Fashion

Catching the mood: Spring to summer fashions

April 25, 2023

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 […]

Sportswear: Perfect for working out and everyday occasions

April 12, 2023

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 […]

Accessorize yourself well to bring out your best

March 15, 2023

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 […]

Practical ideas for back-to-school fashions in spring 2023

March 9, 2023

The start of a new school semester brings with it a familiar excitement: Who will be in my class? Who is my teacher? Will I make a new friend? It is also a time when sales of school supplies and school clothes shoot up, as parents make efforts to equip their child for the best […]

Top bottoms: Spring/summer 2023 trends in pants, jeans, skirts

February 21, 2023

With spring arriving soon and summer just beyond that, fashion-forward women and men are already mulling over what tops to wear, but it is equally important to find a bottom that looks and feels good. This article takes a look at what’s hot in clothing below the waistline in spring/summer 2023. The world of wide […]

Opening an aperture to the appearance of culture

February 8, 2023

As every photographer knows, an aperture is the small opening through which light enters a camera to create a lasting image. But now the word has a new meaning: an opening through which culture enters and appears to us. “The Aperture,” made by putting together elements of “appear” and “culture,” is a new brand of […]

Turn up the volume: Bigger is back in fashion

January 26, 2023

It is time once again to celebrate size – or, to be more correct, oversize. In 2023, the “big and boxy” look is back in style. Formal or informal, whether it is wide jeans or cargo pants paired with a sloppy joe sweatshirt, or big-shouldered business suits that remind one of a Talking Heads music […]

Focus on fabric: Cashmere in winter

January 10, 2023

Dressing in winter is all about layering: one removes a layer when going into a climate controlled area and puts it back on before stepping outside. Cashmere is one of the best layers to wear because although it is warm – between five and eight times warmer than merino wool, according to one report – […]

Looking for fashion gifts? SSF Shop has you covered

December 29, 2022

What shall I buy for my friends, family, and colleagues for an end-of-year gift? This is the perennial problem that pops up each December. An envelope stuffed with cash or a store voucher hints at a lack of originality or thought, pushing us to think and look a little harder. During winter one of the […]

Showing resilience and sustainability, Ashlynn Park wins 18th Samsung Fashion & Design Fund Award

December 15, 2022

This year’s prestigious 18th Samsung Fashion & Design Fund (SFDF) Award was taken home by working mother, designer, and founder of her own fashion label Ashlynn Park. Also an LVMH Prize 2022 Finalist, Ashlynn has been leading her New York-based fashion brand ASHLYN since 2021. Collection Theme: Resilience The theme of ASHLYN’s new collection is […]