Leave it to Alessandro Michele’s Gucci to put other fashion houses’ comeback shows to shame. For the brand’s Resort 2021/2022 show, Gucci staged a blowout spectacle entitled “Gucci Love Parade.” Pair that with the fact that this show also celebrated … Continued

The energy is back in New York City. The VMA’s, the Subway Series, The U.S Open, and just as the lights dimmed on New York Fashion Week, the who’s who descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the biggest … Continued

Sarah Burton had some huge shoes to fill after the passing of Alexander McQueen, and she has not only filled them, she has carried on a rich legacy while making the House of McQueen all her own. Burton’s history with … Continued

Fashion Designer Thom Browne features actor David Harbour who stars in Black Widow and Stranger Things, and French Artist Anh Duong for his Fall video lookbook shot by Tina Barney. Browne’s campaign was set at the historic Teviotdale home in … Continued

Since birth, Virgil Abloh has had fashion running through his veins.  His mother was a seamstress, and Abloh would frequently watch and assist her in making and repairing different garments. However, he did not go the typical fashion route as … Continued

Courrèges may not be a brand you’re familiar with, and that’s exactly what Creative Director Nicolas Di Felice is out to change. For his debut collection for the Parisian house, Felice paid homage to the brand’s history while simultaneously depicting … Continued

Much like New York’s latest Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week certainly had a celebratory feel that hasn’t been present for quite some time. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights!   FENDI As the official Milan Fashion Week … Continued

Fashion week has come and gone in NYC, and this time around, it felt like things were truly getting back to normal (whatever “normal” may mean to you). Live shows were back in a big way, and several designers upped … Continued

The world is in crisis due to Coronavirus, and “business as usual” has almost completely ground to a halt. Italy has recently taken the brunt of this attack, and the situation there grows more dire with each passing day. Stores … Continued

There’s a new batch of up and coming photographers currently making names for themselves, and you need to get familiar with them. From shooting Beyoncé for the cover of Vogue to advertising campaigns for Nike, these fresh new photogs are … Continued

Milan’s Fall/Winter 2020 runways were ablaze with all of the latest trends – Victorian everything, confectionary clothing, puffy sleeves, orange aplenty – and the runways were all truly show-geared spectacles (versus what will actually be produced commercially). The recent spread … Continued

Gender norms of what looks masculine and what’s feminine became a standard for our culture long ago. It was a black and white world – either masculine or feminine apparel was offered by the fashion industry. There have always been … Continued

A fashion king has officially said goodbye to fashion. Jean Paul Gaultier recently bid farewell to the fashion world with a massive 50th anniversary show. Held at the storied Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Gaultier’s final show opened with Boy … Continued

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Forever immortalized by music icon Rod Stewart (love ya, honey), leg-baring short shorts have made their way onto runways off and on for decades, and like it or not, hot pants are back, y’all. Now that the long parade of … Continued

The recent mens’ Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter 2020 shows seem to be both furthering existing trends (streetwear isn’t going anywhere, interestingly enough) and setting new ones. Big trends we saw include stripes, paint splatter, LOTS of denim, red everywhere, face prints, … Continued

By now, Lebron James has become just as well known for what he’s doing off the court as he has on the court. His fashion evolution is just one of those things that has kept our eyes (along with millions … Continued

Lights, camera, subway! Moschino’s Creative Director Jeremy Scott has done it again. For the Italian fashion house’s pre-fall 2020 collection, Scott took the crowd underground at the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn. Attendees, equipped with their oversized Metrocard invitations, … Continued

Every holiday season, we ask ourselves, “What does one get for that person who has everything?” Well, this year you can get said person a $5,600 League of Legends jacket by Louis Vuitton. The famed fashion house recently released a … Continued

Behind the couture, runways, and flashy editorials lies a darker side of the fashion industry. With some of the most beautiful and revered designs often come some of the most tortured minds that create or wear them. Whether it’s the … Continued

To celebrate his 20th anniversary in haute couture fashion, French designer Thierry Mugler brought out the big guns: supermodels Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Elle Macpherson, Linda Evangelista and rising star Kate Moss all walked the runway, while R&B legend James … Continued

Trotting out a series of classic goth references—from Beetlejuice to the band Kiss—Marc Jacobs’ ready-to-wear collection for the Fall/Winter 2016-17 was one of the few highlights of New York’s Fashion Week. The show’s minimalist set allowed the dramatic outfits—feather-embellished coats, platform boots, … Continued

As the fashion industry undergoes seismic changes in its effort to attract younger, loyal customers, elaborately-produced videos have become a key component of every brand’s marketing strategy. Gucci, under creative director Alessandro Michele, has recently quadrupled its efforts in that area by … Continued

Prada rounded up photographer Steven Meisel and 27 models—including Milla Jovovich—for its fall fashion campaign, which showcases the brand’s new collection against bold, environmental backgrounds. This video brings those photos to life in a way that evokes the fierceness of a runway show and the … Continued

Filmed in the bustling streets of Naples, Italy, Dolce & Gabbana’s elegant, old-world fall campaign ads feature random local residents—including archetypal Italian grandmothers and street musicians—mixed in with the high fashion models strutting around in D&G’s latest collection. “We’re here in Naples … Continued

An exhibition titled “Haute-à-Porter” at Belgium’s Fashion Museum Hasselt explores the evolving relationship between haute couture design and ready-to-wear clothes. Explaining his vision for the show, curator Filep Motwary said, “By mixing Haute Couture pieces with prêt-à-porter in the same space, I … Continued

A delectable group of dancers sport Christian Louboutin‘s fall 2016 collection of sneakers and heels in “La Répétition,” a tongue-and-cheek dance film from choreographer Bianca Li. The music is by Timo Ellis and Noah Murphy (aka Legendary Burnouts).

Karl Lagerfeld decided to direct Chanel’s latest promotional video himself, shooting Kristen Stewart in black and white, walking around an elegant Paris apartment glammed up in a long black dress with seductive decolletage and lace tights. The soundtrack to the video—which is … Continued

It’s been more than 25 years since Absolutely Fabulous—the sitcom about hapless publicist Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders) and her perpetually inebriated friend Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley)—debuted on British TV. The duo resurfaces once again on July 22 when Absolutely Fabulous: The … Continued

In the fashion world, it always helps to add an element of surprise. This Louis Vuitton campaign titled “You Are Beautiful”—shot by Bruce Weber—did just that by featuring an up-and-coming male artist (Jaden Smith) as the face of the brand’s womenswear. … Continued

The music is “Glory Box,” by the British band Portishead. The perfume is L’Extase, by Nina Ricci. The model is Laetitia Casta. And the video is smooth as silk.

As one of the faces of Dolce & Gabbana, Scarlett Johansson offers the designers a wide range of looks to use in their ad campaigns. “Scarlett is a wonderful woman who, thanks to the fact that she is an actress, … Continued

In another new twist on the modern fashion show, millennial supermodels Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid throw on some Chanel Haute Couture and prance around a suite at the Plaza Hotel in New York for a Vogue magazine video designed … Continued

Part music video for the Kanye West song “Wolves,” part preview of Balmain’s Fall 2016 collection, this Steven Klein directed video features Alessandra Ambrosio, Joan Smalls and, yes, Kim Kardashian (plus cameo appearances from Cindy Crawford and Kylie Jenner) showing … Continued

For Givenchy’s spring/summer ad campaign, creative director Riccardo Tisci moved away from the label’s signature dark and edgy look for a lighter, more heartwarming approach. The campaign—which was shot in lower Manhattan—features 27 models, including Miranda Kerr, Candice Swanepoel, and … Continued

Looking to add a cool factor to their luxury shoe brand, Jimmy Choo has made Chloe Sevigny the face of their Spring/Summer collection. In this fashion video shot in the Florida Keys—where Sevigny films the Netflix drama Bloodline—the actress shows off the … Continued

Even while he was in college at New York’s Parson’s School of Design, Marc Jacobs was establishing himself as a force in the fashion industry. In 1984, he designed his first Marc Jacobs label collection, the same year he won … Continued

It was an event that wowed even the most well-traveled fashionistas. In celebration of the brand’s 90th anniversary, Fendi (under the auspices of creative director Karl Lagerfeld) debuted its Fall/Winter collection atop the newly refurbished Trevi fountain in Rome. With the fountains … Continued

Held in the church where British monarchs are crowned, the Gucci 2017 Cruise show inside Westminster Abbey celebrated the long history of British fashion, from the Victorian era to punk. There were silk dresses and bags sporting flowers prominent in English gardens, … Continued

Although it’s only been around since 2014, the indie label Vetements—which specializes in “elevated streetwear”—has been shaking up the fashion industry. Formed as a design collective, Vetements was founded by Demna Gvasalia, who formerly designed womenswear for Maison Martin Margiela and … Continued

For his latest presentation, Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld transformed the Grand Palais in Paris into a replica of his design atelier—with a backdrop of seamstresses, bolts of fabrics, model forms and cutting tables—as models walked the runway in his latest couture … Continued

If this summer’s been a bit too hot and hectic for you, this short film by Bruce Weber for Ralph Lauren will whisk you away on a virtual vacation. Shot in the French Riviera, the film titled “Postcards from Paradise” shows off … Continued

Filmed by Oscar-winning British director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave), the exceptionally sensual video for Burberry’s new men’s fragrance, Mr. Burberry, stars actor/musician Josh Whitehouse and model/actress Amber Anderson. “I wanted to convey the idea of two people who are passionately … Continued

A Phoenix high-school cheerleader when she was discovered, model Aqua Parios is now 19, based in New York, with her first runway season behind her, having walked for Marc Jacobs, Anthony Vaccarello, Narciso Rodriguez and Prabal Gurung. She’s of African-American … Continued

The theme for this year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute exhibition is “Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology.” The show—which runs through August 14—features more than 150 pieces of fashion dating from the turn of the … Continued

The bra was invented during the early part of the 20th century as a way to free women from the painful clutches of the corset. The jockstrap came into being during the Victorian era, when the new obsession with bicycling created the need for an … Continued

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Catwalks can be so boring. That’s why Tom Ford presented his 2016 Spring collection by collaborating with Lady Gaga on this epic runway video/dance party shot by cutting-edge fashion photographer Nick Knight. “Instead of having a traditional show this season, … Continued

To the thumping sounds of the song “Ego” by Louisahhh, top models Bella Hadid, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Stella Maxwell demonstrate that the new Versace bag is an object to be lusted after. They crawl toward it, fondle it, rub it … Continued

It’s been quite a year for Robert Mapplethorpe. The legendary photographer, who passed away in 1989, has a retrospective up at LA’s Getty Museum. HBO aired a documentary about his life back in April. And now designer Raf Simons has … Continued

A who’s who of legendary supermodels—including Helena Christensen, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Shalom Harlow, Linda Evangelista, Amber Valletta, Kate Moss and Carla Bruni—blaze down the catwalk in this epic fashion show.

