The Chic Daily

By: Shiaira Bradley, Alexis Watkins As the crowd awaited the premiere of Sami Miro’s documentary, the growing excitement in the screening room became palpable. When Miro stepped out on the stage to announce her film, wearing a chic gray blazer fashioned out of trousers over her cutting-edge black bodysuit, the audience immediately seemed entranced by this woman who seemed to be able to fashion…

By: Ayana Curiel, Ariauni Hilliard Photos by: Anna Olp LOS ANGELES – In honor of the 10-year anniversary, Los Angeles Fashion Week hosted sustainable streetwear brand Gypsy Sport, with an upbeat runway show inspired by the last ten years of Gypsy Sport collections.  Gypsy Sport originated on Tumblr in 2012, where creative director Rio Uribe posted pictures of street wear. He quickly gained a…

By: Shiaira Bradley, Alexia Hill Photos by: Alexia Hill LOS ANGELES – Centered in West Hollywood, Los Angeles Fashion Week is an amalgamation of the culture of L.A. itself: a beautiful whirlwind of diverse faces, fashion and spaces. Flurries of people, decked out in their most creative fits wander through the lot of Nya Studios, taking photos, admiring the various fashion exhibitions, sipping…

By: Austin Ashburn In the words of author Bobby Box, “Pop culture is the gay religion and pop stars are our goddesses.” There’s Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lana Del Rey, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX, Taylor Swift, and so many more. The list goes on and on. These are just some of today’s pop stars that have the most diehard, loyal, and intense fans defending their every move. For…

By: Cassandra Torres Influencers, models, and celebrities are among some of this generation’s tastemakers. Before the age of social media, trends were set primarily by fashion magazines and the celebrities featured in them. This idea is depicted perfectly in “The Devil Wears Prada,”, a glimpse into the not-so glamorous life of fashion’s elite. The need for magazines in some people’s lives has…

By: Amalie Rhebeck There is nothing quite like Phoenix Fashion Week, between its elegant venue at the Chateau Luxe as well as boasting the title of “The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest.” Phoenix Fashion Week has become a grand opportunity for designers and models alike to make their runway debut. Among them is designer Aracli Salazar, who is attending Phoenix Fashion Week for the…

By: Alexia Hill, Larisa May As an Arizona native, Scottsdale is almost always associated with this one word to encapsulate the city: Luxurious. It’s only natural that the infamous Scottsdale Fashion Week (SFW) has carried the same illustrious sentiment for years in its productions. This year, on Sept. 29, SFW hosted their second night of runway shows, “Rev Up The Runway.” Featuring designers…

By: Olivia Madrid Among the masses of trends that come and go nowadays, fashion turnouts are higher than ever. Consumers concerned with the impact of fast fashion and trends on the environment are now seeking out sustainable wear. However, what most fail to realize when trying to be sustainable is re-wearing “classics” that are in your closet. But what exactly defines a piece as a…

By: Amalie Rhebeck A snake on a ribcage, a family name across shoulder blades or even a simple fine line rose on a wrist. No matter the design, style or significance, tattoos are increasing in popularity and acceptance in society. A lot of this can be attributed to younger generations who are challenging the norms surrounding body art. According to YPulse, a market research firm that tracks…

By Olivia Madrid This summer of record-breaking heat has been heeled by the autumn season plagued by deadly natural disasters. Because of this, the expectation for fashion companies is to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change. The United Nations climate research group has put out a statement following a study published two weeks ago, claiming that the world is off track with its…

By Olivia Madrid It is announced that Simone Rocha will be the next guest designer for Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture. Paris will welcome Rocha’s interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier’s work  in the upcoming months, where she is known for her romantic creations that embody a subversive take on femininity. Rocha, who had her eponymous debut in 2010, has developed a dreamy and whimsical style…

By Alexia Hill Bureau Fashion Week, a global fashion show production company, had their New York event series in the heart of the Big Apple in the midst of NYFW. Located at The Conrad Downtown at 102 North End Ave, BFW hosted over 20 designers from around the world.  With his visionary take on street style, one Arizona-based designer stole the show. Designer Ian Urquhart, creator of Ignis…

By Camryn McLen LaQuan Smith is a New York-based designer known for his edgy, glamorous, sexy runway looks. Among the many celebrities he has dressed are Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian and Rihanna. In recent weeks, even Vice President Kamala Harris wore custom LaQuan Smith to Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour. Since founding his namesake brand in 2013, Smith has gained a great deal of attention and…

By Alexia Hill Door after door of businesses on the streets of Soho, I almost walked right past it. Two girls were standing holding the door open, and even after walking in I felt just as lost as I was on the streets of Manhattan. That is until one of them turned her attention to me and said, “Are you here for the fashion show?”  G-Gallery, located at 404 Broadway in Manhattan, is on the second…

By: Alexia Hill Behold the whirlwind of Downtown Phoenix: local art murals on every corner, crevice and surface that can allow for it, streets littered with people filtering in and out of office buildings and cafes. And at night, the city opens its eyes to play – speakeasies, bars and a constant flow of local business pop-ups, most famously First Fridays at the Roosevelt Row Arts District.  It…