Fashion can be a very emotional thing, reflective of one's personality. And as you're probably aware, it can also garner strong feelings of loving and loathing. 2021 is still fresh out of the gate, but people already have some thoughts as to which trends they will and won't be wearing this year. We found an expert who has her finger on the pulse of people's emotional reactions to current and upcoming trends and that's Shakaila Forbes-Bell, who is Afterpay's Consumer Fashion Psychologist. Lond...

It may be entirely un-British to laugh about anyone else’s style choices (we Brits are far too polite for that), but I will say that as a Brit living in Los Angeles for over 12 years, I’ve picked up on certain American sartorial tendencies that I’ve found rather distinct and funny. I recall being taken aback on my first brunch date in Santa Monica where everyone looked like they had just stepped out of the gym (minus the sweat, of course). This is a far cry from the UK, where you'd neve...

Pieter Mulier is joining Alaïa as the storied fashion house's new creative director. CEO Myriam Serrano announced the news in a press release: “It is my great pleasure to welcome Pieter into the Alaïa Maison. Pieter stands out with remarkable technical talent and devotion to the craft, a sharp eye for construction and a sense of timeless beauty that is deeply ingrained in the creative approach of our Maison," she wrote.Mulier's newly announced role follows his work as global creative direct...

Lingerie and intimate apparel have been on the rise ever since the pandemic began, alongside ongoing trends like loungewear and comfy slides. According to WWD, underwear labels like Knix and MARY YOUNG saw a surge in sales last year, while brands like Zara expanded their offerings to reflect the market shift. As we anticipate another year mostly spent indoors, we've gathered some of the hottest trends to look out for and try in the world of lingerie.As expected, comfort is at the top of the list...