How did the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers logos become singular fashion caps?
Column: Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees caps have gone from the field to fashion
Category: Fashion
From friendship bracelets to camo hats, what Chicago DNC fashion over the past week tells us about politics today
When Roslyn Spence decided to attend the Democratic National Convention, she knew she wanted to wear something special. The 61-year-old from Los Angeles commissioned a design from an artist on Instagram (@teighlormadeco), choosing a blue blazer with white stars on the lapels. On the back, she included phrases that connect her with Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. There’s “You Know,” part of a chant at Howard University, where both Spence and Harris attended and joined Alpha Kappa Alpha, the country’s oldest Black sorority. In a large, cursive font, there’s also the popular campaign slogan “We’re not going back.” “I […]
This Chicago dance party is for ladies who want to wind down before midnight
As dozens of women crowd the dance floor at Color Club in Irving Park, many wearing fancy dresses and surrounded by disco lights, the DJ starts playing “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls. Cheers go up during the lyric, “Make it last forever,” before the room belts, “Friendship never ends!” In fact, enjoying a fun night […]
26 million tons of clothing end up in China’s landfills each year, propelled by fast fashion
Textile waste is an urgent global problem, with only 12% recycled worldwide, according to fashion sustainability nonprofit Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Even less — only 1% — are castoff clothes recycled into new garments; the majority is used for low-value items like insulation or mattress stuffing.
From ‘latte makeup’ to ‘girl dinners,’ TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
While TikTok faces uncertain times, its influence remains undisputed and for now, arguably unrivaled.
Ralph Lauren goes with basic blue jeans for Team USA’s opening ceremony uniforms
When Team USA walks with the world’s athletes at the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony, they’ll be doing so in snappy tailored navy blazers from Ralph Lauren — and blue jeans.
Not your parents’ summer camp: Area colleges offer kids access to fashion design, playing the blues, more
A new fashion design summer camp is a hit at Moraine Valley, and sessions at Governors State will give kids a leg up on playing the blues.
Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers
Here are some memorable moments and scenes from inside the 2024 Met Gala.
Work-life balance: Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese walks the Met Gala red carpet after practice Monday
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese made a surprise appearance on the red carpet at the Met Gala on Monday.
It’s Met Gala time. Here’s how to watch fashion’s big night and what to know
Here’s a quick Met Gala primer on what you need to know about the palooza of A-list celebrities from film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media.