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Levi's Heads to Japan for a High-End New Collection

Levi's 501 jeans became a cultural symbol in Japan post-WWII, evolving from workwear to a significant aspect of modern Japanese fashion.

The 2025 Met Gala Spotlights 250 Years of Black Men's Fashion History

The Met Gala 2023 theme celebrates tailored fashion while engaging with historical representations of Black masculinity.

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'Tailoring Black Style': Dandyism shines at the 2025 Met Gala

The 2025 Met Gala theme celebrates Black Dandyism, emphasizing fashion's role in cultural expression and identity.

Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at the Met Explores the History of Black Dandyism

The Met Gala celebrates the opening of "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," highlighting Black dandyism's historical significance through fashion.

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The History Behind the 2025 Met Gala Theme

The 2025 Met Gala honors Black Dandyism through fashion that reflects cultural history and self-expression over centuries.

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Where Black Dandies of the Harlem Renaissance Strutted Their Stuff

The Black dandy movement played a significant role in reshaping cultural identity during the Harlem Renaissance.

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The 2025 Met Gala Spotlights 250 Years of Black Men's Fashion History

The Met Gala 2023 theme celebrates tailored fashion while engaging with historical representations of Black masculinity.

fromwww.npr.org

5 days ago

'Tailoring Black Style': Dandyism shines at the 2025 Met Gala

The 2025 Met Gala theme celebrates Black Dandyism, emphasizing fashion's role in cultural expression and identity.

Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at the Met Explores the History of Black Dandyism

The Met Gala celebrates the opening of "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," highlighting Black dandyism's historical significance through fashion.

fromtime.com

The History Behind the 2025 Met Gala Theme

The 2025 Met Gala honors Black Dandyism through fashion that reflects cultural history and self-expression over centuries.

fromArchitectural Digest

2 days ago

Where Black Dandies of the Harlem Renaissance Strutted Their Stuff

The Black dandy movement played a significant role in reshaping cultural identity during the Harlem Renaissance.

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How the 2025 Met Gala celebrated a 'long overdue' tribute to Black style

The Met Gala's focus on honoring Black style and designers marks a significant and overdue milestone in fashion.

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From Lady Di wandering in a nightie' to Beyonce's family brawl: The biggest Met Gala scandals

The 2014 elevator fight between Solange and Jay-Z remains a defining moment in Met Gala history, overshadowed by speculation of infidelity.

An incredibly political moment' why fashion and the Met Gala are celebrating Black dandyism

Colman Domingo's rise to fame is tied to his embrace of Black dandyism in fashion and an iconic role in 'Rustin'.

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How the 2025 Met Gala celebrated a 'long overdue' tribute to Black style

The Met Gala's focus on honoring Black style and designers marks a significant and overdue milestone in fashion.

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From Lady Di wandering in a nightie' to Beyonce's family brawl: The biggest Met Gala scandals

The 2014 elevator fight between Solange and Jay-Z remains a defining moment in Met Gala history, overshadowed by speculation of infidelity.

An incredibly political moment' why fashion and the Met Gala are celebrating Black dandyism

Colman Domingo's rise to fame is tied to his embrace of Black dandyism in fashion and an iconic role in 'Rustin'.

And Now, the Most Iconic Bridal Looks of All Time

The article highlights iconic bridal looks that have influenced wedding fashion over the years.

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Dr. Martens Honors 65 Years with the Luxurious 1460 MIE Pascal Love Letter Boot | stupidDOPE

Dr. Martens celebrates its 65th anniversary with a premium 1460 boot edition that honors its legacy and craftsmanship.

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See photos of the 'The Devil Wears Prada' loft now on sale for $8.9 million

The loft from 'The Devil Wears Prada' is for sale for $8.9 million, allowing fans to experience luxury reminiscent of the film.

A pink and green bow tie Steve Jobs wore to introduce the Macintosh computer more than 40 years ago just sold at auction for $35,750

Steve Jobs' colorful bow tie sold for $35,750, far exceeding its estimated value of $1,000 to $2,000.

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Celebrity memorabilia from Britney Spears, Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor up for auction

Julien's Auctions offers a collection of iconic celebrity fashion items, designed for both collectors and everyday luxury enthusiasts.

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A pink and green bow tie Steve Jobs wore to introduce the Macintosh computer more than 40 years ago just sold at auction for $35,750

Steve Jobs' colorful bow tie sold for $35,750, far exceeding its estimated value of $1,000 to $2,000.

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LA real estate

Celebrity memorabilia from Britney Spears, Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor up for auction

Julien's Auctions offers a collection of iconic celebrity fashion items, designed for both collectors and everyday luxury enthusiasts.

Fashion & style

Kim Kardashian's '90s-Era Slip Dress Was A $47K Plunging Floral Masterpiece

Kim Kardashian continues to expand her collection of rare fashion artifacts, showcasing her knowledge and appreciation for fashion history.

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Brioni's Spring/Summer 2025 La Donna collection unites traditional craftsmanship and contemporary elegance

Brioni's latest womenswear collection reflects a blend of the brand's rich tailoring heritage and modern luxury in fashion.

