Category Archive: Fashion

Nicklas Skovgaard: The Forgotten Art of Play

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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James Jeter: Reimagining Ralph Lauren

After 57 years of curating to white American culture, fashion company Ralph Lauren has named their first ever Black Creative Director, Design & Brand Direction for Men’s Polo, a move that could change the brand’s image for years to come. 

James M. Jeter is a 2013 graduate of Morehouse College, who studied English language and literature. He began working at Ralph Lauren as a Rugby Sales Associate in 2008 and then later worked as a Concept Design intern in 2013. 

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Salomon: From the Alps to the Streets

During the Super Bowl LVII Halftime show in 2023, Rihanna descended from the sky and sang her most beloved hits. Baby bump aside, her all-red number grabbed all the attention, including her shoes: designed by Salomon, from the brand’s recent collaboration with Maison Margiela. She first wore the brand in 2019, correlating with the brand’s rising popularity within streetwear culture. 

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Jonathan Simkhai: Boundless Female Fashion

On the first Monday of May, actress Taraji P. Henson stunned on the MET gala red carpet in an ornate custom gown created by SIMKHAI, the namesake brand of designer Jonathan Simkhai. For her third time as a guest at fashion’s most glamorous event, Henson wanted a large train, and she knew Simkhai was the right choice after seeing just a few sketches. “He made my dream come true,” Henson told Entertainment Tonight on the MET Gala red carpet. 

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SWAIA Fashion Week: The First U.S. Native Fashion Week

If you’re a fan of the Met Gala, you may have seen American actress Lily Gladstone in a black dress and cape decorated in star-shape jewelry by men’s and womenswear designer Gabriela Hearst and indigenous jeweler Keri Ataumbi or Quannah Chasinghorse wearing a stunning multicolored beaded neck piece by beadwork artist Heather Dickson. These two took this year’s Met Gala by storm and drew attention to amazing works by indigenous designers.

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