Stockholm Syndrome

Remember that little pouch your dad used to clip around his waist in the 1990s? The one called the fanny pack --or bum bag, or buffalo bag, or any variety of questionable names? Well, it's back. But better than before. Forgoing polyester for finer materials, Versace, Bally, and Hermes have all made sumptuous leather versions of the old, kitschy staple. It's the perfect way to keep your hands free and your hips nostalgically chic. Keep Reading →

Illustration by Hilton Dresden. Clockwise from top left: Slimane, Chiuri, Simons, Elbaz, Jarrar, and Lagerfeld.Ask any fashionista about the current state of the industry, and you'll probably get the same answer: "It's a hot mess." In the past 18 months, brands like Christian Dior, Lanvin, and Saint Laurent have lost their creative minds -- literally. Keep Reading →