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By Madeline Griffin
Remote work sparks a new dress code, where professionalism and comfort coexist as the ultimate power pairing.
Arielle Cohen captured in Calvin Klein black slacks, fun2fun rust blouse, North Face mule slippers, Liz Claiborne snakeskin belt, and a silver heart necklace courtesy of Red’s Closet.
Arielle Cohen captured in a Kay Warner by José blue blazer, Chico’s blue sweater, tan Nike sweatpants, Reebok sneakers, and silver bracelets courtesy of Red’s Closet.
Arielle Cohen captured in a Lands’ End blue pinstripe shirt, Wrangler denim button-up, Pink Rose navy knit sweatpants, and a layered necklace courtesy of Red’s Closet.
Arielle Cohen captured in an Alfred Dunner blazer, cropped John Galt brown button-up, and black Old Navy sweatpants courtesy of Red’s Closet.
Arielle Cohen captured in oxford Doc Martens shoes, H&M black leather belt, tortoise claw clip, American Eagle turtleneck, and grey pleated Target pants courtesy of Red’s Closet.
Balmain collection is pushing the boundaries, combining trends with a unique twist.
Balmain collection is pushing the boundaries, combining trends with a unique twist. Oliver Rousteing was the creative mastermind behind the Balmain Spring 2025 resort collection. His vision was to combine modern luxury and streetwear, and by embracing both styles, he created a unique maximalist collection.
Interviewed by Nathan Heller, Oliver Rousteing says “For me, it’s been very important to use clothes to talk about subjects such as diversity and ‘pop’—pop culture, population.” He was able to express himself by focusing on the details of the garments. He had exaggerated bags crafted from leather. His suits were printed with scribbles of his signature all over, ranging from huge gold to being printed all over the jackets in black ink.
Oliver experimented with the volume of the suites, creating pointed tall shoulder pads. Giving that powerful bold look. The collection ranged from cropped leather blazers to suits with tall, pointed shoulders. It was a monochromatic collection full of life, the collection was experimented head to toe, with boxy leather boots and oversized draped pants. Oliver was able to create an elegant collection combined with a daring attitude.
Tommy Hilfiger hits the deck with his iconic classic color palette
By Jathiya Abiff
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For New York Fashion Week, Hilfiger had his Spring ‘25 show on Sunday September 8th, 2024 aboard the decommissioned MV John F. Kennedy ferry, previously used to travel between Manhattan and Staten Island. The designer wanted to go in the direction of doing something iconic and reminiscent of the Marine lifestyle through the silhouettes while still using the brand’s classic red, white, and blue color palette.
Paying homage to the well known look, the designer and creative director, Tommy Hilfiger himself stated, “We’re revisiting the nautical and maritime inspirations that have define our signature look since 1985.” From celebrities and the street style of 90’s hip hop music scene, many would that 90’s made Tommy Hilfiger as relevant as it is today. Hilfiger during its peak at this time designed knitted sweaters, classic windbreakers and baggy denim overalls with the Tommy Hilfiger logo on the front which can seen worn by Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan, and Questlove.
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As of recently, the designer has working on incorporating new playful twists in his newer collections as he keeps up with the innovations of the fashion world today while also maintaining that classic Tommy look and remembering its roots. The designer said, “ Today it’s updated and remixed for 2025: the look has the ease of effortless summer style, but with a confidence that feels ready to step off the ferry and back into the city.”
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For its maritime inspiration, the brand went with a White Regatta Jacket, and a Tommy Hilfiger lining for the inner upturned collar, worn with a red horizontal ivory knit sweater, paired with a pair of crinkled navy blue yacht shorts to maintain a fashionable youthful look.
Throughout the collection, the brand uses plain white with the Hilfiger logo or Breton and Ithaca shirting stripes for the slightly oversized short-sleeve button downs. These garments can be seen paired with chinos in navy blue, tan, or white. In some of his other looks, he includes sporty blazers rugby polos, and deconstructed trench coats. The looks are finished off with a neck-tie bandanas, hand-woven coastal slippers, and a new chunky rope TH Monogram on raffia baseball caps.
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We shall climb aboard as Tommy Hilfiger continues to take us across the state to the NYC landmarks with a clean neat twist ingenious American Sporty Prep look.
Hilfiger’s collection echoes the maritime venue while showcasing matching color palettes and wardrobe classics.
By, Madeline Griffin
October 31, 2024
On Sunday, September 8th, 2024, Tommy Hilfiger unveils his collection, “Nautical with a Twist”, Spring 2025 collection on the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry at New York Fashion Week. The collection’s recognizable styles evoke a sense of nostalgia with a new edge, and the seamless bond between the show theme and venue perfectly embodies the essence of the Tommy Hilfiger brand. This show immerses guests in a unique maritime experience, demonstrating how classic influences can be reimagined for today’s fashion scene.
To further explain the inspiration for this show, Hilfiger stated, “We’re revisiting the nautical and maritime inspirations that have defined our signature look since 1985, today, it’s updated and remixed for 2025: the look has the ease of effortless summer style, but with a confidence that feels ready to step off the ferry and back into the city.” The foundational base of the company seeks to update and introduce new levels of sophistication but revisit its core strengths.