Still looking every bit the bombshell at 81 years old, Sophia Loren stars as the matriarch of a large brood of sexy Italian men in this short film created to promote Dolce & Gabbana’s new fragrance, Rosa Excelsa.

Shayne Oliver—the designer behind the label Hood by Air—caused a stir with his latest fashion show (held outdoors in Paris) by featuring an army of male models who seemed to be getting ready to invade a post-apocalyptic, gender-bending, S&M-themed dental office. … Continued

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Springs biggest trends were all over Coachella. Pink, pink, pink. At times we felt like it was either a tripped out Easter Parade or everyone was still in their pajamas. Lots of bandannas and very short ripped up denim were … Continued

Sometimes a magazine cover transcends its commercial purpose and stands as a work of art unto itself. With an unbeatable combo of intriguing models (like Lady Gaga, Brad Pitt and Beyoncé), exquisite styling and dramatic photography, these fashion covers would look equally at home … Continued

Miranda Kerr, Devon Aoki, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Chanel Iman walked the runway for Moschino’s 2017 resort collection. Creative Director Jeremy Scott delivered a 1960s-influenced array of garments featuring psychedelic patterns, bright colors and mismatched prints. “I just wanted to make … Continued

As part of the new class of supermodels, 21-year-old Gigi Hadid is a coveted presence on every designer’s catwalk. Think of this video as a 2016 highlight reel of Hadid sporting various ensembles and wildly different looks as she makes a … Continued

Louis Vuitton creative director Nicolas Ghesquière held his latest runway show at the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum in Rio de Janeiro. With A-listers like Alessandra Ambrosio, Catherine Deneuve, Zendaya, Alicia Vikander and Jaden Smith in attendance, models used the museum’s winding … Continued

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) presents “Refined Irreverence,” the first museum showing of Carolina Herrera’s work. Herrera is a Venezuelan-American designer known for creating opulent, elegant designs. The show features more than 75 garments from across Herrara’s … Continued

Starting in 2014, Australian photographer Damien Frost set a goal for himself: To find and photograph “the most fascinating and vibrant inhabitants” of his adopted city, London. Frost has compiled his work in the new book Night Flowers, which gets … Continued

In an ad campaign aimed at revitalizing its old-school sneaker called the “Gazelle,” Adidas has taken a 1993 photo of Kate Moss—in which she’s wearing a pair of the kicks—and turned it into a eye-catching video collage. “Like the Gazelle, … Continued

Known for her youthful, sexy, exuberant fashions, Betsey Johnson has been designing since the 1960s and has developed a devoted and varied following. “On my very first trip to Europe as a singer-writer for Blue Angel, I bought a Betsey Johnson hot-pink sweater … Continued

When asked about the artistic vision for his latest fashion collection, Korean designer Juun. J talked about imagining “a kind of post-chaos city” in which the people who survived clad themselves in his militaristic, Mad Max-style garb. He showed leather motocross jackets in exaggerated … Continued

Christian Siriano—the only Project Runway winner to truly make a mark on the fashion industry—is really on a roll this year. Michelle Obama wore one of his dresses to the Democratic National Convention, he came to the sartorial rescue of Ghostbusters … Continued

When designer Brian Atwood was ready to unveil his 2012 shoe collection, he launched it with an ad campaign that—according to the company’s official press release—”was inspired by the allure of sexual submission, fearless beauty, and cinematographic voyeurism laced with sensual … Continued

On May 3, Chanel became the first fashion house to stage a runway show in Communist-ruled Cuba. Unveiling his 2016-2017 resort wear collection, Chanel designer and creative director Karl Lagerfeld had his models—including Stella Tennant, Mariacarla Boscono, Mica Arganaraz, Lindsey Wixson, and … Continued

The latest Calvin Klein advertising campaign tries to capture the diverse cross-section of beautiful people who have a distinct preference in underwear brands. The models in the ads range from folks who were plucked off the street to superstars like … Continued

She’s walked in runway shows for Givenchy and Chanel, she’s done campaigns for Marc Jacobs and Topshop, but Bella Hadid is especially excited about this new Joe’s Jeans video. “This is a really cool campaign for me,” said Hadid who was already … Continued

26-year-old transgender model Laith Ashley De La Cruz started making a name for himself almost as soon as he made the medical transition from female to male. Bruce Weber photographed the model’s first national campaign—for Barneys—and in February De La Cruz walked … Continued

With his chiseled physique, his double-take resemblance to legendary male model Tyson Beckford and the fact that in 2014 he became the first man ever to win Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model competition, Keith Carlos is striving to be a … Continued

The de Young Museum in San Francisco has become a fashion destination this spring thanks to its lavish exhibition, Oscar de la Renta: The Retrospective. Curated by former Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley, the exhibit covers the late designer’s five-decade-long career—from his early … Continued

At last month’s MTV Video Music Awards, Rihanna opened the show with a medley of her hits while decked out in a t-shirt emblazoned with the Hood by Air insignia. That gives you some idea how cool the brand—founded by … Continued

For their Fall/Winter 2016 collection, the Dutch fashion house headed up by Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren looked to the past for inspiration. The duo cut up designs from previous years’ collections and repurposed them into newly reimagined garments, accessorizing many of the … Continued

In this quartet of videos (one above; three below), designer Anthony Vaccarello launches his first campaign as creative director of Saint Laurent since he moved to the great Paris house (founded by Yves Saint Laurent) last April from Versus (Versace) … Continued

Calvin Klein has launched a series of “How2” videos to promote its new unisex fragrance, CK2. There’s a “How2 meet i.r.l” video which shows two women getting gussied up to meet for a night out. There’s a “How2 reconnect” video … Continued

In the recent New York Times story on how fetish wear (think harnesses and corsets) has been infiltrating fashion, high-wattage designers like Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang and Carolina Herrera were cited as those who have been seduced by the trend. Tucked in among … Continued

Marc Jacobs hired music video director Hype Williams to helm his fall fashion film, which stars an eclectic mix of muses including Missy Elliott, Courtney Love, Susan Sarandon, Sissy Spacek, Kendall Jenner, St. Vincent and her girlfriend Cara Delevingne. The … Continued

Tom Ford gathered together famous clients like Julianne Moore, Tom Hanks, Uma Thurman and Neil Patrick Harris for a dinner party/fashion show at the recently-closed Four Seasons restaurant in New York City. This video provides a inside look at the … Continued

Missouri-born designer Jeremy Scott trotted out a cavalcade of Americana—a vibrant mix of the 1950s and cowboy culture—for the 2016 fall/winter collection of his namesake brand. Karlie Kloss kicked off the runway show sporting a beehive, bright yellow cowboy boots … Continued

For the 2017 Pirelli Calendar—the 44th edition of this venerable fashion tradition—the legendary Peter Lindbergh was the photographer. It’s the third time he’s done it—he also shot the Cal, as it is known, in 1996 (in the El Mirage desert … Continued

In 2013, actress Penelope Cruz and her sister Monica started developing “L’Agent,” a line of lingerie for the brand Agent Provocateur. To draw attention to their work, Penelope decided to take the marketing campaign into her own hands and direct a series … Continued

Wes Anderson, the story-telling maestro behind such cinematic delights as The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Hotel, has gone two years now since the Oscar-winning Budapest Hotel without a feature (though a stop-motion-animated movie about dogs, along … Continued

Channel the last days of disco with the ultimate cool-girls, Este, Danielle and Alana, as the Haim sisters model their Reformation capsule collection for New Year’s Eve. With Haim, Reformation has found the perfect partner to amp up their sleek … Continued

Thakoon, one of a new breed of designers reinvigorating a relaxed East Coast aesthetic—he was championed by Anna Wintour in The September Issue—uncovers the iconic looks to be found in the everyday. How? (Watch the video above.) “I love to … Continued

Inside and outside the Plaza Hotel, at the bottom of Central Park in New York, a slew of supermodels, including Joan Smalls, Carolyn Murphy, Andreea Diaconu, Anna Ewers and Adriana Lima, were asked by Vogue to lip-sync the George Michaels … Continued

When Karl Lagerfeld launches a collection, he does it like no other. For his Chanel Fall/Winter 2017-18 show at Paris Fashion Week, he transformed the Palais Royal into a futuristic space station, complete with a two-story Chanel-branded rocket that literally … Continued

New York artist Tyler Ford wanted to shoot Bella Hadid in some of her most intimate moments—bathing, waking up in the morning, brushing her teeth. The result is this seductive video—shot in honor of Visionaire magazine’s 25th anniversary—which captures the model … Continued

After two years at the iconic fashion label, Public School (dynamic duo Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow) is parting ways with DKNY. In case you missed it, you can watch their final DKNY show above, featuring everyone’s favorite runway queen Bella Hadid wearing a super sexy … Continued

In a week of grand fashion statements, Marc Jacobs pared his New York Fashion Week runway show down to the essentials, with two rows of bare metal folding chairs, no set, no music, no major hair or makeup and no … Continued

The new Gucci Spring/Summer 2017 campaign is an homage to Rome, the eternal city, a magnet throughout history to artists and intellectuals and home to a notoriously decadent party culture. In “Wild Days and Nights in Rome,” director Glen Luchford … Continued

