Fashion

It’s in pants, dresses, bags, and boots – and even on fingernails. Silver, metallic, and all things shiny are on trend this summer. British Vogue magazine called it back in January when it sought to answer the question, “Why will we all fall back in love with silver in 2023?” The answer, in short, is […]

Lately it seems any clothing style that is in vogue is labeled [source of inspiration + core]. According to Vogue magazine, this started back in 2013 with normcore, “a look for people who didn’t want to stand out but saw the social power of fitting in.” This was followed by gorpcore, the choice to wear […]

As weary workers in the cities start preparing for their annual summer vacation, sales of bikinis and other swimsuit items are already soaring. Beachwear and resort wear are predictably high on the shopping list of most vacationers. Also enjoying a growth in interest this year are accessories made from straw and raffia, such as hats, […]

Summer brings with it not just heat but also, depending on where you live, frequent and sometimes heavy rain. In such sultry climates, a summer wardrobe needs to have some strategic items that can dry quickly on a rainy day and can look bright and attractive even when dark clouds hide the sun for a […]

Summer is upon us, and as the mercury keeps creeping closer to 30 degrees Celsius, people are looking for cooler garments to wear outdoors. Fashion stores have already put their summer wear items on prominent display, causing workers and students itching for a vacation to eye cool clothing to find what looks good. The diverse […]

Humans often show their playful, fun side through the clothes they wear. One bold fashion statement is to wear something with a bright, vibrant pattern. It seems that people have been adding patterns using block printing techniques since at least the 4th century BCE in India and Upper Egypt. In the modern world, diverse printing […]

May is family month in Korea, because it is the month in which both Children’s Day and Parents’ Day fall. On these days, family members commonly give gifts to each other. Wherever you are in the world, any day can be a day to give a present to a family member to show your love. […]

As we move further away from winter and summer is almost within sight, the weather is in that space where it is usually too hot for cold-weather clothing but not yet warm enough for hot-weather gear. We all need outfits that we can wear for the cool-to-warm days of spring and early summer. In these […]

Spring is here and that means an increased interest in outdoor sports and activities. Workouts that had to be in an indoor gym during the winter can now be done outside. Thanks to that, and to the social media trend of taking selfies before, during, or after exercising or playing sports, there is a renewed […]

The old saying goes that clothes make the (wo)man, but that does not mean only items of apparel – it extends to everything we wear or carry, including accessories. Your hat, bag, shoes, and even your umbrella constitute your image and can give others subtle signs about your sense of style. So when shopping for […]