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Coco Chanel, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, and more—explore who has influenced the world of fashion the most, and who might be the next big name.

10 Avant Garde Designers You Need to Know
Avant garde designers break the rules of what clothing is supposed to be, throwing design books for beginners to the wayside as they revolutionize the industry. When done right, it should shake the world that it is commenting on, using unlikely materials and technical skill to create wearable art. To the untrained eye, the avant garde may appear to be anti-fashion; but to those in the know, it’s far ahead of the times.
By Rachel Blanchard7 years ago in Styled
13 Alternative Fashion Brands You Need to Know
Mainstream fashion is nice for most, but if you really want to be able to grab attention, you can't rely on Abercrombie & Fitch to carry you. A little bit of alternative style can do a lot for your wardrobe, your vibe, and also the way people see you.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Styled
The 10 Most Expensive Fashion Labels
Fashion, if nothing else, has become a major indicator of who you are and what you're about. A person who doesn't really care about appearances will typically opt for comfy sweats or plain black clothing. People who are eccentric will often wear clothing that matches that look.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Styled
The Lexicon of Street Culture . Top Story - September 2018.
As the bad-boy of fashion is increasingly co-opted by the luxury market, it’s perhaps important to remind ourselves of streetwear's roots, intrinsic values, and the man whom many say started the whole thing in the first place—Shawn Stussy.
By Jason J7 years ago in Styled
10 Stores Like Dolls Kill
Dolls Kill is one of the most rapidly-growing online stores in the world, and it's growing because it's one of the only stores of its kind. It's a retail store that's edgy for the sake of being edgy, often going further than most fashion fans will dare to go.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Styled
New York Fashion Week Recap. Top Story - September 2018.
New York Fashion Week (NYFW) began in 1943, and a lot has changed in the fashion world since then. Instead of holding each show on the same runway, they are placed all over New York City outside and on rooftops. Inclusivity is more important than ever, and the runway is the best place to represent that.
By Michala 7 years ago in Styled
Totally Cool, Affordable, Ethical Fashion Brands
The Rana Plaza factory collapse in 2013 killed over 1,100 people and led to the indictment of 42 people for murder due to neglect of building and health code regulations. The effects of this disaster is still being felt across the fashion industry, but too few brands have a strong enough stance to only use factories with safe and fair working conditions. Here a few that you can get your fashion fix from and feel pretty damn good about yourself at the same time.
By E. Ballon7 years ago in Styled
10 Indie Fashion Brands That Are LGBTQ-Friendly
Greetings and salutations. I'm someone who has worked in fashion before as both a model and a consultant. Though the fashion industry is known for being very welcoming of LGBTQ individuals, the mainstream fashion world still has a lot of work to do in order to be fully equal.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Styled
10 Influential Women Fashion Designers Who Have Changed the Industry Forever
I'm a huge fan of fashion myself and my all-time favorite brand, Chanel, really struck me with their styles and choices of color and materials. I love everything from the brand's purses to their fragrances... even though I can barely afford any of it. I always thought Chanel was classy and timeless with their designs. I also know that Coco Chanel is the creator behind the brand and loved how Chanel is a true feminine brand. I learned it's okay to be feminine through her fashion. However, I wanted to understand more about Coco's motives and inspirations.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh7 years ago in Styled
Famous Fashion Stylists to Follow on Instagram
Looking and feeling beautiful/fashionable is the general wish of many people. From the type of clothes worn to matching adornments and hair tips, almost everyone is always in search for that one tip that gives their appearance a boost. Now, in this day and age of instant messaging and social media, you can get almost all your fashion consultation from famous fashion stylists on Instagram.
By Carolena Trissel7 years ago in Styled
Indie Fashion Designers That Are Reinventing Streetwear
Streetwear is one of the most intimidating fashion genres out there simply because of how rapidly it evolves. One moment, a streetwear style is deemed "classic"; the next minute, it seems like the very brand that designed it is going out of business. Saying that streetwear is a cutthroat industry is an understatement.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Styled
10 Fashion Designers Who Have Serious Cult Followings
The fashion industry is one which is hard to predict, to say the very least. It’s one that involves a lot of marketing, even when your keen eye for aesthetics is undeniably awesome. With some designers, all the effort they put in to make a new set of clothes ends up being for naught. Many, many designers end up being forgotten and thrown to the wayside.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Styled