The Met Gala has always been a spectacle of fashion extremes—remember Jared Leto's severed head in 2019 or Kim Kardashian's full-body black morph suit in 2021? This year, fashion's biggest night somehow raised the bar. With a $75,000 ticket price and a theme—“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—that celebrated Black dandyism, the 2025 Met Gala fused personal identity with boundary-breaking ...
Temu Halts China Shipments to U.S. – What It Means for Your Wardrobe
Temu has abruptly ended all direct shipments from China to the U.S., signaling a major disruption for bargain fashion fans. The change follows the Trump administration’s removal of the “de minimis” tariff exemption, once allowing sub-$800 imports to enter duty-free. With new tariffs reaching up to 145%, Temu’s survival strategy now hinges on a “local fulfillment model.” But for shoppers ...
On Sneakers Targets a Market Overlooked by Nike
A quiet shakeup is underway in the world of athletic footwear. While big names dominate headlines with splashy lifestyle drops and celebrity campaigns, a growing number of serious athletes are walking away. They’re not chasing trends, they’re chasing performance. Something that has been lost in translation between brands and the people who use their products day in and day out. On tracks, ...
Fashion Retailer Shuts Down Another 28 Stores Amid Ongoing Struggles
Fashion Retailer Shuts Down Another 28 Stores Amid Ongoing Struggles Another 28 stores are closing—not from an obscure chain, but from a once-iconic fashion retailer that helped define the American mall experience. Known for four decades of trend-driven clothing and accessories, the brand is now scaling back fast, with 50 closures planned by year’s end. This isn’t routine ...
10 Iconic Films That Changed Fashion Forever
A great movie doesn’t just entertain—it leaves a mark. Some films go even further, shaping the way entire generations dress. Think of Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s or the grunge layers from Clueless—these weren’t just costume choices, they sparked trends that lived far beyond the screen. From timeless elegance to streetwear revolutions, here are 10 iconic films that ...
Top Shoe Brand Opens New US Factory While Still Holding Prices Steady
Most shoes on U.S. shelves—nearly 99%—come from overseas. So when prices spike, it’s easy to blame inflation or brands. But trade tensions and rising tariffs are now the hidden forces driving up costs. A recent survey found 78% of Americans have delayed buying shoes because of high prices. That’s why one major brand’s decision to expand U.S. manufacturing without raising prices is causing ...