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Maggie Smith and the belated lure of the much older woman

The Shift With Sam Baker • 958 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty
  1. Fashion brands are embracing older women for ad campaigns, promoting natural beauty and authenticity.
  2. Women over 80 like Maggie Smith, Joan Didion, and Joni Mitchell are setting a trend of wearing age with joy and pride.
  3. The presence of older women in fashion campaigns symbolizes resilience and experience, challenging societal norms of youth and perfection.
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The shirt of the year

Blackbird Spyplane • 1598 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Design Style Interview Clothing Creativity
  1. The shirt of the year is a roomy, vertical-stripe button-up that is currently on trend and in high demand.
  2. Keith Henry, a self-taught designer, creates clothes entirely by himself under the name Henry's, known for high-craft jumbo jeans and small-run pieces.
  3. Keith Henry sells his clothes through limited drops, values creative control, and finds inspiration in old army clothing to create unique, well-crafted designs.

Issue 09 – Hand Cream

Unbox Inbox • 555 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty
  1. Innovative form factors are emerging for traditional hand cream tubes.
  2. Hand cream packaging can enhance the skincare ritual and elevate the experience.
  3. Hand cream tubes can be seen as a status accessory, conveying good taste and luxury.

Fashion Police: Inauguration Edition

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1265 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Style Trends Events
  1. The fashion at the inauguration was eye-catching, with different styles making statements. Kamala Harris wore a casual suit while others, like Melania Trump, dressed more formally.
  2. The weather was very cold, prompting changes to the swearing-in ceremony's location. This chilly atmosphere likely influenced attendees' clothing choices.
  3. Lauren Sánchez drew attention with a bold and daring outfit that some found inappropriate but also exciting. It definitely stood out among the more traditional looks.

The Designer-Retailer Friction Edition

Why is this interesting? • 482 implied HN points • 03 Jul 25
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Retail Design Sales Marketing Branding
  1. Selling through big online retailers can be both good and bad for small designers. They get exposure and orders, but sales events can hurt their sales at independent stores.
  2. Designers struggle with fluctuating order sizes. A big order one season can shrink the next, causing financial stress if they've expanded their operations.
  3. Payment terms with retailers can be tough. They usually pay on their schedule, which can lead to cash flow problems for independent designers.

The vintage workwear plug

Blackbird Spyplane • 499 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Vintage Japanese Shopping Style
  1. Explore a unique collection of vintage workwear, including heavy-duty canvas dusters, chore coats, and more from brands like L.L. Bean, Carhartt, Woolrich, and Levi's.
  2. Discover an under-the-radar Japanese line at Beklina's physical store, offering independent-designer selection and beautifully textured woven Japanese cotton pieces.
  3. Experience the thrill of vintage shopping by finding connections to the past through once-cherished objects, like Molly Ringwald does, creating stories and imagining characters behind the items.

The Sweatshirt V-Notch Edition

Why is this interesting? • 1146 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Clothing Design Trends Functionality History
  1. The V-notch on sweatshirts started out as a practical feature for absorbing sweat and allowing flexibility. It was created for football players to wear comfortably.
  2. Many sweatshirts today have the V-notch but it's mostly for style, not function. It's interesting how practical designs can become just a fashion statement over time.
  3. Learning about fabric manufacturing, like Loopwheeler's unique approach, helps us appreciate quality and the history behind our everyday clothing.

What's got my attention this week #42

The Shift With Sam Baker • 299 implied HN points • 22 Mar 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty
  1. The Shift With Sam Baker is a reader-supported publication that relies on paid subscribers for its existence.
  2. The newsletter includes links to interesting articles and writings about topics like midlife crisis, privacy issues, and life coaching.
  3. The newsletter also covers diverse subjects such as fashion, current events, and personal development.

7 style predictions for 2024

sprezza • 393 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty
  1. Keen footwear is expected to gain popularity in bigger US cities.
  2. La Sportiva TX4s may replace Salomon XT6s as a trendy alternative sneaker brand.
  3. Gardening style is predicted to have a mainstream moment.

Closet sales are the new brands

sprezza • 412 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty
  1. Closet sales are becoming popular among tastemakers in NYC.
  2. People now look to influencers and content creators to discover fashion trends.
  3. Community-driven closet sales offer unique and rare finds at exceptional prices.

How to buy a watch: A conversation with Brynn Wallner of Dimepiece

are you wearing that? by Subrina Heyink • 432 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Watches
  1. Brynn Wallner founded Dimepiece as a platform for women and watches.
  2. She transitioned into journalism from her career at Sotheby's, inspired by the overlooked market of women in the watch industry.
  3. Wallner's journey highlights the importance of addressing underrepresented consumer groups in traditional industries.

