Fashionista CoLab, Author at Fashion Newswires

Kiddie Couture: An Insider’s Look at the Bonpoint Atelier in Paris

Six stitches to the centimeter — and not one stitch less — are composed seamlessly on the hem of a young girl's dream dress. It's not just an article of clothing, it's decades of craftsmanship and artistry brought together to create more than material, but a sense of lifestyle. A ...

Where to Find the Hottest Shoes for Every Occasion

December 28, 2016

Fashionista CoLab

I don't know about you, but lately, it feels like my phone's been buzzing non-stop with reminders about the millions of events I have coming up soon: From those after-work cocktails I scheduled with my editors a while ago ...

Closet Cleaning 101: Reinvent Yourself With Material World

November 30, 2016

Fashionista CoLab

With winter looming, now is the perfect time to conquer one of the most impossible solo tasks ever — cleaning out your closet. It's especially difficult if you, like us, tend to attach memories to your clothes, to the point where the thought of removing a piece can be devastating. And once you do ...

How to Dress to Interview for Your Dream Job in Fashion

October 6, 2016

Fashionista CoLab

Getting your dream job in the fashion industry doesn’t end with filling out an impressive resume and writing a killer cover letter. When you finally land the interview for your fashion dream job it pays (literally) to dress for the part. But dressing right doesn’t have to mean buying a head-to-toe ...

Converse’s New Essentials Collection Actually Gets Better Over Time

September 26, 2016

Fashionista CoLab

There’s something appealing about a scuffed-up pair of high-tops or slightly faded sweatshirt; unlike their sterile just-bought counterparts, these worn-in pieces speak of the life of the wearer. After all, clothing is made to be lived in, not just Instagrammed.Converse sneakers have long existed ...

When It Comes to Your Wardrobe, the End of Summer Doesn’t Have to Mean the End of Color

September 22, 2016

Fashionista CoLab

It's been warm enough in New York City post-Labor Day to opt for swimwear over actual clothing, which can make all the "summer's over" talk feel a little premature. Ice cream still sounds like the ideal treat! The air-conditioner-less residents of the ...

How Rebecca Minkoff Reinvented the Crossbody Bag for the 21st Century Woman

September 7, 2016

Fashionista CoLab

Rebecca Minkoff didn't invent the crossbody bag, but there's no denying her role in redefining its relevance. There's evidence that the hands-free accessory has been around for more than a century — dating as far back as the 1860s to one of America's historical institutions, the ...