enterOn Tuesday, Nov. 16, designer of the luxury brand Hanifa, Anifa Mvuemba, transformed the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. into a whimsical reality, encouraging all in attendance to live out their wildest dreams — even those that are years in the making. In May 2020, Mvuemba sent shockwaves through the fashion industry with a 3D virtual presentation of her Pink Label Congo line. The show featured ethereal silhouettes wearing the sophomore collection, marrying the worlds of fashion and tech during a time when brands were still figuring out how to go virtual with their designs. In D.C., however, attendees were able to experience the mind of the designer IRL, starting with Mvuemba opting to hold the show in her hometown rather...

The holiday season isn’t the holiday season without a jolly dose of Loewe. For the Holiday Collection 2021, Loewe is launching an eclectic. vibrant collection fusing fine craftsmanship with the bold colors and playful prints the label is known for, a place where bright neons are juxtaposed with electric prints by Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, British architect and designer (1857-1941). Shot by Tyler Mitchell, the Holiday Collection campaign evokes the whimsical, crafty spirit of Loewe and the warm-and-cozy atmosphere of the holidays. From small leather goods (the perfect stocking stuffers) to floor-length wool coats (the most unwrappable present under the tree), Loewe’s Holiday Collection is a triumph of the Spanish luxury house, a celebration of the “simplicity in decoration,” which, according to Charles...

Hot Girl Summer is out, and Cool Girl Winter is in. In a season where layering is a must and the occasional bulky silhouette is inevitable, the easiest way to finish off any look is by making your outermost layer—the coat—your look. So when the temperature drops, let your confidence rise with these 7 cool-girl statement coats, perfectly chic and cozy for the winter. .   1. Wolf & Badger Fuchsia Pink Statement Coat Image via Wolf & Badger It’s all in the name—this coat makes a statement. In bright, vivid pink, this longline coat with fringed puff sleeves is the perfect finisher to your winter look, elegant and flirty all at once. Elevate your winter outfits instantly by leaving it open, styling with a belt,...

Winter is approaching, and this season, we're going as bold as ever. Right now, it's all about who gets the most eyes on their designs, and how exotic you can style a look. Our favorite pieces are abstract, and avant-garde. They catch your eye, but they're still extremely wearable. Some of the looks include the black Balenciaga Couture coat with feather-like appendages, the blue Gaultier Paris by Sacai gown split down the middle for legroom to show off matching patterned tights, the pink and lavender smooth Armani Privé pants and soft top combination, and the black Schiaparelli Haute Couture dress adorned with gold ornamentation that looks like something Maleficent herself would wear. Styled by V Magazine and VMAN Fashion Director Gro Curtis, these looks are nothing short of impressive. But the other half...

Fashion month is officially back. After a year of mostly digital and online shows, fashion week in New York, London, Milan, and Paris returned with in-person events, lively street style, and celebrity-studded front rows. With this type of high anticipation, designers pulled out all the stops, whether it was throwing a full-on festival like Balmain to celebrate Olivier Rousteing’s 10th anniversary with the brand, or rethinking the fashion show format as a whole, such as Telfar holding a press conference to launch its community-focused TV program or Balenciaga hosting a red carpet for its short film with The Simpsons. Entertainment antics aside, the fashion crowd showed up for the clothes, after all. For Spring 2022, expect a lot more Y2K styles, thanks to...

In a dark, creepy forest, something special sits buried in the undergrowth of the mossy floor—an Alexander McQueen bag, protected by the natural critters of the dark setting. The incongruous visual comes from Alexander McQueen’s gifting 2021 collection, with a campaign film and sequence of stills by animation director Isabel Garrett, who draws us into the world of McQueen through stop motion and puppetry. Garrett is also a resident artist at The Sarabande Foundation, established by Lee Alexander McQueen to support creativity. The edgy yet luxurious codes of the house are woven into a short film advertising the holiday gifting collection, with thick moss, spindly birds, creepy beetles, spiders and snakes weaving in and around McQueen’s Curve Mini, Small Skull bag and Jewelled Flat...