Strutting to a cover of the Tom Jones song “She’s a Lady” by the duo Lion Babe, the models wearing H&M’s new collection for 2016—Jillian Hervey, Lauren Hutton, Adwoa Aboah, Hari Nef and Pum Lefebure—aim to look off-beat and bad-ass … Continued

The full video—no teasers here—for Alexander Wang’s Fall 2016 campaign throws a mansion party so hot it features Skrillex DJ-ing, Kylie Jenner and Tyga PDA, Anna Ewers dancing with them in the bathroom and models (Hanne Gaby, Katie Moore and … Continued

Film director Spike Jonze has turned a perfume ad into a viral sensation. Jonze, who directed the infamous Fatboy Slim music video that featured Christopher Walken dancing around a hotel lobby, once again showcases the joys of dancing in this commercial … Continued

Givenchy go-to directors Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott bring an otherworldly beauty to the label’s Spring/Summer 2017 campaign that contrasts Riccardo Tisci’s elegant Givenchy designs against a striking desert landscape. As supermodels Irina Shayk, Mariacarla Boscono, Lea Cerezo, Vittoria Ceretti, and Faretta Radic and … Continued

Gigi Boots—a limited-edition design collaboration between boot-maker Stewart Weitzman and model Gigi Hadid—is center stage in “#doitright,” a new sizzling video directed by James Franco. Follow Hadid to the famous Gleason gym in Brooklyn, where she fights with the best … Continued

As a designer, Alexander McQueen (1969–2010) was known for pushing fashion’s limits to unknown extremes, and for presenting shows that had equal measures of shock, surprise, emotional power and raw energy in them. “People don’t want to see clothes,” McQueen … Continued

“It’s an elegance that’s a little bit wrong, coherent with modern life and it’s contradictions, the good and the bad,” says designer Miuccia Prada about her manga-bourgeois looks for the spring, full of feathers and boas and comfortable, fanciful shoes. … Continued

Balmain’s Fall/Winter 2017-2108 Collection opened Paris Fashion Week strong, with a collection that says quite clearly “I am woman, hear me roar.” Creative Director Olivier Rousteing presented an impressive procession of Amazon princess warrior women decked out in opulent glittery ensembles that … Continued

The wild 60’s, 1965 to be exact, finds us at The Avengers inspired collection and runway show. Jean Varon’s creations are heavily influenced by the popular British TV show and all kinds of craziness unfolds. Models throwing men down the … Continued

Chaos, a new line of fashion phone accessories, was created by British stylists and consultants Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall. “Our life is travel, so we live on our phones,” Stockdale says. Adds Lyall: “There are all these accessories people … Continued

To celebrate the 160th anniversary of its founding, British fashion house Burberry tells “The Tale of Thomas Burberry,” a reimagining of the iconic label’s history through the perspective of its founder. Directed by Academy Award-winner Asif Kapadia and featuring an impressive … Continued

Debuting the day after Moonlight took home the Oscar for Best Picture, Calvin Klein’s newest campaign shines a light on four of the movie’s brightest stars Mahershala Ali, Alex Hibbert, Trevante Rhodes and Ashton Sanders. The theme of the series … Continued

In honor of provocative designer Rei Kawakubo, creator of Commes des Garcons, the red carpet for the 44th Met Gala did not disappoint the fashion fanatics and freaks gathered to see the outrageous interpretations of her aesthetics. Most of the … Continued

The 23 year old designs a cool capsule spring line of Versace Versus called Zayn x Versus. Working closely with master designer Donnatella the collection is available in store and on line in May. Zayn is also modeling the line for … Continued

Gucci’s new ready-to-wear collection for Fall/Winter 2017-2018 is one of most talked-about shows of Milan Fashion Week. The theme of the event was the future, and this runway debut is, without a doubt, a huge step forward for the label. Creative … Continued

Greece is the word for designer Karl Lagerfeld who set the Chanel 2017-18 Resort fashion show in the birthplace of Alexander the Great. Actually, it took place in the heart of Paris, as always, but you could have fooled us. … Continued

Louis Vuitton designer Nicolas Ghesquiere is having a love affair with Japan. A frequent visitor to the Land of the Rising Sun, his east-meets-west Resort 2018 line is hugely influenced by the Asian nation. He even presented the fashion show … Continued

MANGO’s new Spring/Summer 2017 campaign is “A Story of Uniqueness.” The brand says that their inspiration is “a story of people like me, like you, like us. People embracing their own selves, their own talents, passions, strengths and weaknesses. Embracing what … Continued

Not everyone can invent themselves, to transcend their flesh-and-blood beginnings and become something iconic. Karl Lagerfeld certainly has. He was born in Hamburg in 1933 to German industrialist parents (making him 83), though he has claimed younger birthdates and a … Continued

The talented Italian designer and Creative Director of Versace, 63, has been the darling of celebrities and their stylists for her high-glam, high-impact gowns for more than 20 years. Just three years after the death of her beloved brother, designer … Continued

Thom Browne’s mens runway show was a creepy procession of male clones wearing platform hooves, tweed caps and gray suits that were proportionally bizarre and stitched like Frankenstein.  The look was finished with comical white face paint, black lipstick and large round … Continued

Post-Balmain, where he turned the traditional “pretty” Parisian fashion house on its ooh-la-la, designer Christophe Decarnin is back with a bang as the creative director of the fresh, buzzy brand, Faith Connexion. At least, that’s the rumor, as the soft-spoken … Continued

There is nothing “je ne sais quoi” about the allure of the runway model. They have the pouty look, the sexy strut, and most importantly, the “I don’t give a damn” attitude required to help a designer’s collection fly off … Continued

Like’s Tom Ford’s latest fragrance, Tom Ford’s Spring-Summer runway show was ‘Fucking Fabulous’.  The collection was confident, expertly cut, and when paired with a plunge-front, backless jumpsuit on Mica Argañaraz, it was all drop dead sexy……. beyond even his Gucci shows … Continued

Only the second living designer to be the subject of a fashion exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the first was Yves Saint Laurent in 1983), Rei Kawakubo represents the true avant-garde of fashion, thus making her work for … Continued

When Franca Sozanni passed away late last year, the fashion world lost a singular talent. As Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia (the longest-serving Vogue editor other than Anna Wintour), Sozanni created some of the most visually arresting and provocative fashion photography of our time—often … Continued

German designer Philipp Plein took the city by storm with his New York Fashion Week debut, staged at the New York Public Library. Less fashion show than a spectacular fashion happening, the event included street performers, a neon sculpture entryway and … Continued

It’s the 70s all over again, according to the new Yves Saint Laurent Creative Director, Anthony Vaccarello. Harking back to the fabulous Studio 54 era where Saint Laurent was a key playboy player, this sultry girl-on-girl video looks like something … Continued

What is it about a simple, white t-shirt that turns the average Joe (or Selena Gomez or Robert Pattinson) into a simmering sex object? Is it the color, bright and bleached, that looks fetching on every skin tone? Or the … Continued

Go ahead, you can hate them—just a little—because they’re beautiful, rich, and in love. Even those who have everything, deserve some happiness, right? Here are ten of the most adorable, genetically blessed couples on the planet. Just looking at the stars … Continued

Born in Taiwan, Jason Wu immigrated to Canada when he was nine years old, but even at that young age, he knew he wanted to be a fashion designer. Already a talented and tireless illustrator, his parents indulged his burgeoning aspirations … Continued

Designer Marc Jacob’s video for his Spring 2017 Eyewear line may be brief but it’s evocative in its message: wear these sparkly, dramatic, 70s inspired sunglasses and you, too, can boogie like a disco queen in a china shop. Set to … Continued

John Galliano’s creative genius is in full effect with the new Maison Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2017 Collection—every look brings a fresh surprise as Galliano reinvents and deconstructs the idea of each garment. Art plays a central theme, seen in cubist overlays, painterly … Continued

A retrospective of the work and legacy of Cristobal Balenciaga, the most influential clothing designer in the 20th Century, is dressing up the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and we couldn’t be more delighted. Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion, marks the … Continued

Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss and the city of Chicago are the stars of this Bruce Weber–directed fashion film featuring the fall 2016 looks of Versace. In stunning black and white, Hadid and Kloss walk the streets of the Windy City and … Continued

We all know Robin Rihanna Fenty is a worldwide pop star. Over the past decade, the Barbadian songbird has released eight albums (her most recent, Anti, launched in 2016 and reached #1 on the Billboard Charts) and has sold over 230 million … Continued

The new film for Parisian design house KENZO‘s Fall/Winter 2017 collection is here. Caribia, Charity, Chastity is written by Orange is the New Black actor, Natasha Lyonne, and marks her debut as a director, as well. The surreal short, about a woman coming to … Continued

Is your head exploding over the fact that we will not be seeing postcoital bliss between Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen until next summer when Game of Thrones returns? Dolce & Gabbana feel our pain. To ease our suffering the … Continued

This month’s debut of the Supreme x Louis Vuitton collaboration feels like seeing two favorite friends meet and get along famously. Revealed at the Louis Vuitton Men’s Autumn/Winter 2017 Fashion Show at Le Palais Royale, Supreme x Louis Vuitton is … Continued

You’ll be seeing a lot of Kendall Jenner this Spring—as the the new face of La Perla’s Spring 2017 campaign, she’s showing some serious skin. Kendall was hand-picked to represent La Perla by the brand’s new creative director, Julia Haart, … Continued

After her spectacular debut at the MET Gala last spring, where she wowed the crowds in her black and white Ateller Versace gown, Canadian singer Céline Dion is definitely having a fashion moment. This spring, the 49-year-old diva, who has sold over 250 … Continued

Everyone is a provocateur at heart in the business of creating images that turn us on with sex and danger. PROVOKR‘s gallery of erotic photos by the best photographers shooting the most intriguing women (and a few men) celebrates the … Continued

For the 2016 British Fashion Awards, director Nick Knight presented the video “Up,” a hypnotic split-screen vision of “freedom and diversity” set to Travis Scott’s “Upper Echelon,” featuring T.I. and 2 Chainz. Watch the video, above. And below, another vision … Continued

Two breathtakingly beautiful models are on the Isle of Capri in the magnificent Mediterranean Sea, the scent of love and lust in the salty air. As the near-perfect Bianca Balti lounges in a small white boat and looks longingly at the … Continued

For several seasons now, fashion has seen the gender normative cues of clothing rapidly merge or disintegrate. Luxury brands like Gucci, Jil Sander, Givenchy, and Calvin Klein have all recently merged their menswear and womenswear shows into one singular vision. … Continued

Donatella’s amazing runway tribute to her brother that culminated with five of the original supermodels – Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer,Helena Christensen and the former French first lady Carla Bruni.  

