Designer Abarna Kugathasan lives in a paradoxical world between cultures and traditions. Growing up compressed between her conservative Tamil world and her German surroundings, she "longed for a home [she had] never met." So, she built her own called Kitschy Couture.Kitschy Couture is a celebration of diasporic identity, creativity and self-love. The brand's collections are inspired by the traditional sari draping that Kugathasan learned from her mom. But she gave it an entirely new perspective....

Los Angeles-based designer Sami Miro is enjoying a full circle moment. A former gymnast herself, she has teamed up with Nike and USA Gymnastics (USAG) to create a custom jacket for the final USAG Women’s Gymnastics team. A team which, by the way, is the most decorated cohort in USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials history, per ESPN. On the team? None other than Simone Biles, Sunisa "Suni" Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezley Rivera.Miro's custom creation was inspired by the Greek goddess of vict...

Berlin Fashion Week is back for the Spring/Summer 2025 season with fresh emerging talent, creative showcases and a new sustainability initiative. Joining forces with Copenhagen Fashion Week, Fashion Council Germany has outlined sustainability requirements for all participating brands to adhere to, including fare wages, enhancing traceability and prioritizing environmentally conscious materials.As for the style, the city known for its provocative and gender-fluid flare is showcasing some seriousl...

Created by Irene Geel back in 2021, Geel is a Los Angeles-based slow fashion label which aims to create pieces that you can't live without. Offering a range of stylish basics and timeless designs, the brand hopes to provide pieces adaptable enough for any season or occasion.Crafted in Los Angeles, Geel partners with ethical manufacturers who produce its collections in small batches, hoping to eliminate waste and overproduction. Recently, Geel teamed up with it-girl Cierra O'Day to create a capsu...