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Top 100 Fashion Trends in August

From Artist Collaborative Activewear to Mismatched Casual Shoes

— September 2, 2018 — Fashion
The August 2018 fashion trends deliver a plethora of innovative concepts infused into wearable pieces. This summer, fashion pieces embrace nostalgic elements, functional sensibilities, and unconventional design cues.

An example of this is the UNIQLO collaboration alongside artist Meguru Yamaguchi on a line of activewear. The pieces boast graphic prints, seeing the artist's signature brushstroke designs throughout each item whilst still spotlighting functional and sporty materials. Another example of progressive fashion ideas in August is XLARGE's Street Fighter capsule full of tees that are adorned with familiar video game graphics.

Another notable product is the Vans Vault and Engineered Garments Classic Slip-On LX shoes. This collaboration breaches traditional visual design as the shoes boast mismatching elements. The left and right shoe are crafted from different textural materials, with one constructed from leather and the other in suede.
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Organically Tanned Leather Bags
Organically Tanned Leather Bags
The LAVNG Leather Goods are Made from High-Quality Materials
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99
Movement-Imitating Logo Sneakers
Movement-Imitating Logo Sneakers
Nike's Air Max 1 Wears a Unique Motion Swoosh Logo Detail
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98
Kimono Textile Menswear
Kimono Textile Menswear
HIROMI ASAI Favors Materials Originally Used for Japanese Bathrobes
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97
Berlin-Inspired Fashion Collections
Berlin-Inspired Fashion Collections
Last Heir's sStrength in Numbers' Looks to Underground Culture
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96
Shimmering Winter-Ready Makeup Lines
Shimmering Winter-Ready Makeup Lines
'Dior En Diable' is the Brand's Fall/Winter 2018 Release
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95
Vibrant 4D Tech Sneakers
Vibrant 4D Tech Sneakers
adidas Showcases Its Brand New ZX 4000 4D Sneaker Silhouette
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94
Science Fiction-Inspired Belts
Science Fiction-Inspired Belts
The New Scoundrel Belt from Black Acre Was Made to Embody Han Solo
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93
Video Game-Inspired Streetwear
Video Game-Inspired Streetwear
XLARGE Dropped a Street Fighter Alpha Capsule Full of Graphics
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92
Pillow-Integrated Travel Bags
Pillow-Integrated Travel Bags
The 'Napsak' Bag Offers Seamless Storage for Avid Travelers
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91
Upcycled Summer Backpacks
Upcycled Summer Backpacks
Patagonia Introduced Its Arbor Pack Collection for the Summer Season
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90
Rescue-Themed Advertising Campaigns
Rescue-Themed Advertising Campaigns
Shutterstock Services are Sharply Displayed in a Trio of Ads
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89
Retro Streetwear Lookbooks
Retro Streetwear Lookbooks
FLOOD Released a Summer 2018 Lookbook Inspired by the Early 2000s
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88
Neutral Fall-Ready Outerwear
Neutral Fall-Ready Outerwear
Uniqlo Introduces the First Part of the Uniqlo U FW18 Collection
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87
Elevated Workout Clothing Lines
Elevated Workout Clothing Lines
Cop Matthew Williams' Nike collaboration is stylish and technical
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86
Luxe Graphic-Heavy Fall Apparel
Luxe Graphic-Heavy Fall Apparel
Prada's Linea Rossa Collection Offers Bright Outerwear Styles
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85
Expansive Cosmetic Line Teasers
Expansive Cosmetic Line Teasers
Too Faced's Tutti Frutti Line Offers a Range of Cosmetics
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84
Space Mission-Inspired Bags
Space Mission-Inspired Bags
The Savage Industries EDC TWO Tool Bag is Upcycled and Strong
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83
Candid Rainy Day Editorials
Candid Rainy Day Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'You Could Be Anyone' Series is Unstaged
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82
Dark Elegant Steel Timepieces
Dark Elegant Steel Timepieces
Todd Snyder and Timex Introduced a Limited-Edition Marlin Blackout
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81
Hybrid Drink-Cooling Backpacks
Hybrid Drink-Cooling Backpacks
The 'Chiller's Pack' Keeps Gear and Colds Drinks Secure
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80
Remastered Old-School Sneakers