“It’s a vision of a revived Parisian woman, it is all about cut, shapes, silhouettes.”—Karl Lagerfeld In the shadow of the most recognizable landmark in Paris—perhaps even the world—designer Karl Lagerfeld presents his Fall-Winter 2017-18 Haute Couture show for Chanel. … Continued

Eckhaus Latta enlisted a diverse group of 30 something couples to not only wear their spring 2017 collection, but to have real sex in front of the camera for the photographer Heji Shin.  Now that’s provocative!  “For us, it was really important … Continued

It was one of those fabulous “model moments.” Just as a fresh-faced Texas blonde was about to walk the Alexander Wang runway for his Fall/Winter 2016 show, a flash of brilliance hit hairstylist Guido Palau backstage. Grabbing his scissors, he … Continued

What a bright, sparking show presented by Coach 1941 for Spring/Summer 2018! Creative Director Stuart Vevers designed a lively collection of sequined slipdresses, embellished denim, and, of course, plenty of leather on the clothing and the Coach accessories. But what makes the line so … Continued

Of the 111 pieces in the Museum of Modern Art‘s newest exhibition, ITEMS: IS FASHION MODERN?, the nine below are so ingrained in our consciousness that we don’t even think of them as the game changers they once were. The white … Continued

As if the multi-talented Sita Abellan doesn’t have enough on her fashion plate, the Spanish DJ, model, and instagram star is now working with creative director Christophe Decarnin, who heads the Balmain fashion empire as well as, secretly, the outre Parisian fashion label, … Continued

Don’t hate them because they’re beautiful…and rich and famous models. These eleven hot offspring can’t help that they’ve hit the genetic jackpot. In fact, most are proving their talents go beyond being blessed in the looks department and are delving into … Continued

Jeremy Meeks is hands down the sexiest male model of the year.  This bad boy was especially beautiful and steamy walking in Philipp Plein’s pool side resort show!

Run-D.M.C. loved their black striped, shell-toe Adidas sneakers so much, they wrote a song about them called, “My Adidas.” And the hip-hop sneaker culture was born. They may have been the first group to sing an ode to their shoes … Continued

Fashionistas around the globe have embraced the playfully charming accessories created by Paris-based designer, Yaz Kurhan. After working with such amazing designers like Alexander McQueen and Jeremy Scott, Yaz started her own line, Yazbukey, with her sister, Emel Kurhan in 2000. The quirky style … Continued

Azzedine Alaïa was often regarded as one of the most visionary and singular designers of his generation, and the generations to follow. Born in Tunisia in 1935, Alaïa took to design at an early age and was taught and fostered by … Continued

Kristen Stewart’s girlfriend super British fashion model Stella Maxwell is PROVOKR’s pick for the sexiest model of the year and Kristen’s too!

After growing up in Texas and New Mexico, Tom Ford made a beeline for New York City in 1979 to study art history at NYU. It wasn’t long before the city’s glamorous nightlife and cultural vibrancy started to have an impact … Continued

Kylie Jenner under the creative direction of Nick Knight, along with photographer Britt Lloyd, have created Sheer, the sexiest fashion video of the year.   Set to Travis Scott’s ‘Goosebumps’ featuring Kendrick Lamar, watching this gave us goosebumps.

We are in love with the the “seductive madness” of Anthony Vaccarello at YSL.  Ulta-cool, Ultra -wearable and Ultra-fun clothes for every encounter.  

Haute-goth designer, Gareth Pugh worked with Nick Knight and radical performance sculptor Olivier de Sagazain to create a dark, otherwordly and spine-chilling film inspired by avant-garde Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director Federico García Lorca’s acclaimed essay, “Play and Theory of Duende ”  Creepy good! … Continued

Tom Ford has gone Hollywood in more ways than one. The Texas-born creative director for Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and now his own label, Tom Ford, had always wanted to make movies. His dream came true when he wrote and … Continued

Back in 1991, Gianni Versace made history with his fierce, fabulous Fall 1991 runway show by hiring the hottest Supermodels in the world: Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Christy Turlington (we hear it cost him $25,000 a girl). As the gorgeous women strutted … Continued

Back in the 60s, Noxzema Shaving Cream came out with a wildly sexy ad starring a Swedish bombshell named Gunilla Knutson. To the strains of that famously erotic jingle, The Stripper (ba-da-bing!), Gunilla urges a handsome bloke to “take it off, … Continued

As the winter equinox approaches, what better time then to dream of spring? It’s always April, it seems, for clothing designer Erdem Moralioglu, whose floral prints are as ubiquitous as the beautiful models wearing them. In his new collaboration with … Continued

The clothing company, Suistudio, makes suits for Miss Bossy Pants and we like their style. In these pussy-grabbing times, a woman needs to make a bold statement, and nothing says, “I’m in charge” better than a beautifully tailored, perfectly fitted … Continued

This Dominatrix inspired campaign shot by Mario Sorrenti, featuring super cool model Binx Walton is not only sexy but empowering!  Mr. Ford you are always amazing!

Back in the 70s, sex, fashion, and disco were everything. The MVP of that milieu of mayhem was Antonio Lopez, one of the most iconic fashion illustrators of all time. The Puerto Rican-born, New York-raised artist was a prominent figure … Continued

Armani Exchange rolls out its Fall/Winter 2017-2018 campaign with three representatives of cool: model-turned-actress Cara Delevingne, DJ du jour  Martin Garrix, and Chinese superstar Li Yifeng. As Giorgio Armani himself puts it: “For this campaign, I wanted three faces capable … Continued

Her real name is Leslie Lawson but she was given the nickname Twiggy due to her svelte build. Her other key attributes—big eyes, eyelashes for days, and her androgynous look—also contributed to turning her into a worldwide phenomenon. Here’s a video … Continued

Nothing begs to be “loosened up” more than a suit and tie. The challenge of unbuttoning the collar, undoing the silk strap, slipping the jacket off, it’s a strip tease just waiting to happen. Which is probably why the whole … Continued

You’d think it would be easy to chose the sexiest models of 2017. It’s not. But it is fun! There are hundreds of perfectly chiseled men and women who earn their living from their looks. But looks alone are not what make … Continued

The first retrospective of the visionary fashion and furniture designer, Rick Owens is taking place at La Triennial di Milano in Italy. A hot shot since he launched his eponymous label in 1994, Owen’s been the darling of Vogue and its editrix … Continued

He seems to have come out of nowhere, and, in fact, he has. When 26-year-old British actor Joe Alwyn snagged the lead role in Ang Lee’s 2016 war drama, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, he was a complete unknown still … Continued

Often times the great fashion designers of past eras fit into three categories. Couturiers can become culture-defining forces and massive corporate entities, others can fade away, or designers leave us, but still shine bright with influence and memories. Todd Oldham … Continued

Breakout model in the fashion world—this minute—is the 19-year-old rapper and now-actor, Judah Lang. Tall, blonde, and All-American looking, Judah stands out for his lovely imperfection: a distinct port wine-stain birthmark on his otherwise perfect face. Proving yet again, that … Continued

Helmut Lang Re-Edition Volume 1 got off to an incredible start in 2017. The first of two (for now) capsules of re-issued classics included heritage pieces in denim, outerwear, knitwear, and accessories. The 15 re-released pieces, “edited” by Isabella Burley of Dazed magazine and … Continued

The fabulous Vivienne Westwood‘s Fall/Winter 2018/19 collection is a Call-to-Arms. The British designer is dressing her young models in her iconic steampunk style, with brightly colored knits and subtle plaids in soft tweed. The message she’s  communicating to the world? … Continued

A member of the famously radical fashion group, The Antwerp Six, Walter Van Beirendonck always stuns and surprises in his design decisions. His Fall/Winter 2018/19 Menswear show for Paris Fashion Week is no different. Pushing the envelope, the designer explores the … Continued

Supermodel extraordinaire Naomi Campbell may be 47, which is practically ancient in model years, but the 5’9” beauty is still as vibrant and relevant as ever. Born in London to a professional dancer, she got her start appearing in a … Continued

Marvelous Marc Jacobs, whose show served as the official finale to the season, was beautifully dramatic. He presented his collection in the Park Avenue Armory and his models paraded single file across a weathered wooden floor lit by what seemed … Continued

The undertaking to capture the influence of the dramatic visual aspects of Catholicism is monumental. Andrew Bolton dreamed up the show for the 2018 Met Gala, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. “As the curator, you are always interested in … Continued

What better way for PROVOKR to kick off a new series, Sexiest Fashion Shoots, than with Kate Moss. We have selected 10 of her sexiest images that make us crazy! We chose very provocative fashion shoots from Vogue to Interview … Continued

One-of-a-kind fashion designer and activist Vivienne Westwood has molded the British fashion industry since the early 70s, with her punk-rock and erotic style. So, Lorna Tucker, the director of Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist, found inspiration within the fashion icon’s life … Continued

British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been strutting the catwalk since the late 80s, at the tender age of 15. However, the fashion industry quickly recognized, that with her impossibly endless legs, her sleek yet healthy body, her flawless skin, and … Continued

As a long time marketer of fashion brands, I have never seen such a miraculous transformation of a brand as the one led by Christopher Bailey for seventeen years as head of Creative for Burberry. His sense of space, design, … Continued

