Tag: Designer Feature
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Written by Sam Knowlton Edited by Léah Champagne While it is usually a lifelong dream for designers to be given a spotlight at Paris Fashion Week, it did not even require a single official release for former streamer Kai Cenat. Out of all the appearances during the week, Kai Cenat’s new brand, VIVET, stuck out…
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Written by Naomi Pang Edited by Ella Caverson From Julia Roberts’ Oscar-winning black and white gown to Princess Diana’s iconic burgundy velvet dress, Valentino has earned its status as a marker of timeless elegance and sophistication. The brand’s founder, Valentino Garavani, is the mastermind behind the fashion house, launching the brand in 1959 from a…
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Written by: Charlotte Dominy Edited by: Leah Gilbert A contrast to the elaborate and extravagant scenes of Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard’s runway sets, last December Chanel hit the streets (or rather the subway) of New York with Matthiew Blazy’s debut Métiers d’Art collection. To prelude to such a set, on December 2nd, Chanel released…
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Written by Sam Knowlton Edited by Léah Champagne A long line outside a department store is not headline-worthy in Paris, unless that line forms not for a luxury store, but for SHEIN. When the fast fashion giant opened its first permanent physical location inside the department store BHV Marais this month, both shoppers and protestors…
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Written by Zoё Frantz Edited by Jack Bouchard The year was 1995; Supergrass’ iconic Britpop anthem Alright was sweeping the globe, the Sony Playstation was launched to the delight of gamers around the world, and Pixar’s Toy Story hit theatres, capturing the joy of adults and children alike. Within this milieu, in a Huntington Beach…
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Written by Sam Knowlton Edited by Léah Champagne To start off another year of Circle of Fashion, Anne-Marie Chagnon was kind enough to invite us to her 30th anniversary exhibition as a part of Montreal Fashion Week. And oh, what an exhibition it was. Let me walk you through the exhibition, her unique niche as…
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Written by Luke Christian-Smith Edited by Jack Bouchard The date is February 6th, 2025, and fashion week is only two weeks away. Gucci has seen its value plummet by more than 60% in the last two years. Their runways are fraught in minimalist “basics,” existing in opposition to the brand’s bold reputation. Headlines are silent…
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Written by Charlotte Dominy Edited by Leah Gilbert As the eve of the revolution approaches, Kirsten Dunst’s costumes in Sofia Coppola’s cult classic Marie Antoinette become heavier, stricter, and darker. The frills are forgone for firm and simple silhouettes, reflecting her turmoil from outside in. A similar development of depth is found in the colour…
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Written by Thelma Gauthier Edited by Olivia Taylor LVMH, the French conglomerate behind prestigious luxury houses such as Louis Vuitton and Dior – as well as renowned champagne brands such as Moët & Chandon – has increasingly become an industry powerhouse under Bernard Arnault’s leadership. In light of this, the LVMH Prize has established itself…
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Written by Lindsay Hohmann Edited by Ella Caverson Jacquemus made history at Paris Fashion Week with the first-ever runway show filmed entirely on iPhones. The show, which showcased Jacquemus’ mid-century-inspired collection La Croisière, fused traditional styles with contemporary technology. A star-studded lineup featuring Christy Turlington, Irina Shayk, and Adriana Lima brought the collection to life,…