Personal style comes from a bunch of different things. To find it, you have to decide what you care about when it comes to fashion and how you want your outfits to look. Do you prefer interesting shapes, colors, textures, etc? The aesthetics you enjoy are only a small sliver...
Good On You is an app that rates a fashion brand based on its sustainability. The app’s criteria focus on where and how the brand sources its materials and how the brand pays its employees, so the consumer knows where their favorite fashion pieces come from. The app will also...
Leopard print is unapologetically returning in 2025 and reclaiming its position at the top of luxury fashion. Following decades of minimalism and subdued colors, designers are now embracing the raw sex appeal of animal prints. Its return signifies a shift in high fashion towards the exclusivity, boldness, and luxury of animal prints. Leading the way are luxury companies, who have included snakeskin, zebra, and leopard motifs in their most recent collections. Animal prints...
In 2025, Luxury, drama, and daring statements will be the key components of fashion. The runway is feeling glamorous again this year as designers embrace opulence with feathers, glittering gold and sumptuous fabrics. From high fashion to everyday wear, the trend is clear—bigger, bolder, and more extravagant. Metallic gold, a...
Three weeks prior to the next runway show, Gucci revealed that Sabato De Sarno, its creative director of less than two years, has resigned. The design team will be responsible for creating the new collection. De Sarno’s sudden departure was announced just before Gucci’s combined menswear and womenswear collection which...
The fashion industry is at a crossroads. Once fueled by the relentless demand for high-end brands, the luxury market is showing signs of fatigue. At the same time, a new force is reshaping consumer habits—“dupe culture,” where affordable lookalikes of designer pieces dominate social media and drive sales. As economic...
For years, “quiet luxury” dominated fashion and interior design, with its understated elegance, neutral palettes, and emphasis on quality over branding. However, as 2025 unfolds, a dramatic shift is underway—maximalism is making a bold comeback, signaling the decline of quiet luxury in favor of vibrant expression, eclectic aesthetics, and unapologetic...
Streetwear, a fashion movement born from urban culture and skateboarding in the 1980s, has long been associated with oversized hoodies, sneakers, and bold logos. But in recent years, Gen Z has put its own stamp on streetwear, redefining the aesthetic with a blend of nostalgia and individuality. Baggy jeans and...
The fashion industry is undergoing a seismic shift as sustainability takes center stage. At the forefront of this revolution are biodegradable and lab-grown materials, which promise to redefine the way clothes are made and consumed. With the global textile industry responsible for nearly 10% of annual carbon emissions and significant...
Have you ever wondered why certain outfits make you feel confident, calm, or energized? The colors you wear can reveal a lot about your personality, mood, and even intentions. This is the essence of color psychology in fashion—a fascinating intersection of style and science that explores how colors influence perceptions...
Just as the holiday season approached, a new product hit the shelves of Walmart’s big-box store. A medium-sized boxy purse retailing at $80 began flying off the shelves and causing a controversy among luxury fashion collectors—all due to its uncanny resemblance to the elusive Hermes Birkin bag. With the same-sized...
Primark has done it again! The budget-friendly fashion retailer has updated its iconic viral jumper just in time for spring—complete with a fresh design twist and a lower price tag. Known for its trendy and affordable pieces, Primark’s latest move has already created a buzz among fashion enthusiasts eagerly awaiting...
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