If you grew up or spent any amount of time as a consciously thinking human in the '80s, this micro-trend is about to give you all the feels—as in, all the nostalgia—good or bad. Just like the other trends reemerging from the decade right now, such as puffy sleeves and neon brights, this one is bound to be polarizing. Ready or not, metallic clothing is on the rise.While you may have reserved your shiniest, sparkliest pieces for nights out or New Year's Eve, it's time to embrace your inner dis...

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

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

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