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Steven Harrington Releases ‘Stay Mello’ Screenprint
Steven Harrington just dropped an exclusive screenprint that will only be available for the next 72 hours. Dubbed Stay Mello, the print is based off a much larger painting the Los Angeles-based artist recently created, which contains a forest full of his most cherished characters — from Mello the dog, yin-yang symbols to his signature palm trees. “For a long time now I’ve wanted to release a print that could reach my wider audience,” the artist told Hypebeast. The resulting ‘time-editioned’ print will only happen “every three years or so,” Harrington added. All orders within the time frame will be guaranteed a screen print. The edition size will be determined by the number of prints sold during those hours and once sold out, the same print will never be reproduced again. Measuring 16 ...
11 Impressive Weekend Outfits We’re Copying This Autumn
Few things are worth getting out of bed early on a weekend for, but one thing that in my eyes is 100% worth it is brunch. I’ll happily emerge from my duvet cocoon at the first mention of buttermilk pancakes or gooey eggs florentine. The brunch (and really, weekend in general) dress code varies depending on what your plans are and where you’re off to. If you’re a regular at your local café, a casual jeans-and-tee combo will suffice. In some city locations, on the other hand, an elevated getup feels more appropriate—especially if your meal is served with mimosas. Plus, when you’re finally out-of-office, I feel one should always seize the opportunity to get a little dressed up! At this point, I’m a bona fide brunch expert, so I feel ...
Is Zara Doing a Black Friday Sale? Here’s What We Know So Far
Back in 2018, Zara, quite unexpectedly, entered into the realm of the big Black Friday sale for the first time. Unlike many retailers that continue to do Black Friday for a fortnight, Zara’s sale was quite abruptly called Friday 23, and it offered 20% off selected items. It set a precedent that we had, up until that point, thought was impossible. This is a retailer that reluctantly goes into sale even at the most traditional times of the year, so it was weird and exciting that it took part in the Black Friday parade. Since 2018, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become a far greater presence in the world of discounting and peak retail moments. And yes, although the occasion normally marks the moment your inbox is flooded with offers of half-price paddle...
I’m a Fashion Editor—This Is the One Accessory I Wear On Rotate In Autumn
London-based brand Heist has a lot of hype, as it claims to have created the perfect pair of tights. Out of the 23 tights I tried, these were my favourite. Thanks to the high thread count (5000 yarns of nylon compared to the average 500), they’re soft, and the stretchy waistband and removal of the gusset mean they keep their shape and don’t droop. Gone are the days of trying to find a quiet corner to subtly hoist up your saggy tights. You also don’t realise quite how annoying the centre seam and seams on the toes are until they are gone. The only seams on Heist tights are at the base of your foot, so they don’t snag against your toenails. They might be more expensive, but with detailed washing instructions and the snag-free design, they’re a sensible inve...
Porsche Builds Special Taycan 4S Cross Turismo for BLACKPINK’s Jennie
After working with Round Two‘s Sean Wotherspoon to build a special-edition Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Porsche now reveals another personal Taycan hatchback designed exclusively for BLACKPINK star Jennie. The car is Porsche Korea’s first project realized from its Sonderwunsch (translating to “special request”) program, featuring creative input from Jennie. “As an artist, JENNIE is used to creative collaborations. She even brought a mood board to our meeting that visualized the initial ideas and reflected their reception,” recalls project manager Grant Larson. Dressed in metallic black paintwork with 21-inch Exclusive Design rims in Meissenblue, Jennie opts for a relatively understated exterior. Highlights include illuminated “Jennie Ruby Jane” l...
Gary Card is Releasing 100 Sculptures at Dover Street Market This Week
Within the fashion industry, Gary Card is well-known for his polymathic abilities. The multidisciplinary creative has become the go-to for set design and costume alike, but for now, is now turning his attention to the art world – launching a series of 100 sculptures at London’s Dover Street Market. The collection of “Homunculus” sculptures is going on sale during Frieze, which kicked off across the city this week. Card has sculpted each using his signature material of masking tape, which sees him elevate the humble material through intricate cutting and molding. Throughout the body of works, ranges vary, and in true Card style, you’ll find regency costume motifs next to details resembling action figures from the 1990s. 1 of 9 Dover Street Market 2 of 9 Dover Street Market 3 of 9 Dover Stre...
