Welcome to KRIS + KIKO KOUTURE, a salon where the veneer of luxury collides with its playful doppelgängers—the world of fakes and dupes. We journey through the gilded halls of high-end fashion and the shadowy lanes of imitation. Each step reveals more about the complex dance between authenticity and mimicry.
Thea ElleJune 30, 2025What was once unthinkable has now become reality: Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer known for its low prices and broad rural footprint, is offering...
Thea ElleJune 25, 2025Before the Birkin became a luxury status symbol, it was simply a woman’s name. And before that name belonged to a fashion icon, it referred to an ordinary...
Thea ElleJune 17, 2025The Birkin wasn't just a bag—it was a test. To get one, you needed connections, compliance, and deep pockets. If you walked into a HERMÈS boutique asking...
Thea ElleJune 13, 2025Wall Street, better known for muted suits and market volatility, briefly swapped spreadsheets for silk. The power center of global finance was transformed...
Thea ElleJune 10, 2025Let’s be real: 2025 is not the year for playing it safe with fashion. The world has changed, and so have we. While heritage luxury houses continue to clutch...
Thea ElleJune 6, 2025Usually, fashion doesn’t kick off political uprisings. But in 2025, Mongolia proved that’s not always the case. Right between Russia and China, the country...
Thea ElleJune 5, 2025Let’s be honest: in New York right now, no one’s waiting—for brunch tables, subways, or the elusive nod from a sales associate to possibly make it onto the...
Thea ElleJune 1, 2025There was a time when fashion was driven by vision. A single bold idea could spark a movement, challenge norms, and reshape how people expressed themselves....
Thea ElleMay 27, 2025For the past couple of years, the fashion world has been living in a whisper. Cashmere so discreet you needed a microscope to appreciate it, handbags...
Thea ElleMay 26, 2025Luxury used to focus on outstanding craftsmanship, highlighting high-quality materials, skilled workmanship, and rich heritage. Today, this focus has shifted...