India’s Creative Legacy Shapes Fashion Across Borders
To be on the vanguard of fashion means anticipating where the next significant look will emerge. The designer denim of the 1970s heralded the era of American fashion; the Paninaro subculture of the 1980s put Italian sportswear on the map; 1990s Cool Britannia thrust London front and centre. But as t
Well-Versed: How High Fashion Is Falling in Love With Literature
Notebooks in hand, pens poised to take notes, a Who’s Who of Chinese culture – including actors Li Gengxi, Zhao Jinmai and Liu Haocun – crane forward to hear more. The object of this glittering group’s undivided attention? A conversation about the legacy of French feminist writer Sim
Why Circular Design Is Becoming Fashion’s Most Valuable Asset
Fashion is made to last—or so the marketing goes. Meticulously sourced materials, centuries-old techniques and expertly honed craft all add up to a promise of a timeless process. But even luxury products and materials end up on the scrap floor or collect dust on shelves, leading to excessive and e
How Fashion Designer Golnar Ahmadian Turns Opposites Into Art
Soft or hard. Structured or organic. Askew or straight. Golnar Ahmadian’s artistic depth lies in her deftness at navigating the lines between fashion’s many visual and textural contradictions. The Iranian-born, Canada-based designer behind accessories label Lo’bat and ready-to-wear fashion lin
5 Bags to Add to Your Winter Wardrobe
If the summer’s market tote trend sparked a desire for a more refined accessory, the East-West bag offers the perfect transition into the new season. Originating in the 1950s, the sleek style is named after its elongated silhouette; a precursor to the “baguette” popularized by Sex and the City
Fashion Designer Phan Dang Hoang’s Threads of the Future
At only 25 years old, Phan Dang Hoang has already made waves in the global fashion scene, achieving milestones that many designers spend decades pursuing. Last year, he earned a coveted spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, where he was celebrated for blending Vietnamese artisanship with his fresh Gen
Luxury Watches That Blend Innovation and Style
A classic timepiece is the ultimate marker of personal style, and this season’s most impressive watches are not just for telling time—they’re feats of engineering. From featuring solar power capabilities to record-setting thinness and deep-sea endurance, these watches are collectibles built to
Fashion House Tokyo James Finds New Order in Chaos
Tokyo James’s latest runway show at Milan Fashion Week was a picture of cross-cultural elegance. The label—founded in 2015 and named for its creative director, Iniye Tokyo James—embodies a cosmopolitan meeting of influences, and its new Spring/Summer collection, Chaos, transforms that union in
NorBlack NorWhite: Delhi’s Streetwear Powerhouse
Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar didn’t set out to build a global fashion brand. The creatives, who met through a mutual friend after university in Toronto, had previously admired each other’s work from afar: Kumar reworked vintage clothing at a boutique, while Kapadiya worked in photography and p
