To Be Seen and Not Defined: Dandyism and the Black Intellectual Imagination

Across the 20th century, a constellation of Black intellectuals and artists approached fashion not merely as ornamentation but as ontology. They dressed with intention, their clothes layered with subtext.

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The History of Sequins

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.

Editor’s Picks: White Out

From left to right: Topshop Crochet Overlay Dress, Dior Mono Eyeshawdow, MAC Eye Kohl, Matt Bernson Slide Sandal, MARC BY MARC JACOBS Cross Body Bag

History in Fashion: Skirts

The original idea of a modern skirt was born during the 15th century form the gotic sukiene, which split into two elements : the corset

Origins of the Overcoat

As with many contemporary staples, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when the overcoat first emerged. Several online accounts name 1772 as the year the overcoat

3 Quick Hairstyles for Work

For most of us, the daily grind isn’t always inspiring. Even if you are totally jazzed about your 9-5, it’s likely that you’d rather hit

On Trend: A Folk Story

Perhaps the must-have item this season is a peasant dress — the seventies folk trend is set to be a huge success for 2015. The

Work Week Style Hacks

Ah, Mondays. The quintessential day of work that actually ends up being the most dreaded day of the week. When your brain’s operating on fun

History in Fashion: The Tracksuit

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

The History of American Footwear

America’s love affair with footwear dates way back. We decided to look at how shoe trends throughout the 20th century helped to both symbolize and

Halogen Dress + Accessories

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

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Still need something for Dad? Look no further — we’ve got you covered! This Father’s Day, don’t just get Dad anything; give him he can

Iconic American Fashion

Given that it’s was just 4th of July – a day on which we generally tend to focus on what’s good about the US –

The History Behind PF Flyers

From their classic canvas look, to their elusive background, PF Flyers are American history and culture compressed into one shoe. We dug deep into their

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