Body chains: they’re harder than college calc to put on once they get tangled, but they look hot as hell.
Waist beads and body chains have been on the climb in the accessory food chain for quite some time and now is the time to embrace them. Just check out the ones Tinashe rocked in her cover shoot with us and tell me they aren’t the Sugar Honey Iced Tea! And Rihanna has been rocking this type of jewelry since she was grinding the sandy beaches in her “If It’s Loving That You Want” video.
Some people might argue that wearing them can be a form of cultural appropriation. Commonly used for what we would refer to as lingerie in African culture, they were only meant to be seen by a woman’s husband. Yet, many fail to realize that their range of uses were endless. Not only did they signify power and status but they were worn by women AND men. They served their purpose to signify important milestone in life, form a young girl’s body, and even attract the opposite sex. You can read more about that here.
There’s a thin line between stealing and celebrating culture, but with the proper knowledge and intentions, you can rock this jewelry too! Keep scrolling to see where you can find these babies!
You may know Billy from his alarmingly attractive instagram that has us back for more with each post. What many people may not know about the model is that he possesses many different talents. Billy finds alternate methods to have self expression and may not always share. With his impeccable taste and assets to match,
Ah, streetwear festivals. Two words one may consider oxymoronic in nature have actually become a real phrase: after all, phenomenons like Hypefest and Complex Con are effectively a Coachella for retired hypebeasts. As roast-able as hype culture is, events like these are do ultimately represent the pulse of the dynamic, ever-changing streetwear industry, which is
Model Afiya Bennett is a woman of many trades. You’ve likely seen Afiya’s face before: she’s blessed spreads in L’OFFICIEL and Glamour, just to name a few things (nbd). Though Afiya is clearly a natural, her road to becoming the successful model she is today has been somewhat unconventional. She began her career trajectory wanting
The Australian-based hat brand, Lack of Color, has been adored by celebrities, Instagram girls, and young women in general since the beginning of the brand’s conception. Why? Because their hats are just. that. good. Combining effortless style with true quality, the Lack of Color hats are a favorite around the world, even in my own closet.