A new documentary celebrating the fashion genius of former Vogue Editor-at-Large André Leon Talley is coming to theaters this spring. Featuring interviews with his mentors and colleagues, including Anna Wintour, Marc Jacobs, and Tom Ford, the film shows the larger-than-life … Continued

Of course, Jane Birkin, the woman who inspired the most famous bag on the planet, is a fashion icon. And at 71, the still beautifully complex actress and singer deserves the loving accolades. When she was just 19 and already … Continued

Sometimes people rise up from the ashes and begin beautiful new lives. Sometimes they do not. They die or live troubled, nightmarish existences. Miraculously, people can come to life again, either from trauma, mental illness and/or addictions. We can see … Continued

When it comes to dominating the football field or men’s fashion, heartthrob Cristiano Ronaldo, the world’s most famous athlete, takes home the world cup. The Portuguese professional footballer had led his team to victory once before and earned the title … Continued

Have you caught the viral video of Jennifer Lawrence filling in for Jimmy Kimmel? We have and you can watch it above. The impeccably dressed star (seriously, we want to know who her stylist is STAT!) took over the hosting duties … Continued

Former One Direction vocalist Harry Styles has never been afraid to experiment with fashion. The singer has shown off his unique, visually remarkable panache ever since he left the group and became a solo performer. Styles has been seen dressed … Continued

Instagram and fashion have gone hand in hand since the app was launched in 2010 by Facebook. Now, fashion lovers can make income from their fingertips, keep up with the hottest trends, and follow the lives of prestigious designers by … Continued

Before there were beauty bloggers, vloggers, and Instagram influencer’s, there was Kevyn Aucoin an American make-up artist, photographer, and author. Aucoin’s reputation lives on every day as one of the most passionate and prominent makeup artists that have ever glamourized … Continued

It’s always a roll of the dice whether the children of famously attractive performers will get the magic DNA to propel their own careers in front of a camera. Whether they choose to act, model, or sing, or in some … Continued

Renowned French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy passed away at 91 recently. PROVOKR wanted to honor him in our own way with photos of some of our favorite Givenchy looks. The House of Givenchy designer created some of the most … Continued

Fashion is like a revolving door, trends, and fads that go out of style but always seem to come back. For instance, fashion designer Coco Chanel started creating menswear for women in the 20s. Chanel dismissed the traditional underskirts and tight corsets … Continued

As the saying goes, “Clothes make the musician.” Ok, we made that up but we all know that a performer’s visual statement is often equally important to their musical message.  Sometimes more!  At PROVOKR, we’re always impressed when artists find … Continued

Few names in the fashion world evoke such adulation like Alexander McQueen’s. The “hooligan of English fashion” as he was affectionately known, was a rising star in London almost from the moment he touched needle to fabric back in the … Continued

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who’s the sexiest Kardashian-Jenner of them all? Well, we all know who takes the crown…supermodel Kendall Jenner, who has been dominating the modeling industry since she made her bold statement at age 14 on Keeping Up … Continued

Strong, powerful, resilient, and independent, everything that Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace reflected when her dear brother Gianni died in 1997. Since the tragic death of fashion icon Gianni Versace, sister Donatella has taken the reins of the fashion house … Continued

In society today, people are constantly getting body shamed. Mainstream and social media can create an unhealthy standard around what it means to be beautiful. Naturally, men and women have found something to give them a sense of personal identity … Continued

  The entertainment industry is chock-full of fashion and costume designers but it  took only one creative eye to get filmgoers to point at the big screen and say “I want that wardrobe.” Patricia Field, the powerful creator who helped … Continued

  Legendary photographer and filmmaker Nick Knight was asked by Kate Moss if he could shoot a fashion concept for British Vogue inspired by his own 1982 book Skinheads. Nick and his assistant, Brit Lloyd, decided to move out of … Continued

This month, the highly anticipated September issues of the biggest international fashion magazines landed in our mailboxes and on newsstands with a giant BANG! Why the noise? Ten of those covers have spectacular women of color gracing them, including Black … Continued

  In it’s first fashion-centric show since an Andy Warhol exhibition in 1997, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents a pop-up within the museum of the fabulous clothing by designers Zoe Latta and Mike Eckhaus, titled Eckhaus Latta: Possessed. On display … Continued

Ever since the 1980s, music icon, Madonna has had a social-cultural impact on our society. The female solo artist provided the world with thoughtful lyrics, unforgettable music videos, and of course, her outrageous fashion sense that never failed to leave … Continued

Filmmaker, author, and photographer, Wim Wenders has certainly earned the title as one of the most iconic film directors in the world. His astonishing cinematic productions have grabbed attention worldwide, and have made Wenders a popular storyteller. The German auteur has … Continued

“Ladies and gentlemen of all ages, welcome to the Moschino Circus!” So spoke Moschino Creative Director and host, Jeremy Scott, as he paraded into a gigantic blue-and-red striped circus-themed tent in the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, California where his … Continued

Not many names are as recognizable in American fashion as Ralph Lauren. For 50 years, he has been, as Oprah perfectly put it, “designing our dreams.” He has consistently broken barriers and pushed the envelope, giving us some of the … Continued

The female, Muslim population continues to grow but many are not informed about the religious meaning behind a Muslim women’s headscarf, also known as a hijab or khimar, and why traditional Muslim clothing is loose-fitted. To help solve this issue, the … Continued

PROVOKR AWARDS — Not many designers are more provocative than Moschino’s Jeremy Scott. His irreverent eye has injected a sense of humor into the brand not really seen anywhere else in the luxury world. His knack for mixing street with … Continued

Milan Fashion Week may have been shown in Italy’s fashion capital but this season many designers transported us to the vast, endless Sahara Desert. Somewhere between The English Patient and Mad Max this season was all about desert safari with … Continued

Anthony Vaccarello steaming up women’s design at Yves Saint Laurent, stirring a frenzy in sales and social media. His ultra-sexy show in Paris under the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower celebrated this mega talent, and the brand itself.

Saint Laurent’s Spring/ Summer ’19 show brought the two things to Paris fashion week it always does: glamour & sex. With creative director Anthony Vaccarello at the helm, this season was a mix of modern western and steamy rock and roll. … Continued

Tom Ford evokes a 27-year-old hunk and maintains his impeccable style with sexy snakeskin-print jeans, gorgeous metallic tailoring, and the perfect pinstripe flannel suit.

We worship at the altar of Inez and Vinoodh. Check out their instagram to see why. They shoot with a unique sensibility to the zeitgeist, and never abandon the mission to capture the most compelling moment.

Gucci draws line after line in the sand. The brand’s daring 2018 campaigns stunned your senses, and the grotesque details of their runway shows made you sit straight up, with your mouth open. What a ride. We loved it all.

The beautiful Dominican model, Daniel Morel, is in all the shows and in many ad campaigns. He instantly elevates any couture look when he works his magic.

Kaia Gerber for everything she brings and her natural ability to deliver sensational images and stunning runway walks. It is in the genes, yes? Lightning struck twice.

Nicolas Ghesquiere masterfully nails his own stylistic expression while conspiring brilliantly with the Louis Vuitton legacy. He has re-energized and re-elevated the brand while thrilling the consumer.

Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss injected hope, biting political messaging and African culture into fashion with a confident, resonant vibe. Through the mosaic ‘Black Family Murals’ painted on shirts and pants, with the phrase ‘See Us Now?’ printed on a … Continued

Start with Cara Delevigne interviewing her close friend, Kendall Jenner; stir in the creative team at Harper’s Bazaar, then mix in a heavy dose of Solve Sundsbo’s photographic sensibility, and there you have it – The Best Fashion Editorial of … Continued

Scrolling through Pat McGrath’s Instagram (@patmcgrathreal) is like walking through an alien wonderland where pigments are bright, and everything sparkles. Dubbed “the most influential makeup artist in the world” by Anna Wintour and awarded a Member of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth … Continued

A Creative Director’s dream (or nightmare come true), Donatella Versace and Steven Meisel shot 54 looks and hired 54 international models in order to create an iconic ad campaign which we’ll revere for years to come.

New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2019 was not for the faint of heart. This season’s models featured a bevy of pregnant mamas, drag queens, and plus-size goddesses. Shows were hosted in a variety of venues from the Bethesda fountain … Continued

For fall 2018 Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen has taken nature to the extreme by creating fringe encompassing cocoons that transform into beautiful butterfly and bug prints. This kaleidoscope of colors featured McQueen’s signature tailoring with hand-embroidered beetle detail that … Continued

With millennials and Gen Z influencing the latest fashion trends gender lines have been blurred like never before. Gone are the days of gender specific pink and blue baby clothes. Today is all about comfort and non-binary dressing. Gender blending … Continued

Winter is coming but you may not be ready to cover up completely. You can find one of the best solutions is the biggest trends of the season- fishnet tights. With an open weave, diamond knit fishnets not only show … Continued

Donald Robertson, or @drawbertson as he is known on Instagram, is a man of many talents. Dubbed as the Andy Warhol of Instagram this dad of 5 wears multiple hats including creative director of Esteé Lauder, product designer, illustrator, children’s … Continued

Is there anything sexier than a hot, fashionably coordinated couple? We think not. We’ve gathered a gallery of our favorite stylish lovers for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! David and Victoria Beckham You can’t start a couple’s best dressed list without … Continued

They may be on the silver screen but these Hollywood actor’s know how to dress and keep it fresh and are some of fashion’s finest.   Donald Glover, the actor, has develop a style unto his own that is unique … Continued

Having superb sartorial skills takes a keen eye and refined aesthetic. A well-dressed man cannot simply throw a label on and call himself a fashion pro. For some, clothing clout comes naturally, whereas many others look to celebrities and public … Continued

Tokyo Fashion Week is arguably the craziest out of all the major fashion weeks (New York, London, Paris, etc). Amazon Fashion Week, as it’s called in Tokyo, brings about eye-popping color, boldly mixed prints, off-kilter silhouettes, and an emphasis on … Continued

