Cancel culture is highly problematic; but there is a definite need to reprimand fashion labels and individuals who have publicly blundered. Thanks to social media trials, these incidents are no longer brushed under the carpet. As a result, the consumers use their buying power to hold these labels accountable, but what role do celebrities, influencers… Continue reading Here’s Why Fashion’s ‘Forgive And Forget’ Theory Is Problematic
If there’s one word that’s guiding fashion brands, from multi-national conglomerates to independent labels, it’s collaboration. One of the recent collaborations to take note of is between New York-based designer Alexander Wang and 135-year-old fashion house Bvlgari. In September 2019, Wang reimagined Bvlgari’s iconic Serpenti motif for an exclusive capsule collection of six different bag… Continue reading Alexander Wang reimagines Bvlgari’s Serpenti motif for a capsule collection of belt bags
It seems that with every passing year, designers showcasing at the New York Fashion Week are growing bored of the standard runway shows and are choosing non-conformist ways to present their new collections. Last year saw Kanye West take to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island to unveil his Yeezy Season 4 collection while… Continue reading 6 unconventional fashion shows at New York Fashion Week
Known for his cool kid-approved streetwear, Alexander Wang is stepping outside his realm and getting a luxe upgrade for spring/summer 2018. The designer teamed up with Judith Leiber for a limited-edition, Swarovski-encrusted bag (that’s shaped like a stack of $100 bills, of course). As WWD reports, the minaudière is made of 10,263 black, gunmetal, green… Continue reading This new Alexander Wang bag looks like a stack of $100 dollar bill
Resplendent ruffles, steely shoes and pretty print make a New Bohemian this summer. Conjure up the spirit of the ’70s in demure dresses and suede satchels, while street-style trend-setters need not look beyond printed tees and wide-legged pants. Add to this winning combo the elegance of mismatched earrings and sparkly block heels, and you’re all… Continue reading How to pull off summer’s gorgeous bohemian trend
Not like we ever really need an excuse to indulge in some retail therapy but hey, a sale is a pretty good one, right? It’s that time of the year again when our favourite multi-designer store, Le Mill, holds a clearance sale. Starting June 10, avail a flat 50 per cent off on your favourite designer… Continue reading Le Mill end of season sale is here!
We all know Instagram isn’t as instant as it’s supposed to be – most of us are guilty of uploading throwback photos from that holiday back in 2010. Celebrities have been increasingly sharing their lives on social media using the good ol’ Twitter and Facebook, now progressing on to the timeliest social media handle yet,… Continue reading Sonam Kapoor joins Snapchat
We’ve witnessed 10 years of Alexander Wang spinning straw into gold. Apart from giving us a special 10 Year Collection, he has now tied up with DoSomething.org, a global organisation that helps rally young people and pushes for social change. Wang has introduced a limited-edition line of T-shirts and hoodies, profits from which go towards… Continue reading Alexander Wang teams up with DoSomething.org
Here’s your chance to get your hands on classics you missed out on: Topshop and Alexander Wang are reviving their old collections. Topshop will be bringing back its iconic pieces from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s with a 33-piece limited-edition collection. Expect printed playsuits, disco flares, oversized coats, smock dresses and our favourite classic red… Continue reading Topshop and Alexander Wang revive iconic pieces
Just when you thought Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood’ pulled off the best casting coup ever, Madonna released her answer to the video: ‘Bitch I’m Madonna’ featuring Nicki Minaj. It premiered on Tidal, Jay-Z’s music streaming service. Even before we could watch the full video, the behind-the-scenes version took us to the mad party that this… Continue reading Madonna’s answer to ‘Bad Blood’
Olivier Rousteing used the Billboard Music Awards, Las Vegas, to tease his collaboration with H&M. Jourdan Dunn stepped out in a sexy-band-girl-meets-military ensemble with thigh high boots, and a scalloped red skirt. Kendall Jenner wore an embroidered jacket. And both looks were believed to be solely Balmain, till Rousteing revealed the collab. H&M took to… Continue reading This is what Balmain x H&M will look like
Almost six feet tall, Bhumika Arora is quietly taking big strides. At the Fall/Winter 2015-16 shows she walked for Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs in New York, Gareth Pugh in London, Bottega Veneta and Salvatore Ferragamo in Milan and Stella McCartney and Balmain in Paris. Not only is she driving up the diversity on international… Continue reading Name to know: Bhumika Arora
Who knew dressing down would reach trending hashtag status? The sort of basic, fuss-free style that’s reminiscent of college kids, divorced dads and ’90s sitcoms has now spiralled into this season’s most talked-about ‘anti- fashion’ fashion trend: Normcore. Defined by blandness – a well-worn sweatshirt, faded jeans, white sneakers, crew-neck tees – the style is… Continue reading What is normcore?
