Category: Fashion
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Historic Couture
Valentino Who? The Royal Chambers fashion pieces in Dresden would inspire any fashionista. Intricate couture looks fashioned for royalty displayed are an eye full of rich materials and details. The Schloss museum located in the historic center of the Baroque city is worth a style visit.
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Still Riding in December
Woke up to snow in Berlin today. Does this mean it’s time to put the bike in the basement? I am going to try to delay the moment as long as I can. Dutch brand Maium makes outerwear for biking in challenging weather. The oversize coats can extend over the bike to protect hands and…
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At Pitti Uomo 2023
Booked and ready to go for January 2023 at Pitti Uomo. After a few years we are ready to return to Florence for the big gathering of menswear fashion.
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Keeping It Sustainable, Yet Fashionable at WeDress
WeDress Collective is a Berlin based start up founded by Jasmin Huber. For this episode of Before Tacky a discussion on the inspiration behind the sustainable app and platform available both online and physical at Galeries Lafayette. Rent a piece, return it.
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Bondage and Social
It had to happen sooner or later. Trying to be relevant at the time being edgy, the silk threads will hit the fan. Balenciaga, the French Fashion House learned the hard way. The Bondage Teddy Doll Toddler campaign crashed the same as if a German Leader singing Beyonce at a karaoke bar. The fall out…
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Now On My Radar
I got invited to an event from the Superdry’s public relations team to check out the store, look over the pieces and choose what I would like to wear. Who turns down free clothes?Admittingly, the brand was not on my radar. I met the team at their event in Florence at Pitti Uomo, yet for…
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Musical Chair at Gucci
I need a crystal ball to keep up with the creative head resignations, musical chairs. The shocking news of designer Alessandro Michele departing Gucci reverberated through the fashion industry. Since 2015 the Rome born head was front of the center of the brand. Michele has been the Crown Prince of Modern Bling with collections primed…
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What’s Going On?
For out Before Tacky podcast we discuss what is happening in the fashion world. Reflecting these times of certainty brands, magazines and buyers chug along trying to figure out a right path. Lyn and Taiwo join the discussion from Milan and London.
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Colors and Preps The Korean Way
Korea has emerged as a creative power on the modern scene. From global television series to pop music acts taking the world by storm, Korean culture is on the march, fashion included. Beyond Closet’s founder and creative head Ko Tae-yong grabbed my attention from his 2017 Colette collaboration. His classic preppy influenced looks move from…
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Who Knows Anything
Life is uncertain these days. Will buying a designer bag make you feel better? The Before Tacky panels discusses the present state of fashion. Stay tuned for the episode. Check out other Before Tacky Podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel.