Fresh Off the Press: Latest Articles from The Citizen's Poste
A curated perspective on style, beauty, and cultural currents. From thoughtful trend commentary to insights behind the scenes, this is your front-row seat to the ideas and stories shaping modern fashion, culture, branding, and lifestyle.
Tailored to Disrupt: Black Dandyism and the Met Gala’s Menswear Rebrand
Finally, the Met Gala is taking a dive into men's fashion, specifically from a historical lens into Black communities within Black Dandyism – a cultural protest combining fashion with individuality. Before now, the Met Gala has yet to focus on Black history, and often kicked menswear to the sidelines. This year’s theme is set out to reinvent typical men's fashion while also bringing Black culture to center stage.
The Sovereignty of Stillness: Inside the New Fashion Philosophy that Values Presence Over Performance
Fashion has never been louder—faster trends, bolder statements, more content. But some designers are choosing a different kind of power: the kind that doesn’t beg to be seen. Through restraint, presence, and radical clarity, they’re shifting the conversation from spectacle to sovereignty. Discover how Divyanshu Srivastava explores how designers like Maria Grazia Chiuri, Xu Zhi, and Camille Miceli are making stillness, control, and presence feel more powerful than spectacle:
A Family Affair: Power Struggles, Heritage, and Creative Egos in Fashion’s Royal House
This month, Prada announced its acquisition of Versace, uniting two of Italy’s most iconic fashion houses. Both brands boast rich histories and global influence, having shaped the luxury landscape for decades. But as they come together under one roof, a looming question emerges: what happens when power, heritage, and cultural ego collide in the name of fashion? Will Versace’s identity be preserved—or absorbed by Prada’s growing empire?
Tariffs And Totes: Fashion’s Reckoning With Global Politics
In April of 2025, the global fashion industry was rocked by a seismic political move as President Donald Trump unveiled one of the most aggressive trade tariff policies in modern history. Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, Trump announced a sweeping 10% tariff on all imported goods, with significantly higher rates on nations with which the U.S. holds a trade deficit. The fashion industry, already vulnerable after years of supply chain instability and inflation, became one of the hardest hit.
The Rise of Aesthetic Survival: Must We Romanticize Everything?
There’s something strangely comforting about pairing pain with prettiness—about dressing up to romanticize the everyday. For this generation, fashion has become more than self-expression; it’s emotional survival. It’s curling your hair to go nowhere. Putting on lip gloss after crying. Getting fully dressed just to sit at your desk and drink overpriced coffee.
Desert Déjà Vu: Coachella And The Ever-Shortening Trend Cycles
Coachella may be a music festival, but it’s also a 3-day-runway for the internet’s latest trend cycles. Looking back on Coachella from even just a few years ago, the aesthetics and eras being referenced are staggeringly different. As Kendell Jenner, a true Coachella veteran, put in a 2022 Vogue video reflecting on her Coachella look: “It was the vibe at the time.” The irony of the situation is that while the look is very reminiscent of 2016 style – a flowy, crochet dress, chunky silver necklaces, strappy sandals, and space buns – it would be entirely on-trend today.
Secrets, Scandals, and Silk Sheets: A White Lotus Thailand Inspired Itinerary
Welcome to the Kingdom of Smiles—though yours might be more of a smirk after your first chilled lemongrass towel and welcome drink. Touch down and transfer to your stay of choice: Rosewood Phuket, nestled along the emerald Andaman coastline, or the serene Anantara Mai Khao Phuket, home to one of the island’s longest and most private stretches of beach.
Everything You Need to Know About Prada Acquiring Versace
It feels as though the fashion industry has been caught in a storm that just won’t calm- from creative directors stepping down or switching houses, to Gucci debuting a full ready-to-wear collection without one at all. Now, Prada, the iconic Italian quiet luxury label, has made waves by acquiring its louder younger sibling: Versace. Here’s everything you need to know about Prada’s newest power move.
In Case You’re in Your ‘Spicy Girl Era,’ Mirchi by Kim Is the Brand to Watch this Spring
A vision in hand-sewn sequins and beads, bold prints, and unmistakable motifs—Mirchi by Kim is the vibrant, unapologetically fun brand redefining spicy-chic. Founded by 25-year-old model Kimaya Singh, the label draws deeply from her personal story and the cultural fusion of India and New York. The brand officially launched on August 15th, 2024—India’s Independence Day—with a mission that’s as meaningful as it is stylish. ‘Mirchi’ means ‘chili pepper’ in Hindi—hot, bold, and flavorful—which makes it only fitting that a chili pepper serves as both the brand’s logo and recurring motif.
Arête Studios: The Fashion Tech Revolution Redefining Style and Sustainability
Fashion is fickle. As consumers shift away from fast fashion and mass-produced trends, a new movement is emerging – one that champions authenticity, craftsmanship, and sustainability. Arête Studios, founded by Kotryna Juknviciute and MJ Perez, is at the forefront of this transformation. More than just an online marketplace, Arête is a revolutionary fashion-tech platform designed to connect the public with lesser-known yet exceptional designers. By blending meaningful tech mechanisms with a human-first approach, the company is carving out a future where fashion discovery is both seamless and deeply personal.
