Screens may run the day, but paper still has a way of slowing the mind. Kristine Mae understands that instinctively. With her handcrafted journals, she invites us to slow down, to reconnect, and to experience design in its most personal form. Kristine approaches each piece with a strong design eye, balancing beauty, utility, and restraint. Each journal feels considered, elevated, and timeless, a reflection of someone who doesn’t just create, but curates how we move through our everyday lives.

FashionDean HallApril 15, 2026Designer, spotlight, leather, journalComment

Fashion Trust Awards US

The Fashion Trust U.S. Awards delivered… but let’s be clear, not everyone understood the assignment. These? These are the ones who did. The ones who didn’t just get dressed… they styled a moment. Tailoring that actually fit like it was made for them. Textures that played well under flash. Details that whispered luxury instead of screaming for attention.

FashionDean HallApril 8, 2026fashion, celebrity, red carpet, styleComment

Inside the Second Annual GQ Bowl with Thom Browne

In a cultural moment that could only happen during Super Bowl week, the second annual GQ Bowl became the place where style, sport, celebrity, and pure celebration collided. Hosted at San Francisco’s grand Legion of Honor Museum, just days before the big game, the evening felt less like an event and more like a movement. Fashion took the field, football borrowed from the runway, and everyone who was anyone showed up to witness it.

FashionDean HallFebruary 12, 2026fashion, superbowl, gq, Thom browneComment

Admiring Armani's Finale

There are rare moments in fashion that feel deeply personal, intimate gatherings where artistry and emotion intertwine. The private in-person presentation of Giorgio Armani’s Fall 2025 collection at Neiman Marcus San Diego was one of those moments. It wasn’t about spectacle; it was about legacy. This was the final collection designed by Mr. Giorgio Armani himself before his passing, a farewell rendered in the language he knew best: impeccable design.

FashionDean HallOctober 18, 2025Armani, Fall FashionComment

Post Malone Saddles Up Paris

I’ll be the first to admit it: when celebrities announce fashion lines, I usually brace myself. More often than not, they feel like merchandising ventures wrapped in hype, with little respect for cut, construction, or craft. But Post Malone’s debut in Paris has completely redefined my expectations. This isn’t just another celebrity label it’s a full-fledged collection with soul, swagger, and striking execution.

FashionDean HallSeptember 3, 2025post Malone, mens fashionComment

A Soft Power Suiting of Italian Dreams

Sartori has long been the quiet architect of contemporary menswear, and this season he turned down the volume while turning up the emotion. The palette was a sun-washed spectrum of mineral tones, stone, sand, terracotta, and olive, each whispering summer in the Dolomites rather than shouting Amalfi clichés. Fabrics? As always, Zegna’s superpower. Technical silks met featherweight wools, and a new “Airspun Linen” practically levitated down the runway.

FashionDean HallJune 12, 2025mensfashion, RunwayComment

Pierpaolo’s Provocative Pivot: A Balenciaga Beginning

In a move that feels less like industry news and more like fashion fate, Pierpaolo Piccioli has been named the new creative director of Balenciaga. And with that announcement, a collective exhale from fashion purists around the world because finally, the maison that once defined silhouette, structure, and sartorial splendor may be poised for a true return to form.

FashionDean HallMay 19, 2025creative director, fashionComment

Top Tier Style At The Met

The first Monday in May once again proved why the Met Gala remains fashion’s most exalted ritual. Last night The MET embraced the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, celebrating the rich history and influence of Black fashion, particularly through the lens of dandyism. The accompanying dress code, “Tailored for You”, invited attendees to present personalized interpretations of classic tailoring, emphasizing individuality and cultural heritage.

Fashion, LifestyleDean HallMay 6, 2025met gala, style, celebrityComment

Doja Catting Around In Style

In the ever-evolving world of fashion, few artists have managed to seamlessly transition from audacious sartorial choices to bona fide style icons. Doja Cat’s recent appearances at the 2025 Oscars and Paris Fashion Week have not only showcased her versatility but have also solidified her status as a true fashion maven, moving beyond the realm of costume-like couture to embrace refined elegance with an edge.

FashionDean HallMarch 11, 2025fashion, doja cat, styleComment

Fend-tennial: 100 Years Of Italian Excellence

A century of fur, leather, and la dolce vita. In 1925, Adele and Edoardo Fendi opened a small fur and leather shop in Rome, unknowingly setting the stage for one of the most influential luxury houses in history. Now, in 2025, Fendi stands as the epitome of Italian craftsmanship, a brand synonymous with heritage, innovation, and cinematic grandeur.

FashionDean HallFebruary 27, 2025fendiComment

Wonka Over Willy

In a breathtaking display of artistry and cultural commentary, Willy Chavarria made a triumphant return to the runway, staging a show that was as monumental in its aesthetic appeal as it was in its cultural significance. Held in an industrial-chic venue that mirrored the raw, unapologetic ethos of his brand, Chavarria once again cemented his place as one of fashion’s most vital storytellers—

FashionDean HallJanuary 25, 2025fashion, fashion weekComment

The Quiet Exit of Y/Project

In a fashion landscape that often favors the familiar, Y/Project dared to disrupt. Yet, in a surprising and somber turn, the boundary-pushing Parisian label has announced its closure, marking the end of an era for avant-garde fashion. For many, this moment feels like the quiet silencing of a voice that is consistently challenged by how we think about design, form, and the body.

FashionDean HallJanuary 14, 2025fashion, european, artistComment