Fashion

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A person at a crossroads symbolizing the dual nature of personal style: self-expression versus cognitive and social influence.
Fashion

What is Personal Style and How Does it Shape Identity?

Participants wearing lab coats performed better on tasks requiring attention and detail, demonstrating how deeply clothing can alter our cognitive abilities directly, not just how others perceive us.

Eleanor Voss·May 11, 2026
A split image showing a woman in a classic 1920s Chanel tweed suit and a modern woman in a contemporary power suit, symbolizing the evolution of power dressing.
Fashion

What is the evolution of power dressing in society?

In the 1920s, Coco Chanel revolutionized women's fashion with her two-piece tweed suit, offering a radical departure from corsets and ushering in an era where clothing signaled newfound power.

Eleanor Voss·May 7, 2026
Mannequins representing diverse real body types with mirrored heads at the Met Gala 2026 exhibition, designed by Samar Hejazi.
Fashion

Met Gala 2026: Redefining Fashion Displays & Personal Style

For the 2026 Met Gala exhibition, mannequins will be cast from real bodies, including pregnant and aging forms, and adorned with mirrored heads designed by artist Samar Hejazi, signaling a radical dep

Eleanor Voss·May 6, 2026
A diverse collection of influential fashion designers from various historical periods collaborating in a luminous, creative studio space.
Fashion

Iconic Fashion Designers Who Revolutionized Style

Phoebe Philo chose 80-year-old writer Joan Didion as the star of Céline’s spring/summer 2015 campaign, a decision that directly challenged the youth-obsessed, idealized beauty standards typically asso

Eleanor Voss·May 6, 2026
Stars showcase provocative 'naked dresses' on the Met Gala 2026 red carpet, contributing to record-breaking fundraising efforts.
Fashion

Met Gala 2026: Provocative Fashion Drives Record Funds

The Met Gala 2026 raised a record $42 million, surpassing the previous year's $31 million, even as its red carpet was dominated by 'naked dresses' worn by stars such as Irina Shayk and Gigi Hadid.

Eleanor Voss·May 5, 2026
A man in exaggerated 18th-century fashion challenges societal norms of race, gender, and class in Georgian London.
Fashion

How Do Fashion Choices Reflect Cultural Identity and Societal Values?

In 18th-century London, a manumitted enslaved person named Julius Soubise deliberately exaggerated flamboyant clothing, creating a startlingly feminized dandyism that destabilized established categori

Eleanor Voss·May 5, 2026
Andy Sachs wearing the expensive Chanel boots from 'The Devil Wears Prada' in a stylish, high-fashion setting.
Fashion

Iconic Fashion Moments from The Devil Wears Prada

The Chanel boots Andy Sachs wore in 'The Devil Wears Prada' that retailed for $1,500 in 2006 now sell for over $4,000 on resale sites, according to Npr .

Matteo Ricci·May 3, 2026
A symbolic fusion of a high-fashion runway and a library, representing Gucci's initiative to support diverse authors and literary voices.
Books

Fashion giant partners with authors to amplify diverse voices

Luxury giant Gucci, known for its $2,000 handbags, recently announced a $5 million fund dedicated to promoting emerging diverse authors, marking an unprecedented convergence of high fashion and litera

Claire Donovan·May 3, 2026
A young woman thoughtfully considers a new jacket while surrounded by vintage clothing, illustrating the paradox of secondhand and new fashion purchases.
Trends

The Paradox of Prioritizing Values in Fashion

Secondhand consumption is positively correlated with new clothing purchases, particularly among younger consumers and frequent shoppers.

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 2, 2026
Models walk the runway at the 'New Faces, New Flair' Style Social 3.0 fashion show in Bengaluru, showcasing contemporary Indian designs.
Fashion

New Faces New Flair Showcases Style Social 3.0 in Bengaluru

At the Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru, the 'New Faces, New Flair' Style Social 3.

Eleanor Voss·April 29, 2026
A symbolic representation of indigenous textile patterns being digitally appropriated by modern fashion brands, highlighting the conflict between tradition and commercialization.
Fashion

Indigenous Designs: Cultural Appropriation in Fashion

Mexico formally accused global giants Zara, Anthropologie, and Patowl of cultural appropriation for using indigenous patterns without community benefit.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 29, 2026
Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs backstage at a high-fashion show, advocating for body diversity amidst couture.
Media

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Explores High-Fashion Stakes

Anne Hathaway, stepping back into Andy Sachs' shoes for "The Devil Wears Prada 2", made a pointed request: producers should bypass "skeletal" models from Milan Fashion Week.

Claire Donovan·April 29, 2026