Though we wax poetic about inspiration and often love the avant-garde because of its proximity to art, fashion is a business and in order to stay relevant, it must make a profit. Since the recession of 2008, we have seen a number of brands collapse and disappear into the sartorial abyss, but some are thriving. Continue Reading
Another week, another half naked shoot. As I was perusing the web over the weekend, I came across this leaked sneak peek of Rihanna on the cover of GQ. At this point it’s become increasingly difficult for me to be surprised when I see the barely covered star on the cover of a magazine. Last Continue Reading
In the span of less than a week Beyoncé has revealed a new ‘do, joined Instagram under the handle @BaddieBey, and is now rocking a fly set of grills. The superstar gained over 100 thousand followers in less than an hour on Instagram after posting her first picture, which showcased her sporting a “Texans for Continue Reading
I’ll be completely honest; I’m obsessed with Halloween. Though it’s typically thought of as a ‘kiddie’ thing, it also seems tailor made for the creative set. Each year I look forward to seeing how my friends and celebrities alike will outdo their looks from the year prior (Hello! Heidi Klum, anyone?!). This year, with Hurricane Continue Reading
Keyshia Cole has been quite busy these days. From preparing for the release of her upcoming album, Woman to Woman, to the return of her hit reality show, Keyshia seems to be doing it all. She can now add “Shoe Designer” to her growing résumé, as she has just collaborated with Steve Madden to create a Continue Reading
Would you buy from a Kim Kardashian and Kanye West designed clothing line? According to UK’s The Sun, the stylish duo might just launch a collection. An anonymous source told the reputable (?) publication, “Kanye and Kim have figured out that if they combine their names it could be big business. They’ve both got massive Continue Reading
As you know, we typically classify The Fashion Bomb as an ‘urban’ style site, a word I used to denominate a spectrum of chic from a multicultural, though largely African-American perspective. Urban fashion meant a look that bounces to the beat of Hip-Hop and R&B, puts a unique twist on ready-to-wear, and mixes high and Continue Reading
As I decompress after spending almost a month ingesting show after show in London, Milan, New York, and Paris, I wonder: are you, the Fashion Bomb reader, into runway fashion? Sure, colors and trends trickle down from the catwalk, dictating what will be available in Barney’s, Saks, or even H&M the following season (cue oxblood). Continue Reading
Contact Claire for interviews, events, collaborations and inquiries. See instances from Claire's life here. See more pictures here.
All images on www.the-fashion-bomb.com and www.fashionbombdaily.com are readily available on the Internet and believed to be in public domain. Images posted are believed to be published according to the U.S. Copyright Fair Use Act (title 17, U.S. Code.). Copyright © 2006-2013 The Fashion Bomb LLC. © 2006-2013 All text herein is property of the author and may not be copied or reproduced without explicit permission.
