The Alluring History of Fishnets

Netted clothing has become especially popular on the runways of Marchesa, Cushnie et Ochs, Alexander…

The Tortured Genius of Yves Saint Laurent

The life of Yves Saint Laurent was a tumultuous one. His artistic genius along with his…

Volez, Voguez, Voyagez: The Story of Louis Vuitton

Cotton: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Cotton is one of the most popular fibers in the world and is used in nearly half of all…

How the Antwerp Six Took Avant-garde on the Road

Haute Couture: Art as Marketing

Haute couture is the pinnacle of fashion design. Literally translated as “high dressmaking”, a garment…

The Story of Thai Silk

I spent the last couple weeks in Thailand and one of the main souvenirs I wanted to bring back was Thai silk…

Culottes: From French Revolution to Feminism

The culotte is this season’s most polarizing trend. A culotte is a bifurcated…

5 Handbags That Have Stood the Test of Time

1. Chanel 2.55