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8 years ago
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Finally! In the women's fashion realm, the Shacket has become a larger influential force this fall. Perfect for layering addicts who like to stylishly stay warm during the colder months, looks like the piece isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Here's what you need to know about this thick-and-chic versatile garment.
Stripe Shacket from ASOS
Photo Credit: ASOS
The insulated button-down known as the Shacket is the hybrid shirt + jacket that has been making the rounds in the men's fashion world for some time. "It's thick enough to act as a jacket, but equipped with the same layering capabilities as an open oxford," reports Refinery 29.
Yet, in terms of women's fashion, the Shacket has been slow to rise into prominence — that is until now.
Men's Shacket from Western Rise
Photo Credit: Jakob Schiller
And Here's An Example of a Women's Shacket from Gucci
Photo Credit: Net-A-Porter
Earlier this year, ASOS.com presented over 15 styles of Shackets, and British clothing emporium Topshop even created a customized hybrid button-down for model Karlie Kloss, per The Telegraph. Jacqui Markham, global designer director for Topshop told the newspaper that the popularity of the Shacket has grown to such an extent that they "now consider the piece as a key spring/summer staple.”
Authentic Washed Shacket from Top Shop
Photo Credit: Top Shop
However, during this autumnal season, we're seeing that this trend is stretching out into winter with more selections for women cropp[...]
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9 years ago
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No April Fools joking in this report. Beyoncé's 200-piece activewear line will hit specific stores U.S. Topshop, Net-a-Porter, and Nordstrom on April 14. She announced the release date to her 65 million Instagram followers on March 31.
Ivy Park will offer comfortable workout gear, ranging from leggings, to crop-tops, to jackets.
According to a statement by the Pop icon herself: Ivy Park "purposefully goes against the celeb collaboration phenomenon. "
She also says that her line is intended to "push the boundaries of athletic wear, and to support and inspire women who understand that beauty is more than your physical appearance."
The inspiration behind the athletic line came to the superstar after realizing how much she tends to wear athleisure. "When I'm working and rehearsing, I live in my workout clothes," she says, adding "but I didn't feel there was an athletic brand that spoke to me."
As we've said before, athleisure is not disappearing anytime soon. And Beyoncé's line has even sparked a Twitter war with activewear giant Lululemon.
Tweet from Lululemon, courtesy of Jezebel:
The tweet was since removed, however the brand will have a tough time living that gaffe down. In the meantime, here's is a clip introducing the line to the world.
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9 years ago
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Just announced on December 2: The British Fashion Council has chosen its eight emerging designers for its biannual Newgen initiative, sponsored by Topshop. The designers will present their 2016 looks during London Fashion Week this February.
Image Credit: British Fashion Council
The Newgen initiative has been bolstering designers-to-watch since 1993. Former winners include current design legends Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, and Marta Marques.
The selected designers are Ashley Williams, Claire Barrow, Danielle Romeril, Faustine Steinmetz, Marta Jakubowski, Molly Goddard, Ryan Lo and Sadie Williams. And designer Rebecca Einer, a recent Westminster fashion graduate, has been given the special distinction of "One-To-Watch."
Images of Danielle Romeril, Ashley, Williams, Marta Jakubowski
As ElleUK.com reports, this opportunity will "help rocket these young designers into the international spotlight," helping them to build strong connections within the industry.
Ryan Lo and Ashley Williams will unveil collections on the runway at London Fashion Week, while the remaining honorees will showcase their designs in static installations, according to ElleUK.com.
"Supporting emerging talent is at the very heart of the Topshop brand and we are incredibly proud sponsors of the Newgen initiative," says Topshop managing director Mary Homer to Vogue UK. "Seeing the prestigious alumni that the scheme has nurtured, as well as the promising names that are currentl[...]
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