Homecoming of Nimari Burnett’s ‘Chi City’ ends perfectly

Homecoming of Nimari Burnett's 'Chi City' ends perfectly

As he prepared for his final trip to Chicago before his collegiate career came to an end, Nimari Burnett did the only thing that made sense: he wore Kanye West. In particular, the graduating guard for the Michigan men’s basketball team listened to a song called “Homecoming.” West, a Chicago native himself, wrote the song … Read more

Catwalk and couture: Dallas Fashion Week

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Models rock the runway at Dallas Fashion Week. Designers sewed pearls and lace on unfinished sleeves as clouds of hair flew over the racks of dresses. Models sat elegantly under eyeshadow as photographers circled the runway, searching for the right direction. The stylists rushed to fix it at the last minute. Every detail was deliberate, … Read more

A Look Back at the Fascination of Fashion in Cartoons

From Shirt Kings to Cactus Jack's Gangster SpongeBob collection, fashion has frequently referenced iconic cartoons over the years.

Cartoons are not just for children. Just ask Shirt King Phade or Demna. Since the 1970s, we’ve seen streetwear designers and luxury fashion cherry-pick some of the defining figures of our childhoods and flesh them out in exciting new ways. Give Snoopy a dookie gold chain. Throw Daffy Duck on an Italian wool sweater and … Read more

How ‘Forbidden Fruit’ Brings Mallcore Back to Life

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4 minutes read It was sunset in Austin, Texas when Sarah Millman realized she was onto something. The costume designer was looking at photos from the SXSW Film & TV Festival, where her film is based Forbidden Fruitsstarted earlier this month. “We had a group of cosplayers,” says Millman. “This young woman had copied actress … Read more

“Forbidden Fruit” Brings Mall Style Down Again

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In the age of online shopping, stores have taken a back seat. However, Forbidden Fruits is putting mall culture — and style, or “mallcore” — back on the map. Now in theaters, the new indie film stars Lili Reinhart (Apple), Victoria Pedretti (Cherry), Alexandra Shipp (Fig), and Pumpkin (Lola Tung), a close-knit crew who work … Read more

Fast fashion is destroying our planet

Although fashion clothes are a good thing, they are destroying our planet.

Although fashion clothes are a good thing, they are destroying our planet. Even though fast fashion is estimated to be a $291 billion industry by 2032, it is still destroying our planet (Uniform Market). Fast fashion is characterized as cheap clothes that are mass-produced according to the latest trends. As new trends are constantly emerging, … Read more

Why Opera Is Suddenly A Fashion Trend

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3 minutes read Style Notes is a weekly column about how fashion meets the world. When Michael Kors set out to find the perfect New York location for his 45th anniversary show, there was only one place to choose: the Metropolitan Opera. The composer is a long-time fan of incorporating music into his shows—past seasons … Read more

The Fashion Girl Way to Master Feature Style

The Fashion Girl Way to Master Feature Style

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may receive commissions or other income from these links.” As an introspective guy, I hate it when good times are ruined by stressing about what to wear. Whether it’s a wedding, a vacation, or maybe a music festival, your goal should be to have fun and live in the moment—not stress … Read more