Shattered Illusions: Donyale Luna & Gia Carangi, and Their Lasting Influence in Fashion

The world of fashion is a dynamic crucible of innovation, perpetually redefining beauty, style, and the essence of glamour. It is a world where unique individuals often emerge as paradigm shifters, leaving indelible marks on the industry. Two such luminaries, Donyale Luna and Gia Carangi, influence as supermodels defied conventional perceptions of beauty during their […]

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Before Fierce: Remembering Fashion Illustrator Tony Viramontes

An Amazonian woman draped in exotic materials stands before him trying to change her pose as rapidly as the young artist finishes another drawing. His vibrant eyes move over the model capturing more than the newest fashion in which she is adorned; he is able to put on the page a bold and palpable as […]

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Meant for Beautiful People, Stephen Sprouse Collections

Mauricio and Roger Padilha of MAO PR are the co-authors of the best-selling “The Stephen Sprouse Book” by Rizzoli, 2009. Their affair with Stephen Sprouse started as a teenage love and continued through the decades. The two brothers are the owners of the largest collection outside of Stephen Sprouse’s personal archive. –Interview by Natalie Kates […]

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