When it comes to fall wardrobe staples, the leather motorcycle jacket reigns supreme. It goes with literally anything in your closet (Seriously. Anything.), and it gives whatever you’re wearing in instant air of cool. Look at recent images of the … Continued

With sweater weather upon us and the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to pull out those flannel shirts and tweed jackets. For Fall 2018 tartan prints and tweeds are more than just cozy dressing, it’s the hottest trend of … Continued

There probably isn’t a fashion rule more tired than “don’t mix your prints” (OK, “don’t wear white after Labor Day” is pretty bad, too). Yet it’s funny how, despite runway upon runway featuring boldly mixed prints and street style inspiration, … Continued

The words holiday party can bring fear to many people but however you celebrate it always boils down to one question, “What am I going to wear?”. A sexy, stylish solution to this predicament is a tuxedo jacket. Not just for … Continued

  Mick Jagger The rock and style god of all frontman, Mick Jagger is the gold standard of all things cool. With moves like Jagger and fashion sensibility he is the measure that all frontmen compare themselves too. In the … Continued

PROVOKR celebrates the fashion and costume genius of Michele Clapton and the sensational photography of Helen Sloane. Never before in a series, has there been as much devotion, such imagination and creativity put into every character’s evolving looks. Of course, … Continued

“It’s ALIIIIIIIVE!” If you’re a fan of sci-fi/horror, especially Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” then you definitely need to watch Prada’s Fall/Winter 2019 men’s fashion show. Prada paid homage to Shelley’s monster by placing his face onto pencil skirts (the show featured … Continued

With another stunning year for Gucci, Alessandro Michelle’s designs strike the right spark to make the brand hotter than ever. CEO Marco Bizzarri’s leadership has led them to digital brilliance, and the brand has cracked the millennial code.

By now you’ve probably heard of British-based online retailer ASOS. If you haven’t, well, thank GOD you found this article. Great fit, bold prints, and how-is-this-possible pricing have all made ASOS a one-stop-shop for all things fashion and beauty. Founded … Continued

Nats Getty is a complete and utter badass, a rebel who has provocative instincts, incredible talent, and taste.   She’s a designer. She’s an artist.  She’s an activist. There’s really not much this girl can’t do. Already having come from … Continued

Talk about going from Posh to Sporty. We first caught word of Victoria Beckham’s collaboration with Reebok back in 2017, and since then, fashion hounds have been waiting with baited breath to see what her take on sportswear would be. … Continued

It all started as “Press Week” in 1943, when Eleanor Lambert, the press director of the New York Dress Institute, created a series of fashion-related events in order to take attention away from French fashion during World War II (French … Continued

As 2018 comes to an end we take a look back at the top fashion highlights this year. We’ve experienced two royal weddings, models walking on water, beige becoming the new black, and women of all ages, shapes and sizes … Continued

“Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants.” The iconic Karl Lagerfeld was never known for his reserved demeanor. Quite the contrary, actually. Lagerfeld’s sharp tongue and legendary designs made him … Continued

Punk lux comes down the Versace runway… Tune in the colors of Billie Eilish, the decadence and thrift shop flare of Kurt and Courtney, and the punk symbols of safety pins, bondage, rips and anarchy in fashion created by Richard … Continued

  Not a lot of designers make their mark at a new fashion house by dressing a duchess for her royal wedding, but Givenchy’s Clare Waight Keller isn’t just any designer. Born in Birmingham, England in 1970, Clare Waight Keller … Continued

Gone are the days of a male model (well, any model for that matter) simply being seen and not heard. Today’s men aren’t just showcasing the latest fashion trends – they’re setting them and, in some cases, even designing them. … Continued

The name Hedi Slimane is synonymous with fashion. The houses of Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and most recently Celine have all been graced with his creative direction. However, you might not be aware that Slimane’s passions reach far beyond the … Continued

Love him or hate him, Kanye West and his Yeezy collection are still going strong. Few figures are as divisive in the fashion world as Kanye, but despite the fact that his minimalist and militaristic collections receive negative reviews from … Continued

When I was growing up in small town Indiana, I had a T-shirt with my name airbrushed on it in a super-chic 80s-inspired neon palette, courtesy of my local shopping mall. Nowadays, designers have been taking their script-on-clothing game to … Continued

Great fashion photography has brought us some of the most iconic images we’ve ever seen. The modeling industry wouldn’t be an industry at all if there weren’t amazingly talented photographers to capture those truly memorable fashion moments. Get to know … Continued

A few words that come to mind when we hear the name Thierry Mugler:  Unconventional. Bold. Disruptive. Mugler has been blazing his own trail through the fashion world since the mid-1970s, and he literally defined the new silhouette for women … Continued

Few names swept through fashion in the 1970s like Halston. With a knack for getting his looks onto the right celebrities, the Halston brand became synonymous with celebrity culture through marketing genius and deceptive simplicity. Born Roy Halston Flowick in … Continued

Rihanna has just made history. It was officially announced last week that the pop superstar will be working with LVMH to create her very own fashion house, fittingly called Fenty Maison. This marks the first time that a female (let … Continued

Ever wanted to look EXACTLY like your video game avatar? Thanks to Moschino’s new collaboration with the Sims game franchise, now you can. In April, Moschino debuted its Sims-inspired capsule collection at a Coachella desert party, complete with a roller … Continued

Fashion has always been about breaking barriers, so it’s refreshing to see that some of the fiercest faces out there right now are breaking barriers as well. Check out our top 10 LGBTQ models below, and see just how distinctively … Continued

Pride month is in full swing, and this week we want to honor some of the most legendary LGBTQ fashion icons that have shaped the way we view fashion. From redefining silhouettes, to unforgettable photography, to game-changing makeup artistry, these … Continued

Fashion collaborations have been dazzling and some oddly dismal. They have knocked you out or left you cold. We picked our favorite, hottest 10 collabs ever in fashion. Y-3 Adidas X Yohji Yamamoto is the real stunner as a German … Continued

July 9, 1943. On this date, the American and other Allied Forces spearheaded Operation Husky – the first World War II action in the liberation of Europe. The town where they landed? The southern Sicilian town of Agrigento. Because of … Continued

The Cannes film festival in Cannes, France has always been a hotbed of amazing fashion. Held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, the international film elite flocks to the invitation-only event for ten days of amazing film and … Continued

As more and more runways compete for your sartorial attention, it’s easy to get lost in the mix. Nowadays, designers and creative directors are thinking outside the box to make sure as many people as possible see their latest designs. … Continued

This season’s fall runways certainly packed a punch. Specific points of view, cutting-edge design, and in-your-face attitude were the common threads woven through many of this season’s shows. Let’s explore a few. 1. MOSCHINO Moschino is often top of mind … Continued

It’s so refreshing to see a designer feature diversity without being desperate, and who better to reinforce that idea than the queen of cool herself – Rihanna. At Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty shows, all women are goddesses. Her September 2018 … Continued

Yes, it’s yet another retelling of a classic story, but Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott novel “Little Women,” starring Timothee Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, and Meryl Streep, still manages to bring a fresh eye to a familiar tale. … Continued

In times like these, we could all use a hero. Every day seems like a completely new universe. Luckily for lovers of amazing costume design, we still have the Marvel Universe to feast our eyes upon. Let’s take a look … Continued

Some of the year’s hottest fashion isn’t just found on the runways and red carpets. Singers, rappers, and other recording artists alike are bringing some serious sartorial swag to their concerts and tours as well. Let’s take a look at … Continued

At 97, the space-obsessed couturier Pierre Cardin is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Timed to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, the retrospective exhibition “Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion” (running now through January 2020) at the Brooklyn Museum explores … Continued

1.Castello Cavalcanti In a quiet Italian village in 1955, American Formula One driver Jed Cavalcanti, in last place in a race through the Italian countryside, crashes his car in the middle of a public square. He then abandons his car … Continued

With more and more effort being put into reducing our carbon footprint in light of the climate change crisis, it only makes sense that these efforts start showing in the fashion arena as well. More and more designers and popular … Continued

With this season’s New York Fashion Week now over, it can be hard to remember all of the runways, locations, and fashions that vied for our attention. Designers have all had to get more creative when it comes to where … Continued

Described by the New York Times as “the Truman Capote of his generation, or the Carrie Bradshaw,” fashion superman and best-selling author Derek Blasberg is a force to be reckoned with. He hosts CNN’s fashion & culture show “CNN Style” … Continued

I’ll have the runway show with a side of club, please! For Ralph Lauren’s latest show, the designer continued his recent penchant for fully immersing his audience in an experience rather than simply sending his models down the runway. This … Continued

Is it outrageous to pay $500 and more for a pair of pre-distressed and pre-destroyed sneakers? Apparently not. The Golden Goose brand has been going strong with the “lived-in” look for more than 10-years. Their coveted Superstar model has a … Continued

The Coronavirus is here. We all know that. But what many don’t know is that this virus has chased the fashion world from Milan to Paris & beyond, leaving everything from empty fashion shows to empty storefronts in its wake. … Continued

The 70s are back. Again. Every few seasons, we see an influx of 70s staples – vinyl, velvet, denim, leather…you get the idea. For several fashion houses, 70s-inspired looks were on full display, with looks that were ready for a … Continued

Balenciaga is having quite the moment. As younger fashion-conscious generations strive more and more to find pieces that make them stand out and feel special, Balenciaga has brilliantly seized on this shift. Once a rather fledgling brand in the Kering … Continued

And y’all thought NYC Fashion Week was edgy! Spring/Summer 2020 shows just took place in Seoul last week, and as expected, the street style that strutted down the runways was nothing short of amazing. It was also refreshingly different than … Continued

If you don’t know her name, you’ve probably seen her work. Megan Hess, acclaimed fashion illustrator, has been revealing her passion for fashion through her elegant and detailed visions of haute couture. In 2008, Hess designed the cover for Candace … Continued

The word “denim” doesn’t exactly conjure up images of high fashion. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t make for a memorable fashion moment. Denim has completely permeated every corner of the sartorial world, as well as our wardrobes. Let’s take … Continued

