The hottest Fashion & Beauty Substack posts right now

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What's got my attention this week #32

The Shift With Sam Baker • 319 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty
  1. The fashion industry is showcasing older female celebrities like Diana Ross, who is 80, in campaigns, highlighting a positive shift in representation.
  2. Various interesting articles and interviews discussing topics like women artists, health tips, and multigenerational living were shared in the post.
  3. The post is exclusive for paid subscribers, offering access to the newsletter archive, book club, reader chat, and supporting the production of the newsletter and podcast.

Anything But Boring

HIDDEN.RSRCH • 511 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Minimalism
  1. Japanese fashion brands focus on extreme wearability and high-end fabrics.
  2. Independent Japanese labels excel at combining utility with design in clothing such as denim jeans and tweed coats.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only.

Culinary Couture

Snaxshot • 339 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Food Style
  1. The intersection of food and fashion from a GenZ perspective is an interesting topic.
  2. Anja Westhues explores the connection between food and fashion in her writing.
  3. Readers can access the full post archives by subscribing to Snaxshot.
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The Loopwheeler Editon

Why is this interesting? • 723 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion & Design Sustainable Fashion Manufacturing
  1. Old looms can produce better quality denim than modern machines. The unique vibrations from these old looms give the fabric a special character.
  2. Loopwheeler is a brand known for making high-quality sweatshirts using a slow and careful process. This slow method leads to durable clothing that gets better with age.
  3. Luxury in fashion can come from production limits. The time-consuming methods used by brands like Loopwheeler make their products special and desirable.

Toying Around

HIDDEN.RSRCH • 471 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Collaborations
  1. The post discusses Supreme's collaborations with various Japanese brands and cult labels.
  2. Supreme has partnered with brands like NEIGHBORHOOD, Yohji Yamamoto, UNDERCOVER, and COMME DES GARÇONS.
  3. The collaborations include unique projects with labels like Sasquatchfabrix and South2 West 8.

I've succumbed to a midlife piercing

The Shift With Sam Baker • 419 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Identity
  1. The author talks about getting a midlife piercing and how it's not related to a crisis but a personal choice, mentioning the preference for the act of piercing over the jewelry itself.
  2. They also touch on their interest in tattoos and how body art has shifted from being frowned upon to a common form of self-expression among younger generations.
  3. The post explores how attitudes towards body modifications, like tattoos and piercings, have evolved over time, reflecting changing societal norms and personal identities.

Feel like your wardrobe hates you?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 379 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Menopause Fashion Body Image Health Women
  1. Menopause and perimenopause are being openly discussed now more than before, helping women seek information and support for symptoms and hormonal changes.
  2. Despite the challenges of menopause, with physical changes like weight and metabolism shifts, and mental changes like anxiety, it is essential to remember that you are not alone.
  3. As women navigate dressing during menopause, where bodies change unpredictably, it's important to seek ways to adapt and feel comfortable in their skin.

Is Elena Velez the First ‘Post-Woke’ Designer?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1372 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion & Design Fashion Industry Fashion Trends
  1. Elena Velez challenges traditional fashion norms and embraces controversy to redefine her brand.
  2. She draws inspiration from her unconventional upbringing and aims to cater to a new clientele.
  3. Velez prioritizes authenticity and dissent over conforming to industry standards, attracting attention and success through her rebellious approach.

⬜ Finished basement core

One Thing • 237 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Fashion Trends
  1. Fashion brands are exploring a relatable aesthetic called 'finished basement core' in their holiday campaigns.
  2. The 'finished basement core' aesthetic involves taupe carpeting, beige rugs, sparse decoration, and oatmeal-colored themes, resembling the atmosphere of a suburban finished basement.
  3. Returning to one's childhood home for the holidays may lead to a mix of emotions, from glamorous outfits to feeling humble in old, ill-fitting clothes kept at parents' house.

What Is Lesbian Fashion?

Paging Dr. Lesbian • 294 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion History Fashion Trends Gender identity
  1. Lesbian fashion has often been undervalued or erased from history, but researching and documenting it is crucial.
  2. Lesbian fashion is diverse and has played a significant role in fashion history and queer history.
  3. Butch and femme identities in lesbian culture go beyond traditional gender roles, reflecting complex community dynamics and personal expressions.

Dress Me, You Fool!

SBJournal • 157 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Patterns Tools
  1. A dress is a complete outfit in one garment; it's about utility and style.
  2. Classic dress silhouettes like the A-line and sheath are timeless and versatile.
  3. Different dress styles require specific sewing techniques and tools, such as special needles for knits or a serger for speed and neat finishes.

Dresses *and* culture wars. In this economy.

Close-reading the reruns with Phoebe Maltz Bovy • 255 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Trends Luxury Fashion Fashion Industry
  1. The controversy over a man modeling dresses highlights the intersection of fashion and culture wars.
  2. Consider seeking ethical clothing alternatives like vintage or thrift stores to find similar styles at lower prices.
  3. Rich, progressive women are often the target market for high-priced, ethically-produced clothing, showcasing a cultural preference for quality over accessibility.

Overdress or underdress

10x your mind • 199 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion
  1. Don't worry about overdressing, it's often better than underdressing in any situation.
  2. Preparation is key - it's better to be over-prepared than under-prepared in various aspects of life.
  3. Going the extra mile and overpreparing can lead to positive outcomes and rewards in life.

What's got my attention this week #18

The Shift With Sam Baker • 239 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty
  1. Jenna Lyons, ex-J Crew powerhouse and Real Housewives of New York star, is making waves without her signature glasses due to a genetic disorder.
  2. Ageism in advertising is being challenged, and Poorna Bell launched a Substack newsletter discussing the illusion of busyness.
  3. An inspiring 91-year-old filmmaker, Tracey Emin's column in the Evening Standard, and the toxic impact of the 'positivity paintbrush' are worth exploring.

Never Wholly Clean: Perfumery at Marlou

Incense and Orris • 117 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Intimacy
  1. Marlou perfumes celebrate the intimate scents of the body, offering a unique olfactory experience that is personal and evocative.
  2. The brand creatively and boldly focuses on animalic scents, challenging traditional ideas of fragrance and offering a new perspective on scent composition.
  3. Marlou's perfumes, though strong, sit close to the skin, creating an intimate and personal aura around the wearer and defying typical notions of projection in perfumery.

On Homosexualist Fashion

The Pedestrian • 396 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty
  1. The author reflects on being influenced by homosexual fashion trends
  2. He discusses how a TV show inadvertently groomed him to adopt a certain style
  3. The author raises awareness about how individuals might unknowingly conform to fashion standards set by others

⬜ French tablecloth dupes

One Thing • 118 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion
  1. Authentic copies for cheap can be satisfying as alternatives to luxury items.
  2. Finding dupes, or authentic, worthwhile copies, can be a way to participate in a desired aesthetic without spending a fortune.
  3. Having various options and alternatives like Etsy stores provide opportunities to find quality items that reflect your style without breaking the bank.

⬜ This sponge gave me lifestyle creep

One Thing • 118 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Lifestyle Beauty products
  1. Living in someone else's space can make you reconsider your lifestyle and choices.
  2. The concept of 'lifestyle creep' highlights how one luxury can lead to a desire for overall improvement, but it's important to assess if the changes truly enhance your life.
  3. When buying vintage on sites like Etsy, look for well-rated reliable sellers who provide detailed measurements to minimize the risk of getting the wrong item or size.