Dapper took his inspiration from the black community in Harlem: young men who aspired to wear fancy, high-fashion clothes but obviously could not afford them. So Dan, he started designing logos such as LV, YSL, Gucci, Chanel with the aim of introducing a ‘reinterpretation of luxury’ even in the poorest neighbourhoods of NY.
With archive sketches, drawings and previously unpublished photographs, as well as contributions from Hiroshi Fujiwara and Futura, the book reveals the grit and determination that allowed Jeff Staple to become the owner of a world-famous brand.
Forty-six years ago, George Lucas threw open the doors of the Star Wars galaxy, catapulting the 1970s into an image of the future quite different from that proposed by the filmmakers of the time, who followed a series of futuristic clichés that were almost amusing.
The first models genuinely inspired by Workwear arrived during the Second World War, thanks to the Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli and her “Cash and Carry” collection: exquisitely Haute Couture dresses and suits characterized by large pockets and zips, capable of holding the equivalent of a handbag inside them.
Tom Ford is a King Midas of every creative sector, from fashion to his exceptional sartorial ars, from design aesthetics to beauty, from photography to cinema, which has also made him appreciated as a talented director.
On 21 April 2016, the world lost one of the most original and influential artists in the history of Pop music: in this editorial we look back at some of his revolutions that in some way changed the course of events, in the music world and beyond.
Some insiders have stated that Nigo has already signed with Nike for the first clothing and footwear collection, which will not be released until 2024.
The filmmaker always particularly focused on style and trends: he pays meticulous attention to the costumes of his characters, as well as to his personal look, from which emerges an evident obsession with Sneaker Culture and Streetwear.
The oldest Levi’s 501s ever found date back to 1890 and were discovered in an old mine in Calico, a ghost town in the Mojave Desert in Southern California, in 1940. The model was named Calico in honour of the discovery and features a ‘worn’ wash on the front of the legs.
Black leather trench coats, combat boots and tiny sunglasses are staples of the movies’ wardrobe.
The Matrix is a fashion film, really.
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