Category: Fashion

  • Is This Couture?

    Going over the designs from Paris Fashion Week Couture, one brand had a star studded Runway Walk. Normally, this is a bad omen, the focus shifts from the looks to the celebs. Prophecies coming true scare me. Not mentioning the name of this brand or designer as I watched the fashion video, a lesson learned. […]

  • Streaming Online

    Black and Paper titles are now on these platforms.

  • Being Included in Fashion

    Part 2 of the Menswear Fashion Conversation with style consultants Taiwo Meghoma and Lyonnel Ahouissoussi.

  • Chat Cinema on Techno Music.

    Techno Music came from Detroit Michigan. The Motor City gave the world another sound from its streets in 1979. Check out the Chat Cinema Podcast episode with filmmaker Kristian R. Hill. The documentary storyteller gives the backstory of his work and the history of the sound. GOD SAID GIVE EM DRUM MACHINES was screened at […]

  • MENSWEAR Talk

    MENSWEAR Talk

    This episode of Before Tacky talk to Lyonnel and Taiwo from London about modern menswear trends. During these times, making style decisions can be challenging. During this podcast we answer some questions.

  • Still Charming Furth

    Still Charming Furth

    According the tourism board site, Furth was built after the 30 Years War in the 17th Century. The city has a relaxing atmosphere ideal for walking along the old streets. One advantage, the historical center retains its local charm.

  • Tech + Fashion with Burani

    Tech + Fashion with Burani

    From the Milan Fashion Week, Cristiano Burani gave me a personal fashion tour of his latest collection during his presentation. What struck me, the technical materials. The distinctive pieces made use of specialised fabrics, while remaining fitted for the figure.

  • A Low Octane Met Gala

    Of course I reviewed the Red Carpet fashion looks from the 2022 MET GALA. The big event raising money for the Costume Institute in New York City. Vogue Global Editorial Director Anna Wintour reigns over the biggest night in fashion. The theme this year “Gilded Glamor” raised a few eyebrows. The theme was either a […]

  • OH NO THEY DIDN’T!

    I met fashion designer Chet Lo in Milan at the White Trade show. His futuristic eye catching textile designs got my immediate attention. In a white chromatic room, how could the polychromas pastels and fuchsia pieces not grab attention? I chatted with Chet about his unique looks. The London based designer is now involved in […]

  • Oyeymi on Before Tacky

    Oyeymi on Before Tacky

    From Milan Fashion Week, Nigerian Fashion Designer Papa Oyeymi gave a quick interview about his fashion collection. Click Below: