According to Tagwalk’s ‘2023 In Numbers’ report, this year saw 1,014 major fashion shows with 40,484 looks. These numbers bring the importance of the men and women who walk the runways into sharp focus. As stated by models.com, “The runway is the true domain of models – magazine covers and campaigns may be overrun with … Read more
If I were on a game show, my special subject would be handbags. Designer, high-street, vintage, new—handbags are kind of my thing. So, when I come to tell you about a brand that embodies everything we fashion people are looking for in a handbag right now—think timeless, quiet luxury that is incredibly versatile and won’t require … Read more
Footwear specialist Christian Louboutin has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, coming forward with accusations of stealing and infringement, as well as violating an employee agreement. A new suit with the US court for the Southern District of New York names the defendant as Mehdi Mohamed Nasrallah, a former assistant boutique manager at the … Read more
If anyone knows just how quickly the trend cycle churns, it’s fashion editors. One minute, cargo pants are everywhere; the next it’s low-rise jeans, and these days, the fashion set and skinny jeans exist in a perpetual state of “Will they? Won’t they?” A classic pair of leggings, however, are an evergreen constant, and no matter what state … Read more
While 2022 proved to be a strong year for the virtual realm and its definitive metaverse platforms, the existence of such digital worlds were brought into question at the beginning of the year when the sector’s biggest players – namely Meta and Microsoft – began initiating U-turns in their adoption of the technology. Despite this, … Read more
For the longest time, I only had eyes for block-heel ankle boots; no other boot style got a look in. However, a few years ago, I invested in the first knee-high boots I’d had since my teens, and they were a game changer. Aside from jeans, I very rarely wear trousers. Nine times out of 10, you’ll … Read more
Fashion has always been fickle, and while the role of creative director is highly coveted, it has never been considered the most secure gig in the industry. This year, the constant flux was particularly evident at the highest echelons of luxury fashion’s creative ladder, as no one, from industry veterans and long-time executives to newly … Read more
When Van Cleef & Arpels established L’École, School of Jewelry Arts, in Paris, in 2012, the French jeweller wanted to create a space that both the public and connoisseurs could visit to learn more about jewellery. While other decorative arts are quite accessible, jewellery has always felt a bit intimidating to those outside the field, … Read more
Probably one of the most overlooked hairstyles out there is mid-length hair. Between short pixies and chin-grazing cuts and long, lustrous tresses, we often forget just how chic mid-length hairstyles can be. But right now, that seems to be changing. Chances are, if you’re anything like us, you’re looking for a way to freshen up your look … Read more
Generation Z, often referred to as Gen Z, represents a distinct departure from the fashion sensibilities of previous generations. This demographic, born between 1997 and the early 2010s, now comprises about 30 percent of the global population. Unsurprisingly their approach to fashion has been profoundly influenced by their upbringing in a digital-first world, where media … Read more