I Have Dark Under-Eye Circles—These Are the Only 11 Concealers That Work for Me
And while I hate for my foundation (when I opt for it) to be heavy-duty or full-coverage, I firmly believe that all good concealers should be exactly that. I want my concealer to hide whatever I want it to hide, but I also like it to have a skin-like finish, avoid creasing and be easy to apply. That’s not so much to ask, is it? Turns out it really is. In fact, I’ve tried every concealer that has ever come my way as a beauty editor (of which there have been hundreds), and I can safely say there are only 11 full-coverage concealer formulas that I feel confident enough to recommend to those with intense dark circles and uneven skin tone like myself. So to prove to you just how good these concealers are, I’ve snapped myself in every single one—no prim...
I Love Halloween, but I Like My Costumes to Be Stylish—Here Are 5 That Work
As a big film buff, pop culture obsessive and costume party lover, I’m often asked by friends for Halloween ideas that they can make using their own wardrobe, and maybe–just maybe– look actually quite good in the process. And I get it! As much as I love fancy dress, I’m a fashion girl at heart, who likes the recognition of a well-planned outfit. Like most, I too fear the situation where you turn up to a party and be in the same garments as someone else. As Mean Girls’ Cady Heron famously said “In girl world, Halloween is the one night a year that girls can dress like a total slut, and no other girls can say anything about it.” But fear not, my suggestions won’t get you derogatory slurs, but impressive nods of approval at a party, in the office or on the dancefloor. So forget Vecna or Hocus...
From Puddle to Split-Hem: 8 Trouser Trends Celebrities Are Wearing Nonstop
Dressing chicly in the middle of a seasonal transition can be difficult, mainly because of the unpredictability of the time between autumn and winter. Just this weekend, for example, I stepped out of the house dressed in a hooded trench coat and a pair of knee boots, readied for a downpour, only for it to be glorious sunshine the moment I stepped off the train in town. Knowing what to wear and when to wear it is anyone’s guess until the cooler temperatures truly settle in (by then, there’s no room for doubt), but if there is one wardrobe staple I know I can rely on until that point, it’s trousers. Trousers have been integral to the 2022 aesthetic. From cut-outs to unbuttoned waistlines, there has certainly been a fair share of eyebrow-raising iterations along the way to e...
8 Cool Brands All the Fashion People Are Wearing Right Now
In my job, spending hours scrolling through images of the most fashionable people comes with the territory. From Instagram posts to fashion week street style, I’m somewhat of an expert in what’s trending – after all, it’s what I do. This extensive research has allowed me to identify patterns, that eventually become trends, and right now, there are some brands that the fashion set just can’t get enough of. And as always, I’m here to share them with you. Understandably, the big fashion houses crop up over and over again, but what really excites me are the brand that don’t have decades of heritage and established identity to bolster their popularity. For the new season, it’s clear that there are a few brands that have broken...
Uffizi Gallery Is Suing Jean Paul Gaultier for the Use of Sandro Botticelli’s ‘The Birth of Venus’ Artwork
French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier is facing a lawsuit from Italy’s Uffizi Gallery after some of its pieces from the “Le Musée” collection have reproduced the work of Sandro Botticelli. The painting The Birth of Venus by Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli, which was created in the 1480s, can be seen on a few items like a nylon tank top and flared trousers. Jean Paul Gaultier could pay up to $100,000 USD in damages for unauthorized commercial use which violates Italy’s Cultural Heritage Code. Jean Paul Gaultier has since removed the items from its site, however, other retailers still have them available. The museum is also attempting to work with the designer in closing a deal for the commercial use of the artwork. Uffizi Gallery is enforcing IP rights on a painting that’s more than...
Late-Ming Dynasty Chair Sells for $16 Million USD at Sotheby’s
A little over a week ago, a Chinese vase took the auction world by storm, when it sold for $7.6m USD — nearly 4,000 times its pre-sale estimate. Similarly, Sotheby’s Hong Kong just closed a sale on a huanghuali folding horseshoe-back armchair that sold for $16m USD — over 10 times its initial estimate — making it the third highest sale for a chair at auction ever. The piece dates back to the Late-Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and most recently belonged to the late-Hong Kong businessman, Sir Joseph Hotung, whose personal collection featured across two separate lots on October 7 and 8. This particular style of chair is exceptionally rare due to its fragility and was once reserved for nobility. “Watching the bids fly in for, and bringing down the gavel on, the exceptionally rare huanghuali folding...