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This season, the catwalk came alive with stylish and functional wear, highlighting Hilfiger’s bold experimentation with structured silhouettes and vibrant primary colors. Royal blue and red emerged as the most prominent hues, setting the tone for the collection. An elevated Ivy League aesthetic was evident throughout, featuring club blazers made from soft wool blends, classic two-tone varsity jackets, double-pleated yacht shorts, and water-resistant nylon Regatta Jackets. Each menswear look maintained a polished vibe while incorporating playful elements, such as embroidered fisherman knit sweaters and longline striped button-ups with mismatched prints and triangular collars. Neck-tie bandanas were thoughtfully scattered throughout, adding a sailor’s touch, while the signature “TH” monogram was imprinted on everyday baseball caps, completing the look. The combination of colors, shapes, and patterns created a cohesive and dynamic collection.
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Setting the show on the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry added an unforgettable element, immersing guests in the world of Hilfiger’s “Nautical with a Twist” collection. Branding details like posters and life preservers created a personal touch, reinforcing the brand’s signature aesthetic. Then, Staten Island’s own Wu-Tang Clan took the stage, the energy surged, blending fashion with nostalgia to close the night on an upbeat note. This mix of setting and style balanced newness with familiarity, showing Hilfiger’s unique ability to make his environments as iconic as his designs.
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Offering an effortless style that can transition seamlessly, from casual outings to more polished events, this collection is likely to fit many people’s needs. Tommy Hilfiger’s designs are in shipshape to become essential staples for Spring 2025.
Ralph Lauren’s summer 2025 collection took the runway with an all American feel and lots of nostalgia . This collection will be important because it competes with classic European brands, which Ralph Lauren has had trouble with in the past, and will add staples to your spring looks.
On September 2024 Ralph Lauren debuted their Spring 2025 collection at the equestrian center in the Hamptons, this resort is known to host New York’s most high- class and famous, featuring white picket fences and vintage cars. The models took the stage wearing Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label and Polo Ralph Lauren Lines. For the show, the models had to travel from New York City to the Hamptons, Long Island. The show was inspired by the designers summers in the 70s, which he spent in the Hamptons. The shows details incorporated many memories from the designers past.
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The pieces in the show capture the old money New England feel and WWD referred to it as “Great Gatsby Glamour.” The pieces showcase that all American feel through a combination of casual beach days attire to high end formal clothing, as well as combing the two!
The models were seen wearing creme shades with pops of bold colors through accessories. Many of the models wore baseball caps featuring the brands logo, as well as the “New York Yankees” symbol really helping to incorporate the all American theme. They wore loafers, wedges and sperry’s . Many of the shoes were monogramed again, with symbols such as the yankees logo. Many of the shoes also were made of the Carmel leather that we will see throughout the show.
The brand mixed styles throughout looks where one model was seen wearing distressed jeans, with a suite top and again , the baseball cap and yankees monogramed shoes.
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The brand dropped a piece that many fans are talking about. A model was scene holding a Carmel leather tote bag, the same Carmel leather that we’ve seen throughout the show in the shoes. Many versions of similar bags with a variety of different sizes and each having their own attention to detail. The tote is very versatile and can have many uses as well as being able to be dressed up or dressed down! Many are saying the pieces have “it bag potential”
Once again incorporating the All American theme some looks even had American flags on theme including this knit sweater with the flag across the front. The look also featured a blue and white jacket, a once again red and blue polo hat and more neutral colors for the pants and shoes which balances the look out nicely!
Lauren describes the Hamptons as “more than a place” he says its “It’s a natural world of endless blue skies, the ocean, green fields, and white fences, rusticity, and elegance with a quality of light that drew artists decades ago.” The show incorporates a variety of looks and diversity truly capturing that all American feel perfect for spring 2025.
Andersson Bell brings the style of the American art school kid to Shanghai.
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On October 13th, 2024, Andersson Bell makes their runway debut at Shanghai fashion week showing off their western Americana style for the Spring/Summer 2025 Collection titled “Art School Kid.” This show took 7 months of preparation and was curated for the purpose of global brand expansion and as Andersson Bell states on their Instagram page “a tribute to creative freedom and individuality.”
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This collection celebrates the Americana style of the “Art school kid” you always saw in class with that cool grunge and distressed style. The collection features denim jackets with fringing details, cowboy prints, and western-inspired embellishments while incorporating their modern and creative twist on it with the slimmer silhouettes and straight leg trousers. The show also references icons like Kurt Cobain who is remembered through his grunge style of music and clothing for incorporating patchwork, denim, knits, and flannel. As Andersson Bell states on their Instagram, this collection “is inspired by the rebellious spirit of the art school scene.” This grungy runway includes motifs from the 90s and early 2000s while still revealing itself to be sleek and casual for creative yet trendy fashion wearers.
