The FashionIndie Fashion Week Lookbook
Edited by McArthur Joseph
We Indies loves to turn it out when it comes to our personal style, especially during fashion week. Check back everyday to see our looks.
From the Sheets to the Streets: How Long Did it take these NYFW Street Style Stars to Get Ready?
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
When you see the epically inventive street style that embodies New York Fashion Week, do you ever wonder how long they labored over their looks? Hours of prepping and pulling and trying and throwing clothes all about their bedrooms? My dear, please! These are professionals. I stopped the ones that struck my fancy, and theirs, and asked them straight up how long did it take you to get ready this morning? Their answers may either surprise you and/or leave you a little skeptical. Keep in mind though, those with fashion in their soul just know.
FASHION / February 9 2012 9:26 AM
FashionIndie Editorial: Street Style File
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
The sharpest of voyeurs prowl, lens aloft, scanning the sea of people for a glimmer of something divine. A being that emerges from the darkness in illustrious opposition. The great search is for those who enlighten the eye’s mind. The result of such a thorough hunt equals images that bring crisp covetable style to eyes across the planet. This week, the pool shrinks; the purveyors of style are gathered in one spot. For street style photographers, it’s like shooting fish in a barrel.
FASHION / January 12 2012 1:45 PM
INTERVIEW: William Okpo Sisters on Inspiration, Family & Guilty Pleasures
Edited by Danika Daly
William Okpo is the brainchild of sisters Lizzy and Darlene Okpo for the contemporary, confident woman. Named as an ode to their father whose killer style has always been an inspiration to them, the Okpo sisters have garnered a lot of attention in the past year. The brand is sold at Opening Ceremony in NY and LA; they have become street style stars for their amazing wardrobe, accessories and long locks; and they recently teamed with Brook&Lyn to create a cape and pouch. We caught up with the Brooklyn-based design duo to find out what it’s like working with a family member, their current muse and guilty pleasures.
INTERVIEWS / November 17 2011 12:16 PM
Exclusive Interview: New York City Inspirations With Katya Moorman of Style Defined NYC
Edited by Nicole Vardo
As we all know New York City is the one and only place to truly define yourself. It’s filled with inspiration, the most random people, and best of all bizarre style. After discovering some of the best New York City based fashion bloggers, it’s amazing when you get five minutes into the busy minds of what really goes on behind the scenes of these fashionistas’ lives. That is why today the internet diva who knows New York City street style the best, Katya Moorman of Style Defined NYC tells us a little bit about her muses, how she got started, a couple favorite memorable events, and everything in between.
11 Looks from 11 Style Blogs in 11 Cities on 11/11/11
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
It’s 11:11 on 11/11/11, and the only way to celebrate such a lucky number is with hot looks from around the world. Straight from the independent fashion bloggers‘ lenses, we can immerse ourselves in the fashion of planet earth. Because, you know, it is 2011.
FASHION / September 25 2011 4:11 PM
The Werqing Class Strikes Back: Milan Fashion Week Street Style
Edited by McArthur Joseph
The children are turning it out during Milan Fashion Week. You can tell the major difference between MFW and NYFW is that the Italians dress in true style while unfortunately many people in our hometown of NYC pull out the costumes.
FASHION / September 11 2011 1:10 PM
Nicki Minaj’s Harajuku Barbie Returns at NYFW
Edited by Samantha Lim
Nicki Minaj perched in the front row at the Prabal Gurung show and showed up in this clothing cocktail. From her Shojono Tomo printed leggings to that big ass pink bow atop her head, fashion girls and gays alike were singing her praises for bringing her Harajuku Barbie days back. Now it is clear that you can get away with just about any outfit when Fashion Week rolls into town, but it definitely takes some guts to pull it off. Would you wear something like this to an NYFW event?