Archive for June 2025
Sea New York : A Friendship Sewn Into Fashion
In the ever-evolving landscape of independent fashion, Sea New York stands apart with its deeply personal vision. Founded by life-long friends Monica Paolini and Sean Monahan, Sea is a brand born not only of creative intuition, but of trust, intimacy, and shared history. Known for its romantic silhouettes, tactile fabrics, and quietly rebellious spirit, the…
Read MoreCHANRI ZHAO STITCHES HER TRUTH
Chanri Stitches Her Truth from the studio floors of Central Saint Martins to the layered silence of her silhouettes. Her garments don’t simply dress, they speak. Moreover, they reflect a designer who blends softness with strength, mythology with modernity. For example, a snow-covered memory becomes a curved silhouette; a feminist tale finds shape in translucent…
Read MoreUNDRESSED TO IMPRESS
Undressed to impress. Since the 1990s, female US rappers have navigated a world where visibility often demands sensuality. When Lil’ Kim posed in pasties or when Foxy Brown rhymed in lingerie, they weren’t just provocateurs, they were strategists, claiming space in a genre that rarely offered it freely. Yet today, the question remains: in hip-hop,…
Read MoreCAZABAT STEPS IN STYLE
Cazabat steps in style and always has. From the electric nights of early-2000s New York to the refined ateliers of Paris, the brand walks a line between rock ’n’ roll glamour and artisan elegance. Founded by photographer-turned-designer Jean-Michel Cazabat, this Paris-rooted, Italian-crafted label redefines what it means to make shoes that seduce, support, and last.…
Read MoreHOTEL PARTICULIER: PARIS REIMAGINED
HOTEL PARTICULIER, PARIS REIMAGINED. A secret garden in Montmartre revives the lost art of intimacy, elegance, and storytelling. Once the private estate of the Hermès family, Hôtel Particulier Montmartre sits like a well-kept secret on the hill of Montmartre. Although it is the smallest hotel in Paris, it offers the largest hotel garden in the…
Read MoreRECORD SHOPS: 5 of the Best in Paris
These five record shops prove that vinyl culture is alive, well, and spinning loud. There’s no better city to crate-dig than Paris. YOYAKU, 14 Boulevard de la Chapelle, 75018 (record shop and cafe) Record label and distributor, Yoyaku launched this shop ten years ago, tucked away in a courtyard at Porte de la Chapelle. Founder…
Read MoreYan Skates – Hidden London
Yan Skates is an artist and celebrity florist. Having set up a fine art studio in London’s Spitalfields Market which through chance turned into a florist stall every Sunday in East London. Yan hasn’t looked back since then, with a Chelsea Gold and various other floral awards. Realising the influence of flowers in the fashion…
Read MoreNicole Lala : Dual voices
Nicole Lala: Dual Voices. Through the quiet strength of her black-and-white photography, Nicole Lala captured life with sensitivity and grace. Today, her daughter lends words to those images, revealing a story that was never told, only lived. Together, their voices echo: one behind the lens, the other bringing that vision into the light. IRK: Only…
Read MoreSouleiado Heritage: A Timeless Dance Between Craft and Sunlight
Rooted in the golden soil of Provence, Souleiado has been weaving its story since 1806. As the last guardian of Indienne printing in France, the brand is more than fashion—it is living heritage. Indeed, Souleiado is known for its radiant colors and botanical patterns, carrying the soul of the South into every collection. Through the…
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