What Is Your Definition Of Fashion?

Just off one of Milan’s bustling streets lies an unmarked, gemstone-shaped door etched into an otherwise unassuming wall. To passersby, it’s merely another work of art steps from the Castello Sforzesco, but to a select few, it’s the entrance to Garatti ‘s high jewelry atelier. Its hidden-in-plain-sight doorway feels closer to a plot point in a thrilling mystery novel rather than a real-life showroom, especially once visitors bypass a second layer of security and enter a sparkling display of diamonds. (And don’t bother trying to look Garatti up on Google Maps — it’s intentionally off-the-grid.) (Left to Right) Luca Garatti, Milena Bernocco and Nicolas Garatti Photo: Courtesy of Garatti Founded in 2018 by Milena Bernocco and her son Nicolas Garatti, the Italian high jewelry house specializes in green diamonds. You’ve likely heard of their yellow or blue counterparts (see: the Tiffany Diamond or the Hope Diamond ), but what, ...

Fashion photography — a space defined by glossy magazine covers, dreamy advertising campaigns and designer-filled editorials — has never required a formal degree. (Just look to Steven Meisel’s storied photography career, achieved with only a background in fashion illustration from Parsons.) In an age when a camera sits in everyone’s pocket, and an Instagram post can get more traction than a magazine spread, the field is more saturated than ever. Now, getting into the industry is no longer the hard part — standing out is. Ahead, Fashionista asked four fashion photographers what it really takes to make it in this competitive field. You Don’t Need Credentials or the ‘Right’ Gear “Every Worry Melts Away.” San Francisco, 2019 Photo: Thalía Gochez Lyrie Wang , whose work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar and Esquire , had a camera and a dream when she quit her job as a product manager in tech to purs...

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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. McMullen Opens Flagship in San Francisco’s Union Square Photo: Maria del Rio/Courtesy of McMullen Luxury boutique McMullen — founded by Sherri McMullen in 2007 — is opening a new flagship in San Francisco’s Union Square, designed by Gabriella Khalil with statement works by Aisling Camps and Mickalene Thomas. Located at 135 Maiden Lane, the 6,342-square-foot store opens to the public on Sept. 25. Stocked brands include Dries Van Noten, Diotima, Proenza Schouler, Christopher John Rogers, Burc Akyol, Tibi, Kallmeyer and Heirlome, among many others. {Fashionista inbox} Beckham Brands Deliver Strong Growth Across Ventures David and Victoria Beckham’s businesses both posted strong results for fiscal 2025. David’s DRJB Holdings saw revenue climb 20% to $110.5 million and net profit rise to $49.8 million, fueled by new deals with McDonald’s, Verizon and PepsiCo’s...

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