Björk’s Swan Dress and the Art of Not Fitting In
Revisiting Björk's swan dress as a fashion-history moment: mocked at first, canonized later, and proof that not fitting in can be iconic.
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Sarah Powless
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Sarah Powless is a London-based freelance writer, also working in the paid media space. She has previously worked for CR Fashion Book, Daily Front Row, Cultured Magazine, and Worth Magazine. Her pieces primarily cover fashion, art, history, pop-culture, beauty, and travel. In May 2022, she graduated from Columbia College of Columbia University in the City of New York with Bachelor of Arts in History, with a specialization in the Modern European period.
Archival Glam: Christian Dior F/W 2004 Haute Couture
Gallino and McGrath exuded a master class in maximalism on the Dior F/W 2004 Haute Couture runway,
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Where I Vintage: Getting Lost (On Purpose) at Brick Lane Vintage Market, London
Wearing's "Where I Vintage" heads to Brick Lane where writer Sarah Powless breaks down why she adores this London vintage hub.
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Our Take on the Biggest Trends from Fashion Month Spring/Summer 2026
S/S 2026 Fashion Month brought back the joy of dressing. Think 1980s nostalgia, vintage florals, vivid color, and accessories with star power.
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Archival Glam: Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1998
Gaultier’s S/S 1998 runway was a walking canvas. Inspired by Frida Kahlo, the show blended surrealism with elegance, turning each model into a living work of art.
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The Legacy of Farrah Fawcett’s Iconic 1976 Poster — and why Norma Kamali Wasn’t a Fan
When Farrah Fawcett donned that Norma Kamali swimsuit in 1976, it was loved by all ...except Kamali.
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