Kristopher Fraser's Writing Portfolio

How Unconventional, Rule-Breaking Neckties Became the Next Big Menswear Trend

For centuries, the necktie has been a fundamental part of menswear. Its origins trace back to 17th-century France, when Croatian mercenaries, who wore scarves tied around their necks, inspired the French to adopt and enhance the style. This evolved into what is known as the cravat after it caught the attention of King Louis XIV. The cravat eventually became a fashionable accessory among the French elite and was often crafted from luxurious fabrics such as lace or silk.

Jeremy Allen White and the Power of a White Shirt

Jeremy Allen White is best known for his roles on “Shameless” and more recently “The Bear,” the latter garnering him his Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. In “Shameless,” White played a young teen in a poor and chaotic family on the South Side of Chicago, and in “The Bear,” he spends much of his screen time in a chef’s apron.

The WNBA Has Teamed Up With High Fashion. It’s a Slam Dunk

When Caitlin Clark took to the red carpet for the 2024 WNBA Draft, the talk was not just about her formidable skills on the court. The basketball player caught the attention of fashion lovers for her choice of a head-to-toe Prada ensemble, with details including a white double satin shirt and skirt, an embroidered rhinestone mesh top, black leather sling back pumps, a black handbag and sunglasses.

The Daily Beast • 4th May 2024

Met Gala Mystery: How Much, or Little, Will Lauren Sánchez Reveal?

Come Monday night, will Lauren Sánchez go overtly demure, or all out for flesh-showcasing attention at the Met Gala? How is Anna Wintour masterminding the final look? The questions are fascinating fashion-watchers because of the headlines around a White House State Dinner in April, where Sánchez turned heads in a low-cut ruby red corset dress with sheer detailing from Rasario, an independent brand established in 2012 by designer Rasida Lakoba.

Once images of Sánchez in the dress began circulati...

EXCLUSIVE: Laura Cantu Jewelry Collaborates With Costume Designer Trish Summerville for Capsule Collection

Jewelry brand Laura Cantu has collaborated with “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” costume designer Trish Summerville on a jewelry collection inspired by the film.

Next year will mark the 10th anniversary since “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1” was released in theaters, and “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” takes fans of the franchise into the backstory of many of the characters with a prequel film.

Camila Cabello Talks L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth, Beauty Tips and Environmentalism

Camila Cabello — a L’Oréal Paris spokesperson since 2017 — is a regular at the company’s Women of Worth event.

“I remember the first year I ever attended Women of Worth, I was doing so much press and the promotional circuit at the time, I barely had the energy to go to another event,” Cabello said.

The Story Behind Princess Diana’s Blue Swimsuit Featured in ‘The Crown’ Season Six

The sixth and final season of Netflix‘s long-running hit series “The Crown” arrived on Netflix on Thursday. The sixth season covers the 1997 to 2000 period, chronicling the untimely death of Princess Diana, the rise of Prime Minister Tony Blair and the start of Prince William’s and Kate Middleton’s relationship.

Quiet Luxury Explained: A Trend or a Fashion Subculture That’s Gone Popular?

When season four of “Succession” premiered on HBO Max, fans prepared for the return of the eccentric and super-wealthy Roy family. And they got it — plus a season of television that’s become one of the biggest conversations in fashion this year.

The show premiered with a fashion bang. The “ludicrously capacious” Burberry handbag scene, where character Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) critiques Bridget (Francesca Root-Dodson) for carrying a Burberry Title crossbody bag with a $2,890 price tag.