Everybody loves to laugh. The fashion world, however, is not known for being tremendously hilarious, as many people take themselves very, very seriously. Thus, to shed some light on all this seriousness, it’s good to read a fashion joke or pun. Discover a collection of puns and jokes from far and wide to keep those […]
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The Value of Things
William Butler Yeats said that “We are happy when for everything inside us there is a corresponding something outside us.” This simple idea is, if looked at with a magnifying glass, a really profound view into our nature as humans, which, in today’s world is for many lost. In the past, it was clear that […]
This editorial was first published in InCompany by Attire Club, Winter 2018-19. The dark season marking the cold months of late fall and early winter has morphed over the years into a festive season of sparkle and joy. From the candles of Hanukkah to the Christmas star, people’s need of light has made the […]
Writing any research paper is a complex task. Writing an article can become quite complicated if you cover a topic on which you don’t have a lot of information. Back even a decade or two ago, there was not a lot of research done on fashion and its impact on society and culture, but the […]
When thinking of embroidery, most people think, of course, about models and patterns sewed onto clothing in order to embellish them. What many people don’t know is that in history, embroidery was used not just for clothing and textile accessories, but also for books. The British Library Database of Bookbindings holds a superb collection embroidered […]
This editorial was first published in InCompany by Attire Club, Summer 2018. When reading about the sources of inspiration of various collections, one often finds that travel is a common theme. And there is a good reason for that. Traveling is a way of discovering new things, new colors, new aesthetics and new ideas […]
When we think of colorfully dressed characters like clowns, jesters and harlequins, most people think of somewhat of a caricature. Generally speaking, clowns represent either fun or fear. Some people are afraid of clowns due to their heavy makeup and costumes which don’t allow much interaction with the person beneath and thus appearing threatening, while […]
Culture and the arts of today are, it can be argued, in the valley. Fashion, unfortunately, is also in barrel with everyone else. There are a few factors that are contributing to the decline of the excitement of fashion shows and of the creative industries. Of course, there are many exceptions, as there are lots […]
This editorial was first published in InCompany by Attire Club, Winter 2017-18. Beauty is a value that for many centuries has been undisputed and seen as important as truth or bravery. Over the last century or so, beauty and overall the aesthetic aspect of life has been made to take a few steps back… […]
There was a time, millennia ago, when pretty much all clothing was unisex – not because of any cultural or philosophical standards, but simply because of desperate, practical reasons. Men and women wore the same animal skins not to look good but to keep the cold of the night away. In time, cutting, then textile […]
This editorial was first published in InCompany by Attire Club, October 2017. Happiness is a complicated thing. A goal for many for sure, but there’s so much that is and could be discussed about happiness that one’s head can start spinning only when thinking of the amount of things that can be talked about […]
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The 2019 Oscars in Menswear
The red carpet of the Oscars is for many people more exciting than the Academy Awards themselves. Many people tune in to the see the looks celebrities wear on Hollywood’s biggest night and to break down their sartorial choices and styling. The Oscars have in the eyes of many become a caricature of themselves and […]