Monthly Archives: August 2024

In yesterday's post, we looked at a vintage photoshoot from the mid-'50s that featured some rather peculiar bikinis. Today, let's travel further back in time while staying on the same topic, as we explore a feature published in Life magazine … Continue reading →

Pop star Madonna celebrated her 66th birthday last night with a private visit to the Pompeii excavation site. During her visit, she toured the House of Menander, the House of the Ceii, and the Great Theater. Madonna also met with … Continue reading →

Fashion inspirations can come from anywhere, often drawing from local traditions. In Siena, Tuscany, Italy, the Palio is a prime example of such inspiration. This historic horse race, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages, takes place twice a … Continue reading →

"Peggy Moffitt (…) is an extraordinary model. At collections, after watching haughty, impersonal models, it's always a relief when Peggy comes on. She strikes odd little poses, surveys the audience, and generally behaves like a pretty clown," wrote New York … Continue reading →

Anatomy can certainly inspire fashion designers, as seen in the previous post. However, direct experiences with medical issues often play an even bigger role in sparking new ideas and products. Personal health challenges or caring for a family member with … Continue reading →

Fashion was one of the protagonists of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony: as LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton was premium partner of the games, one of its brands, Dior dressed Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and Aya Nakamura. Yet … Continue reading →

Every edition of the Olympic Games offers lessons, and Paris 2024 provided us with something worth cherishing. Beyond the exhausting debates, there were some key takeaway moments we should hold onto. Podium Worship This isn't just about the crowd's adulation … Continue reading →

Designs featuring plush toys are nothing new. Consider Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's iconic "Arche de Noé" teddy bear coat from the A/W 1988-89 collection, famously worn by Madonna and later by Helena Christensen in Robert Altman's film "Pret-A-Porter" (1994). That same … Continue reading →

In the fashion industry, Artificial Intelligence (AI) not only enhances the accuracy of clothing recommendations, but can also generates critical insights into trends, streamlining the design process and enabling precise demand forecasting for hyper-localized products. In the past there were … Continue reading →

When we're unsure about our options in a brick-and-mortar store, we usually turn to a sales assistant who can help us choosing products that match our tastes and needs. However, today, many consumers prefer to shop online, where the offer … Continue reading →