Refined Style – Editorial
“People of all ages have turned to the past, using eccentric pieces to portray their individual style. As a result, what was considered antiquated now feels refreshing.” Photog | Aaron Ni’jai Model | Natalia Castellar Creative director | Allison Oberlin Creative Director | Britnie Dates Stylist | Jada Northington Makeup | K.Will Hair | Q. Brooking […]
Fashion Crush Friday: David Bowie
By Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist A man by many names, David Bowie, passed away from cancer on January 10, 2016. The death of this signer and actor came as a shock to most of the public who did not know about his cancer diagnosis. His death also sparked many Instagram and Facebook posts from fans that […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Donwan Harrell
By Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist One day a mother recognized prodigal talent in her young son. Through encouragement from his family, peers and school faculty, the young man grew his confidence and technical abilities. He would eventually become one of the greatest denim designers in the world, highly respected by his colleagues and others within […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Ralph Lauren
Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist On Tuesday September 29, 2015, Ralph Lauren stepped down from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Ralph Lauren Inc. However, he still remains with the company as Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Director of the brand. “This is important to say: There is no toe in the water…I won’t be […]
FASHION CRUSH FRIDAY: MAN REPELLER
By Allison Oberlin Fashion blogging has become a popular career path for photographers, entrepreneurs and writers looking to find their voice within the fashion industry. Today, personal style is emphasized more than trendiness, which is another reason why blogging has come to the forefront. The most popular blog today is called Man Repeller, a quirky […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Richard Avedon
Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist Fashion photography was not originally perceived as an art form. In the 1950s and 1960s a shift in attitude towards photography and fashion encouraged innovators to push the boundaries of tradition. At the same time, a revitalization of the fashion industry produced innovative and sophisticated designs from the likes of Christian Dior, […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Guo Pei
Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist On May 4th the Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled its latest costume exhibition, “China: Through the Looking Glass”. The event highlighted the influence of Chinese culture in fashion. At the Met Gala opening of the event, the most memorable gown from the red carpet was worn by the daring Rihanna, a […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Josh Goot
Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist Worn by the likes of Mia Wasokowska, Kim Kardashian and Margaret Zhang, his designs are internationally recognized. The Australian designer who began his company a mere ten years ago has created a highly respected luxury brand, showing his work in Australia, London and New York fashion weeks. This designer and […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Alexander Wang
Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist Alexander Wang is a part of a new generation of up-and-coming American designers on track to become a classic American brand like Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Donna Karan. After designing for the famed label, Balenciaga and collaborations with H&M he is now perhaps one of the most sought-after designers in […]
Fashion Crush Friday: The Row
Within the past few weeks Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have been making headlines. They celebrated their birthdays by creating the “Olsen Olympics”, a party where the twins and their friends competed in a number of games. The most significant reason behind the celebration was their award for Womenswear Designer of the Year, given to […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Miu Miu
This week for Fashion Crush Friday we examine a relatively new label on the fashion scene: the rebelliously real, Miu Miu. The luxury label is an offshoot of Prada, and slightly less expensive. It has not been a hot media topic and there are no known collaborations in the near future. However, by offering a […]