Erykah Badu has always captivated the masses through her fearless individualism, magnificent obscurity and unapologetic desire to comment on the world around her. For this, we must not only briefly delve into her world, but her mind. Has there ever been a fashion guru quite like her?
Read MoreUncovering funk queen Chaka Khan’s most fashionable looks, along with her high-profile friendships and encapsulating past. Our legend’s bohemian, free, and individualist style is one for the books. Yvette Marie Stevens and her career, along with its cultural impact and fashionable edge, prove to be none other than guilty of transcendent charisma.
Read MoreMartine Rose has established herself as one of the most influential and innovative Menswear designers of our time, she's widely known for her groundbreaking and evocative collections, major collaborations, and her work as one of fashion's most influential consultants.
Read MoreDigital fashion has been on our radars for a while now, but is it just another microtrend, or is it here to stay and cause a fundamental change in an ever-so-traditional industry?
Read MoreDelving into the explosive and trailblazing legacy of our Queen of Pop Madonna, an icon who created an almost unfathomable impact upon us all. From her apparently “overly sexual performances” threatened to be shut down by police, to her decades of activism for the LGBTQ+ community, her legacy must be documented. If there is anything that she has taught us, it is that no one has any power over who you are allowed to be.
Read MoreThe word camp has been through many iterations over the course of the last century, what exactly does it mean? What are its origins? And why was so impactful to the queer community?
Read MoreWe’ve already exhausted low-rise jeans and Ed Hardy trucker hats as part of the Y2K trend resurgence. The new hottest nostalgic, occult trend “whimsigoth” embodies a core ‘90s moodiness interlaced with Sabrina the Teenage Witch-inspired fashion. The mystical take on the traditional gothic aesthetic combines our fascination with witchcraft and our ‘90s grunge obsession. Take a deep dive into the dark bohemian style, its mystical and celestial motifs, and the iconic celebrity inspirations for whimsigoth.
Read MoreHong-Kong-born, London-based designer Shek Leung tells us all about quiet masculinity, his stance on sustainability, and the influence of film on his eponymous brand.
Read MoreExploring the iconic feminist film ‘Kill Bill’ and the way in which fashion and beauty was implemented and weaponized. From ‘Black Mamba’ to ‘Elle Driver’ to ‘O-Ren Ishii’, the characters are shown to explore the intersection between visual culture, strength, and femininity.
Read MoreGay culture has influenced society by trailblazing space in an unapologetic manner for individuals who are unafraid to command the attention of the room. Many icons such as Vivienne Westwood and Anna Sui, expose and articulate the power of fashion as a vehicle for change. Any statement made is immortalized within fabric and the minds of the spectator.
Read More“Heroin chic” - the popular early-1990s style, glamorizing traits associated with drug use such as dark eye circles, skeletal bodies, and pale complexions started the fetishization of underweight models. This desired, yet unattainable appearance has played a role in fueling eating disorders within the modeling industry ever since.
Read MoreTaking a look at the way in which Bowie’s unapologetic style and desire to be himself has influenced the masses and continued to fan the fire of individuality which fashion and beauty creates. He is shown to expose the protection fashion provides, along with its fierce edge. He remains unmatched in his ability to “wear” his persona.
Read MoreThere’s no denying that Euphoria has already reached cult status since it first premiered in 2019. Loosely inspired by its 2012 Israeli counterpart, Euphoria tackles a diversity of subjects from high school friendship drama to drug abuse, and problematic family dynamics.
Read MoreOn January 18th, 2022, the fashion industry lost one of its most important pioneers. André Leon Talley passed away at the age of 73. But who was the cape-carrying man that had a colossal impact on how we perceive fashion today?
Elitism has been used as justification for racism within high fashion. Unfortunately, it is clear that many of the issues being faced decades ago have echoed into the present. Despite this, certain trailblazers are voicing their truth, and stripping away the intoxicating luminescence of high fashion, exposing its errors.
It was the icons of the big screen who did it best, that creation of an utterly whimsical and enigmatic beauty that fed society's obsession with visual perfection. Classic and contemporary cinema along with media prove to be the vessel for change and trend, evaluating how successful figures have become archetypes for fashion and beauty globally, even after their time.
Read MoreThere is a new voice in the cruelty-free skincare and wellness game. Meet Chicago’s own BeYOUtifully Abundant beauty business. BeYOUtifully Abundant is a Black and woman-owned business that hypes up natural beauty and the self-care aspect, emotional aspect of feeling good, not just looking good. Unpublished interviewed the founder and master skincare artisan behind the brand to gain insight on how transformative her skincare is.
Read MoreIn two oversized button-downs that I bought last summer, I found a deep love of an airy silhouette and itching curiosity for the history behind the trend. My piece, I Love My Big Shirts: Reflections on The Oversized Button Down Trend, is the journey that followed. Through it, I was able to explore the roots of gender representation in fashion, narratives of sex in media, moments of power dressing, and my own relationship to these beautiful and complicated garments.
Halloween: One of the few celebrations where adults can dress up as anything and everything without any judgment. Halloween is an event that does not discriminate by age. For kids, Halloween is an innocent party where they can eat candy until they crash. However, for many adults, it is the time of year where they can dress as revealingly as they want and no one will question them. Is this benign, sexy fun, or does it have unforeseen consequences?
It goes without saying, but shoes, often overlooked, make or break every outfit. Until recently, I had neglected the power of the shoe to elevate or condemn my OOTD. Being the gate-opener that I am, I have compiled a list of five brands to follow for epic shoe finds (or simply for endless shoe inspiration).
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