Designer Thakoon Panichgul is back from his fashion sabbatical with a new mulitmedia project called HommeGirls.
, and the sole male contributor, Ben Grieme. On Instagram, @HommeGirls is a mix of current street-style snaps, vintage celebrity inspo, and iconic fashion editorials—all very tomboyish in spirit. The website will soon feature an e-commerce component powered by rewardStyle, making the zine’s editorials shoppable. And eventually under thelabel, Panichgul will sell limited runs of repurposed men’s blazers, as well as collaborations with established brands.
The move to zine publishing and online content creation isn’t necessarily the leap of faith for Panichgul that it seems. Before he launched his eponymous collection circa 2004 he was an editor at. This venture is a good deal more grassroots than that magazine; Panichgul is self-funding. “It’s a passion project,” he declares.
That may be news to fans of Panichgul, who’s been known more as a dressmaker than for simple tailoring. Michelle Obama wore a lot of his colorful printed frocks during her husband Barack’s first presidential campaign. “I’ve realized,” Panichgul says, “that there are many facets to being a creative. It’s about being able to bucket these different interests. [In the past,] if I tried to introduce a simple blazer or shirt, those things got lost amid the other, louder pieces.
Having stepped away from the roller coaster of fashion, Panichgul is determined to come back differently. “What I’ve observed is...it’s a circus out there,” he begins. To borrow a line from hismanifesto: “Fashion is on the verge of becoming just another form of entertainment, one more thing to distract us from the realities of daily life. We are dressing to have our pictures taken—something we all learned from the red carpet—only now, thanks to social media, we are both photographer and subject.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Google Integrates Cryptocurrency Project With New Smart Contract ToolEthereum app builders using Google software will be able to integrate data from sources outside the blockchain through a partnership with Chainlink, which provides inputs and outputs necessary to run smart contracts.
Read more »
Stunning OneFineStay Homes Where Designers and Bloggers Crash During Fashion WeekHere, some stunning homes in New York, London, and Paris where street style stars have rested their weary legs.
Read more »
‘Deadwood’ Designer Janie Bryant Used Original 1880s Dress for HBO MovieAfter winning an Emmy for designing the costumes on the original “Deadwood” series, Janie Bryant returned to the 19th century for the HBO movie. “I love creating a world where it&…
Read more »
16 Designer Backpacks You Don't Have to Go Back to School to WearFrom logomania to sleek leather, backpacks aren't just for the kids anymore.
Read more »
The Designer Making Mary Janes Look ModernSuzanne Rae Pelaez knows the secret to hosting a good party
Read more »