Fashion

Once Upon a Time, There Was Frida Kahlo: Dior Cruise 2024 and the French-Style Fridamania

“At the time in Mexico, what was fashionable was to look French.” Reminisced of famed Mexican actress Salma Hayek. Portraying the iconic 20th-century artist Frida Kahlo in the acclaimed film Frida (2002), for which she received an Oscar nomination, Hayek reflected during an interview with The Washington Post, “When everybody was trying to dress like that, Frida did what was unimaginable.” Dior, an emblem of French elegance, has paradoxically nurtured a deep affinity for the vibrant culture of Mexico, a country in the heart of North America. Continuing the legacy of the Dior Cruise 2019 collection, which celebrated Mexican female riders, Maria Grazia Chiuri, the creative mastermind behind Dior’s women’s collections, turned to Frida Kahlo’s artistic oeuvre for inspiration. The 2024 E...

Beckham Season 2: Victoria Beckham

Ever since the autobiographical documentary Beckham premiered on Netflix in early October, the frenzy surrounding the Beckhams hasn’t subsided. This couple, emblematic of pop culture, has undeniably ignited a wave of discussions on social media. The gossip within the celebrity circle never ceases to entertain, with the public always seeking to unravel the traces of their glamorous lives under the spotlight. Consequently, a plethora of online articles have focused on Beckham’s football career, the couple’s acquaintance, and Beckham’s past affairs. While Beckham is undeniably a masterpiece, the accomplishments of VB (Victoria Beckham) are seldom mentioned. Nowadays, VB has emerged as a renowned fashion designer and a trendsetter. It’s unfair to merely associate her name with a successful ma...

[SS24 Milan Fashion Week] No Time to Think of a Title, Read the Article | AVAVAV | 1st draft | Ad hoc

"NO TIME TO WRITE" Thank you for watching... Wait!!!! It was just kidding. This season's SS24 Milan Fashion Week was in full swing, and on the final day, it was the turn of the emerging Italian fashion brand AVAVAV to take the spotlight. However, this finale turned out to be the most chaotic fashion show in history. Rumor has it that the models rushed onto the runway before even getting dressed properly, with accessories falling off, clothes tearing, messy makeup and hair... They even had to run down the runway. It was a complete fashion week mayhem! 在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 AVAVAV(@avavav)分享的貼文 This fashion show was undoubtedly a nightmare for every designer on Earth. Before the show started, a staff member went on stage to stick the brand name "AVAVAV," but the...

The Debut of M&S’s Pioneering All-Female Leadership Team

Announcement: The Debut of M&S's Pioneering All-Female Leadership Team! It's official: Marks & Spencer (M&S) in the UK has unveiled its groundbreaking all-female management team, poised to lead the grand opening of five flagship stores and oversee a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees. A remarkable aggregate of over 115 years of combined retail experience (with an average of over 19 years per member), this strategic move by M&S shines a spotlight on the crucial facets of gender diversity and equality in the corporate realm. M&S's bold action underscores a powerful principle: leadership prowess transcends gender boundaries. The criterion is competence, not gender. However, it's worth noting that an all-female ensemble may not be a universal requirement. As per...

The Woman Wears Pierre Cardin:Get Acquainted with Madame Song

It's been said that dreamers are crazy,yet I think it's the ones without dreams who truly lose their sanity. Madame Song Huai-Kuei Starting from late July, the question 'Who is Madame Song?' has ignited widespread curiosity. However, the answer is far from straightforward. To begin with, Madame Song holds a multitude of titles, including “Artistic Pioneer”, “Business Elite”, “Cultural Ambassador” and “Fashion Maven”. Moreover, her substantial influence has led to her being commemorated by the esteemed institution, M+. Born in China in 1937 during a tumultuous era of conflict, she herself sparked a revolution in the realm of Chinese-Western culture. Her name is synonymous with Song Huai-Kuei. Clothing can mirror a person's character. Don Kenzo and life becomes a captivati...

Angelina Jolie has founded her own fashion brand, Atelier Jolie, and is partnering with refugees to promote products that help the world.

The Hollywood actress, who has always been passionate about social issues, recently announced on Instagram the launch of her fashion brand, Atelier Jolie, which will debut in the fall. "Everyone can create. So why do we still celebrate designer labels? Why buy someone else's design instead of creating your own? We all collect, appreciate, and are influenced by other people's designs, but the highest form of self-expression, and the most interesting, is to create something yourself," - Angelina Jolie,Atelier Jolie Founder While we may primarily follow Angelina Jolie's entertainment news - her legal battle with Brad Pitt, her mastectomy to prevent breast cancer, and her movie box office success, let's not forget that she has a deep influence in the fashion world! As an internatio...

I Defy, I Don Jeans

Take a peek inside your wardrobe. How many denim items do you find? And how many times have you worn jeans this week? When it comes to jeans, the name that likely pops into your mind is Levi's. It's no wonder, as it stands among the earliest and most iconic denim brands in America. However, when we delve into the realm of denim enthusiasts throughout history, there's one notable individual that might surprise you. I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity, all I hope for in my clothes. - Yves Saint Laurent This statement embodies YSL's deep passion for jeans and becomes a distinctive hallmark in his brand's designs. As a legendary fashion designer of the 20th century, YSL excelled in blending masculine elements such as suits, tro...

Investing in Fashion — Louis Vuitton

According to a 2022 survey conducted by Fidelity, nearly 60% of women in Hong Kong consider themselves financially independent, with women having slightly higher levels of financial independence than men. Additionally, almost half of the women surveyed have confidence in their investment decisions. However, while modern women are no strangers to buying and selling stocks, what if they were to invest in something they are more familiar with and admire, like handbags, fashion, or champagne? In this article, we will explore why investing in major luxury fashion brands can be a smart financial move. The collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama has generated a lot of excitement among women. Louis Vuitton's classic Monogram pattern adorned with Kusama's pumpkin design, as seen on...