I won’t lie; I’m slightly flummoxed by fashion right now.
All the information overload, the ‘buy me, buy me’ messaging, it’s exhausting for a minimalist like me. And most bemusing of all is the current penchant for extreme asymmetry. Oh Demna Gvasalia, look what you’ve done!
Gvasalia kicked off the haute skewed aesthetic two seasons ago with his Balenciaga puffer jackets that appeared as if they had been half yanked off the shoulders. How we recoiled! How we laughed! How we immediately ran to copy the lopsided-on purpose gesture with every piece of outerwear we owned. It was one of the most ridiculous fashion suggestions of recent times, yet perversely, one of the most popular.
This story is from the November 2017 edition of Grazia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 2017 edition of Grazia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN
We go beyond the sun, sand and tan at this tropical paradise
A Hard Pill To Swallow
This travelogue captures the 2023 Cricket World Cup that took place around India, including the Final that devastated us all
BAKING MEMORIES
From heirloom recipes to the scent of spiced fruits, Mumbai's bakers are preserving the art of Christmas cakes with heart and history
NO REST FOR THE WICKED
Costume designer Paul Tazewell's work in Wicked is a testament to how thoughtful design can enrich storytelling
HEARD OF THE 'PRETTY PERSON PROBLEM'?
Beauty experts are saying it's what happens when the genetically blessed go full-throttle on the tweakments...
HAPPY FEET
With Aquazzura's first boutique in India, creative director Edgardo Osorio discusses the brand's global appeal, its resonance with Indian clients, and the inspirations he finds in the country
STRAIGHT-TALKING
Fashion has always been a romance between the past and present for designer Kresha Bajaj
Dump, Discount, Or DESTROY?
As the beauty industry goes all out during the festive season, we unpack the fate of unsold holiday-themed products and the growing concerns of overconsumption
2024 TRENDS WRAPPED
Six beauty content creators showcase their interpretations of the most-talked-about trends that defined this year
RETURN TO ROOTS
The pioneer of outerwear gives you a distinct taste of British heritage and style
