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There’s stripes. There’s florals. And there’s plaids. But this season, polka dots are the “it pattern” that’s trending. This timeless dotted staple is having a moment, alongside retro high-waisted bikinis, oversized sunglasses, and clogs. But like everything new that was once old, an iconic polka inclusion will be the conversation piece that holds its own…
All the news you need to know from the week that was. PublishedJuly 19, 2025 10:32 AM EDT•UpdatedJuly 19, 2025 10:32 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link It’s Saturday, which means it’s time to hunker down with some coffee and catch up on all the news you were too busy doing whatever it is…
BOERNE — As a child, Aaliyah Frye remembers being glued to the TV screen watching anime shows like Naruto, Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon. The bold characters and imaginative worlds inspired her to create her own costumes and cosplay as the characters she admired. That early spark of creativity became the foundation for her…
We’ve somehow already crossed the midsummer threshold of 4th of July weekend, which means we’re officially in the second half of summer. While there’s still plenty of sunshine left to soak up (no need to panic just yet), it also means we’ve entered peak sale season — that sweet spot when brands and retailers start…
Footwear manufacturing is predominately done in China these days and as of this writing, the costs of tariffs importing into the USA are unknown. However, we now know what consumers are looking for and what will most likely be on offer for SS26. In keeping with other parts of the fashion industry, macro trends in…
In 2021, the fashion world mourned Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton’s artistic director of menswear, after he died of a rare form of cancer at just 41 years old. Now, a new biography by Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Robin Givhan revisits Abloh’s remarkable rise to fame. Abloh, who was born to Ghanaian parents and raised in Rockford,…
Lake Charles native to head to New York Fashion Week Published 7:17 am Saturday, July 19, 2025 1/2 Swipe or click to see more Lake Charles native Katie Fusilier will be in New York City for New York Fashion Week in September. (Special to the American Press) 2/2 Swipe or click to see more Lake…
Just when you think you know what’s what, some shoe trends seem to come out of nowhere and, this week, the peep-toe heeled mule falls firmly into this category. With its sleek, minimal shape and subtle nod to ’90s styling, it’s been steadily reappearing on the fashion set’s feet this summer but, in a matter…
In the opening episode of Lena Dunham’s Netflix show Too Much, a heartbroken New Yorker moves to London to live out her fantasy of British life and love stories. Jess is quickly swept up in her feelings for an indie musician, dreamily referring to him as “My Mr Darcy, my Rochester, my Alan Rickman”. Produced…
The collapse of once-dominant high-end fashion retailers in 2024–2025 has sent shockwaves through the luxury market, exposing vulnerabilities that investors must now grapple with. Brands like The Body Shop, Ted Baker, Dancing Leopard, and Hemper—all emblematic of the industry’s aspirational appeal—have filed for insolvency or liquidation, signaling a reckoning for a sector long insulated from…