2016 was a rather agitated year in fashion, which came as the result of the dramatically changing fashion environment. Recently, Google has released the top 10 fashion related questions people asked in 2016. And, surprisingly enough, many of them were answered by Attire Club, some even before 2016 began. Here is the top 10 list: […]
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Mood Board: Temple of Muses
Bernard Picart (or Picard) (1673-1733) was a French book illustrator and a noteworthy engraver of the first half of the 18th century. His most outstanding work is probably “Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses de tous les Peuples du Monde” (“Religious Ceremonies and Customs of All the Peoples of the World”), published between 1723 and 1737, which […]
As any historian will tell you, the 1950s were a time when the conventional values of conservative, steady quotidian philosophy dominated. And, that is only normal, given that the world was recovering after the uncertainties and horrors of the Second World War. While there were fascinating artists that emerged during this time, the mainstream visual […]
What is haute couture and who wears it? Haute Couture refers to the best of the best in fashion. The term haute couture means “high sewing”, “high dressmaking” or “high fashion” in French (“haute” meaning “high” and “couture” meaning “sewing / dressmaking”) and describes a creation that is exclusive and custom-fitted. Usually, it takes between […]
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Speedos: Yes or No?
Background Speedos, officially called swim briefs or racing briefs are any brief-style male swimsuit that feature a v-shape front and solid back providing the wearer a form-fitting coverage. Speedos are usually worn below the lower waist. Generally, they are secured by a thin elastic band around the waist and at the upper tights. Swim briefs […]
To celebrate the third issue of the InCompany by Attire Club magazine, we are taking a look at a list of fascinating facts about magazines. Magazines have represented a strong part of the fabric of society for a very long time. While their history is not an extended one timewise, their impact and influence on […]
The 1930s are, in our opinion, one of the most elegant decades of the 20th century. Men wore cool, double-breasted suits, accessorized with fedoras and quality watches, boys wore short shorts and tall socks and women wore dresses that gave them a special shape, floral patterns and elegant fur. Shoulder pads were also big in […]
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Fashion Humor: Jokes about Fashion
Humor is a very important part of life: it can make you feel better when things aren’t going great or it can help you communicate and understand situations and truths. Because here at Attire Club we love a good joke, we have put together a collection of fashion jokes and Internet memes for you to […]
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AC Mood Board: Peking Opera
Peking Opera or Beijing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theater. This style of representation combines vocal performance, music, dance and acrobatics and features highly complex elements of costume and makeup. History and characteristics The genre arose in the late 18th century and became developed and recognized in the mid-19th […]
Steven Edward Dehler is a model, dancer and musician based in Los Angeles, California. Steven has been featured in publications such as DNA Magazine and Adon Magazine and was featured on the covers of Rage, Elegant, and Odyssey Magazine. He’s modeled for brands such as Marcuse and Marco Marco Underwear. In this Attire Club feature, […]