10 Ugly Sandals Inspired by Chanel
So bad, they’re so good.
After Chanel’s chunky Velcro sandals appeared on the runway, cool girls everywhere started considering the benefits of buying in big.
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Victorians in the Rocky Mountains: Early Hiking Styles and the Move Toward Comfort
Freedom and comfort.
In the 1880s, an interest in recreational hiking grew. But while the 19th century was full of inventions, it lacked the comfortable, practical attire we take for granted nowadays.
Why the Mini-Bag Is Bigger Than Ever
Good things, small packages.
Mini-bags also trended in the mid-’90s to early 2000s, worn by cool teenagers and fresh-faced starlets.
ISSIMO: The Spirit of Italy in a One-Stop Digital Shop
A new online platform that celebrates Italian style.
For Marie-Louise Sciò, creative director of the Pellicano Hotels Group, -issimo was the locus for her latest venture, ISSIMO, a lifestyle and e-commerce platform dedicated to the best of Italian design, travel, food, and style.
An Interview With Frank And Oak’s Melisa Alessi on Sustainability and Post-COVID Fashion
Sustainable fashion’s next move.
In its attempt to become a leader in sustainable fashion, Frank And Oak has rebuilt its supply chain from the ground up, adopting innovative new technologies like waterless denim and unconventional materials to minimize its impact on the environment.
Canadian Designer Michelle Waugh on How COVID Is Affecting Small Brands
Shape the future of fashion.
Designers, such as Michelle Waugh, have had to find creative ways to evolve. Waugh has done what many in her position are doing: personalizing her brand and connecting with her customers in more authentic ways.
Self-Deodorizing Sustainable Basics for the #WFH Era
Unbound Merino uses centuries-old technology to create the perfect minimalist wardrobe.
When we think about high-performance technical fabrics, we tend to picture the kinds of things worn by hardcore outdoor adventurers. These materials have now been adapted for everyday use by countless athleisure brands and have proven their value as #wfh staples.
10 Fashionable Ways to Wear Crochet This Season
Get hooked.
Whether you go for a modern, monochromatic pattern or a multicoloured, seventies-perfect iteration of the trend, crochet might just offer the handcrafted charm (and cheer) we need, not to mention it can be a hobby you can take up yourself.
Meet Maiwa’s Charllotte Kwon: Canada’s Pioneering Force for Ethical Fashion
Slow clothes.
Decades before eco-fashion hit the mainstream, artist Charllotte Kwon lived and breathed the ethos of sustainability.
