Style

March 16, 2025

Trendy, Pointy Shoes From the Middle Ages Confirm the Old Adage That Beautyโ€”or at Least Fashionโ€”Is Pain

In a world driven by efficiency and optimization, how often do we hear โ€œfashion over functionโ€ nowadays, instead of the other way around? Such was the case in the Middle Ages, where trends dominated, especially amongst the nobility and the upper crust. An extremely long and pointyโ€“not to mention uncomfortableโ€“shoe called the poulaine falls into this category, showing us that the trend cycle is nothing new, if not less uncomfortable today.

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February 13, 2025

The Louvreโ€™s First-Ever Fashion Exhibition Is a Sprawling Ode to Haute Coutureโ€™s Lavish History

There are few other cities that match the exquisite style and glamour of Paris. Itโ€™s only fitting, then, that the Louvre has staged an exhibition focusing on one of the most remarkable characteristics for which the city is known: fashion. Louvre Couture serves as the museumโ€™s first-ever exhibition solely dedicated to fashion.

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December 30, 2024

Zendaya Stars in Colorful Campaign for Relaunch of Louis Vuitton X Murakami Line

A few weeks ago, Louis Vuitton announced it would be relaunching their legendary collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Now, an equally exciting element has entered this partnership. The French fashion house recently teased that the campaign for this collection will be starred by award-winning actor Zendaya. Zendaya became an ambassador for Louis Vuitton in 2023, and has been the face of previous campaigns, such as one for the timeless Capucines handbag.

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October 28, 2024

Ultra-Light Pocket-Sized Daypack Lets You Travel Light and Go Green

Based in Bangkok, TipTop Things is a collective of friends dedicated to designing climate-positive products that enhance everyday life. They recently launched their latest design on Kickstarterโ€”the Nanobag Daypack, an ultra-light, pocket-sized backpack that blends convenience with eco-friendly design. The Nanobag Daypack is made from super-soft diamond ripstop fabric, which is just 0.05 millimeters thickโ€”thatโ€™s half the width of a human hair! It has the ability to fold into a tiny pouch measuring around 3.

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