Every few years, there comes along a TV show that literally changes the game when it comes to fashion, and Netflix’s Peaky Blinders is currently said game changer. The 1920s-set show has inspired countless fashion choices as of late, from … Continued

The marriage between fashion and photography has produced some of the most iconic moments ever to be captured on film. Examples include, Barry Lategan’s 1966 closeup of Twiggy; Brooke Shields’ 1980 Calvin Klein campaign; Peter Lindbergh’s “Birth of the Supermodels” … Continued

No other medium has influenced the world of fashion more than film (and probably vice versa). From the retro-70’s crazes to the flapper phenomenon, film has helped move fashion to the forefront and jumpstart long-dormant fashion trends. Here are five … Continued

“At the core of what we are doing at Burberry is a passion for the house to become an identity and a lifestyle – one that transcends barriers and is inclusive to all.” ~ Ricardo Tisci London’s unique and contrasting … Continued

We know. You didn’t come for the small talk. You just came for the underwear. So without further ado, here are our Top 5 LGBTQ-friendly underwear brands! TomboyX In 2012, life and business partners Fran Dunaway and Naomi Gonzalez set … Continued

When it comes to all the contributions Ralph Lauren has made to the fashion world, where does one even begin? We’d say a good place to start would be the history-making Polo Sport ad campaign featuring supermodels Tyson Beckford and … Continued

Being outed as transgender was once enough to end a career in modeling. Just research the stories of early transgendered models like April Ashley and Tracey Norman. However, things are obviously much different now, as several brands and magazines are … Continued

As the Coronavirus continues to rage on, we’ve been wondering about its continued impact on the fashion industry (among other things, obviously). And to be honest, we’re also simply looking for a bit of a distraction. Although it’s incredibly important … Continued

Great fashion isn’t exclusive to films like The Devil Wears Prada and Sex and the City. There are countless films out there that don’t necessarily put it in the forefront (some do more than others, but still may not be … Continued

In recent years, more and more high-profile figures have been taken to task for their alleged sexual misconduct. In no other area has this been more apparent than in the world of entertainment. Models in particular have cried foul for … Continued

Talk about a re-opening. The House of Givenchy will re-emerge from lockdown with more than just new precautions in place – they’ll have an entirely new Creative Director.  Givenchy’s parent company, LVMH, has tapped 34-year-old relative newcomer Matthew Williams to … Continued

With few words, we introduce you to PROVOKR’s favorite looks and a visual look book from the Met Galas. Our choices are worn by Rihanna, Cara Delevingne, Zendaya, Lady Gaga and Jared Leto, to name a few. The designers include … Continued

Some of the most impactful fashion ads throughout the years have been ones that have dared to bare.  Ads that have upped the ante when it comes to sex tend to be the ones we remember.  Let’s take a look … Continued

Justin Kurzel’s The True History of the Kelly Gang may not be for everyone, but its unusual postmodern look at Australia’s past could also be part of its appeal. The True History of the Kelly Gang; Nicolas Hoult Charlie Hunnam; … Continued

Last week we showed you our top female models of the moment, and this week it’s the boys’ turn! Check our swoon-worthy top male models below. ALTON MASON Hailing from Nebraska, Alton Mason got his big break when uber-choreographer Laurieann … Continued

When orders for non-essential businesses to close started taking effect in cities nationwide, luxury stores became an obvious victim. Sales specialists notified their clients, managers made the last of their stores’ deposits, and famous shopping corridors like NYC’s Madison Avenue … Continued

Ever since Rodolfo Gucci (son of house founder Guccio Gucci) commissioned famed illustrator Vittorio Accornero to create a special scarf for Princess Grace of Monaco in 1966, thereby introducing the now-beloved Flora print, fashion houses have been tapping into the … Continued

In honor of Rihanna’s lingerie house Savage X Fenty’s second anniversary, the brand is (obviously) doing things a little differently for its new advertising campaign this summer. Rihanna’s majorly successful lingerie brand was launched on May 11, 2018, and ever … Continued

“OMG Gap is in trouble! Stores are closing left and right!” “I know! How are they going to recover?” Um…apparently the answer is Kanye West? Just this past Friday, Gap announced that it had inked a 10-year partnership with West … Continued

With so many new faces popping up on each new season’s runways, it can be quite the task figuring out which ones have star power, and which ones simply do their jobs to sell the garments. We’ve compiled a list … Continued

Ever since he designed his first set for his high school’s production of Dracula in 1989, Robert Sumrell has been sinking his teeth into his craft all over the world. Sumrell really fell headfirst into set design while doing favors … Continued

Known for being the “pied piper of fashion,” Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele has found a way yet again to set the House of Gucci apart from the rest.  During a virtual press conference this past May, Michele announced that … Continued

Uber-talented fashion photographer Nick Knight continues to amaze us with his latest projects.  Two of his recent films only further cement his place at the head of the pack.  Maison Margiela artistic director John Galliano and Knight have teamed up … Continued

Saint Laurent has always been known for its bold advertising and brilliant use & capture of unconventional faces.  It’s always refreshing to see high fashion advertising continually move in a more un-classical direction, as that’s exactly where fashion’s audience itself … Continued

When it comes to taking beautiful photos, models-of-the-moment Gigi and Bella Hadid are two of the best in the game. They’ve often gone beyond the world of fashion modeling and given us images that blur the lines between fashion and … Continued

In early June, more than 250 Black fashion professionals, known as the Kelly Initiative, sent a public letter to the CFDA accusing the organization of allowing “exploitative cultures of prejudice, tokenism and employment discrimination to thrive.” The letter was in … Continued

As of late, the word “Influencer” seems to carry an increasingly negative connotation. As soon as someone says that he or she is an influencer, eyes start rolling immediately. However, the people on this list are not just influencers – … Continued

This season’s New York Fashion Week played out unlike any other, with designers flexing their creative muscle to effectively, and most of all safely, unveil their Spring/Summer 2021 collections to eager audiences. While some designers were still able to wow … Continued

More often than not, there’s a stylist behind a celebrity’s fabulous red carpet look and/or fierce street style. Yes, there are a lot of celebs with an innate sense of great style (looking at you, Blake Lively) who don’t need … Continued

It’s not only models that star in and benefit from fashion campaigns. Celebrity athletes have been fronting campaigns for years, with their reach expanding to audiences that a fashion model might not. Let’s look at some of our favorite sports … Continued

For a week in September, the buzz around town is New York Fashion Week. From around the world, the who’s who of fashion descend on Manhattan to view the upcoming spring collections, forge business relationships, make deals, and socialize with … Continued

The fashion house of Valentino was not immune to living in a new world of social distancing. The pandemic and the lockdown that followed made it impossible for the Italian based designer to photograph a typical, highly produced fall/winter 2020 … Continued

New York Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2021 shows were unlike any other, which isn’t surprising given all the pandemic restrictions. Designers had to get creative with how they showed their collections, and they didn’t exactly have a large window to work … Continued

As new safety regulations continue to force designers into new realms of creativity, we get to see firsthand how they are all adapting to a new socially-distanced fashion landscape. While some designers have thrown out digital lookbooks (which is perfectly … Continued

If you aren’t yet familiar with Hunter McGrady, you should be. The supermodel and activist has been a champion of body positivity ever since she was a young girl growing up in Thousand Oaks, CA. Her mission is to constantly … Continued

The relationship between high-end brands and the second-hand resale market has always been complicated. To compromise exclusivity and scarcity was not negotiable for many renowned luxury retailers. “The secondary market for luxury goods has always existed in the shadow of … Continued

As retail stores have opened back up and invited clients back in, much-needed sales have brought many brands (as well as the neighborhoods they’re in) back to life. However, this has also caused  another epidemic of sorts: shoplifting. And this … Continued

The Met Gala was canceled this year for obvious reasons, but the Costume Institute exhibit that inspired it is still a go. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the exhibit, “About Time: Fashion … Continued

We were first introduced to Beyoncé’s Ivy Park clothing line in 2016, and since then, the activewear brand has continued to push the boundaries of athletic fashion. Beyoncé first announced a collaboration between Ivy Park and Adidas in April of … Continued

Celebrities are known for their trendsetting looks, so it only makes sense that their insanely luxurious closets are as stylish as they are. Let’s face it – most of our first studio apartments could fit inside these huge sartorial spaces. … Continued

You probably haven’t heard of these up and coming models yet, but trust us, these ten striking beauties should be on your radar. MAYOWA NICHOLAS This Nigerian-born beauty got her first big break when she became a finalist in the … Continued

So far, 2020 has thrust upon us a daunting array of issues and emotions:  anxiety, confusion, comfort/discomfort, diversity, and inclusion…just to name a few. We get the same sort of journey with Charles Jeffrey’s new Spring/Summer 2021 collection for LOVERBOY. … Continued

We’ve given you our picks for top emerging female models of this year, now it’s the guys’ turn.  Check out our picks below!   MALICK BODIAN Senegalese-Italian model Malick Bodian has worked with numerous brands from Hugo Boss to Salvatore … Continued

As fashion houses have gotten more and more creative in their efforts to lure clients back into stores, so too have their advertising campaigns.  Rather than just crank out run-of-the-mill print shoots and commercials, several houses have released some truly … Continued

Once of one fashion’s hottest rising stars, designer Alexander Wang has recently had quite the fall from grace. On December 11, a TikTok video posted by British model Owen Mooney detailed how he was groped by Wang at a club … Continued

Fashion is always looking for somewhere new to go.  Another area to infiltrate.  Positioning itself in an arena you might not expect.  With the Covid pandemic driving our lifestyles increasingly indoors, the world of gaming has naturally seen a boom … Continued

All of us have shopped online, especially now in a time when it is simply safer to do so. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who’s never heard of online behemoth Amazon. However, one area that has seemed to escape … Continued

British supermodel Stella Tennant passed away suddenly on December 22nd, just five days after her 50th birthday.   Tennant first broke into the fashion world in the early 1990s and modeled right alongside fellow supermodels of the decade, including Naomi … Continued