Remastered Old-School Sneakers
adidas Orignals Gives its Iconic ZX500 RM Shoes a New Update
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79
Mismatched Casual Shoes
Mismatched Casual Shoes
Vans Vault and Engineer Garments Recreate The Classic Slip-On LX Sneakers
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78
Graphic-Heavy Casualwear
Graphic-Heavy Casualwear
No Vacancy Inn Drops a Range of Breathable Summer Apparel
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77
Creative Exclusively Sold Sneakers
Creative Exclusively Sold Sneakers
Solebox Berlin Prevented Resales of the Parra and Nike Design
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76
Cult Film-Referencing Streetwear
Cult Film-Referencing Streetwear
Raf Simons Dropped a Capsule Inspired by Christiane F.'s Film
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75
Vibrant Suit Sets
Vibrant Suit Sets
OppoSuits' Summer Suit Line Offers Bold and Unique Patterns and Colors
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74
Playful AR Clothing Apps
Playful AR Clothing Apps
The Gymboree 'Made You Smile' App Brings Shirt Graphics to Life with AR
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73
Zipper-Enclosed Casual Shoes
Zipper-Enclosed Casual Shoes
Van's Old Skool DX Zip Reworks One of Its Most Classic Designs
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72
Sci-Fi Show-Inspired Shorts
Sci-Fi Show-Inspired Shorts
The Nancy Shorts are Inspired by the Upside-Down in Stranger Things
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71
Sporty Red Bathing Suits
Sporty Red Bathing Suits
adidas' Red Trefoil Swimsuit is Perfect for the Summer
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70
Upcycled Leather Statement Jewelry
Upcycled Leather Statement Jewelry
SO-LE Studio’s Designs Have an Architectural Appearance
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69
Drawstring-Enclosed Sneakers
Drawstring-Enclosed Sneakers
The Drawcord Athletic Sneaker is Tied Together at the Ankle
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68
Brand-Defining Streetwear Capsules
Brand-Defining Streetwear Capsules
Gosha Rubchinskiy & Tolia Titaev Joined for a New Rassvet Line
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67
Ultra-Edgy Designer Footwear
Ultra-Edgy Designer Footwear
The Reebok x Vetements Collaboration Boasts a Pair of Spiky Shoes
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66
Clothing Brand Cafe Pop-Ups
Clothing Brand Cafe Pop-Ups
Lazy Oaf's Cafe Promoted its New 'Food Baby' Collection
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65
Reimagined Cut-Out Sandals
Reimagined Cut-Out Sandals
mita sneakers and WHIZ LIMITED Join For a New InstaPump Fury Iteration
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64
Game-Inspired Luxe Sneakers
Game-Inspired Luxe Sneakers
The Gucci Rhyton Sneakers Receive a Makeover Influenced by SEGA
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63
Multi-Generational Fashion Collections
Multi-Generational Fashion Collections
Chasing Unicorns' Timeless Clothing Designs are Artistic
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62
Artist Collaborative Activewear
Artist Collaborative Activewear
Meguru Yamaguchi & UNIQLO Joined Forces on a Line of Graphic Goods
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61
Multifunctional Travel Backpacks
Multifunctional Travel Backpacks
BRIIDGS Boasts a Dual Design for Comfort, Efficiency & Aesthetic
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60
Sustainable Luxury Fashion Retailers
Sustainable Luxury Fashion Retailers
allTRUEist is an Online Shop for the Designer-Driven Customer
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59
High-Fashion Leather Earrings
High-Fashion Leather Earrings
Fendi's Bold New Logo Hoops Are Unique and Luxurious
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58
Modernized Vintage Watches
Modernized Vintage Watches
The Panerai Luminor California Has Classic Style with Modern Utilities
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57
Stylish Musician-Inspired Ensembles
Stylish Musician-Inspired Ensembles
Saint Laurent's Elegant Fashion Line Takes Cues from the 70s
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56
Antimicrobial Activewear Bras
Antimicrobial Activewear Bras
Ruby Ribbon's Sport Demiette Offers Comfortable, Wire-Free Support
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55
Eclectic Menswear Fashion Collections
Eclectic Menswear Fashion Collections
A_I_R’s Summer-Ready Capsule is Heavy on Playful Prints
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54
Hip Miniature Backpacks
Hip Miniature Backpacks
Herschel Supply Co.'s Nova Backpack Line is Summer-Ready and Reliable
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53
Nature-Inspired Handmade Jewelry
