There is a distinctive sound coming from some of fashion and pop culture’s biggest faces today. It is the delicate clinking — or sometimes, the deeper clanging — of a stack of bangles.
During designer-entrepreneur Stuart Weitzman’s 2026 university tour, we — Elizabeth Comer and Savannah Matthews — had the privilege of speaking with him one-on-one to get the inside scoop on his time in the fashion industry. Weitzman, 84, was born with shoe design in his blood. He began designing for his father’s factory in the 1960s, …
More than a decade later, Glossier remains one of the most recognizable brands in the industry.
In total, the fashion industry produces around 92 million tons of textile waste each year. This begs the question of who is responsible: the consumer, the brand, the corporation or the government?
Although the recognizable pattern was not born in Africa, it was undoubtedly given a life of its own through its practicality and social significance on the continent. It is safe to say that the carryall bag is a cultural signifier for the trials and tribulations different groups faced in migration.
In the spotlight of Bottega Veneta’s spring 2023 luxury campaign by Matthieu Blazy, a brown leather crossbody purse that mimics a paper grocery bag catches the eye. A shoulder bag, artfully disguised as a slice of cake, swings from a model’s arm. A tube of brownie-flavored lip balm by beauty brands such as Glossier, LANEIGE …
In January, a solemn atmosphere fell over the Palazzo Gabrielli-Mignanelli in Rome, home to the headquarters of the Italian powerhouse Maison Valentino. The house’s namesake had died, and with him, a titan of old-world decadence and romantic opulence. The enduring heritage of Valentino Garavani can best be summed up in a quote by Yves Saint …
I had the pleasure of speaking with creative director, filmmaker and artist Sayna Fardaraghi. She recently released “Glint,” a short film covering themes of horror, coming-of-age and desire. Read below for an insight into her filmmaking process, creative journey and vision as an artist. SAVANNAH MATTHEWS: First of all, thank you so much for meeting …
Economic uncertainties, financial anxieties and social media have led to an uptick of deeming anything and everything — from shopping habits to groceries to pop culture — as a recession indicator. Is a return to natural hair color, the popularity of ramen and Buldak noodles or a greater interest in lip products a recession indicator? …