Impressive shows, amazing collections, memorable moments – from Paris to New York and everywhere in between, here are 12 2012 runways I just can’t get off my mind. read more…
The 12 Best Runway Moments of 2012
Posted by Stacie Campbell
Tagged alexander mcqueen, Balmain, Best of 2012, Comme Des Garcons, diane von furstenberg, dries van noten, Jonathan Saunders, Justin Bieber, Louis Vuitton, Paris Fashion Week, Peter Pilotto, prada, Rochas, runway, Victoria's Secret
Glam Vs. Grunge: A 90s Fashion Faceoff
Ah, the ‘90s – a decade that gladly reined a quirky childhood, steamy celeb couples, Spice World, incredible music (“incredible” being a modest adjective) and some serious fashion that we’ll burst at the seams with excitement for any chance to celebrate.
In the wake of a nineties revival on the Spring 2013 runways, we eagerly present to you a faceoff, if you will, as old as sexuality itself: the ever-endured struggle between glam and grunge, supermodels and Seattle. read more…
Posted by Caryn Ceolin
Tagged 3.1 Philip Lim, Acne, Balmain, dries van noten, DSquared, Jason Wu, Linda Evangelista, Nineties Style, runway, Theysken's Theory, Tom Ford
Your Comprehensive Guide To Pronouncing Designer Names
If fashion wasn’t already one of the most intricate areas of art (a tall, but deserved, order), it’s been further complicated throughout history by its phonetics. Design words – from ombré to décolletage, haute to ruching – and the emergence of new, exotic designer names – have been mangled by even Vogue’s most faithful follower. We’ve all had one of those read-it-but-never-once-said-it words touch our tongue leaving us bruised and broken, and vowing to silence rather than relive the horror of pronouncing Prabal Gurung (prub-le ger-rung) in public ever again. Crack open your schoolbook kids, because it’s time to brush up on the ABC’s of fashion designer diction. read more…
Posted by Caryn Ceolin
Tagged Akris, Badgley Mischka, Christian Louboutin, dries van noten, erdem, ermenegildo zegna, givenchy, Hermes, Issey Miyake, Junya Watanabe, Kenzo, lanvin, maison martin margiela, Olivier Theyskens, proenza schouler, Rochas, Saint Laurent, Thakoon, Versace, Yohji Yamamoto, Yves Saint Laurent
The Best of Spring 2013: Our 10 Favourite Collections
Florals are back, stripes are in, and black is spring’s new favourite colour. From Louis Vuitton’s graphic design-inspired collection, to Band of Outsider’s take on Hunger Games fashion, to the Poppy-Japanese world of Prada – the collections of Spring/Summer 2013 continue to surprise us year after year. Check out the ten designers that instantly impressed us at first sight. read more…
Posted by Jane Espiritu
Tagged 3.1 Phillip Lim, Balenciaga, Band of Outsiders, BCBG Max Azria, dries van noten, Holly Fulton, Louis Vuitton, marc jacobs, prada, runway, Saint Laurent, Spring 2013
DAILY DIG: Zara (Dries Van Noten?) Bleach Denim
If you’re still lusting over the oh-so-coveted Dries Van Noten dip-bleached denim, good news – you can now get pretty much the same pair. read more…
Posted by Fora Staff
Tagged Daily Dig, Dip-Dye, dries van noten, jeans, zara
LUST LIST: Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey is the show I race home to watch. Soothing British accents, beautiful costumes, romantic stories and gorgeous scenery - it’s like a satisfying trip without using any vacation days. But how do you channel 1916 swagger without looking like a misplaced time traveller? read more…
Posted by Abby Ho
Tagged Abby Ho, Badgley Mischka, Downton Abbey, dries van noten, get the look, guest blogger, John Galliano, NARS, Ralph Lauren, runway, shopping, Yves Saint Laurent
5 Designer Nails by Wah Nails
We’ve seen festive nails, Pantone nails, ombré nails, and the like. But we wanted to see designer nails. So we headed to arguably the most famous and talented nail art studio in… the world. It’s WAH NAILS in London, England. And they gave us the craziest nails in… the world. read more…
Posted by Lauren Luxenberg
Tagged christopher kane, dries van noten, gareth pugh, isabel marant, Jil sander, Nail Art, nails, Wah Nails
TRENDING: Dip-Dye
The dip isn’t new on the scene. But the roster of designers hopping on the dip-dye bandwagon is growing. And we’re not complaining. read more…
Posted by Fora Staff
Tagged Acne, burberry, Comme Des Garcons, Dip-Dye, dries van noten, Ellery, Phillip Lim, shopping, topshop, trends
L IS FOR LINDA FARROW
Linda Farrow has some of the most insane eye-wear out there. The creations they’ve come up with are literal works of art and undeniably desirable. Therefore, we feel confident in saying that 100%, hands down: LINDA FARROW IS MAKING THE MOST IMPRESSIVE EYEWEAR RIGHT NOW. They’ve worked with Alexander Wang, The Row, Matthew Williamson, and everyone from Gaga to Amber Rose has sported a pair of the drool-worthy creations. Take a look, you must. read more…
Posted by Fora Staff
Tagged a-z summer goods, agent provocateur, alexander wang, charles anastase, dries van noten, eley kishimoto, house of holland, jeremy scott, linda farrow, sunglasses