Seoul Subtext: A Stylish Insider’s Guide
Travel is about more than just seeing a place—it’s about understanding its subtext, the layers beneath the surface that give it depth. I’m Gloria Elwood, a travel advisor drawn to destinations that reveal both their raw, unfiltered edges and their carefully composed aesthetics. The kind of places Anthony Bourdain sought out, where authenticity and energy come first—but that still hold an undeniable sense of visual rhythm. Seoul is one of those places, a city that balances grit with refinement, history with reinvention, and it was this duality that made it the perfect subject for this guide.
Another One Bites the Dust: Jonathan Anderson Out at Loewe
After more than a decade of redefining what Loewe could mean to the fashion industry, Jonathan Anderson is stepping down as Creative Director. The announcement, while unexpected, isn’t entirely shocking in a fashion landscape where creative directors seem to be dropping like flies. Still, this isn’t just any departure—this is one of the most impactful designers of the last decade walking away from a house he fundamentally transformed.
The New Gucci Era: What Demna’s Appointment Means for Fashion
Gucci has always been a brand in flux, constantly reinventing itself to meet the moment. But its latest leadership change signals one of the most radical shifts yet. With the appointment of Demna Gvasalia as Artistic Director, the Italian powerhouse is rewriting the rules of its creative structure. The question now is: what does this mean for Gucci’s identity, its commercial standing, and the wider fashion landscape?
Taking Centre Stage: Meet Ashlyn Lawrence, The Visionary Behind Luxury's Newest Obsession, Centre Piece
I stumbled upon Ashlyn Lawrence last fall while scrolling through TikTok, where a chic young blonde appeared on my “For You” page. She was engaging with her audience, offering a glimpse into her soon-to-launch brand. The brand’s inspiration was captivating—drawing from eclectic art, elegant creatures, and a palette of neutrals and deep reds.
Let’s Take a Glimpse Inside Alexandra Saint Mleux’s Dreamy, Effortless Wardrobe
When Alexandra Saint Mleux made her Instagram account public in June 2024, she swiftly amassed over a million followers—her influence extending far beyond Formula 1, despite maintaining a relatively private life. A scroll through Alexandra’s social media immerses you in a carefully curated, Pinterest-worthy feed reflecting her passion for art and fashion. While she first stepped into the spotlight at the Formula 1 paddocks alongside her boyfriend, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, she has since established herself as a rising star in her own right.
Oscars 2025: The Hidden Gems on the Red Carpet
It’s that time of the year again! The 2025 Oscars are back, sweeping down the rose gold carpet with all the drama and glam we’ve come to expect. But let’s be real: this night isn’t just about the awards—it’s about the head-turning fashion statements straight from the Hollywood’s finest. Once again, the stars have proven that the Oscars are just as much about style as they are about cinematic triumph. From daring designs to timeless classics, this year’s premiere is full of looks that had everyone talking.
The Creative Director Conundrum: Has Fashion Become a Game of Musical Chairs?
Another day, another creative director exit. The fashion industry, once a space where designers spent decades crafting a brand’s identity, has become a revolving door of leadership changes. Some of the most prestigious houses—Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Valentino—have cycled through creative directors at an unprecedented rate, raising questions about how fashion operates today and whether this level of turnover is sustainable in the long run. While some argue that constant change is a necessary adaptation to a fast-moving world, others worry that the industry is losing something essential—depth, heritage, and the ability for designers to develop a brand’s long-term vision.
Inside Coco Schiffer’s Chic World: Style, Strategy, and Social Media Success
I first met Coco Schiffer in the spring of 2024, shortly after graduating college. My closet was a chaotic mix of clothes I’d accumulated from years of bars, clubs, fraternity parties, and classes—none of it seemed to reflect the person I was becoming. Although I had a sense of style, my wardrobe felt disconnected and unorganized. Working in the fashion industry in New York City, I needed a wardrobe that represented my evolving self, but instead, it felt like a random assortment of items that didn’t come together to create chic outfits.
Love, Unscripted: Last-Minute Valentine’s Plans & Luxe Gifts to Match
Whether you forgot to make plans or simply prefer to keep things spontaneous, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to feel like a pressure cooker of expectations. If you’re looking for something special but haven’t locked in reservations or elaborate ideas, there are plenty of ways to create a memorable experience—no months-in-advance planning required. And, of course, no romantic moment is complete without the perfect little luxuries. From dreamy bralettes to chocolate-covered strawberries, consider this your reminder that last-minute doesn’t have to mean unpolished. Here are five effortless, romantic ways to celebrate that feel indulgent in all the right ways.
Two Years of The Citizen’s Poste: The Editor’s Note
Who are you when nobody is watching? I’ve been trying to ask myself this question more often. We live in a world where no detail is spared, and somehow simultaneously overlooked and botched by whatever opinion is trending right now. I approach a fork in my life and think, “What would I do?” A new idea. A new concept. Or is it? Since when is having your own opinion avant-garde? Unfamiliar? Since when do we need to go out of the way to get to know ourselves instead of just accepting what’s innate and kicking everything else to the curb? I think this is bulls**t.
Who am I, really?