After months of great anticipation and breathtaking Barbiecore aesthetics, the live-action rendition of Barbie is finally here! Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film stars Margot Robbie as the iconic Mattel doll and Ryan Gosling as Barbie’s partner, Ken.
As we wait for the highly anticipated Barbie movie to hit cinemas on July 20, the iconic film’s stars are putting their best foot forward to promote it. Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, renowned director Greta Gerwig’s new film has had two glamorous premieres in Los Angeles and London, with the pink carpet being filled with stars in bold looks inspired by the iconic doll. Expectedly, Barbiecore was the theme of the day with celebrities portraying their best renditions of the popular trend.
There’s something provocative, yet stylish about the silhouette of thigh-high boots. Worn over pants, jeans, and under dresses and skirts, the boots are incredibly versatile. With various styles from tight on the leg, wide-leg, and slouchy – to modish heights and textures.
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…