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The brand decided to debut this collection in Shanghai for more exposure as they are only available in stock at top Chinese Multi-brand stores. Andersson Bell is hoping to expand to E-Commerce and eventually into their own store as they are growing in popularity across China. The Creative Director, Dohun Kim states that they chose Shanghai for this show because “We wanted to connect to buyers, press, and fans here. It’s a large market for us, and sales have been strong.” So gear up with your creative side and embrace Western Americana style because Andersson Bell is making a breakthrough with this collection by not only connecting to their Chinese market but also referencing all the people who were or knew the “Art School Kid.”
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This runway is beautifully rebellious as it embraces the creativity and grunge style of the 90s while incorporating modern silhouettes and classic western style motifs like cowboy hats and buckled shoes. The collections use of blending and styling different textures together with different knits, denims, and polyester is useful for the trendy fashion buyer as they can use this collection and pull a lot of different styles from one look.
Victorias secret annual fashion show came about in 1995 but went dark in 2018. The fashion show was held once a year and featured the models as their angels. The show became a star studded event and was in its prime in the early 2000s and featured its iconic angels such as Kate Moss, Giselle Bunchen and Naomi Campell. As the show grew rose a new generation of “it girl angels” such as Bella and Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner until the show temporarily stopped in 2018.
in the 2010s the show slowly started to lose traction as it faced backlash for not being inclusive to all women. At this time brands such as Arie were coming out who were doing the opposite. A Victorias secret high up was said to have stated that they would not include any plus sized or trans models as it ruins “The fantasy” after this was some recurring angels such as Karli Kloss were said to have stepped back from the show and the company.
To bring back the show and sales for the company Victoria secret would have to make some major changes. In October 2019 the brand changed its town hiring its first plus sized model, Ali Tate Cutler. Not long after they featured their first transgender model, Valentina Sampan. They have also through the years included more diversity and shifted away from their original market making them more appealable.
On October 15 of 2024 the Victoria secret fashion show was revived, just improved. The show featured several of the OG angels such as Kate Moss and Adrianna Lima. But also had some new angels take the stage showing much improvement in diversity and inclusivity. The show featured angels in many different colors and sizes, one recognizable angel was Ashley Graham who is a well known plus sized model.
Tuesdays show took place in New York cities, Brooklyn Navy Yard. Past shows have taken place around the country and world. The show has been perviously held in places such as London in 2014 and Shanghai in 2017.
As sales went down Victorias secrets attempt for revival was positive. Although some say there is still room for improvement, the brand has definitely made some positive changes. A spokesperson for the company says they want to “reflect who we are today”
Quick and easy slip on Mary Jane’s for looking sleek on the go
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Barbie Movie actress, Margot Robbie was seen on October 9th, 2024 in Los Angeles wearing minimal and classy mesh flats with her monochromatic pregnancy outfit as she was running errands. Since the star announced her pregnancy in late summer, she has been wearing fashionably laid back outfits as she gets closer to giving brith.
She can be seen wearing the Alaïa mesh flats which has been trending as of recently in the fashion scene on the runways and in the streets. The Japanese inspired shoes going for $890, have a breathable fishnet material with a comfortable lamb skin lining, and a zamak buckle to finish off the look.
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The shoes were also seen on our other mommy celebrities starting with Jennifer Lawerence who was spotted with them earlier this Spring. The actress and her stylist Jaime Mizrahi put this outfit together for the actress as she too was running errands in New York City. The actress has a variety of these shoes in multiple colors.
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Pulling inspiration from Jennifer Lawerence, Anne Hathaway was also seen wearing the Alaïa flats while walking around New York City.
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These mesh ballet flats might just be the new go to shoes for those who are always on the go.
Is the Gap x Cult Gaia collaboration a genuine expansion of the luxury market, or a strategic response to dwindling revenues?
Madeline Griffin Oct 17th, 2024
On Thursday, October 10th, Gap and Cult Gaia unveiled their exclusive collection, available online and in select stores, blending luxury and retail as high-end markets face a decline, signaling a shift toward more accessible fashion. At first glance, these two brands may seem worlds apart; Cult Gaia, founded in 2011 by designer Jasmin Larian Hekmat, is best known for their timeless sculptural designs and artistic aesthetic. In contrast, Gap focuses on casual staple pieces, accessible to a wide range of consumers. So, why a collaboration? This partnership may have deeper significance.
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Given the current decline in the high-end market, luxury giants like LVMH and Kering might take some hard financial hits. Citi analyst Thomas Chauvet said that the projected drop in sales at LVHM “is a clear negative for the industry ahead of the third-quarter reporting season and in the run-up to key Christmas and Chinese New Year trading periods.” Following the COVID-19 pandemic, people have sat out on sales, especially Chinese consumers. Domestic sales went up, but never completely made up for the loss of purchases Chinese shoppers made abroad. Despite the economic decline, has luxury lost its appeal? Consumers have become more conscious of spending and are prioritizing practicality, but mainly affordability.
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Could this be the start of something new? The collaboration between Gap and Cult Gaia might have found a way to reach new audiences, without sacrificing either brand’s identity. This partnership allows luxury brands a chance to test out affordability while letting well-known retailers enhance their credibility.
Be sure to check out the collection; you don’t want to miss this glam duo!