Back to the 50s

Disaffected Newsletter • 1278 implied HN points • 20 May 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Trends Beauty Standards
  1. Looking good doesn't have to be hard. You can use classic styles from the 1950s for a timeless look.
  2. For women, flattering dresses exist that suit all body types, and simple grooming is key. Stick to natural makeup for a fresh appearance.
  3. Men should keep their looks clean and classic, avoiding excessive jewelry and trends. A neat style will always be in fashion.

Sugar and Death: The Phenomenon of Baccarat Rouge 540

Incense and Orris • 393 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Perfume
  1. Baccarat Rouge 540 is a unique, luxurious perfume that has become a bestseller despite its high price tag.
  2. The perfume industry is going through changes, with niche perfumes like Baccarat Rouge 540 gaining popularity.
  3. Clone houses are creating budget-friendly versions of popular perfumes like Baccarat Rouge 540, leading to debates about legality, ethics, and originality.

The sordid tale of a Victorian beauty guru

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 93 implied HN points • 26 Nov 25
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty History Culture Entrepreneurship Marketing
  1. Madame Rachel was a famous beauty con artist in the Victorian era, offering women dangerous beauty treatments that promised to enhance their looks.
  2. She created a lavish image for her beauty business, which made her clients believe they were getting special, luxurious treatments.
  3. Madame Rachel's methods included blackmailing clients with their secrets, showing how the beauty industry exploits insecurities, a tactic still seen today.

Real Genius

HIDDEN.RSRCH • 668 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Collaboration Luxury Fashion
  1. MONCLER GENIUS is redefining product collaborations with its forward-thinking approach
  2. A notable collaboration highlighted in the post is between Moncler and Mercedes Benz
  3. The latest presentation at London Fashion Week by MONCLER GENIUS has garnered significant attention

too much is never enough

bookbear express • 1001 implied HN points • 13 Dec 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Standards Body Image Self-Acceptance Cultural critique
  1. Women often feel pressured to meet unrealistic beauty standards, leading to feelings of inadequacy. Many believe they must constantly improve their appearance to be accepted.
  2. There's a cycle of consumption in beauty routines, where buying more products doesn't lead to genuine happiness or self-acceptance. Instead, it can make women feel even more dissatisfied.
  3. Finding a balance between caring for oneself and accepting flaws is important. It's crucial to understand that external changes won't fill emotional gaps.

#197: What is "personal style"?

Maybe Baby • 1058 implied HN points • 24 Nov 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Personal style Fashion Trends Consumerism Self-confidence
  1. Building personal style takes time and patience. It's important to focus on what makes you feel good rather than chasing trends.
  2. Shopping from a place of calm and self-acceptance leads to better choices. It's better to invest in high-quality pieces that you truly love.
  3. Finding your style is more about knowing yourself than fitting into a mold. Enjoy the journey of discovering what feels authentic to you.

The Mayor of All Boros

HIDDEN.RSRCH • 648 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Industry
  1. PROLETA RE ART is a new Japanese artisanal denim brand that is gaining popularity.
  2. The brand specializes in transforming blue-collar fabric into high-priced fashion pieces.
  3. The prices of PROLETA RE ART pieces are far beyond what the working class can afford.

Zendaya, chameleon, or fashion icon?

are you wearing that? by Subrina Heyink • 609 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Trends Fashion Industry
  1. To be a fashion icon, it's about dominating conversations, inspiring others, and leaving a lasting influence.
  2. Fashion icons carefully use clothing to craft their images over time, attracting attention and shaping trends.
  3. Zendaya's fashion icon status is analyzed by comparing her influence, style, and legacy with other notable fashion icons.

clothes store memories

bookbear express • 374 implied HN points • 17 Jun 25
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Style Consumerism Identity Memories
  1. Clothes can represent important moments in our lives and reflect our changing identities. What we wear often shows where we've been and how we've grown.
  2. Finding a personal style takes time and experimentation. It's about discovering what feels right and what we genuinely like, not just following trends.
  3. Our relationship with fashion can be deeply personal. Clothes can evoke memories and feelings, making them a significant part of our self-expression.

I feel bad about my chin

The Shift With Sam Baker • 579 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Body Image Self-Acceptance Beauty Standards
  1. The author expresses feeling bad about a specific physical feature, the chin, in the context of societal pressures and norms related to body image and self-love.
  2. There is a reference to the body positive movement that encourages self-acceptance and love for all body types, contrasting personal struggles with societal expectations.
  3. The post also touches on discussions around menopause and the losses associated with it, reflecting on personal experiences and reactions shared online.