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The brands, decisions, and cultural moments that built the industry — because understanding where fashion came from is how you understand where it's going.

The Man Behind Selfridges & Co.
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The Man Behind Selfridges & Co.
Few retailers can boast a founder with a background like Harry Selfridge
Nick Cormier·Jun 6, 2025·4 min read
The Interesting Story of Harrods
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The Interesting Story of Harrods
One of England's first department stores has an inspiring past and a bright future
Nick Cormier·Jun 3, 2025·4 min read
Pharrell's Rise in Fashion
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Pharrell's Rise in Fashion
Examining how Pharrell Williams leveraged his cultural cachet to make a significant and lasting impact on contemporary style
Nick Cormier·May 13, 2025·5 min read
How Donatella Versace Continued Her Brother's Empire
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How Donatella Versace Continued Her Brother's Empire
Her journey in preserving and evolving the family fashion house.
Nick Cormier·Apr 22, 2025·4 min read
Le Labo: A Brief History
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Le Labo: A Brief History
The perfumery has scaled to heights of which the co-founders never imagined.
Nick Cormier·Apr 4, 2025·5 min read
Black Fashion Execs: Olivier Rousteing & His Transformation of Balmain
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Black Fashion Execs: Olivier Rousteing & His Transformation of Balmain
The 38 year old Balmain creative director has brought revolutionary-level change to the luxury house since he took on the role over a decade ago.
Nick Cormier·Feb 22, 2025·4 min read
How Virgil Abloh's Legacy Lives On
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How Virgil Abloh's Legacy Lives On
We'll always remember and celebrate one of the world's most talented designers.
Nick Cormier·Feb 18, 2025·4 min read
The History of Grillz
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The History of Grillz
The celebrated accessory dates back long before we were singing about it on the radio.
Nick Cormier·Feb 6, 2025·4 min read
The Fashion Icon Formerly Known as Prince
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The Fashion Icon Formerly Known as Prince
A man with style more bold than his music.
Nick Cormier·Feb 4, 2025·4 min read
Japanese Fashion Unraveled: The Kensuke Ishizu Story
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Japanese Fashion Unraveled: The Kensuke Ishizu Story
The man behind popularizing Japanese prep and menswear.
Nick Cormier·Jan 21, 2025·3 min read