Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2022 was seemingly a send-off to the late Virgil Abloh, with veiled caps and bucket-hats: Abloh’s designs sought to subvert fashion and its gender bias, as made evident by the kilts and men’s skirts. The standout looks and pieces from the collection include the Damier suit, aforementioned veiled hats, prints, signature chains,…
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New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021 Highlights
Below are designers and houses which I may have only micro-blogged on in addition to those linked to posts. In the Spring/Summer 2021 collection, I feel as if Tomo Koizumi has a very clear albeit repetitive motif with this fabric manipulation, but the designer(s) should be conscious of silhouette and the natural waistline in the…
Pop Sockets & Popwalllet+ Meet Lumee Duo
Pop Sockets has revamped its grips, making them swappable and noticeably stronger. They make it easier to hold your phone- period, but are also ideal for selfies, taking photos, using as a stands to watch videos, and prevent phone drops- which are nothing like mic drops. They’re even great for tablets, which are awkward to…
Trend Alert- Mini Low Down: Bitty Bags Pre-Fall 2018 Spring/Summer 2019
Small bags have been hitting the runways hard since LV showed it’s small boxy trunks and Moschino caused a sensation with quirky bags made to look like (extra)ordinary objects. From Balmain to Chanel, houses have begun putting out alternatives to the classic clutch and small handbag or pocket-book. We’ve seen menswear shift to accommodate men’s…
Vicuña: Wealth in Wool
In modern history, the animals rightfully owning the en vogue skins and furs have literally been hunted to the brink extinction; and in at least 13 cases, made extinct!!! That’s right, we totally wiped out a species- the Steller’s Sea Cow, which is similar to dugongs and manatees. Whenever a species is targeted for its…
Coach X Rodarte
Collaborations can be everything- not only are they usually more affordable than the larger designer brand, but there is this creative mainstream appeal that has a different voice than the brands individually. The Coach Rodarte collaboration is hard edged and soft, masculine and feminine with ornate beaded and studded sequin floral embellishments on leather, gold chain…
Ray-Ban: All Shade
Ray-Ban‘s new collection of sunglasses is chic, with classic and new styles in bold in- your-face shades that still look like designer sunnies. I shamelessly selfied all of them at Ilori Optical. The New Gatsby is to die for-it’s like a steam punk modern take on a bar wayfarer…it’s a must have. *This is NOT…
Resort 2017 Fashion Shows
Helmut Lang Altuzarra Boss Isa Arfen Givenchy: youthful yet mature, edgy and ethereally feminine, the Givenchy Resort ’17 collection was beautiful, fun, chic and wearable. Norma Kamali Marchesa is known and renowned for its carpet-worthy gowns. The Resort ’17 collection was full of beautiful dresses and gowns, embellished with feathers, beading, and floral embroidery. I…
My Harness Bag
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q4ioN3shH8] This is part of my class assignments for the ParsonsXTeenVogue Fashion Industry Essentials certification program. It will be costing the bag I’ve designed, showing you how to sew, use fusible interfacing to give your bag stability, and give you tools and tips to help you complete your sewing project. Be sure to subscribe…
Prescription Sunnies
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4jVLqbBACU] When asked to review a pair of glasses from GlassesShop.com, I was game, but hoped I would be satisfied as I am always going to be honest with you. I was pleasantly surprised: they arrived within a few days, came with a plastic carrying case and cloth, and to my delight, felt sturdy,…
