Olivier Rousteing's Jean Paul Gaultier Couture - A Love Letter To The Brand
With Gaultier handing over the reigns of his brand to a guest designer for each couture season, we are always in for something new and Rousteing managed to marry classic Gaultier design with a sense of renewed youth.
Celebrities Turn Runway Models For The Balenciaga Fall 2022 Couture Show
While celebrity is clearly a top priority for Balenciaga as of late, no one quite expected to see Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Dua Lip and Christine Quinn walk for their Fall 2022 Couture show.
Giambattista Valli Fall 2022 Haute Couture - For The Tulle And Ballgown Lovers
The arrival of glaring neon colours, voluminous tulle and full skirts is where this collection truly comes to life. While classic and some may say a safe choice for the brand, it always works and, after all, if it isn’t broken why try and fix it!
How To Get The Barbie Look This Summer
We’ve luckily already caught a glimpse at some costumes worn by Margot Robbie in the upcoming Barbie movie by Greta Gerwig. Wanting to get the Barbie look ahead of the movie’s release next year? Here are some items to help you on your way.
Flowers and Straw Hats Dominate The Schiaparelli Fall 2022 Couture Collection
Haute couture fashion week was kicked off in Paris with the Schiaparelli Fall 2022 collection runway show. Perhaps the most beautiful aspects of this collection are the two main running motifs - the straw boater hats and flowers.
What Happened To Anne Boleyn’s ‘B’ Necklace?
In episode three of the brand new Starz historical Tudor drama Becoming Elizabeth, a young Princess Elizabeth puts on the iconic B necklace that once belonged to her mother, Anne Boleyn. This heartwrenching moment of television has, of course, raised a very good question: what happened to Queen Anne Boleyn’s famous necklace?
Parisian Style Influencers Giving Us All The Summer Inspo
Classic, elegant and timeless, the Parisian style has always captured our hearts but is currently going through its own renaissance on social media with many across the globe aiming to channel French chicness in their own everyday outfits.
All The Times The Duchess of Cambridge Has Aced Wimbledon Style
Every year we can be certain to glance up at the Royal Box and see The Duchess of Cambridge staring intently at the action in a perfectly suitable outfit. As we eagerly await to see what she will wear this season, let’s take a look back at her best Wimbledon looks to date!
3 Petite Fashion Brands To Keep An Eye On
The discussions surrounding inclusive fashion have been growing in recent years, which is highly important, yet we forget to discuss petite sizing. Thankfully, there is a steadying rise in petite brands and so here are three that we think you should keep an eye on this year.
Queen Margrethe II Designs Ballet Costume…Again!
On Saturday, June 10th, she attended the premiere of a new Danish ballet Svinedrengen (The Swineherd) a rendition of the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale held at the Pantomime Theater at Tivoli in Copenhagen. The Danish Queen Margrethe II has created the costumes and sets herself, and they’re really good!
Fit For A Princess: The Hermès Kelly
The now world-famous Kelly bag was not always called so, in fact, when it was introduced in the 1930s it was titled Sac à Dépêches. Grace would catapult the bag to worldwide fame when, as a newly married Princess, she stepped out carrying the bag in front of her stomach in an attempt to hide her pregnancy from the paparazzi.
Gucci Announces Harry Styles Collaboration
At Milan menswear fashion week, Gucci announces a new 25 capsule collection designed by Harry Styles and creative director Alessandro Michele. Gucci HAHAHA will be released in October.
7 Coastal Grandma Pieces You Need This Summer
The coastal grandma lives life in the slow lane, cooks and bakes from scratch, takes long walks on the beach and prefers bright neutrals. White and blue, linen and cotton, wicker and rattan are all hallmarks of this classic style. Here are some versatile pieces to add to your wardrobe this summer to give you that coastal edge.
How Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy Inspired Screen Costumes Decades Later
Hollywood icons Audrey Hepburn and fashion designer Givenchy became household names individually, but as a duo, they made a permanent imprint on film fashion. Many since have taken inspiration from their work.
The Full Damage Of The Kim Kardashian and Marilyn Monroe Met Gala Scandal
After Kim Kardashian wore Marilyn Monroe’s iconic ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ at the 2022 Met Gala, much was said of the possible damage that could have occurred. New images shared by the Marilyn Monroe Collection show the true extent of this damage.
Madame X - The Black Dress That Ruined A Woman’s Reputation
Portrait of Madame X (1884) is perhaps John Singer Sargent's most famous work of art, beloved by art lovers across the globe. Whilst we may be infatuated with this attractive portrait today, back in 1884 it cause a monumental stir, one which would lead to Sargent fleeing France and Gautreau’s reputation being in tatters.
The Rise of Micro-trends: What are they and how has the trend cycle shifted?
Once upon a time, a fashion trend would last years, if not an entire decade. However, these are the days of the micro-trend. What are these short-lived fashion moments and how do they impact us?
Cannes Film Festival Best Dressed 2022
With lots of red carpets and countless fashionista moments, Cannes Film Festival always promises to churn out impeccable high fashion looks. We take a look at the best dressed of 2022!
The Habitual Side of Skincare
If corporate hustle culture and burnout are dead, why should we keep them alive in our own minds? As humans, we seek rituals and habits and since the COVID pandemic, there has been a rise in skincare being used as a grounding daily habit.
The Flammable Dangers Of Victorian Ballet Costumes
Ballet is a beautiful and expressive art form with carefully constructed costumes but back in the 19th century flammable fabrics and gaslights proved a deathly mix.
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This unofficial syllabus covers the brands, moments, designers, and ideas in women’s traditional workwear that have long been omitted from the conversation. While it’s not fully comprehensive, it is a good place to start if you want to look like you know how to change a tire.