How Fashion Works

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Keeping Current: Fashion Video Ads

Well it’s been quite a break for us at How Fashion Works but a little viewership love has helped us set our priorities straight and start writing again. So without further delay let’s get back to...

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Fashion History: The First American Fashion Magazine

Social media and the internet let us see the latest fashions while they are being presented. Fashion blogs are a way to see what celebrities and everyday people are wearing, the trends they are...

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How to Spot…Valentino Accessories

Valentino is known for a ladylike-luxe aesthetic — and the house’s accessories are no exception. Studs, bows, lace and rosettes define pumps (particularity this fashion week favorite), bags,...

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Fashion History: The Invention of Blue Jeans

Above is the picture of the patent for ”Improvement in Fastening Pocket-Openings” that would become the blueprint for the blue jean.There’s a reason Levi’s are synonymous with blue jeans. It was...

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Designer Evolution: Alber Elbaz’s Path to Lanvin

We love Alber Elbaz and Lanvin (as evidenced here and here). So naturally, our talk about the designer’s work got us thinking — what twists and turn in his career took him to Lanvin?YSL Spring...

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How to Spot…Lanvin Accessories

We’re adding a new little segment to HowFashionWorks called “How to Spot.” We thought about how easy it is to eyeball a Louis Vuitton or Tory Burch piece because of their signature logos, but what...

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It Bags: The Marc Jacobs Stam

Marc Jacobs named his must-have Stam bag after his friend, supermodel Jessica Stam. The satchel’s mix of ladylike and relaxed details — quilted leather, oversize kisslock closure, shoulder-slung...

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Style School: Selvedge Jeans

While everyone is cooing over the latest printed and bright colored skinny jeans, let’s not forget that the original blue jean can provide sartorial satisfaction too. This brings us to our style...

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Shopping Tip: Ankle Boots Splurge or Steal

Nothing delivers more shopping satisfaction than finding the perfect transition piece —that special something you can wear now, later and all the times between. Ankle boots are one of these most...

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Fashion History: The Cone Bra

Madonna donned the infamous cone bra during her 1990 Blonde Ambition tour. Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, the cone bra epitomized his provocative aesthetic, giving him his “enfant terrible”...

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It Bags: The Proenza Schouler PS1

For our It Bags installment this week, we take a modern turn with the PS1 by Proenza Schouler. The design duo’s first handbag, the PS1 has been a fixture on the arms of celebrities and fashion...

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Shopping Tip: Round Sunglasses Splurge or Steal

Tis the season to show off your shades and round sunglasses seem to be everywhere. We’ve picked a few of our favorites in a range of reasonable prices that will fit your fancy no matter if you’re...

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Fashion History: The Origin of the Stiletto Heel

Named after an Italian dagger, stiletto heels are one of the most well-known (and well-loved) silhouettes in fashion — but did you know they’ve only been around since the 1950s? Previously, heels...

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What’s So Great About…Pedro Garcia Shoes

Pedro Garcia is a family-run shoe brand that started in 1925 in Alicante, Spain. Today the third-generation of shoemakers, Pedro (the original Pedro’s grandson) and his sister Mila run the company....

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Shopping Tip: Summer Sale Finds

Summer and its ever-climbing temperatures are far from over, but stores are already clearing out warm-weather merchandise. Translation: Now’s the time to get your hands on that trend piece you’ve...

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Fashion History: The Christian Louboutin Red Sole

The signature accent that launched a lawsuit and a thousand imitations, the red sole allows us to spot a Christian Louboutin pump from across the room. The famous finishing accent has become a...

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It Bags: The Fendi Baguette

Next up in our It Bag series: The Fendi Baguette. Fendi is currently celebrating their coveted design with limited-edition reissues and an illustrated book, so we thought we’d celebrate along with...

Jul 12, 2012 Like

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Word of the day: D’orsay Pump

While shoes are a pivotal part of our look, sometimes we forget the exact name of each style. Without knowing the correct name, it could be difficult to tell a sales associate just what you’re...

