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Look in most fashion girls’ wardrobes, and we guarantee you will almost always find a silk scarf. The luxe accessory, steeped in history, transcends personal preference in style. They weave their way through the closets of everyone from the ultra-feminine to the homme girls, and for good reason. They are an insurmountably easy way to add a pop of color to any wardrobe. Not to mention they span just about every price point. You can find one in the $5 bin at a flea market (where I tend to purchase my own), or you can spend hundreds, even thousands, for the super luxury versions. Speaking of their history, silk scarves were originally used to denote rank in the 1800s. Silk was a very expensive fabric and therefore reserved for the higher classes of society. According to CR Fashion Book, Hermès released the first edition of the luxury silk scarf as we know it today in 1937. By the 1950s they were a hit among the fashion elite. We saw them on icons such as Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, A...

Throughout the past several weeks, brands flooded social platforms with solidarity statements and pledges against racism and inequality. From immediate donations to organizations dedicated to supporting and amplifying black voices, to lengthy lists of call-to-action items that outlined how companies will move forward in the fight against racial inequality, companies are seemingly taking a step back to educate, listen, and learn to implement long-lasting change. The fashion industry is one that has continually been called out for its lack of diversity and is now being called upon for actual change outside a simple social post. While this is by no means a new issue, there does seem to be a newfound energy and commitment to fight against racial inequality. Perhaps this is because major fashion brands are finally being held accountable for their actions, and as Mateo of Mateo New York simply commented, “words are just words.” Ahead, we interviewed five black fashion designers to hear what ...

Jane Aldridge is one of those people for whom shopping is more than just a pastime—it’s a love, an art form, an education. Aldridge, who started her blog Sea of Shoes as a hobby in 2015, rose to prominence with the first wave of fashion bloggers. Instead of taking the traditional influencer route, jetting to fashion weeks and posing among the street-style set, she has cultivated a very unique platform where she advises her followers on everything from fashion in film to secondhand style to her tips for entertaining. Instead of catering to fickle trends of the moment, Aldridge cherry-picks her favorite, long-lasting styles from different decades in fashion history to create a timeless, and entirely unique, collection. Speaking with her made us understand the importance of a little (or a lot, in her case) of fashion education in vintage shopping. A mix of vintage, designers of all kinds, and a particular affinity for Japanese brands, her style ranges from super casual to elegantly dresse...

11 Honoré, known for its unparalleled collection of luxury designer apparel—available in sizes 12–26—launched its own private label collection on June 23rd. The skilled duo of founder and CEO Patrick Herning and design director Danielle Williams Eke, along with their team, began formulating a collection of elevated essentials months ago. Little did they know that coinciding with their release date, the world would transition to a completely new WFH lifestyle, causing their sartorial focus to shift to exactly what 11 Honoré offers: modern wardrobe staples that don’t sacrifice style for practicality. “I think about god shining a light on us,” says Herning of their impeccable timing. The new collection’s price point ranges from $98 to $598 and contains everything from polished blazers and shirt dresses to chic sweats. The color palette is rooted in neutrals—classic creams, blacks, and whites interspersed with rich blues and a modern mushroom hue. These are clothes you want to (and are p...