I was raised observing the ease of long gowns and buttoned shirts worn by elder members at my family gatherings, of dressing up for church, and my father coming to school recitals still in his suit from work.
FASHION & BEAUTY
The Runway Revolution: Maison Margiela’s Spring/Summer 2024 and the Return of Drama
Now is the time to pay very close attention because we are in the midst of a Fashion Renaissance. In January, John Galliano, the current creative director at Maison Margiela, officially debuted their Spring/Summer 2024 collection.
Rediscovering Wonder with Marc Jacobs SS24
Similar origin stories float around the fashion industry. Stylists whose first clients were high school friends seeking their expertise, designers who learned to sew from family members and whose first commissioned pieces were for their siblings, photographers whose first photoshoot was a field trip shot with their iPhone.
Kerotix: Meeting Minutes on Leather
Filipinx-Canadian designer, Kelvin Stidwill celebrates the artistry of queer expression with their Ottawa-based label Kerotix. With emphasis on design as a sculptural practice, Kerotix’ audacious silhouettes aim to empower wearers to explore their oddity, sensuality, and strength in new ways.
Is Japanese Fashion Re-entering the Mainstream Fashion Scene?
Recently, a Japanese lolita brand, Baby The Stars Shine Bright, announced its participation in the upcoming Fall/Winter 2024 runway for New York Fashion Week.
Double Vision: DSquared2’s FW24/25 Show Celebrates Twins, Canadian Roots, and Fashion Innovation
DSquared2, the iconic Canadian brand renowned for its campy and eclectic designs, has once again captivated the fashion world with its FW24/25 show.
Winter With Stomach of Your Dead Soulmate
During the coldest months, amongst the wintery blur of black puffers, monochrome slush-covered boots, and burrowed faces, the ability to personalize one’s style lies mostly in one’s accessories.
Prada FW24′ Reinvents The 9-5
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’ Autumn 2024 Menswear Collection artfully weaves together the dichotomy of urban professional life and the serene embrace of nature.
The Big Bag Renaissance: A Rebirth of the Overstuffed Bag
This year’s spring offering for Miuccia Prada’s namesake brand was a mixture of traditionally preppy silhouettes; a smattering of vintage academic staples mixed with a decidedly contemporary twist.
S.S.Daley FW24: A Nod to E.M. Forster and Oxbridge Elegance
Florence’s magnificent Palazzo Vecchio was abuzz with anticipation for S.S.Daley’s FW24 show, a significant departure from his usual London presentations. This marked his first venture at Pitti Uomo, raising questions about how his aesthetic would mesh with the event’s traditionally masculine flair.