like a broad stroke, but for her—a Muslim woman—getting dressed presented a daily challenge: “The Modist came from a genuine and authentic place,” she…
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As with any project she’s attached to, the premiere of Taylor Swift‘s “Ready For It” music video was preceded by heated anticipation, excited countdowns, and countless fan theories. The cyborg-showdown depicted in the three and a half-minute clip only unleashed more speculation concerning the “hidden meanings” she may or may not be folding into the…
Read moreWe’ve already established you can put together a solid Halloween costume from items sold at your go-to fashion retailers—which is ideal because come November 1, that Pennywise the Clown makeup and Wonder Woman cape won’t get much use. However, you don’t always have to scrutinize the New Arrivals sections to piece together a somewhat conceptual…
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