First AI-generated and 3D-printed shoe makes its dubious debut
(newatlas.com)
In the world of ugly shoes, we've had some real bangers.
In the world of ugly shoes, we've had some real bangers.
The sad beige aesthetic: why has the world suddenly turned taupe?
(theguardian.com)
Whether it’s oat, bone, sand or fawn, this colour palette has a strong anaesthetising effect – and it has become the leading fashion and interiors style of our era
Whether it’s oat, bone, sand or fawn, this colour palette has a strong anaesthetising effect – and it has become the leading fashion and interiors style of our era
Counterculture legend who invented bell-bottom jeans dies at 84
(sfgate.com)
At the turn of the mid-1960s, people knew they had landed at ground zero of an evolving San Francisco if they fell down the right rabbit hole and somehow tumbled inside Mnasidika.
At the turn of the mid-1960s, people knew they had landed at ground zero of an evolving San Francisco if they fell down the right rabbit hole and somehow tumbled inside Mnasidika.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen rejoins tournament he quit over wearing jeans
(news.sky.com)
World chess number one Magnus Carlsen is back in a major tournament after he quit because he was told to change his jeans.
World chess number one Magnus Carlsen is back in a major tournament after he quit because he was told to change his jeans.
Is Cordovan Worth It? A Complete Guide to the Fanciest Shoe Leather
(stridewise.com)
Even if you’re not a leather aficionado, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard of shell cordovan. And if you have, there’s also a good chance you’ve wondered, “Why is this type of leather so darn expensive?”
Even if you’re not a leather aficionado, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard of shell cordovan. And if you have, there’s also a good chance you’ve wondered, “Why is this type of leather so darn expensive?”
Obscene Prices, Declining Quality: Luxury Is in a Death Spiral
(nytimes.com)
The holiday shopping season is hitting its apex. And do you know what I, a longtime fashion editor, will not be buying my loved ones this year? Big-name luxury fashion. I’d sooner set my eyebrows on fire.
The holiday shopping season is hitting its apex. And do you know what I, a longtime fashion editor, will not be buying my loved ones this year? Big-name luxury fashion. I’d sooner set my eyebrows on fire.
Show HN: Shop Clothes with Models That Match Your Body Shape
(thebodymatch.com)
Thebodymatch is your personalized online fashion catalog connecting you with models who match your body shape.
Thebodymatch is your personalized online fashion catalog connecting you with models who match your body shape.
Why did clothing become boring?
(resobscura.substack.com)
One of the reasons I’m a historian is that I find the strangeness of the past to be underrated. You can find something deeply, fascinatingly weird about virtually any aspect of any human culture prior to around the year 1880, provided you take the time to dig into it.
One of the reasons I’m a historian is that I find the strangeness of the past to be underrated. You can find something deeply, fascinatingly weird about virtually any aspect of any human culture prior to around the year 1880, provided you take the time to dig into it.
Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats
(theguardian.com)
Researchers suspect that orcas may be reviving a peculiar fashion statement of sorts not seen since the 1980s.
Researchers suspect that orcas may be reviving a peculiar fashion statement of sorts not seen since the 1980s.
Casio to Release Ring Watch
(hypebeast.com)
As Casio’s 50th-anniversary celebrations continue, the brand has unveiled the CRW-001-1JR Ring Watch. Boasting a silhouette that appears to be a miniaturized rendition of G-SHOCK’s full-metal B2100 and B5000 series, the Ring Watch takes the concept of timekeeping at your fingertips to another level.
As Casio’s 50th-anniversary celebrations continue, the brand has unveiled the CRW-001-1JR Ring Watch. Boasting a silhouette that appears to be a miniaturized rendition of G-SHOCK’s full-metal B2100 and B5000 series, the Ring Watch takes the concept of timekeeping at your fingertips to another level.
Virtual Shoe Museum
(virtualshoemuseum.com)
Step into the future of fashion! Simultaneously with ‘Not Looking Back’ in the exhibition hall of the cultural center, d’Academie Beeld organizies an additional exhibition ‘Fashion Reflections’ on fashion and shoe design in our Square Room. This exhibition showcases silhouettes and creations by graduates, combined with photo and video displays. d’Academie Beeld is a key part of this project, as...
