Photo: CNN A trend that drew inspiration from the late fashion icon Jane Birkin — fuelled by creative expression and rooted in nostalgia — it is the bag charm trend. This trend has been seen everywhere, on Instagram, TikTok, on the streets and the runway — making a massive return in the ever-changing trend cycle...
David Koma is the new creative director of Blumarine. He is one of the many creative directors involved in the recent reshuffling. Fashion thrives on change, and behind these status-quo-challenging shakeups often lie designers. Gabrielle Chanel’s singular vision to liberate women from restrictive clothing spurred the immense success of her label, Chanel, and then there’s...
The Asian region has always been a significantly prominent force in the fashion industry, making up a large portion of consumers and remaining an extremely fashion-forward continent. Asian designers are now more prominent than ever before, offering their diverse backgrounds and innovative creative DNAs to present their art. While renowned Asian designers like Yohji Yamamoto,...
Photo: Unsplash When you want to be ahead of the crowd when it comes to style and sophistication, who do you turn to? Well, today is your lucky day because you’ve come to the experts on all of the finer things in life. Keep reading as we get set to share a few predictions on...
Photo: Architectural Digest The rapid rise of digital marketing in the past decade has significantly shaped the way we interact with brands and shifted consumer buying habits dramatically. The exponential growth of social media has prompted brands to focus on its advantage alongside celebrity ambassadors. These factors allow a brand to effortlessly utilise a large...
Photo: Courtesy of Chanel Since its debut in 2020, the Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto retrospective continues to offer a profound exploration into the life and creative process of its trailblazing founder, Gabrielle Coco Chanel. With over 200 archival pieces on display, Chanel brings its most spellbinding creations to life—celebrating its founder’s illustrious career while taking visitors through its riveting history....
As the world eagerly awaits the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics, everyone is gearing up for the excitement and embracing the sporting spirit. With this, many brands are also tapping into the Olympic craze and have begun a new wave of sports-inspired products, with some obtaining licensing deals from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and others...
Photo: Unsplash Celebrities have long been recognised as powerful influencers in setting fashion trends and shaping consumer choices. Many garments popularised by various style icons throughout the ages have left an indelible mark on the fashion world and continue to inspire designers to this day. From Audrey Hepburn’s sophisticated glamor and introduction of the iconic...
Photo: Financial Times An ecosystem is a complex system of interacting organisms that interconnect to restore environmental balance. That being said, if one component of of the ecosystem does not fulfil its role, it disturbs the culmination of all the system’s moving parts and changes it altogether. When put into the perspective of the fashion...
Image Source: Ahmet Kucukkara Photography Introduction Chiffon is about to take over your sight! It’s no surprise. Every summer, many girls choose to wear various chiffon bridesmaid dresses to help their best friends complete the perfect wedding. Why chiffon? The most obvious reason is of course that it is light and breathable, which is very...
