The mens’ cape is undoubtedly one of the coolest pieces of clothing ever invented. It’s been around since the middle ages in Europe, when knights would wear them into the battlefield. The utility of the heavy cloak (a very long cape) was rediscovered in the 19th century, when they were worn to keep [...]
Suffice it to say that Pierre Cardin was the most prominent pioneer of Space Age fashion. He helped popularize a modern, minimalist look that rocked the world and is now making something of a comeback.
These cool boots are so retro that they’d actually be the leading edge of mod fashion on the streets [...]
Finally, I’ve decided to write a post specifically on sunglasses. More specifically, (you guessed it) retro and futurist sunglasses. Sunglasses became popular in the 1950s, as they became very widespread and people began to wear them as fashion accessories. Designers from this era began to play with shape and decoration, creating some [...]
As you’ve probably realized by now, I’m really feeling the vibe of retro futurism right now. It’s so funky! Picture an era when countries were scrambling o be the first to land a man on the moon, or where nuclear power was being perfected. An exciting time, when the eyes of the [...]
When it comes to art, I am usually a fan of the interesting and ground-breaking. Fashion is no exception to this.. So when introduced to the works of designer Hussein Chalayan, I was naturally intrigued.
The man’s work is amazing. Not only does has he proved himself as a solid designer, but he strives [...]