A miista guide to paris
June 11
“Qui n’avance pas, recule” which the translates to something like, “who does not move forward, recedes." Miista firmly believes in progress, especially when it comes to bringing stylish, beautifull...
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The perfect white t-shirt: still a pain in the ass
June 11
Years ago, when Vogue used to issue monthly decrees on what items were "key" for the season, the "crisp white shirt" appeared like a repeated mantra. I never owned a crisp white shirt, and I felt g...
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The ugly shoe trend
May 21
Everywhere you look, fashion editors are gushing over the dominant trend for 2018: The Ugly Shoe. They can't really explain the purpose or benefit of this trend, because who could? But they're all ...
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Posturing: how the body became a symbol for change in contemporary fashion photography
May 17
Skirt up over her head on an unmade bed. Draped in yellow amongst the paint tins and ladders of a store room, fully dressed in a marble bath - a cheese slice artfully placed upon one heel. This is ...
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Whats new, copycat?
April 26
In some cases, imitation is the best form of flattery, in others - not so much.
In 2013 Versus Versace delivered a mildly dizzying homage to counterfeit goods by ‘bootlegging the boo...
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Deconstructing taissa: enter the miista lab...
April 26
Miista has received some alarming intel from our trusted customers. According to these reliable and attractive sources, there is a dangerous knock-off of Taissa ripping through the city of London...
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The future of denim
April 25
I have an obsession with denim, I admit it. On the one hand, I’m still looking for that perfect pair of jeans. On the other hand, I regard each attempt to transform denim into something eye-catchin...
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Now in my 30's, all of these 'rules' make me gag...
April 20
What if I want to wear the same outfit all week? Socks with sandals, brown with blue, and "don't go dressing outside your age"...
As I get older, I find merit in my mother's (shopping sensai) sing...
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Why female body hair is still a prickly subject
April 18
The onset of British Summer Time generally means gales with the occasionally snow flurry. Then one day you wake up and there’s sunshine. Rampaging through the back of the wardrobe you try to find s...
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The kids are alright
March 26
Even without sound, images of a million kids marching together for a common cause are striking to behold. Add the sounds of young people demanding change, with tears and rage and determination in t...
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And this year's oscar goes to all you mothers!
March 08
Gary Oldman’s heartfelt Oscar tribute on Sunday to his ‘99 years young’ mother was both charming and democratising, “and I say to my mother thank you for your love and support. Put the kettle on, I...
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