The Southern California fashion market is dense with companies who live and breathe the outdoors. Most of the companies, even the ones located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, feature action sportswear like wetsuits, skate shoes or streetwear. Given the industry's target market being so immersed in the outdoors, it only makes sense that … Continue reading How Volcom is changing the sustainability game
As a girl who usually lusts over Staud bucket bags and Carrie Bradshaw-esque Manolo Blahniks, I was incredibly surprised that any designer could have me drooling over a repurposed military jacket accented with an old Goodwill sheet. Enter: Yokishop and Jeff "Yoki" Yokoyama. Yokishop is a small but eclectic little shop located in Newport Beach. … Continue reading Yokishop: Anything Goes.
The Spring 2019 Couture season has officially come to an end. We saw a graffiti-esquie collection from Maison Margiela, endless sequins and aquas from Elie Saab, and shimmering brights from Givenchy. Last night the Viktor and Rolf show exploded on social media. We saw tulle dresses in every color. And when I say tulle dresses, … Continue reading Couture: For the love of art
Fashion has always had my back... until it didn't.
Because Janice deserves more than being Chandler's on-again-off-again girlfriend.
I'm no longer embarrassed by the fashion trends I fell victim to, and honestly, I'd fall for them again if I could.
I know I'm always posting about my favorite vintage Levis or the best new top I got for $5 at a vintage store, but if any of you are wondering how I've come to hoard these pieces, this post is for you! There are few things quite as intimidating as a thrift store with piles … Continue reading Thrifted: A Guide
Losing a designer always breaks my heart in the worst way. They share art with us in a very different, more intimate way than other artists. Ever since I heard the news this morning about Kate Spade, I've been reflecting on how much she shaped my life without ever actually touching it. In middle school, … Continue reading The woman who never stopped playing dress up
Mom jeans, tiny sunglasses, sneakers with dresses... all of my favorite ugly clothes are returning. My instagram feed is full of trends that are actually fun to look at! Boring fashion is not normcore's fault; it really does have its place (think: Chloé, simple but chic). If you’re not sure what normcore is, it can … Continue reading Fashion is getting ugly (read: interesting) again
Breaking news: irresponsible fast fashion company is racially insensitive. The Swedish brand H&M has been under fire since Monday night, ever since they released a hoodie on a black model that reads, "Coolest monkey in the jungle." Celebrities like The Weeknd, Diddy, and LeBron James have all spoken out against the company. The Weeknd, who has … Continue reading H&M apologizes for racist sweatshirt, but what about their sweatshops?
