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CBC
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
The bandage dress is back — here's how Gen Z is wearing it
The year was 2007. Apple released the iPhone; the Spice Girls set out on their first reunion tour; and the final Harry Potter book hit the shelves. It was also the year the bandage dress — a form-fitting frock that mimics the look of a body wrapped in, well, bandages — was ubiquitous, worn by the likes of Rihanna, Lindsay Lohan and Victoria Beckham. Now, nearly 20 years later, the polarizing silhouette appears to be making a comeback, and the numbers prove it. Molly Rooyakkers — an Amsterdam-based researcher who uses data to forecast fashion trends — noted a recent surge in interest, globally, around the style (a 400 per cent increase in online search traffic in just one week in June). That has slowed, Rooyakkers said, but searches are still up compared to this time last year. "It's definitely still trending," she said. While many may be familiar with the reign of the bandage dress in the late 2000s and early 2010s — some fondly refer to it as the "millennial going-out dress" — couturier Azzedine Alaïa first introduced the look back in the 1980s, drawing inspiration from the layered strips of fabric on Egyptian mummies. In the 1990s, designer Hervé Léger created his own version of the look, and it became a red-carpet staple; supermodel Cindy Crawford famously wore a white number to the Oscars in 1993. In 2007, A-listers started wearing the dress to buzzy events and it trickled down to the masses via fast-fashion dupes. A go-to formula for a night out at the club? A bandage dress, a blazer and a pair of wedge or platform heels to navigate a sticky dance floor. Like most trends, it died out, making way for styles like the slip dress, the wrap dress and the milkmaid dress. But last September — in an obvious nod to Crawford's fashion moment — her daughter, Kaia Gerber turned heads at the Toronto International Film Festival in a similar white bandage dress. It was an early sign of the trend's revival, Rooyakkers said, but the spike came after British womenswear brand House of CB launched a collection of bandage dresses to celebrate the company's 15-year anniversary. "Part of the appeal is that it pushes back against the rise of 'quiet luxury' and more conservative dressing," Rooyakkers said. "A lot of brands that used to cater to the going-out outfits, like PrettyLittleThing, have pivoted to minimalist looks. So people became really excited about the bandage dress because it was in opposition to a mainstream trend that they didn't necessarily like or relate to." Toronto fashion stylist Candy Sai said the trend is resonating with a younger generation. "While millennials remember the bandage dress as a nightlife staple, Gen Z is reinterpreting it through a fresh lens — pairing it with streetwear elements, oversized leather jackets or even sneakers to give it a more casual, wearable edge," she said. And under creative director Michelle Ochs, the Hervé Léger brand is doing its part to bring the style back, releasing a slew of updates on the theme. Of course, there's the concern that the return of the dress glamorizes toxic ultra-thin beauty standards. "The bandage dress is historically associated with very small body types across the 1990s late 2000s, so its comeback seems to overlap with that shift," Rooyakkers said. "It's not that the dress requires a certain body type, but culturally it's tied to that esthetic." For Sai, the trend is no surprise, with Y2K fashion still dominating the runways and the streets. And Rooyakkers believes the dress has staying power as it's come back again and again — and is easy to thrift or find as a dupe. "That accessibility gives it the potential to keep circulating for a while," she said.
Fashion United
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Sotheby's to auction off Jane Birkin's original Hermès Birkin bag
Auction house Sotheby's is putting Jane Birkin's original Hermès Birkin bag up for sale as part of its first 'Fashion Icons' lot. The bag, typically known to be 'The Original Birkin', is a black leather prototype featuring design elements 'that set it apart from every Birkin that followed', Sotheby's said, including a stamp with the initials J.B. on the front flap. The bag was designed in 1985 by Hermès' then-creative director Jean-Louis Dumas, who had met Jane Birkin in a chance encounter, created the piece to cater to her needs and ultimately named the final design after the British-French actress. Current Birkin model and the Original Birkin on the plinth. Credits: Sotheby's. The historic accessory will go under the hammer in an auction taking place July 10, alongside other pieces that helped to define fashion trends from the 1950s through to the 2010s. Alongside the Birkin, the first edition of the Fashion Icons Sale will also include a selection of pieces from the late 1980s to early 1990s by Azzedine Alaïa; dresses from 'The Girl Who Lives in a Tree' and 'Plato Atlantis' collections of the late Alexander McQueen; and other pieces by designers considered 'trailblazers' over the last 70 years, including Pierre Balmain, Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano and Thierry Mugler. The auction will be held at Sotheby's Paris galleries, where all the items will be publicly displayed from July 3 to July 9. Azzedine Alaïa, Black Lambskin Ensemble, AW 1983-84 Credits: Sotheby's.
