The Philippines' fashion scene is ever-evolving with new brands and emerging designers making noise in the industry. A notable label to keep tabs on is ATOMIC, which celebrates the subcultures founder and designer Fed Pua grew up with in Manila, as well as the vibrant energy of New York City he was introduced to in his early 20s."I felt like it was the right time to launch a brand that was more casual as many people assume that Filipino fashion is one thing -- think indigenous textiles and weavi...
Los Angeles-based designer Laina Rauma just released her LATEXXX collection, only one month after her cozy "Dance Class" collection was released. The seductive designs have only been live for two days and are already selling out items.The new drop features everything from a Tube Top Stirrup Catsuit to a High Cut Thong and of course, a tiny Mini Skirt to help you channel your risqué energy.The designer who doubles as her own muse teased the new collection in a recent Hypebae interview and s...
Men donning heels is not a new occurrence, in fact, the original heel was created for men. Persian men were the first to discover that high heels could keep their feet sturdy in their stirrups, while they caused havoc with their bows and arrows. Eventually, it evolved into a statement of power, then a tool for flaunting status and only after that were heels adopted by women. Flash forward to today, heels have become a statement worn by the boldest of people -- including men. But is gender discou...
Ukraine-based brand KSENIASCHNAIDER has recently revealed its Fall/Winter 2022 collection “Urban Romance,” hailing the triumphant red rose as the line’s uniting symbol. Embroidered on the latest range of polo shirts, jeans and knitwear, the independent fashion house marries whimsy with realism.Denim arrives in interesting silhouettes, some in the form of wide knee-length shorts with frayed hems, while Y2K maxi skirts are bisected by frilled fabric, generously spotlighting the wearer’s le...