Fashion designers are and have always been among the big tastemakers of the world. They can “sniff” what’s going on around them and offer their take on the state of the culture through their clothes and accessories. Some designers are focused on the artistic aspect of fashion, others on the practical aspect, while some make […]
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Photographers are a very important part of the fashion world. They are the ones who create the dream images the fashion publications of the world and the brands we all know. We have put together a list of the most important fashion photographers of the moment and of the past, who have influenced the […]
When you think about what a strong, confident and masculine man looks like, images of Daniel Craig in a black mock turtleneck and slim black pants or Sean Connery in a white dinner jacket and black tie definitely come to mind. James Bond has changed height, weight, hair and eye color and accent over the many […]
Fashion is all about reflecting life and the mindset of a space, place and group of people. When looking at the history of fashion, we can see that there have been some many things that we today call crazy, but which were at their time either the norm or a strange novelty. Therefore, we have […]
Practicality, politeness or pure tradition, there are many things people do to and with their clothes to signal a certain social or personal moment or position. These cues are done in a variety of ways and for different reasons (both imposed and optional) and can be confusing to someone who is not familiar with them. […]
Valentine’s Day is almost here and the hunt for a good last minute gift or gift idea is in full swing. If you have a new date on V-Day or want to buy something special for someone dear in your life, but don’t know what to get them, a great way to go is to […]
Many of us enjoyed cartoons on television when we were young. Some of us even enjoy them very much as adults. For many kids, cartoon characters, given the fact that they are very narrow in terms of development (they only have a few traits, which, let’s admit it, unfortunately is not far from what grown-up […]
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The 2015 Men’s Christmas Style Guide (B)
Christmas time is here again and everything shines, sparkles and glows. And, in such a colorful décor, you want to make sure you will stand out. Christmas fashion doesn’t have to be gimmicky or too obvious, especially if you want to go for a mature look. Dressy or casual, your Christmas style should be elegant […]
What is Originality?
“Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?”, originally titled “Qui Êtes-Vous, Polly Maggoo?” is 1966 French arthouse film directed by William Klein, that is a satire on the media and fashion world of the mid-60s in the Western world. The movie follows model Polly Maggoo (Dorothy MacGowan), who was considered the It-girl of her time, as she […]
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