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 straps and a similar front […]
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Not Just a Trend of the Week; Maximalism is Here to Stay
Popularized through social media apps like Pinterest and TikTok, Maximalism became a massive trend among Gen Z in 2024. Embracing the “more is more” mentality, young adults showed off their whimsy by playing with mismatched patterns, large accessories, and bright colors. Maximalism even became a trend for home decor, with people embracing trinkets and tchotchkes […]
All the Best Looks from the Golden Globes
The Golden Globes – the biggest night for film and television stars – was held on Sunday, January 5. Before the award ceremony began, some of Hollywood’s most glamorous celebrities descended the red carpet. One of the best-dressed celebrities of the night was the queen of AMC herself, Nicole Kidman. In a subtle nod to […]
Ralph Lauren Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Ralph Lauren is a celebrated American multi-billionaire fashion designer who started the Ralph Lauren brand, a luxury fashion company, and became the first fashion designer awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 4th. According to the White House, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who have made great contributions to property, […]
Vogue Reveals Best Dressed of 2024
Vogue is closing out 2024 with a bang—and a list of the 24 best-dressed celebrities. Saoirse Ronan, whom the magazine described as “whip-smart” with her fashion flare, tops the year’s two dozen most fashionable icons. Thanks to her stylist, Danielle Goldman, Ronan rocked several floor-length Louis Vuitton evening gowns. Her signature style of 2024 was […]
The Rise of Opium Fashion
Opium typically refers to the opium poppy plant. Today, however, “Opium” is synonymous with the unique and dark fashion style of rapper Playboi Carti and other similar artists. This new trend has combined streetwear, punk, goth, and skating fashion to create a new modern look. In 2019, Playboi Carti founded the Opium record label out […]
How the Ugly Holiday Sweater Became a Staple of December Fashion
No holiday party is complete without an “ugly sweater.” While a staple of the modern seasonal party, the ugly Christmas sweater is a relatively recent trend in festive wear. Modern holiday sweaters can be traced back to more practical styles from the post-war era of the 1940s in the United States. Families would wear hand-knit […]
Chanel Announces New Art Director
The iconic fashion house Chanel has finally appointed Matthieu Blazy as their latest Art Director. Blazy is a 40-year-old Franco-Belgian designer with a reputation for innovation and quality. He has worked as a creative director at Bottega Veneta and under Phoebe Philo’s mentorship at Raf Simmons, Maison Margiela, and Celine. “I am thrilled and honored,” […]
Fashion Trends for 2025
This was the year of mismatched looks. Hot combos included sports jerseys, mini-skirts, various patterns, and baggy jeans paired with ballet flats. Fashionistas can expect to see more of that trend rolling into 2025, with one of the biggest projected looks being elevated sportswear. While ballet flats returned significantly this year, the ballerina look will […]
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Stun in Green and Pink for International Wicked Premiere
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have been turning heads with their method of theater-kid energy during their press tour. Their viral interview with Tracy E. Gilchrist for EqualPride launched the “holding space for Defying Gravity” meme on TikTok and got many talking about their commitment to their characters. Erivo and Grande’s commitment runs deeper than […]
The Fall of Victoria’s Secret
It’s no shock that despite many Y2K fashion trends coming back in recent years, Victoria’s Secret has been experiencing a steady decline. The company has been struggling, from filing for bankruptcy in 2023 to premarket shares plunging below 30% earlier this year. One of the reasons for the underwear company’s dip in sales and popularity […]
Gen Z is Bringing 80s Makeup Back
It’s no surprise that after Y2K and 90s trends had their moment, the 80s are. Bigger than ever. With 2024’s hottest artists, like Chappell Roan and Conan Gray, dipping their toes into the 80s, fashionistas are embracing the cult of more that immortalized the decade. In the 80s, blush was a statement, as seen in […]
