If you take a look at the latest runway collections, fashion magazines, or even take a walk on the city streets, you’ll notice that men’s handbags are having a major moment. We’re not talking about your boring old backpacks, briefcases, and fanny packs either. We’re talking mini crossbodies, purses, and slouchy hobos— all the styles that have, up till today, been mainly purchased by women.
Since Japan opened its doors to the rest of the world in 1854, Japan has become one of the most inspiring fashion capitals in the world. Characterised by its unique juxtaposition between tradition and cutting-edge modernity, Japanese fashion has certainly made its mark in the international fashion landscape in a relatively short amount of time, churning out household names such as Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, Issey Miyake, Kenzo Takada, and many, many more.
A well-packed suitcase is any traveller’s best friend. There’s nothing worse than hauling a giant suitcase throughout your journey only to discover you don’t need half of what you’ve packed— and you can’t do any shopping because you’ve got no more space in your suitcase.
From Starbucks coffee cups to designing special-edition Maseratis, Japanese creative powerhouse and ‘Godfather of Streetwear’ Hiroshi Fujiwara is no stranger to the art of collaboration. Under his label, Fragment Design, Fujiwara has lent his vision to a myriad of industries to overwhelming acclaim.
If you’re a Kanye West fan, you’ll be familiar with his song Junya (ft. Playboi Carti) off his album, Donda- a track that’s all about high fashion and how it symbolises Kanye’s well-earned status, and titled after none other than the often elusive, yet highly celebrated Japanese fashion designer, Junya Watanabe.
There’s nothing that grounds a streetwear ensemble quite like a good sneaker. When you think of famous sneaker brands, it’s typically the same old labels that come to mind— Adidas, Nike, Puma, or if you’re feeling frisky, Kanye West’s Yeezy.
Collaboration is nothing new for New Balance. The Boston-based sportswear juggernaut has made it plain that collaboration is an essential component of its brand identity, and it’s definitely been working out for them. New Balance has ridden the normcore trend to the top ever since it was famously spotted on Steve Jobs in 2007.
Love them or hate them, Birkenstocks are a decidedly iconic member of the footwear family. Over the past decade, this practical, ergonomic, German-made sandal has accomplished what Crocs could not– they’ve made a comfortable shoe embraced even by those in the world of high fashion.
It’s that time of the year again! Every year, the Pantone Institute combs through colour trends across everything from fashion to social media, marketing, and even politics in order to determine the official Pantone Colour of The Year.
If you’ve been anywhere near a radio over the past decade, you’ll probably be familiar with soulful Canadian rapper and artiste, Audrey “Drake” Graham— also more simply known as Drake.