The button-down shirt went from being a way to avoid censorship in films, to a stylish symbol for feminism and androgyny. When a woman throws on a button-down shirt – especially an oversized one – she evokes a charm that’s…
Jun 16, 2020
Givenchy names Matthew Williams as its new creative director
The designer of Alyx, Matthew Williams succeeds Clare Waight Keller at the French fashion house. It’s official. American designer and mastermind behind the cult label Alyx, Matthew Williams, has been appointed the new creative director of Parisian fashion house Givenchy.…
Jun 15, 2020
Why “silent streetwear” is making waves in fashion right now
Think of it as streetwear 2.0. There’s a revolution happening in the fashion industry right now. We’re not referring to the fall of the fashion calendar or the collective shift towards sustainability – though those are certainly topics worth scrutinising…
Jun 09, 2020
These 6 brands are leading the sustainable footwear trend Earth needs
From Adidas to Ferragamo. Sustainability has been an increasingly hot topic in the fashion industry in recent years, after decades of fast fashion and superfluous production chains. The footwear market, in particular, has seen emerging trends concerned with eco-friendly materials…
Jun 09, 2020
Chanel presents its first digital show with the Cruise 2020/21 collection
In its first digital show, Chanel’s Cruise 2020/21 collection brings Capri to Paris. It is known that Chanel has presented its memorable Cruise collections in holiday destinations such as Seoul, Miami, and Cuba. Last September, the iconic French fashion maison…
Jun 04, 2020
Father’s Day Gift Guide: 28 gifts to thank dad for everything under the sun
This June 21, make Father’s Day more special by taking a moment to thank dad for something you’re grateful to him for. In case you haven’t been keeping track of time, we’re now in the first week of June. Before…
Jun 03, 2020
Stay protected and stylish with these designer face masks
From luxurious silk face masks to sustainable batik options, these fashion designers are helping to keep us safe, protected and stylish. MCO or not, it’s a fact that protective masks have become an essential accessory to our everyday lives. As…
May 29, 2020
Johnny Coca returns to Louis Vuitton as fashion leather goods director
This new appointment comes 2 months after Johnny Coca stepped down as Mulberry’s Creative Director. After stepping down as Creative Director for Mulberry earlier this year, Johnny Coca’s next endeavour is to be the Director of the Women’s Fashion Leather…
May 27, 2020
Raya 2020: Our favourite Cov-Eid #OOTDs on Instagram (so far)
Here are some standout #OOTDs we have seen from familiar faces and friends of FirstClasse on Instagram so far. For the first time ever, the usual Hari Raya open houses and large gatherings are replaced by smaller get-togethers with only…
May 27, 2020
Alexander Wang and Bulgari team up again to reinvent the belt bag
This marks the second time Alexander Wang reimagined Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti collection. Bulgari and Alexander Wang have joined forces once again for another stunning limited edition capsule collection for 2020, following their 2019 release which spotlights the Bulgari Serpenti Forever…