There are few fashion houses as instantly recognizable as Gucci. From Alessandro Michele's fluid, maximalist designs to the scandalously sexy campaigns from Tom Ford's tenure at the brand, there hasn't been a time in recent memory where Gucci wasn't the pinnacle of excessive glamour—but it hasn't always been that way. Long before big names such as Harry Styles and Dakota Johnson were red carpet superfans, the luxury Italian brand had a far more humble upbringing — some of which was highlighted (albeit fictionalized, much to the Gucci family and Ford's disproval) in the 2021 film House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, and Jared Leto. Read More...
Some years back there was a media storm around ugly but comfortable footwear. I know this because I was at the center of that controversy; I appeared on multiple morning talk shows andwas quoted widely discussing shoes like the original Crocs. Back then, I didn't believe shoes of the like would have staying power — but now, in an athleisure-driven world, controversial shoes like my beloved Hoka Ora Recovery Slides are all the rage. Read More...
First, we had Coastal Grandmas, then came the Mob Wives and Tomato Girls. And while I'm loath to add another cutesily named aesthetic to the internet archives, I fear we are in the midst of a Pirate Girl Summer. If your response to yet another niche fashion reference primed to go viral is more "argh, matey" than "shiver me, timbers," I understand and feel your pain. But considering the most recent outfits to make the rounds on Instagram saved folders and TikTok styling videos, I regret to inform you that it's happening. Read More...