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Kim Kardashian's '90s-Era Slip Dress Was A $47K Plunging Floral Masterpiece

Kim Kardashian continues to expand her collection of rare fashion artifacts, showcasing her knowledge and appreciation for fashion history.

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Brioni's Spring/Summer 2025 La Donna collection unites traditional craftsmanship and contemporary elegance

Brioni's latest womenswear collection reflects a blend of the brand's rich tailoring heritage and modern luxury in fashion.

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Leigh Bowery at Tate Modern, Ukraine's art world three years on, Max Beckmann and the Gothic Modern-podcast

Tate Modern's exhibition honors Leigh Bowery's impact on performance art and cultural identity in London.

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London

Taboo and the designers who shaped London's fashion revolution

The exhibition highlights Leigh Bowery's pivotal role in nurturing London's fashion scene during the 1980s, despite the challenges faced by designers.

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Leigh Bowery at Tate Modern, Ukraine's art world three years on, Max Beckmann and the Gothic Modern-podcast

Tate Modern's exhibition honors Leigh Bowery's impact on performance art and cultural identity in London.

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London

Taboo and the designers who shaped London's fashion revolution

The exhibition highlights Leigh Bowery's pivotal role in nurturing London's fashion scene during the 1980s, despite the challenges faced by designers.

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Agnes B: I hate fashion. It's not interesting.'

The author reflects on a tumultuous childhood shaped by World War II, family dynamics, and personal challenges that inform her creative work.

History

Interview: French Fashion during the German Occupation (1940-1944)

Fashion during the German Occupation in France reflected societal changes and highlighted women's resourcefulness.

Fashion was a creative response to the hardships of the Occupation.

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

Agnes B: I hate fashion. It's not interesting.'

The author reflects on a tumultuous childhood shaped by World War II, family dynamics, and personal challenges that inform her creative work.

History

Interview: French Fashion during the German Occupation (1940-1944)

Fashion during the German Occupation in France reflected societal changes and highlighted women's resourcefulness.

Fashion was a creative response to the hardships of the Occupation.

Yves Saint Laurent and Robert Mapplethorpe Collide on the PFW Runway

The Saint Laurent Autumn/Winter 2025 collection merges the aesthetics of Yves Saint Laurent and Robert Mapplethorpe, showcasing a blend of classic tailoring and bold expressions.

Television

Cristobal Balenciaga' Is a Gorgeous Fashion Drama

The series showcases Balenciaga's life as a groundbreaking fashion designer, intertwining personal struggles with an exploration of modern fashion.

The drama, while glamorous, at times lapses into superficiality, presenting a distant portrayal of the character's emotional journey.

#footwear

New York City

Like a horse hoof': the most controversial shoe of the 2010s is back

The Lita boots by Jeffrey Campbell ignited both admiration and disdain, symbolizing the fashion divides of the 2010s.

Lita boots represented a significant moment in 2010s fashion culture, blending rebellion and commercialism.

fromBusiness Insider

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Your UGGs may not be the shoes you think they are

People are confusing UGG boots with Australian authenticity, leading to newfound awareness about brand origins.

New York City

Like a horse hoof': the most controversial shoe of the 2010s is back

The Lita boots by Jeffrey Campbell ignited both admiration and disdain, symbolizing the fashion divides of the 2010s.

Lita boots represented a significant moment in 2010s fashion culture, blending rebellion and commercialism.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

Your UGGs may not be the shoes you think they are

People are confusing UGG boots with Australian authenticity, leading to newfound awareness about brand origins.

more#footwear

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Writing

Jocelyne Wildenstein, socialite known for extreme cat-like plastic surgery, dies

Jocelyne Wildenstein, known as 'Catwoman', died at age 84, marking the end of an era for a significant public figure.

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Alex Mill offers a glimpse into the next generation of classic American fashion

Alex Mill represents the future of American fashion by blending classic styles with modern design elements.

Louis Vuitton Draws on the Soft Power of Women for S/S25

The Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week showcases the evolution and impact of French fashion, blending historical elements with contemporary design.

Design

Louis Vuitton's Bed Trunk gets contemporary update by Nicolas Ghesquiere and Pharrell Williams - Yanko Design

The Louis Vuitton Malle Lit demonstrates a blend of historical design and modern luxury, appealing to contemporary consumers while paying homage to its origins.

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Louis Vuitton Draws on the Soft Power of Women for S/S25

The Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week showcases the evolution and impact of French fashion, blending historical elements with contemporary design.

Design

Louis Vuitton's Bed Trunk gets contemporary update by Nicolas Ghesquiere and Pharrell Williams - Yanko Design

The Louis Vuitton Malle Lit demonstrates a blend of historical design and modern luxury, appealing to contemporary consumers while paying homage to its origins.

more#louis-vuitton

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Chanel S/S25 Was a Superb Show of What the House Stands For

Chanel remains resilient and innovative, even without a creative director, thanks to its rich history and committed design team.

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Kim Jones' Ode to the Women Behind Fendi

Fendi's 100-year anniversary combines innovation and reverence for tradition, showcasing its rich history while pushing into the future of fashion.