Tag: fashion news
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Miyake 1939-2022
Famed Japanese designer Issey Miyake passed today. Famed for his distinctive pleats, the fashion head created a house around flowing designs and loose pieces.
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Gap Meets Ye
The fashion collection many have been waiting for has dropped. The Gap, Ye and Balenciaga collaboration debuted. My first impression. Grim. Misshapen. It took a “genius” to design this! The Players Kayne and Gap announced a 10 year partnership in June 2020. For one side the deal made commercial sense, while for the other, a […]
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Is This Couture?
Going over the designs from Paris Fashion Week Couture, one brand had a star studded Runway Walk. Normally, this is a bad omen, the focus shifts from the looks to the celebs. Prophecies coming true scare me. Not mentioning the name of this brand or designer as I watched the fashion video, a lesson learned. […]
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Being Included in Fashion
Part 2 of the Menswear Fashion Conversation with style consultants Taiwo Meghoma and Lyonnel Ahouissoussi.
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Tech + Fashion with Burani
From the Milan Fashion Week, Cristiano Burani gave me a personal fashion tour of his latest collection during his presentation. What struck me, the technical materials. The distinctive pieces made use of specialised fabrics, while remaining fitted for the figure.
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OH NO THEY DIDN’T!
I met fashion designer Chet Lo in Milan at the White Trade show. His futuristic eye catching textile designs got my immediate attention. In a white chromatic room, how could the polychromas pastels and fuchsia pieces not grab attention? I chatted with Chet about his unique looks. The London based designer is now involved in […]
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Oyeymi on Before Tacky
From Milan Fashion Week, Nigerian Fashion Designer Papa Oyeymi gave a quick interview about his fashion collection. Click Below:
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What We Like
This episode of Before Tacky talks about the Fall 2022 collections. Combining men’s and women’s runway shows, see what we like for the coming season.
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A NEW “WOW” TALENT
In February 2022 I while going to another appointment during Milan Fashion Week, I strolled by the Miss Shoe presentation sponsored by Dolce & Gabanna. Not understanding to expect or even sure if I could enter due to Covid restrictions. I decided to take a chance. Luckily, the staff let me pass. The best surprises […]
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MFW is Back, Sort of
Milan Fashion Week was physical this past February. What did we think?