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A curated look back at iconic moments, collections, and figures that have defined fashion and beauty history.

Nike Air Max 90 'Scorpion' Chrome sneaker with a metallic finish and scorpion-themed accents, ready for its summer release.

Nike Air Max 90 'Scorpion' Chrome Coming This Summer

Mark your calendars: On March 26, Nike unleashes the Air Liquid Max for $230.

Javier Rojas· May 24· 2 min
Timothée Chalamet wearing mini Ugg boots with a vintage jacket and parachute pants while courtside at a Knicks playoff game.

Timothée Chalamet Wears Uggs to Knicks Playoff Game

At a high-stakes Knicks playoff game in January, Timothée Chalamet ditched traditional celebrity courtside glamour for a pair of mini Uggs, sparking a fresh debate on fashion and comfort.

Javier Rojas· May 22· 2 min
Chase Infiniti wearing Louis Vuitton olive green leather ankle boots from the Fall 2026 collection at the Cruise 2027 show.

Infiniti Debuts Louis Vuitton Olive Green Boots for Fall 2026

At Louis Vuitton's exclusive Cruise 2027 show in New York City, Chase Infiniti unveiled olive green leather ankle boots from the Fall 2026 collection, a full year ahead of schedule.

Marcus Thorne· May 21· 2 min
Overhead view of a busy Target store with shoppers, highlighting increased sales and successful Q1 earnings.

Target Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Jump 6.7%

For the first time in five quarters, Target's comparable sales surged by 5.

Marcus Thorne· May 20· 2 min
An elegant older woman embodies the 'grandma dressing' trend, showcasing timeless luxury fashion with a high-end handbag in a modern setting.

Grandma Dressing Trend Sparks Luxury Fashion Resurgence

A single Hermes Petit Sac en box calfskin bag, a piece that could easily be mistaken for a cherished heirloom from a 1950s grandmother, now commands a price tag of $12,200.

Marcus Thorne· Sep 4· 4 min
A flowing bias-cut dress draped elegantly on a mannequin in a vintage atelier, showcasing its timeless appeal and sophisticated silhouette.

What Is the Bias-Cut Dress and How Does It Influence Today's Fashion?

In 1925, British Vogue declared Madeleine Vionnet “perhaps the greatest geometrician among all French couturiers” for a technique that still defines modern elegance.

Javier Rojas· Aug 25· 6 min
A fashion atelier with historical designs and a hand sketching, symbolizing the influence of past icons on future style.

How Iconic Fashion Designers Shape Future Style

In 2023, a vintage Chanel tweed jacket from the 1950s sold for $25,000 at auction, nearly ten times its inflation-adjusted original price, according to Sotheby's.

Marcus Thorne· May 20· 5 min
A fashion stylist carefully curates a Patrick Kelly dress in a vintage atelier, emphasizing the crucial role of stylists in shaping designer legacies.

What is the role of stylists in fashion history and designer legacies?

In February 1985, Patrick Kelly's groundbreaking first commercial collection exploded onto the pages of French Elle, a pivotal moment for a designer whose career would be tragically cut short just fiv

Marcus Thorne· Jul 16· 4 min
A vintage camera in a photographer's hands, with a spectral fashion model and dramatic studio lighting, symbolizing iconic fashion photography.

What Are Iconic Fashion Photographers and Their Pivotal Moments?

In 1955, Richard Avedon's 'Dovima with Elephants' didn't just sell a Dior dress; it cemented fashion photography's place in fine art, selling for over $1.

Marcus Thorne· Jul 15· 4 min
Elsa Schiaparelli's surrealist black dress with three-dimensional human bones, a collaboration with Salvador Dalí, displayed dramatically.

What Was Elsa Schiaparelli's Surrealist Vision in Fashion and Art?

In 1938, Elsa Schiaparelli unveiled a black dress featuring three-dimensional human bones, a collaboration with Salvador Dalí, challenging the very definition of haute couture.

Marcus Thorne· Jul 12· 4 min
A master couturier meticulously hand-stitching an intricate detail on a luxurious, unfinished haute couture gown in a sunlit atelier.

What is the Evolution of Haute Couture Craftsmanship and Relevance?

Despite frequent discussions about its 'death,' the term 'Haute Couture' is legally protected in France, requiring ateliers to employ at least 20 full-time technical staff and present 25 original desi

Marcus Thorne· Jun 23· 4 min
Celebrity stylist Law Roach meticulously curating a red carpet look, showcasing his strategic approach to fashion and personal branding.

What is Law Roach's impact on celebrity fashion and red carpet?

For a London premiere, Zendaya appeared in a Schiaparelli couture gown that had literally walked the runway just hours before, a feat orchestrated by her stylist, Law Roach.

Marcus Thorne· Aug 15· 2 min