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September 4, 2012

Dressing Like A Zoo

One day, a whole bunch of fashion people went to the zoo. And they were all like, “Whoa… this is crazy fun! Animals are so great!” And then one fashion person was all like, “Hey man, we should totally put various animals on clothes… it will make people want to buy them”. And then another fashion person was all like, “Whoa… that’s a crazy good idea!” This idea then transcended down the ~fashion line~ to big designers and high-street stores alike, thus solidifying animals as frontrunners for world domination. read more…

Posted by Danielle Roche | Tagged Anthropologie, burberry, Equipment, Jeremy Scott for Adidas, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mary Katrantzou, Matthew Williamson, Moschino, mulberry, shopping, trends, We Are Handsome

June 6, 2012

BEAUTY TREND TO TRY: Runway Inspired Graphic Eyeliner

If clothing is an extension of art, then the way in which you cake your face with makeup really can’t be too far off. Much like a bold outfit makes you exude confidence, bold makeup gives you the hypothetic ability to say “I’m a badass, don’t mess with me.” read more…

Posted by Danielle Roche | Tagged Beauty Trends, erdem, eyeliner, Fall 2012, John Richmond, MAC, makeup, Mary Katrantzou, Maybelline, Moschino, Runway Makeup

May 15, 2012

BUY IT NOW: Hello Moto

When it comes to buying clothes, make sure you’re picking classic essentials that will stand the test of time. Especially for one of the ultimate wardrobe staples: the motorcycle jacket. Peep our fave classic picks and some with a little ~flare~. read more…

Posted by Brittney Mackinnon | Tagged 3.1 Phillip Lim, ASOS, Carven, Club Monaco, Jackets, Mary Katrantzou, NastyGal, shopping

March 27, 2012

Hi, Meet These Fashion Pugs

What happens when pugs wear fashions that even the average human can’t afford? Italian boutique LUISAVIAROMA teamed up with various designers to recreate one of their Spring/Summer 2012 designs available on eBay.it for UNICEF Project Arise. Only… these designs were made in mini versions for a stuffed pug toy. What? read more…

Posted by Alice Kim | Tagged Balmain, Blumarine, David Koma, Dog Fashion, Etro, Giambattista Valli, LUISAVIAROMA, Mary Katrantzou, Theysken's Theory, Versace, Viktor & Rolf

March 21, 2012

ALOHA

To honor the first week of spring and the lovely 25 degree weather outside, we compiled a list of summery scenes that you can wear to welcome the greatest season of the year. We call this wearable summer, featuring clutches by Samudra and scarves by milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre (or, 1984 for short). read more…

Posted by Alice Kim | Tagged ASOS, Candies, Hawaiian Print, Mary Katrantzou, Milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre, Samudra, shopping, stella mccartney, summer fashion, Surf, We Are Handsome

March 2, 2012

Printed To A Tee: 19 Not-So-Basic T-Shirts

We’re not huge t-shirt people, we’ll be the first to admit. Then fancy tees like these come along, and everything changes. Check out these perfectly printed t-shirts from Christopher Kane, Mary Katrantzou, Givenchy & more. read more…

Posted by Alice Kim | Tagged Balmain, Carven, christopher kane, Colette, givenchy, H&M, isabel marant, Jil sander, lanvin, marni, Mary Katrantzou, Matthew Williamson, Meadham Kirchhoff, mulberry, Preen, shopping, Simeon Farrar, stella mccartney, T-Shirts, topshop, Willow

February 9, 2012

20 Of Britain’s New Generation Designers Make T-Shirts With Topshop

After 10 years of supporting Britain’s young fashion talents, 20 past Topshop Newgen recipients have designed amazing t-shirts in collaboration with the brand of Britain itself. Preview a few of our favourites, and learn about some of the UK names that are quickly becoming household. read more…

Posted by Fora Staff | Tagged christopher kane, collaboration, Emma Cook, gareth pugh, Louise Gray, Marios Schwab, Mary Katrantzou, Nasir Mazhar, shopping, topshop, Topshop Newgen

February 1, 2012

Fab Collabs

When we can’t afford to buy the real thing off the runways, we turn to the next best thing (no, not knock-offs). Here’s a roundup of designer collabos we can get excited about: read more…

Posted by Alice Kim | Tagged Aldo, Aldo Rise, collaboration, David Beckham, Eylure, H&M, Jason Wu, JW Anderson, katy perry, Libertine, Mark Fast, marni, Mary Katrantzou, Meadham Kirchhoff, Nail Rock, Target, topshop

January 12, 2012

Art + Architecture + Decor = …Fashion?

We’ve seen designers get inspiration from pretty flowers, sailors, ballerinas, and different historical eras (um, seriously though, how many times have we seen collections inspired by Marie Antoinette, the Sixties, and punk?), but how about collections inspired by a fur cup and saucer, Victorian lampshades, or even… lava lamps? read more…