“We acknowledge the sandals… are inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, with a centuries-old heritage… We deeply recognise the cultural significance of such Indian craftsmanship. Please note that, for now, the entire collection is currently at an early stage of design development, and none of the pieces are confirmed to be produced or commercialised. We…
Anyone grown-up who sleeps with a cuddly toy has been vindicated this year, with various extremely clever and stylish women admitting they do so too. And now, such behaviour is set to be even more acceptable — nay, aspirational — with the arrival of Dolop. Described by its creator Ali Bradshaw as “a premium plush toy brand”, this takes…
Fashion, as anyone who works in it knows, is all about the new. So, when it comes to those who symbolise any new moment — whether in advertising campaigns or on magazine covers — youth dominates. Or does it? That has shifted recently — with the drive to find the latest bright young thing replaced by…
It was on a cold evening that the scent of sandalwood, especially prepared by Guerlain, wafted in the air as guests entered The Met for the opening of The Costumes of Royal India on 2nd December 1985. As always, it was organised by Diana Vreeland, former editor-in-chief of American Vogue, who had become a consultant…
On 8 May, The Luster, a group exhibition featuring ten international artists, opens at vitruta King’s Cross, a newly launched concept store in London’s Coal Drops Yard. Led by Creative Director Serra Duran Paralı, the space is designed in collaboration with Paris-based architect Sofia Cherkaoui of SSStudio+212. Blurring the boundaries between retail, arts venue, and…
In the face of sweltering temperatures, Lagos Heatwave is an ode to the city’s “resilience and unwavering commitment to glamour,” creative director Daniel Obaweya shares with SC. In Lagos, the heat isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a character in its own right. But so is fashion. “For this project, we really wanted to emphasise the ridiculous…
‘Walk, don’t run’ might have been the caption announcing Paris Hilton’s archive sale earlier this month. Set up to raise money for those effected by the fires in LA earlier this year, Hilton sold off 97 pieces. The sale was on Vestiaire Collective but, with items made of Y2K dreams, it would have been the…
In fashion, the concept of the ugly shoe has had a good run. Over the last decade or so, there’s been the Dad sandal, the heeled Croc, and even, in 2024, a proper Frankenshoe: the loafer sneaker, aka the ‘snoafer’. So, as our eyes become accustomed to these clunky shapes, as they become the norm,…