• FASHION,  Runway

    Chanel S/S 2015 PFW

    Chanel’s spring-summer 2015 collection brought a surprising dose of fun to the runway. Karl Lagerfeld leaned into clunky, kooky chic, starting with an array of mixed pastels and playful silhouettes that felt like a breath of fresh air. The show gradually shifted into more serious black and white looks, but even then the designs retained a sense of wit and whimsy.

  • FASHION,  Runway

    Saint Laurent S/S 2015 PFW

    Saint Laurent’s spring-summer 2015 collection was a stylish nod to the rebellious energy of the 70s. Think Blondie meets The Velvet Underground—gritty, chic, and effortlessly cool. Hedi Slimane delivered a collection full of attitude, where sleek tailoring met rock-and-roll ease.

  • CULTURE,  Misc.

    Karl Lagerfeld Barbie Sells Out Upon Release

    Karl Lagerfeld’s Barbie collaboration for Mattel proved just how much the fashion world loves a collector’s item. Released on Net-A-Porter, the dolls sold out almost immediately, raking in a staggering £135,000 in just one morning. That is £135 per doll, with all 999 dolls

  • FASHION,  Runway

    Giambattista Valli S/S 2015 PFW

    Giambattista Valli’s spring-summer 2015 collection was playful, sculpted, and lightly sporty. White dominated the runway, giving the show a crisp, clean energy. Valli focused on structure and lines, creating silhouettes that were both architectural and feminine.

  • FASHION,  Runway

    Stella McCartney S/S 2015 PFW

    Stella McCartney’s spring-summer 2015 collection was effortlessly modern, blending movement with clean lines. Free-flowing full-length jumpsuits featured sleek zippers, while dresses played with bold patterns, color mixing, and subtle 3D applications. The collection felt lively, wearable, and carefully considered.

  • CULTURE

    China has Banned Instagram

    China known for being strict has reportedly banned popular phone application Instagram because of its overwhelming politically charged coverage of pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong. Social media outlets have been flooded with the protests. These demonstrations in Hong Kong have created a messy spectical with citizens being tear gassed and maced. Images of these events are all over the internet.  China is doing its best to filter the events that are taking place. These protests were the result of the governments choice to only allow their pre-approved candidates to run for political authority.

  • Disney Princesses Reimagined as ... Piles of Rocks!
    ART,  CULTURE,  Misc.

    Disney Princesses Reimagined as … Piles of Rocks!

    At this point, Disney princess reinterpretations feel endless. They have been reimagined as modern women, punk girls, goth icons, career-driven adults, toddlers, bodybuilders, and probably your coworker who brings tuna to the office. So when illustrator Kevin Bolk decided to opt out of all that emotional labor and turn them into literal piles of rocks, it felt less like parody and more like relief.

  • Sculptures by Edoardo Tresoldi
    ART

    Sculptures by Edoardo Tresoldi

    Edoardo Tresoldi does not make sculptures in the traditional sense. He builds absences. Using industrial wire mesh, the Rome based artist creates figures, buildings, and monumental installations that feel present and invisible at the same time. They hover between reality and memory, like a place you swear you have been before but cannot fully describe.

  • Givenchy S/S 2015 PFW
    FASHION,  Runway

    Givenchy S/S 2015 PFW

    Givenchy Spring Summer 2015 arrived with a very specific energy. It was not light, flirty, or eager to please. Instead, it walked out slow, controlled, and confident. Riccardo Tisci knows how to set a mood, and this one felt ceremonial. Think modern gladiator, but polished. Think old world strength filtered through a Parisian lens.

  • FASHION,  Runway

    John Galliano S/S 2015 PFW

    John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection for Paris Fashion Week was all about safari-chic with a modern twist. The palette played heavily with earthy greens, sandy beiges, and touches of muted browns, giving off an adventurous yet elegant vibe. Long flowing dresses contrasted with shorter structured pieces, creating a dynamic range of movement and style across the runway.

  • FASHION,  Runway

    Chloé S/S 2015 PFW

    Chloé’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection at Paris Fashion Week was effortless elegance in motion. Think sheer, flowing fabrics with a sense of airy lightness that made each look feel like it was caught in a gentle breeze. The color palette stayed soft and neutral, with creams, beiges, and muted pastels creating a dreamy, understated sophistication.