Nature-Inspired Handmade Jewelry
Kelci Potter's Designs are Delicate, Elegant and Inspiring
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52
90s Vampire Film-Inspired Eyewear
90s Vampire Film-Inspired Eyewear
Etnia Barcelona's #BeAnartist Vampire Series Recalls Classics
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51
Sleek Futuristic Footwear Silhouettes
Sleek Futuristic Footwear Silhouettes
The Birkenstocks x Rick Owens Collab is Unconventional
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50
Screen-Printed Graphic Tees
Screen-Printed Graphic Tees
Acne Studios Launches its Second Installment of its SS18 Shirts
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49
Paper Bag Totes
Paper Bag Totes
AMBUSH Design Launched an Obscurely Designed Carrier
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48
Unique Modern Jewelry Collections
Unique Modern Jewelry Collections
Alexandra Mor Boasts Items That are Custom & Consumer-Inspired
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47
Transparent Outlandish Shields
Transparent Outlandish Shields
Anti Social Social Club Introduced a Branded Riot Shield
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46
Ultra-Stylish Workwear Collections
Ultra-Stylish Workwear Collections
visvim's Fall/Winter 2018-19 is Eclectic, Warm and Contemporary
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45
Offbeat Asymmetrical Fashion
Offbeat Asymmetrical Fashion
Wilde Vertigga Makes Gender-Neutral Styles Inspired by Oscar Wilde
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44
Sustainable Spanish Fashion Brands
Sustainable Spanish Fashion Brands
Norte Specializes in Minimal Design and a Breezy Aesthetic
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43
Hip Hop Culture-Inspired Streetwear
Hip Hop Culture-Inspired Streetwear
INAN & Chi Modu are Celebrating the UNCATEGORIZED Exhibit
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42
Fashionable Smartphone Holsters
Fashionable Smartphone Holsters
Maison Margiela's Smartphone Holster is Futuristic and Functional
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41
Hip-Hop Clothing Collections
Hip-Hop Clothing Collections
The Wu Wear SS18 Line Boasts a Plethora of Branding Details
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40
Interior Design Fashion Collaborations
Interior Design Fashion Collaborations
The H&M x GP & J Baker is a Rich Printed Fashion Collection
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39
Empowering Breastfeeding Models
Empowering Breastfeeding Models
Sports Illustrated Motivates Socially Important Discussions
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38
Beachy Summer Menswear Collections
Beachy Summer Menswear Collections
KITH Relies on Bold Colors and Playful Prints for Summer 2018
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37
Unconventional Hybrid Clothing
Unconventional Hybrid Clothing
The Unravel Project Boasts Yet Another Deconstructed Denim Design
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36
Trail-Ready Sneaker Boots
Trail-Ready Sneaker Boots
The Adidas Terrex Free Hiker Has a GORE-TEX 3D Waterproof Lining
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35
Skate Culture-Inspired Tees
Skate Culture-Inspired Tees
Marino Infantry Drops a Modest Graphic Collection for Summer 2018
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34
Performance-Focused Tailored Suits
Performance-Focused Tailored Suits
ÆDelhard’s Line Revolutionizes the Formal Modern Suit for Men
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33
Sustainable Summer Bridal Collections
Sustainable Summer Bridal Collections
Reformation Offers Affordable and Timeless Bridal Wear
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32
Unique Unisex Beaded Bracelets
Unique Unisex Beaded Bracelets
Kanio Accessories Offer Stylish Handmade Jewelry with Unique Beads
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31
Nylon-Shelled Bag Collections
Nylon-Shelled Bag Collections
Evergoods' Crossover Backpacks Can Handle Active & Urban Lifestyles
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30
Meal Prep-Friendly Backpacks
Meal Prep-Friendly Backpacks
The Six Pack Fitness Expedition Backpack 300 Carries All Essentials
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29
Multi-Material Fashion Art
Multi-Material Fashion Art
Stephen Wilson Draws in High-Fashion Influences Throughout His Work
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Plastic Waste Fashion Collections
Plastic Waste Fashion Collections
Botter's Line of Plastic Waste Fashion Fights the Plastic Crisis
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Stylish Incredibly Organized Handbags
Stylish Incredibly Organized Handbags
This is Ground’s Bank Bag Boasts Convenience in Design
