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?
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 …
The latest in festival fashion: A comprehensive rundown of Breakaway’s best looks in North Carolina
Big names, including longtime favorite John Summit and recent breakthrough sensation Disco Lines, entertained thousands of fans at a neon-lit, rain-splattered racetrack at Breakaway Music Festival on Sept. 26 and 27. This leg of the popular EDM festival was held in Concord, North Carolina, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and delivered two high-energy nights for thousands …
Hervé Léger-clad Tate McRae is The Face of The Early 2000s Pop Royalty Revival
“I think you know what this is.” This poster girl of modern-day pop whispers seductively and crawls toward the camera, her face completely engulfing the fish-eye lens plastered on huge monitors around the arena. It feels impossibly intimate and underproduced. “I think you wanna uh,” She sweeps long, blond tendrils of hair out of her …
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, …
Let’s Dive In: 2023 Fashion Trends
Keeping up with fashion trends these days is a full-time job. 2023 was a year for experimenting with new styles and bringing back old ones. Constantly refreshing my Pinterest feed to see what I had to purchase next was not ideal for my bank account. Let’s take a look back at some of the biggest …
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 …