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?
The overlap of aesthetics and appetite
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 …
Monsieur de Haute Couture: The Enduring Legacy of Valentino
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 …
Sayna Fardaraghi on filmmaking, the creative journey & finding your niche
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 …
Fashion Forecasters or False Indicators?
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? …
De Compras
Two of the most prominent elements that define traditional Mexican fashion are the use of bright colors and textiles, which are themes often reflected in grocery stores. “DE COMPRAS” celebrates this tradition while playing within the spaces of Tienda Hispana La Nueva Guadalupana LLC Mini Mart and La Superior, both local businesses carrying Mexican products. …
Juergen Tell’Em
Juergen Teller has loomed large in the world of fashion photography for decades. There has been a recent resurgence of recognition and admiration for his work, punctuated by the exhibition “i need to live,” which showcased his extensive portfolio at the Grand Palais in Paris. This exhibit, on view Dec. 16, 2023, through Jan. 9, …
Return of the Preps: J.Crew’s New Era
Walking into the Oak Brook Mall J.Crew with my mom and sister and promptly splitting to the “Crewcuts” section remains a vivid memory of mine. My mom would look for clothes for herself, while my sister and I argued over which one of us would get to wear the tweed dress with the pearl detailing …
Modest Fashion
Modest fashion refers to a style in which women wear less skin-revealing clothing. This can be due to a multitude of reasons, including personal and religious choices and cultural norms. What modesty entails varies from person to person – however, it usually includes clothing that doesn’t reveal a woman’s body shape or skin. Modest fashion …