The viral story of Margiela’s Tabi shoes has shown that small brands like Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens and Yamamoto, once known only to a few fashion aficionados (and the very few wealthy people who wore them to distinguish themselves from everyone else), have become very popular among all audiences. But how did niche (and ugly) fashion become today’s object of mass appeal?
The ‘indie sleaze’ esthetic — made trendy by problematic icons such as Pete Doherty — returns to film, music, and festivals. However, this time around, the style comes with a warning about not repeating the poor ethics that seem to accompany it
After months of rumors about a possible relationship, the actor and the businesswoman were seen kissing openly during the singer’s show in Los Angeles on Monday night
T-shirts that simulate more toning, gyms that promise to ‘Marvelify’ their members... Do the new masculine ideals perpetuate the oppressive demands already experienced by women?
Celebrities and designers such as Anthony Vaccarello have reclaimed an area until now reserved for women: the torso and the pectorals