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Roxanne Lowit: Icon of Backstage Fashion Photography
Some say photographer Roxanne Lowit has become almost as famous as her subjects. Dubbed “Fashion’s Historian” by none other than Karl Lagerfeld, Lowit is known to have pioneered the art of...
The Story Behind Balenciaga's Iconic Motorcycle Lariat Bag
Designed by a young Nicholas Ghesquière back in 2000, Balenciaga’s Motorcycle bag has had an iconic reign like no other. Toted on the arms of celebrities in the noughties, the...
Gucci: The Tom Ford Era
When Tom Ford first became Gucci’s creative director, few were paying attention. Ford was very much under the radar when he scored the job. For his 1994 debut women’s collection, Gucci’s publicist...
How To Authenticate a Fendi Baguette Bag
Fendi’s most popular bag model, The Baguette, was created by Silvia Venturini Fendi in the late 90’s and was named with a nod to the notion of toting a baguette...
Blumarine: A History of the Brand
Blumarine have seen a recent revival due to the appointment of new creative director Nicola Brognano, who has revamped the iconic archive pieces that put the brand on the map. Anna Molinari...
The Life of Fashion Photographer Bob Richardson
Born in Long Island to an Irish Catholic family of 6, Bob Richardson lived a relatively sheltered childhood before his life took an unexpected turn. At age 22, Richardson was...
How To Authenticate Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
Chanel introduced sunglasses to their repertoire in the 1980’s. The recent trend revival of Y2k rimless sunglasses sees Chanel’s design as arguably the most well known style. Here is an...
IRVRSBL Style Files: DJ Sal
For our IRVRSBL Style File series, we are profiling some of our favourite creatives, from photographers and stylists to DJ’s and models. Sal (@sal__l) is a Melbourne based model/DJ, currently navigating...
Spotlight on: Chris Von Wangenheim
Cult fashion photographer Chris Von Wangenheim’s work epitomised the excess and high octane glamour of the 1970s. His work had an instantly recognisable aesthetic; it was cinematic and impactful, featuring...
The Meaning Behind the Maison Margiela Label
Founded in 1988 by Belgian designer Martin Margiela, the house of Margiela is known for its deconstructive and avant garde approach. The concept of anonymity is central to the brand. ...