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How Crocs disrupted the shoe industry

Once named one of the worst 50 inventions by TIME Magazine, this week we’re unpacking the history of Crocs, the internet’s most polarizing footwear.

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Why the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was cancelled (and its history)

Recently, Victoria's Secret announced its iconic fashion show would be coming back for the first time after its controversy and subsequent cancellation in 2019. But why was the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show cancelled, and does it make sense for the show to come back today?

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The history of haute couture

Commonly mislabelled as just clothing the 1% wear, haute couture is not only a longstanding art form, but is also a highly regulated and legal artistic tradition. In this article we explore what haute couture really is, who founded it and how fashion houses become a member.

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Simple Schedule: Haute Couture Week June 2024

Taking place twice a year, Haute Couture Week is kicking off in Paris from June 24-27, 2024, showcasing Fall/Winter 2024 couture designs. Here’s a simple schedule so you can keep track of who is presenting and when.

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The history of method dressing (aka themed press fits)

Following the commotion of Zendaya’s Challengers press tour in collaboration with iconic stylist Law Roach, I’ve been thinking a lot about the evolution of press tours and the focus on themed outfits.

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The history of the Met Gala

What started as an invitation-only midnight supper for only $50 a ticket, the Met Gala has developed into a global phenomenon over the course of its 76-year history.

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The history of capris

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, let’s look into the history behind capris. Known to some as pedal pushers, this week’s we’re unearthing the origin of this divisive trend making a big comeback in 2024 spring/summer style.

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The history of the trench coat

It’s hard to imagine another item as iconic and classic as a beige trench – just in time for longer days, a glimpse of sun – for spring to arrive.

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The history of power dressing

With soft girl power dressing expected to be a major trend in 2024, let’s look at what inspired the OG power dressing and what it means today.

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The story of lingerie

From slinky sheer slip dresses, bralettes to the Jeremy Allen White Calvin Klein campaign – what influenced the rise of lingerie and what does it mean to us as consumers today?

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The history of fashion week

With New York Fashion Week officially kicking off this week, I had to wonder – where did the allure of the fashion weeks come from, who started them and what was the purpose?

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The story of the bucket hat

Much like the crocs we all used to hate, I’m still in disbelief about the outlasting rizz of the bucket hat.

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The story of sequins

From a discovered tomb to a protest against gloom - we’re unpacking the origins of sequins and what they mean to us today.

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The revolutionary nylons

Recently, we’ve seen sheer stockings make a big comeback - but I had no idea the scope of their influence.

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The story behind uggs

One trend I did not expect to come back over the past few years are ugg boots.

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