Magic and Beauty and Wonder: a Conversation with Aaron Burch

With over 35,000 costumes and accessories in its collection, New York City’s Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute is a seventh heaven of theatrical fashion. In 1937,

J. Crew originally started out as Popular Merchandise, Inc., founded in 1947 by Mitchell Cinader and Saul Charles. They started out by selling low-priced women’s

Brandzaffair had the pleasure of speaking with New York City fashion photographer Julien Boudet; here’s what we learned. Julien arrived in NYC from France and

So much of the modern woman’s wardrobe finds its origins in the world of sport, and the tracksuit – unsurprisingly, given the name – is

IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE EARTH DAY TO WORK WITH A NATURAL COLOR PALATE Discussions of color – and adding color into one’s wardrobe –

From left to right: Matteo Silk Dress, Cashmere Cardigan, Meandher Lulu Oxfords

Menswear as womenswear has been an on-going trend in fashion for quite some time. Remember Diane Keaton, the androgynous bohemian, opposite Woody Allen in Annie

We recognize that determining your body type can be aggravating. There’s no universal index of key terms or measurements and even if you find a

From left to right: Teagan Shell Blue Light, The Jensen Dress, 20 years Peninsula Denim

Madewell Denim Jacket – Make every day Throwback Thursday in this lightly distressed denim jacket. Madewell Side Tie Crop Tee – Tonal side ties complete

Clockwise from left to right: Reno Sweater,Nikki Tank,Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans,Aiah Jacket

Counter clockwise from left to right:Campbell Blazer,Mougin & Piquard,Sam Sunglasses,Leather Cross-Strap Sandals,Italian Stretch Wool Pants,Tiered Crepe Top

The origins of the word sequin technically means ‘coin’ or ‘the mint’. We scoured the web to trace back the evolution of fashion’s shiniest embellishment.

From left to right: Savannah Saddlebag,Jersey Jumpsuit,Ring Bolo Necklace,Beaded Cuff Bracelet,Slide Sandal

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Sometimes looking beautiful has little to do with the amount of effort, or hours spent getting ready. The hair trends for spring 2015 insist on

Counter clockwise from left to right: Ankle Strap Sandal, Envelope Clutch, Gucci Oversized Sunglasses, Halogen Dress

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Clockwise from left to right: Ray-Ban Sunglasses,Shearling Lamb Coat,7 for All Mankind Jeans,Ribbed Turtleneck,Madden Girl Boots

Clockwise from left to right: Glamorous belted jumpsuit, Halogen leather clutch, Diane von Furstenberg sandal

A huge trend we are seeing on this year’s 2014/2015 runways were pleats. Plisse (french for wrinkles) is an antique technique to alter the shape