Los Angeles, California may not be one of the traditional ‘’big four’’ fashion capitals–New York, Paris, London, and Milan–yet the “City of Stars” has long served as a muse for designers and brands across the globe. Perhaps fashion’s obsession with LA iconography results from its relationship with the Hollywood film industry, or a matter of catering to customers elsewhere eager to emulate their favorite movie stars. Or maybe the city has a magnetic, alluring quality designers often strive–and fail–to truly capture.

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Last spring, around 150 excited attendees of The Row’s Winter 2024 Collection Presentation received a statement from Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the label’s designers. According to New York TimesFashion Critic Vanessa Friedman, the statement read:  “We kindly ask that you refrain from capturing or sharing any content during your experience.” 

How dare they?

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If you’ve been keeping up with micro trends recently, you might recognize the ever-so present bubble-shaped skirt that’s been taking over social media. As an adaptation of a classic 80s poof, bubble skirts are a current fixation that most would describe as a bold choice. For Nicklas Skovgaard of Denmark, this bubble silhouette is a staple in his over-the-top designs. 

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