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19 Aug

MALL RATS FOREVER: DIESEL FW2 (SSENSE)

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Shop Til You Drop With the Latest Collection by Glenn Martens—Meet You at the Food Court Aughties mall starter pack: Hollister, Build-a-Bear, Spencer Gifts, Sam Goody, Victoria’s Secret, Panda Express. As a teenager, the mall represented independence, a space of possibility outside of the regularly scheduled programming of home and high school. A maze of yellow-lit hallways, these buildings were the perfect setting for the deep mundanity and drama of teendom. Endlessly scrolling on Instagram has replaced wandering around the fine establishments at the mall, and we’re reminiscing on days spent at the local shopping center doing nothing with friends. Planning and comparing outfits. People watching at the railings. Binging in the food court. Flirting with your crush and taking cheesy pictures....
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19 Aug

NYLON FIT PICKS: KYLIE JENNER’S DENIM MINI SKIRT, RIHANNA & A$AP ROCKY’S BAGGY JEANS, & MORE CELEBRITY LOOKS (NYLON)

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Over the weekend, it seems that Kylie Jenner has become an even bigger fan of the micro-mini skirt trend, as she was seen out in London donning perhaps the tiniest skirt we’ve seen on the everything-mogul in a while. The 24-year-old was spotted heading to The Twenty Two in Mayfair on Saturday, Aug. 6, opting for a vintage leather motorcycle jacket from Mugler’s Spring 1990 collection sourced from The Reallist. She then wore her racer-inspired zip-up with an upcycled denim mini skirt from Devised Antithetical, which was crafted from two pairs of jeans and adorned with a low-rise V-cut at the waist. This comes as a surprise for the billionaire as the Double Denim mini skirt runs only at $65 — a budget-friendly option for those...
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16 Aug

NAIL TRENDS TO STRUT, FLAUNT, AND PARADE THIS UPCOMING SEASON (V Magazine)

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If one thing is for certain among new wave fashion trends, it is the implausible obsession with a well-manicured, voguishly styled nail set. Never before had previous generations contributed so much thought to one's nail shape, length, and, most importantly, the design. Though with influencers, celebs, and renowned acquaintances strutting and parading their beloved nail designs, we have had no choice but to comply with these striking trends.  We can confidently attest that it is a Gen Z (or #GenV, if you will) necessity to consult your peers when considering your Pinterest nail design options. Have you decided on a color? No, I haven't. I probably never will. I am certain that I am not the only one who has felt...
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15 Aug

Did Beyoncé Just Tease All Her Renaissance Visual Album Looks? (W Magazine)

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Beyoncé still hasn’t dropped a music video for “Break My Soul,” but there’s a chance it might be coming soon. Soon after her latest album Renaissance came out in July, Bey’s team explained she wanted fans to soak in the record sonically before she released any visuals. On Friday, an official teaser for the “I’m That Girl” video hit the Internet. Although we’ve already seen some of the looks and locations in the artwork that accompanied the album packaging, look closely at the 38-second mark, and there’s a split-second montage of loads of new looks. It’s all very Everything Everywhere All at Once, but it also suggests that an entire visual album is on the way. We love “I’m That Girl,” and all,...
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15 Aug

Neo Nordic: The Top Spring 2023 Trends at Copenhagen Fashion Week (VOGUE)

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Scandi Style, the subject of global fascination, is in a period of evolution. Minimalism and a colorful bohemianism continue to be mainstays of the regional style, but there’s a vibe shift taking place. The shiny, happy energy is still there but so is a grittier, rawer one that allows for more nuanced readings of the culture. This season prints were less prevalent than saturated color in crayon brights, and openwork materials posed the question: to bra or not to bra? Both options were seen on the runway and on the street. Helmstedt’s charming toadstool queen and Jade Cropper’s sexy mermaid were reminders that Denmark is a land of fairytales. The prevalence of white (in fifty or more shades) could be read as...
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12 Aug

On Her 40th Birthday, Revisit Devon Aoki’s Greatest Runway Moments (VOGUE)

