Archive for October 2026
Elie Saab’s Spring 2027: A Love Letter Written in Silk
For Elie Saab Spring 2027, the Lebanese couturier looked to Jean Harlow for “À Fleur de Peau.” His muse feels everything and lets you see it. Some people have a kind of glamour that no one can teach. Jean Harlow had it: the platinum ease, the bias-cut satin that seemed to move a half-second after…
Read MoreWhere to Get the Best Coffee in Batignolles: 3 Must-Visit Spots
Tucked away in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, Batignolles and its thriving coffee scene preserve a rare village charm. Tree-lined streets and independent cafes replace the rush of central tourist hubs. Modern roasters are setting up shop here, bringing precision brewing to traditional Parisian streets. This fresh energy has turned quiet corners into vibrant meeting spots for…
Read MoreFive Easy Halloween Makeup Looks
Looking back on IRK’s very own French Cowboy photography editorials, drawing inspiration from the images, we discover best makeup looks for high-impact, low-effort Halloween costumes. With spooky season soon approaching, it’s time to start thinking of your Halloween costumes. Stuck on what to wear? Makeup is the key to any costume, forget about the clothes…
Read MoreALAINPAUL Spring 2027 Explores Underground Nightlife
Explore the innovative world of Fashion at ALAINPAUL Spring 2027, where menswear meets dance and underground nightlife. ALAINPAUL Spring 2027 at Paris Fashion Week makes a strong case for menswear that moves beyond the static silhouette, bringing us nightlife style. ALAINPAUL brings the physical discipline of dance, the freedom of underground nightclubs. All while showcasing the…
Read More3 Days in Barcelona: An Insider’s Guide
Rylé Tuvierra gives her insider guide to spending 3 days in Barcelona. From where to stay, where to dine, and where to reset, she provides her favorite places. I have lived in Barcelona for six years, although “lived” may be slightly generous considering I spend nearly half of every year somewhere else. My calendar has…
Read MoreLa Còla, Where Contemporary Art Meets Social History
A former wine cooperative turned creative hub, La Còla marks a new cultural chapter for the Minervois, preserving the rural heritage of Southern France’s Languedoc region, through an exchange of history, creation and modern art. I had the privilege of visiting La Còla myself, and what I found was an extraordinary initiative seamlessly merging exhibition…
Read MoreHeritage Hands: The Quiet Poetry of Korean Metalwork
Deconstructing ancient Kkium-Ipsa techniques through deliberate lines, accumulated time, and contemplative form by Heritage Hands In an era marked by rapid production and ephemeral designs, true craftsmanship offers a rare moment of stillness. Founded by artist Hayan Kim, Heritage Hands reinterprets centuries-old Korean metalcraft, bringing the intricate art of Kkium-Ipsa into dialogue with modern sensibilities.…
Read MoreCusto Barcelona Presents “Unexpected” at Rockefeller Center
Energetic, irreverent, and chic. The Catalan brand Custo Barcelona returns to New York Fashion Week to present its SS26-27 collection. A historic milestone for Spanish fashion, Custo Barcelona becomes the first Spanish designer brand to stage a runway show in this iconic venue. Set against the New York skyline, the show further strengthens the brand’s…
Read MoreMara Hoffman on Sustainable Fashion
After twenty-four years of building one of fashion’s most distinctive independent labels, Mara Hoffman chose to close her brand, not as a surrender, but as an act of imagination. Now, the sustainable fashion designer is asking what creativity can become when it is no longer measured by growth, output, or the next collection. There is…
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