Happy, Fashion Friday!

Earlier this week I talked about how I’m coveting a pair of platform sneakers.  This got me thinking about the world of sneakerheads (avid sneaker collectors known to go to extreme lengths for their hobby). With the highly coveted drop of Dior x Air Jordan this week, I’m curious…

What Lengths Will You Go To For Fashion?

Would you camp out for an exclusive drop like the Dior x Jordan fans?  Spend more than you normally would for a collector’s item?

If you haven’t seen this documentary about sneakerheads you must watch it.  SO fascinating.

What is Happening with The Gap?

My fondest memories of The Gap are the commercials from the 90s (hello, Depeche Mode), their Long & Lean jeans (they made EVERYONE’s legs look amazing) and the fact that I spent my first ever paycheck on a baby blue corduroy jacket from The Gap.

The struggling retailer announced this week that Kanye West will be coming on as a long-term creative partner.  Yeezy x The Gap will debut in 2021.  Will this strategy save the brand?  When asked why The Gap, Kanye said he wanted to bring his design prowess “to the masses”.

Oy.

What do you think of celebrity designers?

Suzy Menkes steps down from Vogue

When I started In Spades I fancied myself a fashion journalist.  I desperately wanted to convey the educational side of fashion – the interworkings of a collection, what makes a designer tick and how this form of artistic expression is so much more than mere necessity.

One of the stalwarts of the industry, someone I greatly revere, Suzy Menkes, has stepped down from Vogue.  I had the pleasure of seeing Suzy in person several times at NYFW.  With her signature bangs, she always carried herself with grace and her insight into the fashion world is unparalleled.

She spent almost 30 years at the International Herald Tribune before starting at Vogue.  Her interviews with designers always drew out their idiosyncrasies in beautiful ways, highlighting just how much work goes into creating multiple collections per year.

When such an influential contributor steps down, it’s important to honor their work.  The fashion world certainly benefitted from Suzy’s intellect.  I hope this won’t be the last we hear from her.

May you all have a happy holiday weekend!