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Salehe Bembury Marks New Era with ‘Osmosis’ Sneaker and Rizzoli New York
Salehe Bembury has launched his independent footwear brand, Spunge, debuting its first silhouette, the Osmosis. In a move that solidifies his status as a titan of modern design, the launch coincides with the release of his career-spanning monograph, “I MAKE SHOES,” a collaboration with the esteemed art book publisher Rizzoli New York. The Osmosis sneaker…
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Houndstooth: A Pattern with Ancient Roots
Houndstooth isn’t just another checked pattern. It’s one of the oldest textile designs known to humanity. The earliest examples date back to the Bronze Age, discovered in Austria’s Hallstatt Celtic Salt Mine from 1500-1200 BC, proving that our ancestors appreciated geometric precision long before fashion weeks existed. The pattern’s most famous early appearance came via…
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Virgil Abloh The Codes Archive Exhibition At Paris Grand Palais
Virgil Abloh’s The Codes archive and legacy were never just about the objects he created—though there were plenty of those. It was about the ideas that connected people, the conversations that sparked movements, and the way he made high fashion speak the language of the street. His influence reverberates through contemporary culture like a frequency…
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New York Fashion Week vs. LA Fashion Week
American fashion has always had a geography problem, or maybe it’s more accurate to say it has a personality split. On one coast, you have the established order: the Lincoln Center shows, the front row hierarchy, the legacy houses that have been defining American style for decades. On the other, there’s a more fluid, experimental…
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Gullah-Geechee Indigo: The Hidden Impact on the Fashion Industry
The story of American indigo begins not in fashion houses but in the hands of enslaved Black Americans who have maintained centuries-old cultivation knowledge to South Carolina’s Sea Islands. This hidden foundation reveals how Gullah-Geechee communities created the economic backbone for America’s first major textile export, influencing everything from colonial trade to contemporary sustainable dye…
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HBCU Campus Design Legacies: McKissack & McKissack’s Blueprint
The architectural legacy of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities tells a story of resilience, innovation, and cultural pride through built environments. At the center of this narrative stands McKissack & McKissack, the nation’s oldest minority-owned architecture and construction company, whose designs shaped the physical foundations of Black higher education for over a century. Pioneering…
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Kerry James Marshall: America, Africa, and Black Slave Masters
Kerry James Marshall stands as one of America’s most important contemporary artists, but his latest work pushes into territory that makes even progressive art circles uncomfortable. His recent paintings exploring Black slave masters challenge simplified narratives about American slavery while forcing viewers to confront complex realities of power, complicity, and survival within oppressive systems. The…
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Why Are Japanese Denim Brands a Staple Among Fashion Insiders?
Japanese denim has achieved legendary status among fashion insiders, becoming the gold standard for quality, craftsmanship, and authentic style. From the ateliers of Okayama Prefecture to the boutiques of Tokyo, Japanese denim brands have carved out a unique position in the global fashion landscape that transcends mere trend-following to embody a philosophy of perfectionism and…
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What’s the Connection Between Music and Streetwear?
The relationship between music and streetwear represents one of fashion’s most authentic and influential partnerships, where cultural expression, artistic identity, and commercial success intersect in ways that have fundamentally shaped both industries. This connection goes far beyond simple celebrity endorsements to encompass shared values of authenticity, rebellion, and cultural commentary that resonate with global audiences.…
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What Made 90s Minimalism So Iconic in Women’s Fashion?
The 1990s marked a revolutionary shift in women’s fashion, moving away from the excess of the 1980s toward something entirely different: minimalism. This aesthetic transformation didn’t just change how women dressed—it redefined the very concept of sophistication and elegance in fashion. The Cultural Context Behind 90s Minimalism The early 1990s brought economic uncertainty and cultural…
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