Vogue
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
On the Podcast: 'A Gentler, Tender Show'—Rick Owens Discusses His Upcoming Career Retrospective at the Palais Galliera in Paris
This week, a new exhibition dedicated to the work of Rick Owens, titled 'Rick Owens: Temple of Love,' opens at the Palais Galliera in Paris—the third such retrospective ever given to a living designer, following shows on Azzedine Alaïa in 2013, and Martin Margiela in 2018. On this week's episode of The Run-Through, Owens joins Nicole Phelps from his office in Paris to discuss how the show came together. 'I did a retrospective like 10 or 15 years ago in Milan, and I only did it because they allowed me full control; I did not want to be interpreted by anybody,' he recalled. 'And while I was doing it, I was thinking, Who gets the opportunity to do this? This is like writing your own obituary—you get to define how you want to be represented forever. The show that I did was very bombastic, which is something that I can do; I tend to go there.' He added, 'Afterwards I was thinking, If I ever get the chance to do this kind of thing again, I want to do something more quiet, maybe more delicate, more nuanced.' When the call came from the Palais Galliera, he was happy to 'submit' to what they wanted to do. The pair also discuss the first Rick Owens show to take place during New York Fashion Week, thanks to an impromptu call from none other than André Leon Talley. 'I picked up the phone one day, and there's a voice on the line that goes, 'Hello, this is André Leon Talley. Am I speaking with Rick Owens? And I go, 'Hey,' and he said 'I saw your clothes in the windows at Henri Bendel, and I think you need to meet Anna,'' he recalled. He went on to take part in the famous An American View show sponsored by and Vogue, which took place following 9/11, as part of the fall 2002 collections. Listen below to learn about how Owens conceptualizes his fashion shows, the importance of the community that has coalesced around his work, and the story behind his 'pissing statue.'
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TGE Pioneers an Iconic Fashion Show at the New York Stock Exchange's Trading Floor
PARIS, NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AMTD Group Inc. ("AMTD" or the "Group"), alongside The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE), a subsidiary of the Group under AMTD Digital (NYSE: HKD), jointly announced that L'OFFICIEL is proud to orchestrate a groundbreaking fashion event on the legendary trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, the first of its kind in history. Through an unprecedented live exhibition and runway show, twenty nine iconic dresses from the world's most celebrated designers—Chanel, Emilio Pucci, Prada, Dior, Versace, Gucci, Azzedine Alaïa, Azzaro, Vivienne Westwood, Moschino, Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Moschino, Givenchy and Valentino among others—have been presented in a striking dialogue between heritage and contemporary vision; and in an extraordinary way to mix and match fashion and finance right at the heart of the Stock Exchange. This exceptional showcase is more than a fashion show—it is a tribute to the enduring legacy of elegance and style. Each look has been carefully selected through a global scouting journey that involved renowned collectors, vintage boutiques, and passionate curators of rare, historic fashion. The result is a curation of garments that embody the artistry, innovation, and cultural impact of fashion throughout the decades. Founded in 1921, L'OFFICIEL began as la voix officielle de la mode—the official voice of fashion. For over a century, it has chronicled the evolution of style, championed emerging talent, and offered a unique lens on the worlds of couture, culture, and creativity. With its roots deeply embedded in Parisian elegance and its reach now global, L'OFFICIEL continues to shape the conversation around fashion and its place in contemporary society. Set against the symbolic backdrop of global commerce, this live exhibition honors both the history of fashion and the remarkable legacy of L'OFFICIEL. Blending editorial heritage with the energy of today's creative scene, the event marks a powerful celebration of fashion as a living, evolving art form, and the event is carefully orchestrated by our Dr. Calvin Choi and Mr. Giampietro Baudo. About The Generation Essentials Group (formerly known as World Media and Entertainment Universal Inc.)The Generation Essentials Group, jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), is headquartered in France and focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide as well as hospitality and VIP services. TGE comprises L'Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects. 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Vogue Arabia
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
Archival Revival: Why Vintage Fashion is the New Luxury Status Symbol in the Middle East
Out with the new in with the old may be the unexpected style dictum for the initiated few. In a region known for novelty, exclusivity and mega-wattage brand power, vintage – once dismissed as musty thrift store castoffs – was a hard sell. Fast forward to today and it's a coveted status symbol, flaunted by celebrities, stylists and discerning enthusiasts eager to cement their place in fashion's inner circle. As a self-confessed vintage addict, I can attest to the dopamine rush of securing an elusive piece from the annals of fashion history, the undeniable thrill of what veterans call the 'hunt high.' Scoring an obscure army-green Azzedine Alaïa wrap skirt, an architectural masterpiece circa 1988, was nothing short of triumphant, a defining moment marking my insatiable appetite for archival finds. This craving is not mine alone. Maya Azzi, chief brand officer of The Luxury Closet, the region's leading online luxury resale marketplace, reports a nearly 25 per cent rise in vintage sales last year, with the UAE leading, followed by the US and Saudi Arabia. 'Bags have always performed well, but the biggest uptake has been in vintage clothing, which grew 15 per cent in 2024.' Sara Teymoor, CEO of Saudi-based resale platform Amused, echoes the trend, citing 50 per cent annual growth and high retention rates. We're all nostalgic, it seems. The young romanticising an era they never knew, the old stubbornly insisting it was better. This collective longing fuels reboots, revivals and a frenzy for 'old' Prada – black nylon bags once slung by off-duty supermodels, now toted by tweens in Dubai's malls to Cairo's bustling streets. Gucci's sleek hip-hugging Tom Ford years, the pop-art flair of Yayoi Kusama x Louis Vuitton collaborations, and other heritage icons are reclaiming the spotlight. 'The older the better!' pipes in Lina Sabry, founder of Dubai-based pre-owned luxury site Reeborn Vintage. 'People associate stories with the past as a way to connect to a bygone period they admire,' she says. Photo: Christian Lacroix Heels, Nouvelle Vague
