For a garment so simple and straightforward, blazers sure are hard to style—or at least they can be. For me, they have been. Due to one reason or another, the garment always felt out of reach, as if it was none of my business. But, you see, I think this tailored staple is deeply misunderstood.…
Share full article The Columbia Road Flower Market in East London is on a street where people have come to shop for more than 150 years. Held on Sundays from around 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the market reliably draws a steady and diverse crowd. Whether visitors are browsing for cut flowers and plants, or…
The wildly popular accessories brand Dagne Dover is a case study in alchemy—a perfect combination of co-founders who were destined to collaborate in making the products they want to see in the world—and thereby enhance the lives of both their consumers and employees. Helmed by COO Deepa Gandhi, CEO Melissa Shin Mash, and CCO Jessy…
I have such a love-hate relationship with pants. I appreciate the value of a good lineup. Having a few trusted pairs on hand makes getting dressed so much easier. Ah, but therein lies the downside, too: It’s so damn hard to find pants that work for me. Most slacks simply don’t fit my proportions right,…
Huddle up, everyone. I know we’re a scrappy bunch of resourceful shoppers. You want to spend smarter, not harder, which means a fall capsule wardrobe is just what the doctor fashion editor ordered. And here’s your prescription: You’ll need a reliable sweater, a great bag, and quality denim, among a few other things. In case…
If you’re aiming for best-dressed this fall, the new Christopher John Rogers and J.Crew collaboration needs to be on your sartorial radar. Yes, the acclaimed New York-based designer has put his glamorous stamp on a dreamy collection of 39 pieces across ready-to-wear, accessories, and Crewcuts (J.Crew’s line for children). The joy-inducing designs are overflowing with…
What’s fashion’s next It-sneaker? As the Adidas Samba hype has started to wane, it’s a question I often get asked and one that’s top of mind for me as a trend forecaster. Though many Adidas Samba alternatives have attempted to usurp the ubiquitous soccer shoe, none have succeeded—until now, that is. According to the latest…
I recently celebrated my 27th birthday, an age defined by an endless flow of wedding invitations. There seems to be a time in most people’s lives when everyone they know decides to get married, and I’m in the thick of it. This might bring thoughts of dancing all night, raiding the open bar, and perhaps…
Michael Kors can’t shake the memory of a 1986 AIDS fundraiser fashion show held at the original Barneys New York location on 17th Street. Andy Warhol was there, and Madonna and Iman were among the models who descended the store’s grand staircase. “The staircase definitely was a turn-on,” the designer says. “New Yorkers love to…
From Abercrombie to Ugg, the Y2K resurrection is happening—whether you like it or not. And there’s another name that needs to be added to the ever-growing list of brands rising from the ashes: Von Dutch. While it’s always a sartorial gamble buying any instantly recognizable logo that was tethered to a certain point in time,…