Fashion
The Center City Designer Behind a Cool Line of Hand-Embroidered Bags
What I Make: “Hand-embroidered bags and purses. We use sequins, beads, metals, and fabrics made with heritage Indian techniques like Kalamkari block-printing and Kutch embroidery. I […]
The New Wave of Power Dressing Is Actually Incredibly Feminine
From Capitol Hill to Hollywood, femininity has never felt more like a force to be reckoned with — and designers have taken note. With voluminous […]
I Love My Job: This Philly Designer Quit Her Job to Launch This Popular Clothing Brand
The African inspired clothing line D’IYANU is known for its daring prints, trendy silhouettes, and vibrant aesthetic. In just five years, founder and CEO Adesola […]
These Oversized Scrunchies Take the Trend to the Next Level
Scrunchies, the once-ridiculed fashion accessories that became synonymous with bad ’80s workout videos, have turned up on Balenciaga and Mansur Gavriel runways. But this maximalist […]
Meet the 13-Year-Old CEO Taking Over Philly’s Fashion Scene
What were you doing when you were 13? If you were like me, you were playing Xbox and trying to be the best NFL Madden […]
The South Philly Designer Making Badass Jumpsuits and ’90s-Style Streetwear
South Philly native Alnika Lovello launched Lovello Elizabeth, her line of ’90s-evoking, pulled-together streetwear, in 2014. Now, she has 58K Insta followers and can’t stock […]
What Maximalist Studios’ Jaithan Kochar and Eddie Ross Can’t Live Without
Wayne residents Jaithan Kochar and Eddie Ross are design whizzes and co-owners of Maximalist Studios, an impressive new creative and events space in Norristown. Here, […]
Get In On the Tiny Purse Trend With This Adorable Mini-Carryall
These days, style is denoted by one’s ability to be carefree — and what better way to display that latitude than by toting nothing but […]
8 Great Ways to Wear Polka Dots This Spring
The bold new incarnation (think sheer details, neutral tones, and oversize maximalist spots) of ’80s-staple polka dots steals the spotlight this spring. 1. Janessa Leone […]
Meet the Main Line Milliner Whose Hats Are All the Rage at the Devon Horse Show
Milliner Tiffany Arey launched her eponymous business in 2014 on the Main Line. Now, her hats are fixtures at equestrian events from this May’s Devon […]
Barre Classes and Fancy Skincare Treatments Get This Fashion Consultant Through the Week
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, […]
Meet the Breezy Floral Dresses You’ll Want to Wear All Spring Long
Florals? For spring? We know: groundbreaking. But these aren’t the dainty pastel buds of your grandma’s tea towels. They’re in-your-face and unapologetic, blooming freely in […]
The Stylish, Philly-Designed Laptop Backpack You’ll Carry With Pride
Lindsay Fiegleman, founder of Fishtown accessories brand Sticks + Stones, began to notice something about the men of Philly: More and more were paying attention […]
Girl Scouts Exec Kim E. Fraites-Dow’s Favorite Things
With business savvy and a stylish eye, Radnor resident Fraites-Dow has helped to build institutions like the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Now, she’s […]
A Hip Jewelry Store, an Athleisure Boutique, and Other New Philly Shops to Check Out
There’s plenty of new boutiques, spas, and more to check out around Philly. Here, your guide to the best new Philly stores and retail that […]