Style

March 16, 2025

Trendy, Pointy Shoes From the Middle Ages Confirm the Old Adage That Beauty—or at Least Fashion—Is Pain

In a world driven by efficiency and optimization, how often do we hear “fashion over function” 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 pointy–not to mention uncomfortable–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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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 Kickstarter—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 thick—that’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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