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25. “The most important thing to remember is that you can wear all the greatest clothes and all the greatest shoes, but you’ve got to have a good spirit on the inside. That’s what’s really going to make you look like you’re ready to rock the world.” – Alicia Keys more
46. “We are one and the same. Our hearts beat as one. If we put our hearts into it – the fashion industry, any industry – our lives will be changed in the process, and the world will be changed as well” – Jamie Brewer here
14. “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” – Coco Chanel (see other inspirational Coco Chanel quotes)
What you choose to wear tells everyone about your mood, what type of person you are, and what you think of yourself. Hopefully, the above quotes have given you reason to express yourself.
Paul Smith has been creating updated, timeless pieces since it was first established in the 1970’s. The brand focuses on combining formal wear elements with high-fashion influences to create collections that are unlike any other. Abstract prints and custom tailoring bring an edge to these pieces and help you create a more unique sense of style.
Though they’re primarily known for their handbags, Louis Vuitton designs fashionable clothing items as well. From silky bomber jackets to embroidered tops, you’ll find an array of beautifully tailored pieces in their ready-to-wear clothing collection. And if you want to travel in style, you can’t go wrong with one of their iconic travel bags.
Tom Ford has been a powerhouse in the world of fashion since emerging on the scene in the early 2000’s. When you’re looking for a brand that encompasses all your style needs, this is where you want to go. With collections including fragrances, accessories, clothing, and shoes, Tom Ford delivers to the celebrity elite and to those who simply want to look their best. here
Dolce & Gabbana is another Italian designer label with a massive presence in the United States and around the world. This fashion powerhouse continues to honor its heritage with Sicilian styles, bold prints, and varied designs. With a wide-ranging line of clothing, footwear, handbags, watches, sunglasses, perfumes and cosmetics, D&G is a high-end brand that combines quality products with status. Expensive and well-made, both men and women will appreciate their styles. [links]
Created in the 1940’s by Christian Dior, Dior Homme is one of the most sophisticated brands. Ranging from popular fragrances and sunglasses to refined suits and classic tops, the available products are as stylish as they are luxurious. You’ll feel like a movie star in anything you purchase from this daring designer. [links]
It's easy to forget the former personae of the teen superstars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The now flourishing fashion designers have become synonymous with their cool, minimalist brand, which shows at New York Fashion Week, is worn by some of the biggest names in Hollywood and is worth millions.
Celebrity-backed fashion lines don't necessarily have the best reputation. Lindsay Lohan's short-lived stint for Emanuel Ungaro and Heidi Montag's critically slammed attempt at design with Heidiwood spring to mind, but the appeal of bringing an A lister with a huge following onboard is tempting for brands – and, on occasion, it works. From the fashion businesses that were started from scratch to celebrity/brand collaborative collections, these are the famous fashion-label success stories.
While she may have stepped away from design to focus on launching her own agency, her collections will still go down in history. Who can forget the floral tea dress, the one-shouldered lemon frock or that red gown she wore in Topshop Oxford Street's window? here
After graduating from the Danish School of Design, working as a design assistant at Erdem, and freelancing at Christian Dior, Cecilie Bahnsen debuted her spring/summer 2016 collection. Soon after, it was stocked exclusively in Dover Street Market, and now she's primed to take over the fashion world, one decadent, frothy creation at a time.
Rok Hwang is the talent behind London-based fashion house Rokh. Born in Seoul, Korea, and raised in Austin, Texas (before moving to London and showing his collection in Paris), Hwang effortlessly melds British Saville Row masculine tailoring and fabrications with a laid-back American vibe. His collections reference conceptual art and avant-garde women's fashion, a cool mix he's mastered since launching in just 2017. A grad of Central Saint Martins, Hwang was the 2018 recipient of LVMH Special Prize. more
Though we've forever been proponents of the little guys, it's never been more important to highlight buzzy, new designers than it is right now. In our current economy, support is in high demand for small brands. So if you're in a position to shop, our list of 19 up-and-coming designers is the perfect place to start the hunt for creative, cool pieces that are anything but standard fare. From gender-fluid collections, a fresh a take on shirting, and brands that leverage artisanal Nigerian textiles to kilts gone high fashion, and minimal standouts, the following designers are the gems you're going to want to keep on your radar going into 2021.
The up-and-coming designers to put on your radar ASAP.
More of a reboot than a newcomer, XULY.Bët, which means "keep your eyes open" in Wolof, is a Parisian fashion house that was originally founded in 1991. Designer Lamine Kouyaté, a Mali native, went to Paris in 1982, and eventually launched a label that utilized recycled clothing reworked into high fashion. In other words, he was way ahead of his time. The designer is enjoying a renaissance for good reason—he created the game so many are looking to enter now, fashion that is inherently carbon neutral and innovative. here
One of the reigning leaders in fluid fashion, Harris Reed was discovered by names like Harry Styles, Solange Knowles, and Alessandro Michele of Gucci while still a student at Central Saint Martins. The brand is self-described as "Romanticism bone nonbinary," with an inherent beauty and drama that defies gender and champions inclusivity. It's also the perfect place to procure a killer pair of platform boots.