Monochromatic ensembles and pieces with sleek clean lines feature prominently in chic fashion collections. Exuding power and innate sense of fashion, chic fashion often entails black, white, and neutrals clothing while saving colour for a bold statement accessory such as an alligator skin purse or a bright red lipstick. A little black dress is always a staple, as is a little white dress.
There are few events in the annual fashion calendar that spark a level of excitement quite like Paris Couture Week. One of the most iconic events in the fashion industry, Fall/Winter Haute Couture Week 23—2024, kicked off in Paris on July 3. The show highlighted the finest creations from renowned fashion houses, setting the stage for the upcoming season’s trends and styles. The show began with Schiaparelli showcasing their most—awaited collection, and setting the tone for the rest of the week.
Mzansi’s much-loved fashion extravaganza, the Durban July, came back with a bang this past weekend. Star-studded, the fashion affair, which is primarily a horse racing event, was held on 1 July 2023 – showcasing some of the most breathtaking fashion moments.
It’s not a secret that the Y2K fashion and beauty aesthetic is back by popular demand. Thanks to celebrities such as Bella Hadid and Gen Z’s full-blown obsession with the aesthetic on Tik Tok, fashion is heading back to the early 2000s. However, with the nostalgic shift toward super low-rise jeans, butterfly clips, and thin eyebrows has come the more sinister notion that certain body types – and even specific body parts can also come in and out of style. Yes, we’re talking about the apparent rise and fall of BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) fashion.
After the glitz and glamour of fashion week, a new colour trend is on the horizon: red. Usurping the Valentino pink that dominated the whole of 2022, red seems to be taking over the fashion streets and catwalks. At least twelve designers at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) gave red the greenlight to reign as the soon-to-be-everywhere shade of 2023. Some of the most notable looks, such as fluid trousers and sharp-shouldered blazer dresses shown at Theory, Jason Wu, Alice + Olivia, and Alejandra Alonso Rojas, took the sophisticated, structured suit sets received by street style and injected them with a fresh palette. Most of the red looks at fashion week were showcased in orange undertones, with a select few leaning towards deeper hues. Regardless of the shade, the pieces were still saturated and bright enough to stop traffic.
With the rise of sustainable fashion, thrifting has become the most desirable option for various fashion industry stakeholders globally. Although it has been practised for ages, the discourse around environmentally conscious consumerism has propelled its recent popularity – countering fashion’s reputation as a mega polluter. Thrifting has become the best way to indulge in the glitz and glam of fashion, while simultaneously protecting the planet. Moreover, it is a great option for when you’re strapped for cash and want to save money, or you just like the idea of finding unique and vintage items to add to your closet.
It’s Pride Month! Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, this is a time to show up and show out. That goes for supporting and celebrating queer culture, and identity, and looking fantastic while doing so. With fashion being a significant aspect of queer culture, it only makes sense that we shed some light on…
Since kicking off her highly-anticipated Renaissance Tour back in May, Beyoncé has been on a fashion roll. The iconic performer has unveiled a new designer ensemble at every tour stop, with each look equally as stunning as the next. Wearing custom looks from world-renowned fashion houses such as Mugler, Alexander McQueen, and Balmain, the superstar’s style M.O. has been heavy on glamour and sequins.
Grammy-award-winning musician, Pharrell Williams made his runway debut as Louis Vuitton’s new creative director of menswear on Tuesday June 20, when the luxury fashion house unveiled its spring/summer 2024 collection during Paris Fashion Week. The star-studded event took place at Paris’ Pont Neuf and featured a choir and an orchestra, as the models showed off the colorful new designs on…
Denim is a fashion staple that has stood the test of time. In 2023, we’re seeing a rise in the popularity of the ankle crop and distressed treatments that range from unfinished hems to redone patchwork. Pleated trousers, dramatically pooling wide legs, and form-fitting boot-cut flares are also everywhere, with these more standout shapes hailing from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. The versatile ensemble is a perfect blank canvas, and no one understands this better than singing sensation and fashionista, Elaine.