Usually models and/or celebrities are the ones making our lists of sexiest & hottest people of the moment.  Designers definitely get credit for their sexy designs, but what about the designers themselves?  We’ve rounded up ten designers (both big names … Continued

With the pandemic having turned nearly every in-person event digital, it seemed that designer exhibitions would become a thing of the past.  Luckily for us, artists and designers persisted, and whether virtual or in-person with increased safety measures, several exhibitions … Continued

Louis Vuitton just got a new face. Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been unveiled as the brand’s newest ambassador, with the famed fashion house announcing the partnership alongside shots from the campaign’s latest shoot.  The three-time Grand Slam winner will … Continued

The Italian brand Fila has had a reboot with the rise of athleisure and the growing desire for vintage fashion. The iconic red, blue and white color scheme has been around for more than a century, but it was Fila’s … Continued

The men’s Fall/Winter 2021 collections at Milan Fashion Week showed a diverse array of complex design, many of which focused on evoking a feeling rather than a narrative, and after months of locked-down leisure fashion, that’s exactly what most of … Continued

Our favorite fashion film guru, the inimitable Nick Knight, is at it again. If you aren’t yet familiar with Knight and his famous SHOWstudio, you should be.  SHOWstudio is a pioneering fashion website that emphasizes the entire creative process, meaning … Continued

The Spring/Summer 2021 fashion season was ever-changing due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols. The big four: New York, London, Milan, and Paris fashion week operated under challenging circumstances, using digital formats, scaled-down productions, and guest-free events. Live or not, new … Continued

Grace Wales Bonner has been taking the fashion world by storm, and she’s been taking the tracksuit to new high-fashion heights while she’s at it. Bonner started her label Wales Bonner in 2015, and ever since, she’s been bringing a … Continued

The bralette is back.  The blouse is optional.   First gaining massive popularity in the late 1960s/early 1970s, the bralette took the bra from the inside to the outside, allowing women to express themselves in a spot where the wiry … Continued

For Givenchy Creative Director Matthew Williams’ sophomore collection, we got sound personified.  Music you can wear, if you will. The pre-recorded show for Givenchy’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection begins on what seems to be an abandoned sound stage (which already foreshadows … Continued

Calvin Klein has never shied away from provocative advertising.  In fact, part of the brand’s DNA has always centered on its titillating ads and the drool-worthy models/celebrities featured in them. From Brooke Shields’ iconic 1980 ad (shot when she was … Continued

Celebrities coming out with their own clothing line is hardly a new concept.  However, there have been so many doing this in recent years that sometimes it feels like a quick cash grab, rather than a bona fide foray into … Continued

For Moschino’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection, the house took new inspiration from Old Hollywood glamour. Dubbed “Jungle Red,” the short film for Moschino’s latest collection pays homage to George Cukor’s classic 1939 film “The Women.”  Cukor’s movie is completely devoid of … Continued

As if the first half of the House of Mugler’s Spring/Summer 2021 presentation wasn’t fierce enough, designer Casey Cadwallader’s second half proved that the French house is still the master of showmanship. Cadwallader’s “Part 2” video presentation is a perfect … Continued

“I have always combined fashion with activism: the one helps the other.  Maybe fashion can stop war.” Legendary fashion icon Vivienne Westwood turned 80 years old on April 8, and to say she’s had a storied career doesn’t even begin … Continued

Gucci unveiled a new collection very recently called Aria to celebrate 100 years of the fashion house. Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele gives a historic sweep to the collection that embraces it’s equestrian heritage, some borrowed references from the Tom … Continued

If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, then you’re also probably (and perhaps unknowingly) a fan of British costume designer Michele Clapton.   The uber-talented Clapton began her professional journey into costume design in 1989 when she worked on the British … Continued

As men’s fashion continues to naturally morph from season to season, so do our attitudes and shopping patterns.  Nick Knight’s SHOWStudio (a favorite of ours), has recently released a short video essay on the meanings and inspirations behind much of … Continued

With the third season of FX’s Pose in full swing, the ball scene of the late 80s and early 90s is back at the forefront of pop culture once again.  What started as an identity and community-building celebration ended up … Continued

Sure, we could be like all the other fashion forecasts out there and give you just another “2021 trend watch” article, but that’s boring.  Here at PROVOKR, we want to talk about the more daring fashion trends we are seeing … Continued

Is there anything this girl can’t do? For her most recent Vogue Italia cover shoot, Rihanna took total creative control, both styling and shooting it herself.  She wowed in a sheer Valentino gown in what the magazine called the “Rihanna … Continued

American fashion designer Ralph Lauren has been the official outfitter for Team USA’s uniforms since the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and continues his tenure with the upcoming Games in Tokyo. Now, alongside Lauren, Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims will be … Continued

Fashion films have definitely become the new outlet for designers to show their new collections. Until fully in-person fashion shows make their return (do we need them?), fashion films will be our new go-to of choice. Rather than examine the … Continued

UP • CY • CLE Verb to reuse discarded objects or materials in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original. The popular practice of upcycling, especially in the world of fashion, … Continued

It’s not just about cars anymore for Ferrari. Ferrari’s first high-fashion collection proved to be a well-financed attempt to turn the brand from a luxury automotive company into an all-around luxury lifestyle name.  But just how original were the debut … Continued

Love him or hate him, Harry Styles has become a fashion icon. For several years now, the former One Direction boy bander has blossomed as one of Hollywood’s leading fashion figures.  He isn’t afraid to experiment, having toyed with androgyny … Continued

It’s officially Pride month, and to kick it off we thought we’d highlight some of the hottest LGBTQ+ models out there right now.  Some have been around longer than others, and some you may not even have heard of.  Either … Continued

This past Wednesday, July 7, three editors-in-chief of different international publications of Vogue came together (virtually) for the 5th annual Vogue Forces of Fashion event.  In a panel moderated by Vogue Runway’s Luke Leitch, the trio – American Vogue’s Anna … Continued

Word on the street is, South Korean designer Minju Kim is one to watch.   Although Kim has been designing for a few years, she first made a big name for herself on the fashion scene after she won Netflix’s … Continued

When we think of things in the fashion world that have been banned, we think of certain tone-deaf designs (remember Gucci’s completely tone-deaf balaclava a couple years ago?) or quite possibly the designers themselves (paging Galliano!). However, there have been … Continued

British fashion designer Phoebe Philo has achieved massive success over the years, and her influence can be felt throughout the fashion industry today. From her years as Creative Director at Chloé in the early/mid-’00s to her decade at Celine from … Continued

Tom Ford, the fashion icon and provocative American designer is set to release his second book, TOM FORD 002 (Rizzoli). Seventeen years after his debut book, TOM FORD, the second go-round takes readers through the illustrious trajectory of his billion-dollar … Continued

Ever since birth, Virgil Abloh had fashion running through his veins. His mother was a seamstress, and Abloh would frequently watch and assist her in making and repairing different garments. However, he did not go the typical fashion route as … Continued

The Fashion Weeks of Spring/Summer 2022 in Pairs, Tokyo, and Seoul have all shown that, much like those in New York, Milan, and London, the party is officially back. Let’s take a look at the most recent cities to showcase … Continued

Fashion designer Stella McCartney dropped a Beatles-themed  collection pegged to Peter Jackson’s highly anticipated The Beatles: Get Back documentary. Her father, Paul McCartney, was one of the “fab four” members who took the music world by storm in the early … Continued

Remember those ubiquitous Von Dutch trucker hats from the mid 2000s? They’re back in the spotlight….well, sort of. Von Dutch, the iconic early aughts fashion brand worn by everyone from Britney Spears to Ashton Kutcher to Justin Timberlake, is finally … Continued

Fashion collaborations can be an excellent way for designers and brands to access a client base that may not usually be into said designer or brand. Whether it’s two brands merging for a capsule collection, or a designer teaming up … Continued

Punk is back – fuck yeah! Although it has arguably never left, punk is back in a BIG way for Fall 2021.  Several designers have unveiled new punk-inspired designs on their most recent runways, and celebs like Halsey and Miley … Continued

Zendaya has been a red carpet fashion force to be reckoned with ever since she burst onto the scene in the Disney series “Shake It Up.” Over the years, she has cemented her place among the fashion elite – so … Continued

Those out of reach, high-priced designer clothings were too pricey for many until Rent the Runway came on the scene. Founded in 2009 by Jenn Hyman and Jenny Fleiss, RTR was a “shared designer closet,” giving women the opportunity to … Continued

GRACE ELIZABETH Stunner Grace Elizabeth got her start back in 2015 when her parents sent her pictures to Next Model Management. The agency quickly sent her to work in its New York division, and she soon landed print campaigns for … Continued

Carhartt, Inc. has been around for quite a while. One hundred thirty-two years, to be exact. Founded in 1889 by Hamilton Carhartt, Carhartt, Inc. is an American apparel company known for its practical working gear, such as jackets, overalls, vests, … Continued

No one knew more about the world of fashion than André Leon Talley. The formidable, cape-wearing former Vogue editor passed away January 18th, and needless to say, it was a loss felt by many. Talley got his start in fashion … Continued

Needless to say, a lot happened in 2021. In the world of fashion, we saw in-person runway shows return to the scene, albeit in increasingly different and creative ways. After the near-complete erasure of live shows in 2020, designers obviously … Continued

As fashion continues to evolve, so too does our mindset surrounding it. Designers are starting to sink their teeth into a whole new arena to show their latest garments, and in this new fashion Metaverse, you can’t physically wear any … Continued

And just like that, we’ve lost another fashion icon. Thierry Mugler, the S&M-loving French designer who almost single-handedly ushered in a new fashion aesthetic in the late 70s/early 80s, passed away last Sunday at his home in Vincennes, outside Paris. … Continued

When Ksenia Konovalova, 30, is not in pajamas, she’s rocking a custom wool suit. On a Saturday evening, the Vestium suit company owner and head clothier is sitting on the long gray couch of her Midtown Manhattan atelier, gently smoothing … Continued