Author: circleoffashion
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14 Apr 2023 — 5pm til late
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Angélique Gouws A combination of gorp and normcore, Gorpcore is an aesthetic of outdoor and utility clothing pieces turned into streetwear fashion. The style originated in 2017, when Jason Chen from “The Cut” introduced the Gorpcore term. It gained popularity in the late 2010s, and with the help of social media, became one of the…
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Natalia Kazantseva A mountain of 200,000 boxes of condoms, an explicit moan soundtrack and provocative symbols— an odd place to be at. Well, around 5,000 people were invited to the Spring-Summer 2023 Diesel show, which surrounded avant-garde themes and overall sex positivity. Creative director, Glenn Martens, introduced the show with a focal focus on technique.…
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Alyssa Chalmers The Margiela Tabi shoes. Identifiable by the iconic, hoof-like toe split, tabis are not new to the fashion world. However, over recent years they have made a resurgence online, sparking a lot of controversy amongst fashion lovers alike. The estranged aunt of the big red boots, some adore them, some think they are…
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Kate MacLeod After a four-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is set to return in 2023. For 24 years, the annual fashion show showcased the brand’s lingerie collection and top models. It was cancelled in 2019 due to declining ratings and sales as well as increasing controversies associated with the once-monolithic lingerie brand. Chief…
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Angélique Gouws The Oscars are a time for celebrities to hope to win the award they’ve always dreamed of, stylists and fashion brands to use such celebrities as their personal dolls, and everyone else to judge what they look like and whether they should or shouldn’t have won that certain award. This year, however, was…
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Baptiste Maury The world of luxury goods is a majestic arena where the finest brands compete for the hearts and wallets of discerning consumers. Two giants loom large in this realm of artistic innovation and boundary-pushing creativity: LVMH and Richemont. Rumours swirl of a potential acquisition of Richemont by LVMH, but such a move would…
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Isabella Beata As spring approaches, fairy tales of this year’s Met Gala begin to dance in the minds of fashion fans everywhere. The theme for the 2023 event is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, which will pay tribute to the revolutionary yet controversial designer behind Chanel and Fendi. According to Vogue Magazine, attendees should dress…
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In the world of fashion, few names carry the weight as that of the late Thierry Mugler. In the world of fashion, few names carry the weight as that of the late Thierry Mugler. The French designer, who passed away in January 2022 at 73, was known for his imaginative creations that blurred the line…
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A newcomer to the fashion industry, Paloma Wool has dominated conversations about ethical consumption and presents a revolutionary reality for the future of fashion itself — localized production is the way forward. Whether you’re into bikinis or balaclavas, this slow-fashion brand is a breath of fresh air for anyone passionate about traceable and durable staples.