It's a chilly morning in early winter, the kind that cloaks the world in a soft hush. You drift through your closet, your fingertips skimming the fabrics you've collected over time. Perhaps your hand pauses on a woolen cardigan—slightly coarse and nubby, its thick yarns offering a comforting warmth—or lingers on a smooth silk blouse that catches the light with its subtle sheen. Your mind sparks with possibility: It's not just the color you're drawn to; it's how these textures, when paired thoughtfully, can transform even the simplest outfit into something quietly captivating. We often obsess over hue and silhouette, chasing the perfect shade of green or the most flattering cut of trousers. Yet, as we refine our personal style,...
I remember the first time I met its majesty Cashmere. Not $40 cashmere sweaters you can find at Amazon or "cashmere-like" knitwear at Target, but the most luxurious, buttery soft, irresistible yarn imaginable. As a student at FIT, I was tasked with an assignment to compare fabrics across three different stores. Wandering through Bergdorf Goodman, I found myself alone in the Chanel boutique. It was my first Chanel experience, I've never had any feelings for Chanel, had absolutely no intention to buy anything, and in general felt like an imposter. There were racks of understated black, gray, and white clothes around me. And this is Chanel? I thought. But an assignment is an assignment, so I absently reached out to...
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, fashion enthusiasts are embracing a trend that's as warm and inviting as the season itself: suede. This fall 2024, designers from Ralph Laurent to Miu Miu, Isabel Marant to Alanui, are reimagining this classic material in fresh, exciting ways that are both runway-ready and wonderfully wearable. The Versatility of Suede Suede's appeal lies in its versatility. From butter-soft jackets to sleek pants, from statement bags to coziest shoes, this material is gracing every imaginable piece in our wardrobes. The runway has spoken, and the message is clear: suede is no longer just for cowboy boots and fringed vests. What makes suede particularly appealing for fall is its inherent warmth and...
Do you know, that in Ancient China, where silk was invented, only the emperor and some members of the imperial family had a privilege to wear it? For approximately a thousand of years, regular citizen couldn't even dream of donning this luxurious material, however later the right to wear silk was granted to some noble dignitaries. During the millennium, the silk-making process been kept in secret, and every person caught telling about silk producing was put to death. Luckily for us, nowadays silk camis and shirts can be found in many stores, yet, this "Queen of Fabrics" still makes up only 0.2% of the global textile market. Even centuries later, silk remains valuable, rare, and expensive. Let's unravel the mystery...
