Style

October 11, 2016

Traditional Samurai Jackets Are Making a Chic, Sophisticated Comeback

The newly released fall clothing line from Tokyo-based clothing store, Trove, allows you to channel your inner samurai with chic and contemporary style. Although the color palette is subdued in wintry grays and autumnal saffrons, it is the exquisite material and make of these haori jackets that give it the sharp look to complete any outfit.

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August 18, 2016

Artist Wears Outfits Made From Bus Seat Fabrics as Quirky Camouflage on Public Transit Commutes

For most of us, long bus, train, and subway rides are spent listening to music, reading a book, or taking a nap. For German artist Menja Stevenson, these travels serve as a study in fashion. Her projects consider how “perfectly ugly” the fabric of public transportation is, and humorously conducts social experiments to draw attention to the outrageous patterns. Stevenson began her project titled Bustour in 2006.

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June 10, 2016

60-Year-Old Man Fulfills Lifelong Modeling Dream with Help From Reddit

When you reach a certain age, you might think that the dreams you’ve had for so long will never come true. Philippe Dumas, however, shows us that our lifelong wishes can happen, and that we’re never too old to start pursuing them. The 60-year-old man from Paris always fantasized about becoming a model, but life pushed him in a different direction.

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August 25, 2015

“104-Year-Old” Grandpa Expresses Himself with Timeless Style

Günther Krabbenhöft has revealed that self-expression is key when it comes to creating a timeless style. He expertly shows this in his artistic choice of clothing, which features vibrant colors, clean lines, and many classic bowties. “I find that I dress pretty normal,” Krabbenhöft admits. “I've always dressed like this. When I went to work, when I go to exercise. I want to look at myself with joy.

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