Like most within taboo fields, Shibari, aka Japanese rope bondage and BDSM, held a strong influence on 2023 fashion but didn’t receive the recognition it deserved. For those unfamiliar, Shibari is an art form of rope bondage and erotic play, specific to Japan. Within Shibari, the person tying up the subject is the dominant and the subject is the submissive. In the fashion world, the designer assumes a similar role of domination. But recently, instead of the wearer assuming a submissive role, ...

While a celebrity's style often feels out of reach due to their designer wardrobe, there are select moments when stars choose stylish yet affordable items. This may come as a surprise, as celebrities are known for sporting the most exclusive pieces on the market. However, like the rest of us, It girls aren't immune to a good deal, and these items are proof that their taste doesn't always come with a hefty price tag. Runway royalty like Kaia Gerber and up-and-coming superstars like Rachel Zegle...

So, my official mantra at the moment is ‘fewer, better things’, but if I’m allowed to have a second, it would be ‘chic, not trendy’. But look, as I write this I’m sitting here in my Sambas—so I’m clearly not anti-trend, nor am I immune to a bit of hype.That being said, I have been doubling (and tripling, even quadrupling) down on certain fashion styles and silhouettes for a few years now, and it feels like over the past few years, new iterations of these classic pieces conti...

You need more black bras than you think.Have you ever found yourself digging through drawers to find that one black bra you know you had (or thought you had) that you now really, really need? "Just like this nude one, but in black!" You say aloud, trying to convince yourself you owned it. But you probably didn't—and clearly I've been in the same boat. The fact is, there are so many different types of black bras that we need not just for style, but for functionality and comfort. There are ti...