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The Kim Kardashian Konundrum: A Week of Fashion Genius, Torture, and The $64,000 Mask
The life of a fashion icon is a non-stop flurry of public appearances, and in the week leading up to...
Is Victoria’s Secret’s New ‘Fantasy’ Working? The Unlikely Alliance of Influencers and Athletes
Held in New York City on October 15th, the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (VSFS) was the brand’s most aggressive...
What Temi Otedola Understood About Paris Fashion Week That Everyone Else Missed
Temi Otedola (now Temi Ajibade) has solidified her position as an indispensable figure at international fashion weeks, transforming her attendance...
The ₦2 Million Question: Veekee James’ Fee Exposes the Divide in Who Nigerian Luxury is For
The recent uproar on X (formerly Twitter) over top Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James charging a $1,500 consultation fee while...
Kylie Jenner Just Wore a ‘Naked’ Paper Dress, and It’s the Boldest PFW Trend
Snagging an invite and showing up to a Maison Margiela show at the Paris Fashion Week (PFW) is not an...
Paris Fashion Week SS26 Ushers in the New Rules of Engagement
We just wrapped up Paris Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2026, and if you weren't there, you probably experienced it on...
The Biggest Potential Fashion Faux Pas at Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Star-Studded Wedding
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s intimate Santa Barbara wedding was, by all verifiable accounts, a masterclass in timeless, romantic elegance....
Louis Vuitton’s ‘Ghana Must Go’ Bag is a Fashion Crime of Cultural Amnesia
The simple but iconic checkered weave of the "Ghana Must Go" bag is not a new trend waiting to be...
Claws, Bows, and Scrunchies: How These Hair Accessories Made their Comeback to Fashion
It's now become a familiar sight on our social media feeds (and even on the streets): a frontal wig laid...
What Were They Thinking?! The Most Baffling Celebrity Looks from NYFW 2025
The New York Fashion Week is meant to be a showcase of daring creativity and aspirational style. Yet, at this...
Fashion Police: The 5 VMA Looks That Missed the Mark And How to Fix Them
The MTV Video Music Awards red carpet is unique in the sense that it celebrates unapologetic self-expression. In other words,...
Inside Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi’s Three-Continent Wedding Extravaganza
For years, Nigerian high-society weddings have been defined by their sheer scale and opulence right here at home. Think massive...
What Happens to Armani’s Empire Now That the Fashion Legend Is Gone?
Giorgio Armani’s death on September 4 at the age of 91 did not only mark the end of a life,...
Chloe Malle Replaces Anna Wintour as American Vogue Editor After 37-Year Era
The announcement that Chloe Malle will succeed Anna Wintour as the head of American Vogue is less groundbreaking and more...
The Magazine Cover That Wasn’t: Inside the Fashion Industry’s Melania Trump Dilemma
If you’re conversant with the world of high fashion, you’d agree with me that a magazine cover is the ultimate...
