Secondhand Luxury is Restoring Meaning to What We Wear By Isabella Donovan Photo by Carina McCallum I used to think luxury meant walking into a store where everything smelled expensive. The lighting was perfect, the sales associate spoke softly, offered refreshments, and the purchase came wrapped like a gift. Newness defined luxury. The untouched box, the fresh leather, and the feeling of being the first person to own it justified the financial investment. But somewhere alon

How Designers Are Reacting to Cultural Trends By Catherine Ursitti Graphic by Katie King New York Fashion Week has drawn to an end, setting the stage for the year ahead as designers have debuted their Fall/Winter 2026 collections. The seasonal forecast defining this year's aesthetic direction involves an expanding desire for individuality, bridging the gap between intentional boldness and classic luxury. Statement pieces are back and better than ever. Brooches return as influ

How He Redefined Women's Designer Fashion By Sareena Haq Graphic by Sisi Chen On January 19th, the fashion world lost one of the greats. Valentino Garavani, renowned for revolutionizing evening wear and redefining elegance, died at 93 at his home in Rome, Italy. It felt like the end of something bigger than just one designer's life, but losing a piece of what fashion used to be. If you've ever scrolled through red carpet photos, chances are you have seen Valentino’s work and

2026 is the Year We Make Fashion Fun Again By Nicollette Heath Photo by Coco de Wolfe Gone are the trends of the clean girl, quiet luxury, and office siren. Since the end of 2020, a return to basics marked the trend cycles. Characterized by sleek silhouettes and neutral palettes, the dominant trends of this decade prioritized simplicity and functional dressing over experimentation and maximalism. Yet, things are starting to change. What will define the style of 2026? Whimsy:

A cultural embrace of replicas threatens luxury’s significance. by Laurel Chang Graphic by Melissa Lemieux “Luxury” exists in distance. The space between what you can afford and what you could only admire is what makes designer brands a status symbol. However, the rise of dupe culture—a social media-driven hunt for cheap, fast and convincing replicas of luxury goods—has blurred the once-sharp line between exclusivity and accessibility. Dupe culture isn’t new, but it’s never b

Exploring the influence of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda. by Sareena Haq Katie King More than 25 years after Sex and the City  premiered, one question continues to surface in current friend groups: Which SATC woman are you?  The simplicity of that question hides something more interesting. When women identify with Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, or Miranda, they’re not just choosing a personality; they’re also choosing an aesthetic. Each character’s wardrobe became it

How Simon Porte Jacquemus highlighted his family’s rural background through his Spring 2026 collection.  By Rachel Yu  Graphic by Josie Zevin For his latest Paris Fashion Week collection, “Le Paysan,” renowned designer Simon Porte Jacquemus held his show at the Orangerie at Versailles—a location known for its grandeur and opulence . Yet, the central theme of the show held a conversely disparate meaning. The show begins with a young boy dressed in an all-white set, running up

Love them or hate them, they’re iconic. by Nicollette Heath Graphic by Ian Nugent Fashion is a form of art. We express ourselves through everyday outfits, make statements with daring pieces, and push the boundaries between ready-to-wear and avant-garde. But like any form of art, public opinions will vary. The more ambitious and innovative the design, the more polarizing it tends to be. 2025 had no shortage of polarizing moments in the fashion world. Between bleached eyebrows,

Intimate showcases are reshaping the NYFW experience. by Kailey Correa Graphic by Josie Zevin In an era when fashion week often feels like a never-ending schedule of flashing cameras and chaos, a quiet shift is taking shape on the margins of New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Across the city, it seems to me that designers are swapping the tents and grand venues for living rooms, galleries, and repurposed warehouses—spaces where intimacy replaces spectacle and connection replaces c

The death of fashion groupthink births fashion individuality. By Laurel Chang Lea Rivel Once upon a time, being “in style” was the ultimate goal. Glossy magazines dictated what to wear and the rest of us scrambled to keep up; buying the right jeans, copying the right celebrities, and treating trends like commandments. But today, in a world where one viral TikTok can birth a new aesthetic overnight, the very idea of being “in style” feels almost…outdated. The speed of trend cy