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With even Maison Martin Margiela collaborating with H&M I’ve started wondering what’s going on with high fashion. Will the masses not care if they’re wearing real MMM or the H&M version? Think they’re interchangeable?

The fact is, with the economy still struggling and the ease of creating knock-offs and lower priced lines we’re encouraged to settle with second or third rate products. But lately I’ve been thinking…really? Is this a good idea? Don’t get me wrong: I like a deal as much as the next person. But I’ve also really begun to question fast fashion –so much of it ends up in landfills and is crap quality to begin with– and I’m interested in buying fewer things of better quality.  Even getting a few “investment” pieces -translation: it cost alot but it’s exquisite quality and I’ll own it forever!

For these special, unique pieces you have to look no further than Byronesque.com! Looking to transform a culture dominated by fakes and fast-fashion, Byronesque is the first combined editorial and e-commerce website dedicated to authentically 20-years and older vintage fashion. Equal parts fashion & culture editorial, and curated shopping experience, the site is the first of its kind in the industry.
Clauda Montana Embroidered Leather Cuffs Sweater
Byronesque’s editorial content pays intellectual homage to the lives and minds of the most important characters and contemporaries in fashion history, whose work inspires new generations to challenge the mediocrity of popular culture. Creatives such as Diane Pernet, Zebra Katz, A.F. Vandevorst, Simon Collins, Eve Salvail, Kate Lanphear, Roger Burton, Rad Hourani, Boy George, Jake Chapman and Dan Witz (among others), have contributed to, or been featured in the first round of content that is set to gradually roll-out with the launch of the site.
Following the site’s initial editorial and consumer components, the company is launching a subscription-based service designed as a creative inspiration tool for industry insiders, and fashion designers – but never knowingly fast-fashion brands. Through site subscription, members will receive additional services that include exclusive editorial content, preferential access to new merchandise, a personal shopper service, and a growing vintage reference archive – making it an invaluable resource for under-served creative rule-breakers and directional designers.

Are you excited? I am!