Marguery Bolhagen, 1961 The first part of the Costume Institute’s exhibit, In America: A Lexicon of Fashion was an analysis of 20th and 21st-century American fashion designs and contemporary clothing, including newer…
Theophilio’s Edvin Thompson Emerges as A Designer Paying Homage to the Caribbean
Jamaican-born, Brooklyn native, Edvin Thompson found a practical way to communicate critical conversations by leaning into his zeal for design, eventually creating his brand Theophilio in 2016 derived from his middle name…
Véronique Nichanian Focuses on Sophisticated Seduction for Hermès F/W 22
Neil Varel & Thomas Riguelle Hermès is known for its sleek classic opulent designs, but for F/W 22 creative director Véronique Nichanian decided to venture into the world of sophisticated seduction calling…
Barbara Valente On Opening Bottega Twice and Trusting The Process
Starting off as an exclusive for the Prada S/S 16 show, Brazilian model Barbara Valente was already on a stellar path towards success and securing monumental milestones in her career. Modeling wasn’t…
Versatility Is Vital for Surrealist Makeup Artist Chiao Li Hsu
It’s still a bit challenging to describe exactly what London-based makeup artist Chiao Li Hsu’s distinct signature styles are, as versatility is the basis of each look she carefully creates. Hsu was…
Amber Pinkerton on Using Photography to Convey Socio-Political Nuances
What started off as a mere hobby at age 13, shooting self-portraits and glamorous shots of friends inspired by Tumblr muses in her local neighborhood, turned into a full-blown profession for London…
Nadine Ijewere’s New Monograph “Our Own Selves” is a Celebration of Diversity
During a time of loss, racial injustices, and scarce social interactions, Nadine Ijewere chose to focus on turning a longtime dream into reality during the peak of quarantine. The London-born photographer focused…
Erdem Curates a 20th Century Reverie for Vogue Polska’s November Issue
Vogue Polska has been embracing novelty in this new era spearheaded by editor-in-chief Ina Lekiewicz. For their November issue, Lekiewicz sought out British fashion designer Erdem to capture the early 20th century-inspired…
Kenneth Ize Constructs A Vivid, Optimistic Collection To Kick Off PFW
Amya Powell Fashion month is going by in a blitz, and to start off the #PFW festivities former LVMH prize ‘19 finalist, Kenneth Ize presented his spring/summer 2022 collection “A New Dawn”…
Ina Lekiewicz On New Beginnings As The Latest EIC of Vogue Polska
New beginnings calls for a new direction at Vogue Polska. The publication not only unveiled their debut covers for the September issue shot by Andrew Jacobs, but announced that Polish native photographer…