Balenciaga appoints Pierpaolo Piccioli as creative director amid ongoing changes in the fashion industry
Pierpaolo Piccioli Takes the Helm at Balenciaga Pierpaolo Piccioli has been appointed as the creative director of the renowned French couture house Balenciaga. This decision comes on the heels of the high-profile exit of former creative director Denma, who transitioned to Gucci in March. During Denma’s tenure, Balenciaga became synonymous with a “memo core” approach […]
Pierpaolo Piccioli of Italian fashion has been appointed as the Creative Director at Balenciaga.
Pier Paolo Piccioli Takes Over as Creative Director at Balenciaga Italian designer Pier Paolo Piccioli has succeeded Georgian designer Demna as the creative director of Balenciaga, as announced by the brand’s parent company, Kering, on Monday. Piccioli, who previously held a position at Valentino in Italy, is set to reveal his first collection in October […]
Are the ’80s returning? Reasons why Gen Z is adopting the extravagant fashion style.
Dressing for the life you aspire to—this idea, once a hallmark of the fashion scene in the 1980s, has made a resurgence with Gen Z. Earlier this year, Emilia Petralka highlighted a new trend dubbed “boom boom” fashion, citing insights from fashion forecaster Sean Monaghan, who noted a rising “fetishization of the past.” This aesthetic, […]
Fashion figure turned Nazi supporter: Coco Chanel’s troubling secrets from the war (along with the country that brought her back)
Coco Chanel once remarked, “To be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” While she meant this in the context of fashion, her words took on a sinister twist during World War II. The fashion icons had to navigate a complex landscape, often forming relationships with the German elite to secure safety, social standing, and business […]
12 Top and Bottom Fashion Choices from the 2025 Met Gala
This year’s Met Gala, themed Superfine: Black Style Tailoring, is already making headlines for being one of the most disappointing red carpets outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan. To start, the theme seems rather muddled. While the Costume Institute aims to honor the sophistication of Black American dandyism and evolving tailoring, the execution […]
Pregnant Rihanna showcases stunning maternity fashion and reveals her baby bump at the Met Gala 2025 afterparty.
Rihanna took center stage on Monday night, showcasing her unique maternity style. The 37-year-old Grammy winner flaunted her baby bump in an all-black outfit. Her striking ensemble included a ruffled top that was unbuttoned to reveal her growing belly, paired with a lace-up floor-length skirt. Completing her look were lace heels that perfectly coordinated with […]
Met Gala: A guide to watching the most important night in fashion
The highly anticipated 2025 Met Gala took place in New York City, marking a significant evening in the fashion calendar. On the first Monday of May, stars gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan for this annual fundraising event, which features a different theme each year. Fans eagerly await the unique fashion statements […]
Exploring the history and elegant fashion of dandies in the Met Gala exhibit
There exists a fine line between a show and an exhibition. That’s where the Dandies come alive. These are bold, audacious fashion icons who express themselves through their striking looks, combining flair with a sense of rebellion. Dandy Aesthetics will take center stage at the Met Gala, set for the first Monday in May. This […]
Met Gala will ask: can Vogue maintain diversity in fashion during Trump’s America? | Vogue
On Monday night, the Met Gala poses an intriguing question: Can Vogue uphold fashion diversity in the era of Trump? This event, where fashion intertwines with politics, has grown into a pop culture spectacle, often marked by eye-catching, internet-breaking moments. Kim Kardashian made headlines by donning a gown famously worn by Marilyn Monroe when she […]
Designer Philip Bloch is forming a group of US factories to pursue funding for updating the fashion industry.
Vote for the Block Party! Renowned stylist and designer Philip Bullock aims to unite American clothing manufacturers amidst recent tariff challenges, seeking to revitalize the domestic fashion industry. Bloch, who has a history as a creative style director for Donald Trump and has dressed his daughter Tiffany for her inauguration, along with styling Melania Trump […]