I can’t recall the exact moment, but I was aware of how others perceived me from a very young age. And If you identify as Black (like myself), Asian American, Latinx, or any other marginalized identity, I’m betting that you, too, had that early consciousness. You grow up knowing and wrestling with how your own self-perception may not always align with the stereotypes around your “label.” For me, the only way I could cajole others into seeing me the way I saw myself was through style. Aft...

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Gucci has been working on a number of collaborations and projects these past few months, including its recent team-up with Balenciaga on the "Aria" collection. For its latest partnership, the Italian fashion house has announced that it will be releasing a capsule collection with COMME des GARÇONS.Taking to Instagram stories, the label has confirmed that its first drop with CdG will be a tote bag, which is set to release exclusively via Gucci Vault. For t...

Nicknamed the "Bushwick Birkin" for its accessibility and cult status among the Brooklyn crowd, Telfar's signature Shopping Bag has launched on HBX in a new drop exclusive to the APAC region.Crafted from 100% vegan leather, the It bag of the moment has landed on the retailer in all three sizes -- small, medium, large -- in the black colorway, each embossed with the "TC" logo that represents brand founder Telfar Clemens' initials. Offering versatility, the bags are designed with top handles, as w...

For its Fall/Winter 2021 collection, Heaven by Marc Jacobs has taken inspiration from the 1999 Paramount Pictures film, The Virgin Suicides, which explores the mysteries of adolescence, passion and the loss of innocence.The unisex line is comprised of essential '90s silhouettes including tees, skirts, hoodies and jackets dressed in graphics from the classic movie. In accessories, silver jewelry, E.T.-themed bags and homeware can be found in the range. The brand has also tapped contemporary arti...