With the country of Greece as its muse, the Dior Cruise 2022 show took place at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens on Thursday. Models took the runway - the track around the historic stadium - in ethereal, Greek inspired pieces. The iconic stadium was illuminated only by the orange glow of fires lined up in the center of the stadium, reminiscent of the Olympic flame. Strobe lights flashed on, illuminating the scene in a heavenly white glow. Then, the sounds of the string orchestra and echoing voices filled up the nearly empty venue, as models began their single-filed walk around the track. The Greek Goddess themed looks included toga-inspired dresses, gold accents and neutral colors. Modernized, however, by gold accented running shoes. Images...

Maison Margiela joins forces with American sportswear brand Reebok for a sneaker collaboration you never thought you needed. Using the concept of decortiqué that is so integral to the luxury haute couture’s brand identity, Maison Margiela reinterprets Reebok’s 1985 Classic Leather runner into the Classic Leather Tabi High, a new high-top leather trainer. Decortiqué is a technical process pioneered by the French fashion house, whereby a garment is deconstructed to its core structural elements. By employing this technique, Creative Director John Galliano exposes the shoe’s innermost architecture to dig at the brand’s true authenticity. Available in four different color schemes, each iteration of the Classic Leather Tabi High embodies a different personality, yet simultaneously exhibits the innate, adventurous nature of both brands....

There’s no denying that the Nike Dunk, both high and low, are on track to become the hottest sneaker of the year — again. Known for its relatively thick silhouette and coveted colorways, the iconic shoe has undoubtedly made its way into the hearts of sneaker lovers. Quickly becoming a popular style across the board, even for those outside of the sneaker community, it’s safe to say that Nike Dunks will reign supreme this summer. Although all-white kicks will forever be a warm-weather staple, it’s time to step out of your footwear comfort zone and try out different sneaker ‘fits. This year alone, Nike has already dropped out-of-this-world designs like the SB Dunk Low ‘What the Paul’ and the SB Dunk High ‘Maui Wowie,’ as...

There is no shoe quite as divisive as the Tabi. Inspired by the shape of a 15th Century Japanese sock and translated into its now well-known form by Martin Margiela for his debut collection in 1988, the hoof-like creation is—love it or hate it—an enduring icon. A shock at first, it has become a staple of the art and fashion worlds, appearing on the feet of creatives and iconoclasts year after year. It has inspired countless imitations, from Prada’s 2012 red split toe booties to Vetements’ controversial FW18 appropriation. But is it art?  The creative director Sidney Prawatyotin, who runs the popular fashion meme Instagram account @siduations, purchased a too-tight women’s version in black before the house started releasing the style in men’s...

To honor a renewed sense of optimism regarding the state of the world, Versace is launching a resort collection for the 2022 season. The collection is meant to restore optimism, playing with psychedelic patterns and vibrant colors. Photo courtesy of Versace.  “I think there’s a renewed sense of optimism right now and I wanted this collection to speak to that,” Donatella Versace said, in regards to the new collection. “This season is about having fun with fashion again and it feels right to put something positive into the world. We will never return to the old world or to the old “normal”, there’s no going backward. This is what the new now looks like to me.” The psychedelic patterns in the collection were named Medusa Music,...

FENDI is celebrating the summer season with FENDI BEACHWEAR as part of the FENDI Summer 2021 Capsule, featuring FF Vertigo collaboration with Sarah Coleman to tap into creativity and vividness. Like a splash of milk in iced coffee, FENDI beachwear and summer are attached. In this beachwear collection, joyful yellow and vibrant blue pop out, injecting more vigorous vibes into the collection. However, the priority of this capsule collection is not just about providing summer energy - in this summer, FENDI watches you out, covering you from head to toe. Items in this collection include both men and women’s items, from one-piece swimsuits, bikinis to surf shorts and swim briefs. In particular, the simple, classic yet chic design makes these swimsuits versatile...

Courtesy of Qasimi Set in the countryside surrounding London, Qasimi showcases its unisex collection “Between Ashes and Roses”. The name of the collection was inspired by a 20th-century work by the Syrian poet Adunis. Hoor Al-Qasimi, the creative director, said she wanted to send a message of renewal and rebirth, evoking a sense of hope. The digital show takes place at St. Ann’s Court, a country estate in Surrey, and the modernist architecture was done by Sir Raymond McGrath amongst the landscaped idyll, designed by Christopher Tunnard. Courtesy of Qasimi In the polished white modernist landscape, the models pop out on the runway with bursts of bright colors that take cues from the Indian subcontinent mixed in with moody hues from last season. The...

Isabel Marant, the designer behind a very specific sneaker era in the 2010s, is relaunching one of her coveted styles and giving it a 2021 update. Named the “Balskee,” this brand new style takes inspiration from the beloved “Bekett,” which you may remember is a wedge sneaker with a gum sole, velcro straps, and padded, puffy tongue. The throwback style was a massive hit, worn by off-duty models, fashion editors, and celebrities alike. Beyoncé sported a pair in her music video for “Love On Top,” and Rihanna, Gisele Bündchen, Marion Cotillard, Kerry Washington, and more have been spotted in them, too. Since its release nearly a decade ago, more than 200,000 “Bekett” sneakers have been sold worldwide. “I’ve never stopped wanting to...

While New York Fashion Week this September is shaping up to be the most eventful ever, we’re not quite there yet. Before the fashion crowds return to NYC en masse and Hollywood descends upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s steps for the first of two Met Galas, there are the resort collections to see. Unlike in years past when designers have seized upon the cruise moment to present their designs in far-flung resort destinations in front of large crowds, fashion houses are still playing it safe and delivering their creations via short fashion films and inventive lookbooks. Although the digital show format is a convenient, low-key experience for those viewing from their couch, the clothes themselves have become more colorful and daring—suggesting what wardrobes need now, more than...