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90s Street Culture-Inspired Collections
90s Street Culture-Inspired Collections
SSUR's 2018 Capsule Boasts Nostalgic Street Chic Clothing
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25
Functional Bike Gear Bags
Functional Bike Gear Bags
Tailfin's AeroPack is Durable, Lightweight and Super Stable
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24
Female-Centric Fashion Photography
Female-Centric Fashion Photography
Kamilla Hanapova & Anastasia Skutar's Styled Photoshoot is Chic
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23
Water-Friendly Running Shoes
Water-Friendly Running Shoes
The Vivobarefoot Swimrun Shoes are Ultra-Thin and Ergonomic
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22
Happiness-Inspiring Activations
Happiness-Inspiring Activations
Benefit Cosmetics' 'Hello Happy House' Inspires Well-Being and Joy
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21
Progressive Street View Editorials
Progressive Street View Editorials
For the Memory of a Lifetime Boasts a Creative Fashion Lookbook
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20
Design-Driven Graphic Disney Tees
Design-Driven Graphic Disney Tees
Uniqlo's Latest Drop Channels Beloved Characters & Typography
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19
Post-Impressionist Streetwear Designs
Post-Impressionist Streetwear Designs
The Vans x Van Gogh Museum Offers Stylish Illustrated Shoes
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18
Interchangeable Mechanical Smartwatches
Interchangeable Mechanical Smartwatches
The 'Nymeria' Watch Comes with Two Watch Faces
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Subtle Technology Jewelry
Subtle Technology Jewelry
The NORDIC UNION 'NILS' Keeps a Charging Cable Literally on Hand
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Ultra-Luxurious Fairy Tale-Inspired Jewelry
Ultra-Luxurious Fairy Tale-Inspired Jewelry
Noor Fares’ Designs Boast a Ambient Dreamy Quality
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15
Affectionate Communication Wearables
Affectionate Communication Wearables
The 'Talsam' Wearable Lets Users Send Loved Ones Messages
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14
Premium Streetwear Caps
Premium Streetwear Caps
The societeNOIR Designer Caps Luxuriously Elevate One's Style
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13
Gym Equipment Backpacks
Gym Equipment Backpacks
The Pakama Lifestyle Backpack Provides Consumers with a Gym On-the-Go
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12
California-Cool Breezy Fashion Collections
California-Cool Breezy Fashion Collections
MATE is a Ethical LA-based Brand with Strong Presence
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11
Fitted Men's Tracksuits
Fitted Men's Tracksuits
Jameson Carter's Streetwear Tracksuits Redefine Casualwear
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10
Associative Fashion Photography Lookbooks
Associative Fashion Photography Lookbooks
GEYM's FW 2018 Boasts Sophisticated and Classic Designs
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9
Customizable Cushion Compacts
Customizable Cushion Compacts
Nuest Cosmetics' Chic2Cheek Dual Cushion Compacts Come with Stickers
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8
Colorful Ice Cream-Inspired Sneakers
Colorful Ice Cream-Inspired Sneakers
le coq sportif's Ice Cream Footwear Incredibly Whimsical
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7
Library-Inspired Retail Decors
Library-Inspired Retail Decors
Neri & Hu Develops a Library-Style Interior for the Valextra Shop
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6
Contemplative At-Home Editorials
Contemplative At-Home Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'How Sweet It Is' Series is 90s-Inspired
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5
Boldly Eclectic Runway Collections
Boldly Eclectic Runway Collections
Vetements's SS 2019 Boasts an Unconventional Fashion Style
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4
Stylish Smartphone Charger Jewelry
Stylish Smartphone Charger Jewelry
The Revive Charging Bracelet Boasts an 18k Gold Connector
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3
Stylish Transparent Trousers
Stylish Transparent Trousers
PrettyLittleThings’ Design is Bold, Crazy and Waterproof
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2
iPhone-Accommodating Couture Fashion Shows
iPhone-Accommodating Couture Fashion Shows
Maison Margiela’s 2018 Runway Boasts iPhone Holsters
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1
Futuristic Digitally Designed Shoes
Futuristic Digitally Designed Shoes
The '3D Surprise' Shoe was Conceptualized in 3D CAD Software
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