Step into the future of fashion! Simultaneously with ‘Not Looking Back’ in the exhibition hall of the cultural center, d’Academie Beeld organizies an additional exhibition ‘Fashion Reflections’ on fashion and shoe design in our Square Room. This exhibition showcases silhouettes and creations by graduates, combined with photo and video displays. d’Academie Beeld is a key part of this project, as...
Is 'Toxic Fashion' making us sick? A look at the chemicals lurking in our clothe (2023)
(npr.org)
In 2018, Delta airlines unveiled new uniforms made of a synthetic-blend fabric. Soon after, flight attendants began to get sick. Alden Wicker explains how toxic chemicals get in clothes in To Dye For.
In 2018, Delta airlines unveiled new uniforms made of a synthetic-blend fabric. Soon after, flight attendants began to get sick. Alden Wicker explains how toxic chemicals get in clothes in To Dye For.
Colors of the Court – NBA Uniforms
(pudding.cool)
In 2017 Nike took over the contract to produce NBA jerseys and ushered in the most extreme overhaul of aesthetic standards yet.
In 2017 Nike took over the contract to produce NBA jerseys and ushered in the most extreme overhaul of aesthetic standards yet.
AI generated models are being used in fashion ads
(bloomberg.com)
Add another job to the list that artificial intelligence might replace — fashion models.
Add another job to the list that artificial intelligence might replace — fashion models.
We're in the Golden Age of Garbage Clothing
(thewalrus.ca)
Pilling sweaters, stretched-out socks, flimsy denim. What happened to good garments?
Pilling sweaters, stretched-out socks, flimsy denim. What happened to good garments?
Artemis moon suit designed by Axiom Space and Prada revealed in Milan
(collectspace.com)
The next U.S. astronauts to walk on the moon will do so in style.
The next U.S. astronauts to walk on the moon will do so in style.
Japan's Kojima, with its proud Jeans St, draws fans of vintage, deep-blue denim
(apnews.com)
Japan’s Kojima, with its proud Jeans Street, draws fans of vintage, deep-blue denim
Japan’s Kojima, with its proud Jeans Street, draws fans of vintage, deep-blue denim
An Earnest Exploration of Hublot, the Most Polarizing Watch Brand (2023)
(hodinkee.com)
Ever since I first clasped myself into a pink Tutti Frutti, a watch I did not initially want to wear but then never wanted to take off, I have been fascinated by Hublot.
Ever since I first clasped myself into a pink Tutti Frutti, a watch I did not initially want to wear but then never wanted to take off, I have been fascinated by Hublot.
The mullet is alive and well in AFL
(abc.net.au)
The ABC investigates the numbers behind football's most controversial hairstyle.
The ABC investigates the numbers behind football's most controversial hairstyle.
UK public washing their clothes too often, says major laundry brand
(theguardian.com)
A company that sells cleaning products is giving customers some surprising advice: wash your clothes less.
A company that sells cleaning products is giving customers some surprising advice: wash your clothes less.
The reason your Columbia shirt has a tiny pocket near your waistline (2019)
(marketplace.org)
These days, most people have a pretty good idea of what tariffs are. They’re an additional tax on goods made in another country, traditionally put into place to protect a homegrown industry. Application of tariffs has been one of the tactics used by the president of the United States in ongoing trade negotiations with China and the European Union.
These days, most people have a pretty good idea of what tariffs are. They’re an additional tax on goods made in another country, traditionally put into place to protect a homegrown industry. Application of tariffs has been one of the tactics used by the president of the United States in ongoing trade negotiations with China and the European Union.
The Tippy Type makes typing with long nails less tedious
(theverge.com)
Typing is one of the most annoying things about having long nails. Taking out contacts is the scariest.
Typing is one of the most annoying things about having long nails. Taking out contacts is the scariest.
Hi-Tech Bifocals Improved My Eyesight but Made Me Look Like a Dork
(gizmodo.com)
There comes a time in some adults’ lives when they have to grab a pair of bifocals to do some light bedtime reading.
There comes a time in some adults’ lives when they have to grab a pair of bifocals to do some light bedtime reading.
GPU Purses at New York Fashion Week
(ft.com)
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