Archive for March 2020
Battle Boredom & COVID-19 With Essentiel Antwerp
Get creative with one of IRK’s favorite brands Essentiel Antwerp. Essentiel Antwerp, well-known for signature prints, challenges you to let your creativity flow and design an original artwork. Essentiel Antwerp will use the winning artwork in a fashion creation. The piece created with the winning artwork will be sold online and all proceeds will be…
Read MoreNike is Creating Personal Protective Equipment for Doctors, Nurses Amid the Coronavirus
Nike CEO John Donahoe announced on March 25 that they are creating personal protective equipment (PPE) for support doctors, nurses amid the coronavirus outbreak. Once our heros, doctors and nurses around the world, get as many of these fabulous masks as are needed I hope that we too will be able to get our hands…
Read MoreSIRENS: Beauty Photography Inspired by Summer
Dive into the essence of summer with SIRENS, a stunning beauty photography editorial celebrating bold colors and luminous details. The Magic of Beauty in Summer This editorial, captured by Jon W Johnson, highlights the enchanting connection between beauty and summer. The vibrant red lips and radiant yellow eyeshadow embody the season’s warmth. Meanwhile, turquoise accents…
Read MoreArmani Ups Pledge to Fight Coronavirus
Armani aims to manufacture single-use smocks for the safety of healthcare providers as the designer increases his donations to reach € 2 million. On Thursday, the Armani Group said it has converted all its four Italian manufacturing sites to manufacture single-use medical overalls for individual safety from coronavirus-fighting healthcare providers. Since promising to contribute €…
Read MoreFLUID: A Bold Editorial on Street Style and Gender Neutrality
Defining the Mood: Fresh, Edgy, and On-Trend Gender “Fluid” beautifully blurs the lines between fashion and identity, creating a compelling narrative that challenges traditional norms. Styled by Pelageya Lvova, this editorial effortlessly captures the modern essence of street style. Meanwhile, shot by the talented Vlady Vala, the visuals seamlessly combine casual and high-fashion pieces to…
Read MoreTony Ward from a Luxury Production Chain to a Solidarity Chain
The Tony Ward Atelier reopened its doors in Beirut on Saturday, March 21st. The House had learnt of the lack of bed sheets and other hospital needs accommodating COVID-19 patients the day before. They felt committed to fulfilling such sanitary needs. Considering it was natural to turn the Atelier from couture craftsmanship into the development…
Read MoreTatras F/W 20/21: An Exclusive Interview
Tatras is a brand founded by Masanaka Sakao in 2006 that gained awareness by offering a new vision for luxury clothing. Merging high fashion collections with high performance technical fabrics is what differentiates the brand from others during each Fashion Week in Paris. The best of Japanese style, Italian fashion know-how and Polish high quality…
Read MoreKARA MARNI A TRUE SOUL
IRK Magazine caught up with Kara Marni in the heart of Paris for a day filled with music, fashion, and playful exploration. The London-born artist has been turning heads with her blend of soul, R&B, and pop—her voice smooth, emotive, and effortlessly engaging. Kara’s music captures the essence of timeless soul while adding a contemporary…
Read MorePrintmaker Sabra Field’s Curiosity Is Relentless
Crunchy snow and sudden patches of black ice cover the path from the garage to Sabra Field’s farmhouse-like studio in the tiny hamlet of East Barnard, Vermont. A deep-blue sky prevails on this bone-chilling morning, and winter sunlight floods the gallery space that greets you inside; its cherry-red walls bear an eclectic sampling of the…
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