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Today, as we knew it three months ago, would be the Met Gala, the so-called “the Oscars of Fashion” — a black-tie extravaganza held the first Monday in May by the Metropolitan Museum of Art to raise money for the Costume Institute. While as we know it today, that no longer exists. Instead, like everythingContinue reading “Could COVID-19 Stimulate A Global Fashion Revolution?”

The pandemic puts thousands of spring weddings on hold and takes away the thrill of trying on every style of wedding gowns at showrooms and salons from brides-to-be. However, since the pandemic disrupts the supply chain and limits the traveling among multiple salons, it may have helped to avoid arguments and headaches that are oftenContinue reading “Finding Your Dream Wedding Dress At Home, Stress-Free”

Florals For Spring? Groundbreaking. Let’s just forget about that scene where the fashion mogul of the movie The Devil Wear Prada, Miranda Priestly coldly gives the deadpan remark at someone’s suggestion of florals for spring, shall we? I’m inclined to turn a deaf ear to that iconic sarcasm whenever I fall for another floral print, andContinue reading “Spring DayDream In The Time Of Quarantine”

With fashion shows canceled, events postponed, manufacturers shut down, and warehouses closed, the fashion industry has been deeply shattered in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The brave new world is upon every industry and individual. As the coronavirus shuts down the economy and threatens billions of lives across the globe, though the fashion industryContinue reading “How Covid-19 Pandemic Has Decimated The Fashion Industry”

Other than that blonde, naturally curly (c-c-c-curly!) hair, I’m fully aware that Carrie Bradshaw and I are very different on many levels. But it doesn’t stop me from imagining myself living her life, like this moment when I’m sitting in my room writing this blog post. I wasn’t a part of the era when SexContinue reading “Carrie Bradshaw’s Lifestyle Could Be Problematic, But Her Style Still Stands The Test Of Time”

From the abolishment of corsets to the evolution of miniskirts, to the rise of power suits to the acceptance of lingerie as an outer garment, fashion has proved its efficacy in support of protesting against gender inequality and oppression throughout history.  As of today, we are not saying that no fabric in the fashion worldContinue reading “If Only Fashion Could Combat Racial Injustice In The Way That It Served As A Feminist Tool”

When it comes to bottoms, jeans have been most people’s go-to. Although denim is never going to retire from anyone’s closet, denim styles have some in and out. In recent years, the debate about whether skinny jeans are out of fashion has popped up. Skinny jean-lovers probably could not wrap their minds around how theContinue reading “Street Fashion: Forget About Skinny Jeans, Try These Denim and Pants Trends”

It’s been over two decades since Lady Diana Spencer’s life was taken by the horrific car crash in Paris. Guess the reality hit her and us hard. Even as a true princess, her life wasn’t a fairytale, by any means. Despite her discomfort regarding constant media attention, and the responsibilities of which would shoulder onContinue reading “Long Live Princess Diana”

Turns out, trends are nostalgic as hell. Puffy Sleeves Are Not Going Anywhere If you thought that it was time for the puff sleeve to step down, think again. The hyper-feminine puff sleeve originated in the Renaissance, but its heyday was during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. In the 1980s, the puff sleeve resurged andContinue reading “NYFW Fall 2020 Trends”

Marc Jacobs Fall 2020 Collection is hearkening back to New York City in the 60s. And just when you think fashion shows can no longer impress you. Marc Jacobs: Hold my purse! With polarized comments coming out at the dramatic chaos that Marc Jacobs Fall 2020 showcase has curated, I found myself weirdly calm aboutContinue reading “NYFW: Marc Jacobs Fall 2020—A Love Letter to New York City”