From partnering with resale websites to facilitating consignment selling, brands are increasingly exploring ways to be more involved with their products as they continue through their lifecycles.
Political and Feminist T-shirts Were the Unofficial Uniform of the NYC Women’s March
Fashion amplifies protester’s voices during the Women’s March, led by an artistic intervention where t-shirts and overalls were covered with gendered insults This article originally appeared in Marie Claire Brazil If the current political situation has you wondering what you can do to stand up to power, your closet might be a good place to…
Here’s What You Need To Know About Drag Kings
On a warm night at Bizarre Bushwick, a bar in Brooklyn, I saw Johnny Cash walk on stage. It looked like him, moved like him, and sounded like him. But it was not Johnny Cash. It was Mr. Lee Valone Velour, a drag king who gave the character of Mr. Cash a flamboyant twist. “A…
The World of Tory Burch
Tory Burch is obsessed with pottery and fascinated by the power of meditation, and has always had a thing for countryside glamour. At the age of 50, the Philadelphia-native designer is still a fan of boyish looks, and her family members are her biggest style and work icons. In this exclusive interview, she shares all…
Virtual Reality is Feminism’s Latest Tool in the Fight for Equality
SXSW hosted essential discussions that left one thing certain: VR has enormous potential to effect social change. Lamparina was there, and here’s everything you need to know about the future of feminism in VR This article originally appeared in Lamparinascope If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s the value of feeling someone else’s…
Internet Phenomenon Jessamyn Stanley Shatters Stereotypes About Yoga
In an exclusive interview during South By South West, the yoga teacher, who has more than 280K followers on Instagram, gives lessons on self-confidence and body positivity This article originally appeared on Lamparinascope “I do swear a lot. Hopefully, that’s not gonna be offensive to anyone.” Jessamyn Stanley’s panel started at SXSW with a clear message….
Kesha at SXSW: from Internet Trolls to Women’s Empowerment
In an interview on the main stage at the Austin Convention Center, the American singer talks about how she learned to deal with trolls and how she overcame body dysmorphic disorder This article originally appeared in Lamparinascope Before seeing her at SXSW, my image of Kesha was of a girl who only knew how to…
Freedom of Expression Marks NYFW Makeup
New York Fashion Week brought bold looks to the runways. Check out five Fall/Winter 16/17 trends that were anything but boring This article originally appeared in Marie Claire Brazil With graphic shapes, sparkles, and strong colors, this New York Fashion Week was full of audacious makeup looks that reinvented beauty. There was just one rule:…
Heading To Tokyo? Here’s 5 Stores You Can’t Miss
When it comes to fashion, Tokyo is a mecca for inspiration, offering up both contemporary trends and unexpected twists on vintage style. Strolling through the city is like hanging outside shows during Fashion Week: You’re constantly exposed to absurd styling (in the best way possible) and surprising color pairings. It’s not just the outfits that…
Sexual Freedom or Prostitution? Flirting App Allows Women To Get Paid For Dates
At first glance, Ohlala is just another dating app. But after matching over the app, women can charge for the date. In New York, the first American city that has the app available for download, the idea is still controversial. Marie Claire chatted with some users and tested it to understand This article originally appeared…