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July 8, 2015
Cartoon Characters’ Sneakers, Ranked
Kanye West’s new shoe design for Adidas is a one piece upper on a one piece sole with oversized laces–although…
January 17, 2015
When Is Cultural Appropriation Appropriate?
A really nice and thoughtful article by Susan Scafidi on Pharrell Williams’ wearing a Native American headdress on the cover…
September 12, 2014
Youth Culture, In General, Is Not Always Decipherable To Those Outside Of The Inner Circle
‘Youth culture, in general, is not always decipherable to those outside of the inner circle,’ Alvarez responded. ‘In many ways,…
September 4, 2014
Robin Givhan On Male Models, “aesthetics,” And Diversity
When New York Fashion Week begins Thursday, two masculine archetypes will be engaged in a lively debate on the subject…
August 18, 2014
Cathy Horyn In The New York Times
The rise of haute couture in the early 20th century dovetailed with advances in communication and travel, and so, too,…
October 31, 2013
Chief Wahoo, Indians And Rooting For Outfits
Remember the old Seinfeld bit? When you pick a favorite sports team, the players change, the ownership changes… ultimately you’re…
May 10, 2011
What Is The Meaning Of A Hole In A Shoe?
If you ever needed proof that dressing is social and cultural, not absolute, or that you dress for those around…