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What makes a good model a great model? For one, it’s their ability to radiate a constant, ineffable sense of cool, no matter where they are or what they’re wearing. Where that’s concerned, few possess the same sense of playfulness, personality, and versatility as Devon Aoki, the cult model who stormed the runways of Chanel, Versace, and Comme des Garçons throughout the 1990s and early-’00s, and quickly became a favorite of photographers like Steven Meisel, Juergen Teller, and Nick Knight. (You might recognize her from the silver screen, too; Aoki featured in Sin City and 2 Fast 2 Furious, among other films.) While Aoki’s chameleonic ability to bend to the vision of whichever designer or photographer she’s working with—appearing as a prim and proper princess for Karl Lagerfeld, a coquettish sex kitten for Ellen von Unwerth, a...
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12 Aug

Kylie Jenner Is The Alternative Denim Queen (VOGUE UK)

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Kylie Jenner is a committed supporter of emerging brands. The beauty mogul loves the caché that comes with wearing a one-of-a-kind piece by a Central Saint Martins graduate or an upcycled look from a conceptual label that would never have the budget for influencer marketing. Yes, these directional outfits are frequently paired with rare Hermès bags and It-girl Amina Muaddis, but every little helps in the celebrity sphere that peddles big-name companies. Jenner’s offbeat fashion approach extends to denim. On a recent trip to London, Kylie supplemented her rare vintage collection with directional jeans from Sevali, Ottolinger and Devised Antithetical, as well as the obligatory Balenciaga. Each of these brands comes with a story that’s just as interesting as her ’90s Thierry Mugler motocross jacket. Take Sevali. Chilean designer Sebastian...
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5 Aug

ZENDAYA AND LEWIS HAMILTON AT THE FOREFRONT OF VALENTINO’S LATEST FALL 2022 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN, PINK PP (V Magazine)

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Captured in the still frame of a moment, frozen in a monochrome sign that pervades everything is acclaimed actress Zendaya and British race car driver Sir Lewis Hamilton shot for Valentino’s latest Fall 2022 advertising campaign, Pink PP. Symbolic of the color of love, community, energy and freedom, Valentino’s Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli immerses the collection relentlessly in a single shade of Pink. A different emotional and mention space is given to this single hue of Pink, a collateral dimension to the real that can be accessed. It is a territory, equal and opposite to the transcendence of the dream. Promoting that one cannot own a color, but can own a feeling. Pink PP is a manifestation of the unconscious and a...
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5 Aug

Dua Lipa Combines Two of Summer’s Biggest Trends in One Look (W Magazine)

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When it comes to summer dressing, if ever in doubt, just go with an all-white ensemble. It’s chic, easy to put together, and, most importantly, will keep you cool in these soaring temps. That’s likely why Dua Lipa opted for her latest look, a no fuss, almost completely monochrome ensemble with just a touch of unexpected leather. The singer is currently in her parent’s home country of Kosovo, where she is holding the Sunnyhill Festival, a music festival organized by Lipa and her father, Dukagjin Lipa. Ahead of the event, Lipa shared some images on Instagram, celebrating her return “home” and her upcoming performance. In the images, Lipa is wearing an all-white look, courtesy of one of the singer’s favorite brands, Bottega Veneta....
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1 Aug

Isa Boulder’s Sexy and Eccentric Knits Are Taking Over (VOGUE)

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Isa Boulder Summer 2022 / Photo Courtesy of Isa Boulder Isa Boulder Summer 2022 / Photo Courtesy of Isa Boulder Isa Boulder Summer 2022 / Photo Courtesy of Isa Boulder Isa Boulder caught my eye when I saw Normani wearing the label’s negative space argyle knit separates—bra top, sleeves, bikini bottom, and socks—in her “Wild One” music video with Cardi B. The look is sexy yet crafty; experimental and alluring in equal measure. Normani’s not the only one who’s taken a shine to Isa Boulder, though. The swim and knitwear brand has won over the pop stars Dua Lipa and Lorde (per my Instagram feed) and most of Gen Z (per my TikTok feed). What makes it special is the way it seamlessly exists in an intersection between lingerie and ready-to-wear. Designer Cecilia...
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