Fashion Blogs

Seems we’re fixed on the childhood experience of designers these days. Yesterday, we marveled when Alexis Bittar told Vogue Italia how he started selling vintage on the street at 13. Today, thanks to PSFK, we learned about the early training of Austrian knitwear sorceress, Michaela Buerger who parlayed her experiences crafting with her mother and grandmother and a little DIY couture designing in her teens into a collection that’s carried at Colette and Opening Ceremony. Said Buerger, “My childho

Sure, fashion school teaches you how to develop a trademark style in your designs. But, keeping your eyes and ears open to the public might just be your key to design success. With the rise of do-it-yourself companies like ModCloth and Spoonflower, it looks like people want a say in their clothes—and if you’re listening, you could reap the benefits…

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One look at the the offices of the luxury shopping website Net-A-Porter in West London and you’ll notice the 44,000 square feet headquarters most likely beats your average desk and cubicle space. Ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of this multimillion dollar retail company? BoF’s FASHION PIONEERS gives us a look behind…

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The FashionStake Diaries | Image via Business of Fashion

Ideas are easy. Money, however, is hard. If you’ve ever considered starting your own line or business, you already know that funding is the most significant and trickiest part of launching. Creative minds aren’t always good business minds and, consequently, many a good entrepreneurial idea slips through the cracks between inspiration and capital investment. Well, the masterminds behind Business of Fashion
know all too well the importance o

Know what? Maybe Sex and the City 2 was onto something. Although a particular scene in the last part of the movie made us gag (don’t worry—we won’t spoil anything), the flick did have a meaningful message: Fashion is universal. And now, the London College of Fashion is showing just that with their Faith and Fashion program that combines the modesty of Muslim dress with a designer’s love for fashion.

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We thought we’ve seen it all with eco-friendly clothes: from recycled plastic bottle suits to solar-powered bags by Diane von Furstenberg, it was only a matter of time before a designer turned to microscopic life forms for inspiration. That’s exactly what Suzanne Lee,a senior research fellow at the School of Fashion & Textiles at Central Saint Martins in London did. Although, she didn’t just turn to bacteria—she also used a few large tubs, some yeast, and a few cups of green tea. The result is
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30paarhaende (Photo via Zimbio)

Another fashion week has come and gone, and, just like the others, Mercedez-Benz’ Berlin shows had the odd, ugly moment. But overall, clothes were structured, funky, and, most importantly, wearable!

Perret Schaad (Photos via Zimbio)

Perret Schaad’s show wins our unofficial “Straight From the Runway” award for clean designs that we’d take right off the models. By mixing neutral creams and beiges with a popping canary yellow, we feel that Schaad’s collection had the pe

Photos via eBay/azzizz

Maybe it’s the summer heat’s getting to us, but we really like the idea of adding some mystery to our apartment walls. So when A Slip of a Girl featured anonymously drawn girdle sketches from the 1940s, well, we joined the secret artist’s not-so-secret fan club. Turns out that the same sketcher has
numerous pieces of models in dresses, hats, and corsets—all for sale on eBay! We love the mixed medium of watercolor, pen, and pencil that work together to exaggerate the female

Photo via Men of the Cloth Site

Whether you’re wearing it or just staring (don’t worry, we won’t tell), everyone loves a good suit. But a glimpse of the artistry behind suit tailoring is as rare as a cobalt-blue three-piece bespoke outfit from Savile Row. The soon-to-be-released documentary Men of the Cloth, however, gets behind the scenes (or seams) of this time-honored craft by following three Italian custom tailoring gurus at the peak of their powers.

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Left to right: Wonder Woman's new look and her classic style. DC Comics

After decades of fighting crime and saving the world, only the cruelest of villains would deny Wonder Women a makeover—we mean, she’s been wearing basically the same outfit for 69 years. On top of her trademark accessories (magic tiara, utility earrings, and oh-so-chic unbreakable bracelets) the lady otherwise known as Princess Diana of Themyscira will sport a new, less revealing costume in the 600^th issue of her comic book.

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Then we follow that up with the Spring/Summer runway shows so you can see what’s hot right now, provide you with extended style options, and looks to mimic.

So drop on by the MH Style section to see what we have in-store for you.

By now, you’ve probably heard the terms “eco-fashion” and “going green.” You may even own a piece of clothing or carry a handbag that falls under the eco-friendly category. But how much do you actually know about the environmental practice? Well readers, we took a trip to The Museum at FIT to walk through its newest display “Eco-Fashion: Going Green” to learn more about the history of green fashion and fashion’s relationship with the environment, both good and bad. For those of you lucky enough

For the next few months, New York City’s Midtown will have a few new residents on its sidewalk– 32 to be exact. The Fashion Center’s Sidewalk Catwalk opened just yesterday featuring 32 mannequins decorated by some of city’s top fashion designers including Diane von Furstenberg, Betsey Johnson, Badgley Mischka, Thom Browne, Jason Wu, and many more. We took a trip to the heart of the Garment District to visit New York City’s latest public art exhibition, which extends from Herald Square to 42nd St

On Tuesday, I attended a media event at Covet Lounge, one of Manhattan’s newest night spots. Located on 55th Street at Lexington Avenue, this chic midtown restaurant cum cocktail lounge is perfectly situated to attract the after-business crowd looking for an elegant venue in which to unwind, drink and dine. But besides its weeknight allure, there’s so much to recommend Covet for a weekend visit. Its 70-seat, beautifully decorated restaurant, where the menu is inspired by the Mediterranean and th

Nathalie Fordeyn's Collection (Photo via Knotoryus)

Parsons kids are taught to attack the market with buyable wears. Central Saint Martins students are all moody and esoteric. But for sheer creative frenzy, Antwerp Academy has got ‘em beat. Sure, most of the stuff rolled out on its graduate runway this week was unsellable. But if you love the beautiful and bizarre looks that you can actually wear, Antwerp is the grad fashion presentation for you. Here’s our favorite three Antwerp students who we

The first date was a hit. The second was a blast. Now, because you’re a proper young lady who knows that patience is a virtue, you’re finally ready to take it all off and let the lucky man see you au naturale.
Sure, you won’t be wearing clothes—but you won’t exactly be naked either. With just a few makeup tips you are sure to look your best, even at your naughtiest moments.

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