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Keeping Current: Top Couture Fall 2012 Looks

The Couture Fall 2012 shows wrapped up last week in Paris. Have you flipped through all of the slideshows yet? For a quick view of the highlights, check out our collection of top looks below. Did...

Jul 10, 2012 Like

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Style School: The Belgian Loafer

Fall trends point to a look that’s a little more grounded and down to earth aka the flat. Now we have a wide selection of flats from the penny loafer to the ballerina flat and here’s another you...

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It Bags: The Hermes Kelly Bag

Welcome to the first installment of our It Bags series. For a little Friday fun, we decided to kick things off with the legendary Kelly Bag by Hermès. Originally dubbed the Sac à Dépêches, the...

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Design School: The History of the Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Symbol

The fastest way to identify a designer is often by their signature accents and logos (like the cannage design at Dior.) One of the better known symbols is the Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini logo....

Jul 5, 2012 Like

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Shopping Tip: The RealReal

Here at How Fashion Works, we love designer clothing, shoes, and accessories. But our budgets? Not so much. Luckily there are some great flash sale and consignment sites out there, like our latest...

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Designer Evolution: Special Edition! Christian Dior vs. Raf Simons

While there have been three other designers at the house of Dior besides Christian Dior and Raf Simons, there has not been this much anticipation for one in several years. Simons presented his...

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Fashion History: Why Do We Wear White Wedding Dresses?

Wedding dresses weren’t always white — at least not until Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840. And though she wasn’t the first woman to wear white at her wedding, she’s why Western women...

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WTFashion: How do I wear the floppy felt hat?

An accessory that I am personally excited about is the floppy hat. Inspired by iconic 1970s bombshells like Jane Birkin, Faye Dunaway, and Brigitte Bardot (pictured above), the floppy hat takes the...

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Fabric Facts: What’s So Great About Silk?

Ahhh, silk — the mere thought of it makes our fashion senses tingle. Silk first began delighting people in 2640 BCE, when according to Chinese legend, Empress Hsi Ling Shi became interested in silk...

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Design School: The Origin of TOMS Shoes

It seems today that everyone knows about TOMS and loves them. While the philanthropic business model is both innovative and admirable, the design of the easygoing slip-ons, called alpargatas, has...

Jun 27, 2012 Like

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Runway to Everyday: Metal Cap-Toe Pumps

The classic pump gets stronger each season (studs, anyone?), so it’s only natural that Spring 2012 brought the addition of metal cap toes. We’re especially smitten with the pointed silhouettes Marc...

Jun 26, 2012 Like

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Keeping Current: Fashion Video Ads

Fashion History: The First American Fashion Magazine

How to Spot…Valentino Accessories

Fashion History: The Invention of Blue Jeans

Designer Evolution: Alber Elbaz’s Path to Lanvin

How to Spot…Lanvin Accessories

It Bags: The Marc Jacobs Stam

Style School: Selvedge Jeans

Shopping Tip: Ankle Boots Splurge or Steal

Fashion History: The Cone Bra

It Bags: The Proenza Schouler PS1

Shopping Tip: Round Sunglasses Splurge or Steal

Fashion History: The Origin of the Stiletto Heel

What’s So Great About…Pedro Garcia Shoes

Shopping Tip: Summer Sale Finds

Fashion History: The Christian Louboutin Red Sole

It Bags: The Fendi Baguette

Word of the day: D’orsay Pump

Keeping Current: Top Couture Fall 2012 Looks

Style School: The Belgian Loafer

It Bags: The Hermes Kelly Bag

Design School: The History of the Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Symbol

Shopping Tip: The RealReal

Designer Evolution: Special Edition! Christian Dior vs. Raf Simons

Fashion History: Why Do We Wear White Wedding Dresses?

WTFashion: How do I wear the floppy felt hat?

Fabric Facts: What’s So Great About Silk?

Design School: The Origin of TOMS Shoes

Runway to Everyday: Metal Cap-Toe Pumps

Fashion History: How The LBD Came to Be Popular

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