Fantastical, organic, playful, colourful and wearable best describe the truly original garments from Lu Flux. The London-based designer is well-known for her whimsical designs that show off her signature vintage fabric patchwork. Combining the contemporary with a bit of history and storytellin...
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A few weeks ago, the New York Times ran a story on how retail giant H&M deals with unworn, unsold clothing that needs to go. Behind an H&M on 35th street in New York City were bags upon bags of unused clothing. On top of that, most of the garments had been slashed or cut-up, making them u...
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You would think that an international burlesque performer who is famous for taking her clothes off in an elaborately choreographed and propped stage show would be best known for her body. But it’s Dita Von Teese’s throwback starlet style that has the fashion world and its loyal followers dro...
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Are you a Road Warrior or more of a Mad Maxine? Angie Johnson of Montreal label Norwegian Wood has a knack for creating unusual accessories for the coy all the way to the hardcore statement maker, all of which are guaranteed to instantly elevate your fashion cred – no wonder she's the go-to fo...
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Not so long ago, the thought of wearing clothes that someone else once wore – eek! second hand! – was something any fashionista worth her current season Marc Jacobs simply couldn’t bear. Yet here we are today, arms and wallets wide open to a kind of ‘retro innovation’: fashion that’s...
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What’s old is now new. Vintage fashion is no longer an after-thought in one’s fashion choices or the go-to for the frugal, but rather is increasingly becoming the first choice for savvy fashionistas who want to make an impression. Online vintage shops are popping up like Californian wild...
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