Mel Ottenberg is a Certified Big Deal™ in Fashion Land, having styled Bjork and Chloe Sevigny before becoming Rihanna’s all-day-every-day outfit planner. So why is he now working with Birkenstock, the brand beloved by hot camp counselors who just dropped out of Oberlin? “Not just Oberlin—I went to Rhode Island School of Design, and I wore Read More →

We guess this Hunkemöller beachwear will enable you to attract the hunk of your dreams Come summer and Denmark starts to see a surge of all things good: sunshine, lots of smiles and stylishly-dressed people. Though the typical Danish fashion is sleek, minimalist and simple, the warmer months give people a chance to experiment with Read More →

PHOTO: COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL STANDARD/MICHELLE BLIOUX. Universal Standard, the direct-to-consumer brand for sizes 10 to 28 that launched back in 2015, is expanding into a category that still goes mostly underserved: plus-size jewelry. The label released a limited-edition accessories collection for extended sizes. The affordable pieces (prices cap at $70) include a necklace, choker, bracelet, earrings, and rings, all designed Read More →

Forget about Nike’s HyperAdapt self lacing shoes. A designer in Moscow is working on “self-wearing” shoes. Inspired by how chemical reactions in a Venus Flytrap enable it to close down its jaws on any unsuspecting prey (remember, plants don’t have muscles or a nervous system), the Biomech Sneaker concepts borrow not just the idea of Read More →

In a world where technological advancements are rapidly evolving, fashion – a multi-billion-dollar industry – is not about to shy away from innovation. While there is much allure and satisfaction to be found in the old school, traditional way of designing clothes, there are a small group of designers who are breaking the mold, determined Read More →