As fashion keeps changing, two major trends are shaping the upcoming season: soft tailoring and the comeback of polka dots. Both trends mix classic fashion elements with modern styles, creating looks that feel both polished and effortless. Soft tailoring is a relaxed version of traditional structured clothing. Instead of stiff suits and rigid shapes, designers are creating blazers, trousers, and coats with softer fabrics and looser fits. This approach maintains the sophistication of tailoring while adding comfort and versatility, making it perfect for everyday wear. Runways and fashion forecasts for upcoming seasons highlight softer silhouettes, relaxed blazers, and flowing trousers […]
Read MoreTikTok Made Me Buy It: Fashion Edition
TikTok is known for influencing everything, especially fashion. One viral video can make a whole trend blow up overnight. Here are some items that went viral just in time for the fall and winter season! WIDE LEG TROUSERS CASHMERE & SOFT WRAP SCARVES CHUNKY JEWLERY UGG MINIS STRUCTURED TOTE BAGS KNITTED MATCHING SETS LEATHER KNEE HIGH BOOTS
Read MoreNYFW 2025
New York Fashion Week 2025 delivered a season full of innovation, bold statements, and amazing shows. This year, designers pushed boundaries with new takes on color, fabric, and silhouette. Metallic Movement From LaQuan Smith to AREA, silver and liquid gold stole the spotlight. The reflective fabrics created futuristic looks that stood out on the runway. Romantic Draping Prabal Gurung and other designers leaned into soft, flowing fabrics with asymmetrical cuts. These gowns brought a modern twist to timeless elegance. Bold Pops of Color Red, orange, and bright citrus shades broke away from New York’s usual darker tones, adding energy and […]
Read MoreFashion Catalyst: Elizabeth Keckley
During the days of slavery in the United States, agricultural labor was the majority of the workload on plantations, however, this was not the only work enslaved people were forced into doing. Textile work and the craft of sewing were amongst several of the other roles in which enslaved people were involved. On various occasions enslaved women crafted fine fashion and intricate designs for the elite southern white women. These women were highly skilled in their artisan understanding of the complex techniques of being a seamstress. One of these brilliant seamstresses was Elizabeth Keckley. Keckley was born into slavery in […]
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