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29 Dec

The Nerdiest High-Fashion Moments of 2021 (W Magazine)

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Nerd culture is here to stay, and 2021 proved that high fashion is here to embrace it. It turns out Marc Jacobs and Valentino were ahead of the game when they surprisingly partnered with Animal Crossing last year, because these days, spotting luxury goods in the virtual gaming sphere is becoming par for the course. Gucci and Balenciaga are chief among those letting their freak flags fly, but the storied maisons are hardly alone. See who else got geeky this year, here.   Gucci x The North Face Catches ‘Em All Courtesy of Gucci A year or so into an absurdly belated addiction to Pokémon Go, I can confidently state that absolutely no one thinks it’s cool for an adult to be spinning Poké Stops, battling Team Grunt,...
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28 Dec

The Best New Year’s Nails to Ring in 2022 (VOGUE)

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With only a couple of weeks left until 2022, there’s no time to waste in picking out the perfect New Year’s nails to complete your look. Think of them as the cherry decal on top of a festive evening, whether it is spent dining outdoors or cozy with family at home. The power of a fresh coat of polish can’t be underestimated, and this year we explored the ever-evolving world of nails. While seasonal trends kept our routine manis looking fresh (muted metallic and crystal accents are currently poised to take over the winter), we also got to know the artists taking the craft to the next level. If the past 12 months have taught us anything, it’s that nails are an easy way...
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28 Dec

Puffer Coats Are Officially Dressy (VOGUE)

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It’s easy to toss fashion out the window when temperatures plummet. It’s hard to deliver a look when the brisk air feels like knives against your skin! Generally, a giant puffer coat is the sign of fashionable defeat. It doesn’t matter how fabulous the outfit beneath is, a matte black, ankle-length puffer rarely has you feeling your most stylish. But, it turns out you can be both snuggly and formal this winter—at least, that’s what celebrities are proving. Stars like Rihanna, Irina Shayk, and Bad Bunny have all elevated their puffer coats by choosing styles in unexpected colorways or silhouettes. Sure, we’ve seen high-fashion puffers on the runways for a few years now. Remember Balenciaga’s fall 2016 collection, where a red puffer was paired...
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17 Dec

The Best Looks From the Pre-Fall 2022 Collections (W Magazine)

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Even before 2020, the rhythm of the fashion calendar had been fracturing as some designers broke free from showing within the confines of spring/summer and fall/winter, instead opting to release collections whenever they pleased. Now, all bets are still off—and the pre-fall/cruise seasons are no different. Brands including Fendi, The Row, and even Gucci—which showed its collection with a spectacle of a runway presentation that took place on Hollywood Boulevard and featured over 500 guests—have been putting out their takes on pre-fall since September of this year. We’re following the ongoing releases right here, tracking the latest drops from Proenza Schouler, Chloé, Erdem, (which just released its first menswear line), and more. . Christopher John Rogers Courtesy of Christopher John Rogers The American designer Christopher...
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17 Dec

A Low-Key Approach to High Jewelry (W Magazine)

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Dior Fine Jewelry choker. Cartier necklace. Louis Vuitton rings. Rings: (clockwise from left) Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels. Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria bracelet. Gucci High Jewelry bracelet. Chanel High Jewelry necklace. Tiffany & Co. necklace. Manicure by Anaïs Cordevant for Dior at Agence Saint Germain. Model: Lais Hames at Elite Paris. Set design by Henri Pier at WorldPlus. Produced by Farago Projects; Photo Assistant: Alexandre Sallé de Chou; Retouching: Giles Watson at IMGN; Set Assistant: Maël Kajdan. . . Originally posted from "W Magazine"...
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15 Dec

16 Items That Went Viral on TikTok This Year (VOGUE)

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After spending hours mindlessly scrolling through TikTok’s For You Page, it’s become clear that the app is a serious trend forecaster. TikTok’s predominantly Gen Z users clearly have their finger on the pulse of the latest and greatest products. Even better, they often post candid reviews about what makes a product so damn good (or not so good). So, in honor of the shopping community on the app, we’ve rounded up the best items that went viral on the app this year (and where to shop them). Consider this list below a foolproof shopping guide for the holidays, because not only do all of these items come with stellar reviews, but they have all gotten the TikTok seal of approval—an audience...
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15 Dec

2021 TOOK FASHION COLLABORATIONS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL (NYLON)

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Here’s an end-of-year riddle or pop-quiz question for you: When is Balenciaga not Balenciaga? When it’s Balenciaga x Gucci, aka “The Hacker Project.” And when is Versace not Versace? When it’s Versace x Fendi, aka “The Swap.” There’s also Fendi x Skims, recently revealed between the Italian fashion house and Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand; and if that’s not enough, there’s been Gucci x The North Face, Dior x Sacai, and Sacai x Jean Paul Gaultier, and more. If there’s one thing you can say about 2021, it’s that the peak fashion collaboration has reigned supreme. Once, we used to wait with bated breath for H&M to team up with the likes of Viktor & Rolf, Comme des Garçons, Lanvin, Erdem, and Versace for the...
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15 Dec

Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year, Very Peri, Embraces Strangeness (VOGUE)

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Chet Lo spring 2022 Photo: Alessandro Lucioni / Gorunway.com Xüly Bet spring 2022 Photo: Ismaël Moumin / Courtesy of Xüly Bet Iris van Herpen haute couture fall 2021 Photo: Courtesy of Iris van Herpen Can a color predict the future? After the many uncertainties of 2020 and 2021, many are looking for signs from any source. The Pantone Color of the Year 2022 is a new shade, Very Peri, one that, according to Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, and Laurie Pressman, the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, embraces the uncertainty and cautious optimism of our moment. “It is a color that really places the future ahead in a new light,” said Pressman on a Zoom call earlier this week....
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9 Dec

The Best Looks From the Pre-Fall 2022 Collections (W Magazine)

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Even before 2020, the rhythm of the fashion calendar had been fracturing as some designers broke free from showing within the confines of spring/summer and fall/winter, instead opting to release collections whenever they pleased. Now, all bets are still off—and the pre-fall/cruise seasons are no different. Brands including Fendi, The Row, and even Gucci—which showed its collection with a spectacle of a runway presentation that took place on Hollywood Boulevard and featured over 500 guests—have been putting out their takes on pre-fall since September of this year. We’re following the ongoing releases right here, tracking the latest drops from Proenza Schouler, Chloé, Erdem, (which just released its first menswear line), and more. . Balmain Courtesy of Balmain It’s hard to believe that Balmain designer Olivier...
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9 Dec

Designer Marco Garro Is Putting Costa Rica on the Fashion Map (W Magazine)

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How did the 21-year-old designer Marco Garro go from a small town in Costa Rica, commuting by bus six hours a day to attend fashion school, to dressing the likes of Jorja Smith, Tinashe, and Anastasia Karanikolaou? After launching his namesake label earlier this year with a grit, tenacity, and vibrancy that rivals the patterns used in his colorful clothing, Garro’s work has already caught the eye of many well-known stylists worldwide. But the emerging designer is no stranger to getting noticed. I personally first met Garro three years ago at Hot n Spicy in downtown San José, Costa Rica’s capital city—the go-to party for anyone who dreams of being somebody. Although he stands at only 5’4”, Garro didn’t get lost...
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