Fashion
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The Duo Behind Singaporean Fashion Brand, Barehands
Introducing Barehands, a local brand dedicated to promoting sustainable communities by fostering fair partnerships with artisans worldwide. Originally starting as a coffee project in Myanmar, Barehands has evolved into a sustainable fashion brand based in Singapore. Co-founders Germaine Lye, Chanel Go, and Mitchell Hong put aside traditional career paths to pursue their shared passion for creating products that have a positive impact on society. After exploring traditional bag and shoe manufacturing, the trio stumbled upon a refugee tailor community in Malaysia during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. There, they encountered a skilled master tailor and decided to collaborate with him on a sample collection. This experience opened their eyes…
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The 7 Best Dress Brands to Keep Tabs On
Some individuals hold the belief that dresses should only be worn on special occasions, but let’s challenge that notion. It should be normalized to wear your favorite dress whenever you feel like it. After all, every day can be a special occasion if you choose to make it one. Dresses come in various styles, ranging from uniform attire to eye-catching minis, and they can solve almost any fashion dilemma. By having a wardrobe filled with reliable essentials like quality work pants, timeless designer shoes, and tried-and-true dresses, your mornings will be simplified, and your mind will be at ease. Moreover, there’s nothing quite like a single-garment outfit that eliminates the…
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The Top 7 Fashion Trends for Fall 2024
Is the era of quiet luxury coming to an end? If you’re tired of the overhyped TikTok trends, you might be in luck this fall. The latest collections showcased during Fashion Week in New York, London, Milan, and Paris introduced exciting new ways to wear wardrobe essentials. This included innovative techniques like wearing your button-down shirt backward or adding quirky and shiny tinsel fringe to your trench coat. Little black dresses took inspiration from lingerie, featuring designs that either freed the nipple or playfully incorporated underwear elements. Pants are also making a comeback, much to everyone’s relief, even at Miu Miu, with voluminous silhouettes and loose cuts. Below, you’ll find…
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These Pretty Shell Bags Will Complete Your Beach Style
As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, we inch closer to an exciting summer filled with joy, sunshine, beaches, and stylish accessories like sandals and shell bags. Regardless of whether your preferred summer style leans towards Mediterranean chic, boho beach vibes, Hamptons luxury, or mermaid-inspired aesthetics, a shell bag can serve as the perfect statement accessory to bring it all together. These shell bags are versatile and can be worn during the day or night, whether you’re enjoying a sunrise or sunset, lounging at a beach club, dancing at a night club, relaxing by the pool or lake, or even if you find yourself stuck in the…
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7 Denim Tote Bags to Spice Up Your Wardrobe
The timeless tote bag has been a fashion essential for several seasons, and in my opinion, that’s not going to change anytime soon. Its lightweight feel and spacious interior make it a versatile option for various purposes, whether it’s a daily purse, a work bag, or a beach tote. While tote bags are available in a wide range of colors and materials, why not consider opting for a denim tote bags? Denim is universally recognized for its incredible versatility and ability to be styled in countless ways. We’re all familiar with the classic denim pieces like jeans, shorts, skirts, and jackets, but in addition to wearing this all-American fabric, why…
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2024 Oscars Best Dressed (So Far)
With including nominees Emma Stone, Carey Mulligan and Lily Gladstone of course the 2024 Oscars red carpet offered a bevy of great looks. It’s not just the designer gowns and ensembles. Hair, makeup, nails, and jewelry were all on point.The Academy Awards are a big night for Hollywood, but an even bigger night for Hollywood’s stylists. Check out our best looks so far here. Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga Couture Jennifer Lawrence in custom Christian Dior Haute Couture and Swarovski Created Diamonds jewelry. Ariana Grande in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Margot Robbie in Versace. America Ferrera in custom Atelier Versace, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and Pomellato jewelry. Emily…
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12 Ways to Wear Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year
Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024, Peach Fuzz, has arrived, quite literally. In just over a week into the new year, this soft coral hue is already making appearances in sweaters, sneakers, and sunglasses, with experts at Firstfinds predicting its prevalence in the upcoming spring season. With the selection of 20 Peach Fuzz fashion items below, you can be among the early adopters of this latest color trend. “Pantone’s knack for anticipating prominent fashion hues is unparalleled,” says Summer Cartwright, senior editor at Firstfinds. “Last year’s Viva Magenta set the stage for the 2023 Barbiecore trend.” Expect subtle peach tones to surpass hot pink soon, as they are more…
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What Do Women Designers Want?
Women are the vital force driving the fashion industry, yet female designers continue to face underrepresentation. In this feature, thirteen outstanding female designers share their experiences of how their identities shape their work and their efforts to bring about change. From Madeleine Vionnet’s revolutionary bias cut to Coco Chanel’s flowing pants and Norma Kamali’s innovative sportswear, female designers have made significant contributions to fashion. However, alongside practical and comfort-oriented designs, there are also those who create elaborate and whimsical fashion-as-art, such as Rei Kawakubo and Iris van Herpen. While female designers have diverse approaches, they are consistently underrepresented in the upper echelons of the industry. To commemorate International Women’s Day…
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The Fashion Trend That had a Significant Impact in New York City
Though New York Fashion Week started off at a balmy 50 degrees Fahrenheit, by the final show, guests had endured a snowstorm and below-freezing temperatures. And we know that New York City is constantly evolving, and one of the contributing factors is the daring and unique fashion trends. Dress for warmth, or break out a great-but-impractical outfit? It’s the question every editor, buyer, and influencer asked themselves as they left their house for a stacked schedule of shows. But the street style photos proved that those with (great) boots on the ground found a happy, stylish medium with furry jackets. The style was everywhere this season. And the bold outerwear…
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At New York Fashion Week, Confidence is Important
During the early-mid 2000s, there was a time when New York seemed to be at the epicenter of the fashion world. The internet broke down the barriers of the industry, making once exclusive runways accessible to a wider audience. While fashion centers in Europe resisted this democratization, New York embraced it wholeheartedly. It was a glamorous and star-studded affair, with celebrities in the front row, reality shows, designer collaborations for the mass market, bloggers (to some extent), and the iconic fashion tents. However, this era had its limitations and became somewhat one-dimensional. Over the years, New York Fashion Week has experienced fragmentation and struggles as it tries to redefine itself.…