Alternative Fashion Capital #5: Johannesburg, South Africa
Known For: Great secondhand shopping; vintage- and thrift-shoppers, take note. A strong up-and-coming presence on the world fashion stage. Shopping…
Alternative Fashion Capital #4: Lagos, Nigeria
Known For: Bright, vibrant, and bold fashion; it is our opinion that there is a lot more that Lagos deserves…
How Does One Carry Out A Virtual Photoshoot?
Quarantines imposed around the world due to coronavirus are beginning to lift, but the move to get back to pre-COVID…
12 African-American Fashion Designers: The Pioneers
Following up with our previous article, we will be spotlighting African-American designers that have had an impact on the fashion…
Let’s Talk About Fashion’s Race Problem
The fashion industry has a problem with race. This statement surprises no one, as it is one of the most…
Alternative Fashion Capital #3: Hong Kong
Known For: Being a VERY mall-friendly city. Having residents that love the act of shopping, and have the income to…
Alternative Fashion Capital #2: Tokyo, Japan
Known For: Too much to list. Spawning some of the most avant-garde names in the fashion industry, including Rei Kawakubo,…
Alternative Fashion Capital #1: Seoul, South Korea
Known For: The most amazing street style that we’ve seen in ages Shopping Districts: Dongdaemun Market: Home to Dongdaemun Design…
Fashion Capitals: Not Your Usual Suspects
The coronavirus pandemic has us here at Manic Metallic in a contemplative mindset – as we’re sure that it does…
Americans and Nudity: It’s Complicated
Nudity, by definition, is the absence of clothing on the human body. So, what does nudity have to do with…