Monique Devereaux

Columnist

Monique Devereaux serves as a columnist for Stylish Today, writing for the Culture Club and The Style Circuit beats. She approaches contemporary fashion through the lenses of cultural criticism, fashion history, and art theory, offering readers a deeper look at how style reflects society. By analyzing the semiotics of style, Monique connects modern trends to broader artistic and historical movements. Her columns provide thoughtful commentary that helps readers appreciate fashion not just as clothing, but as a powerful form of cultural expression.

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Fashion HistoryCultural CriticismArt and Fashion TheorySemiotics of Style

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Lijun Chen, Chinese Yue Opera performer and actress, looking elegant and poised as the new Longchamp brand ambassador in China.
Culture Club

Longchamp names Lijun Chen its new brand ambassador in China

Chinese Yue Opera performer and actress Lijun Chen, currently on tour portraying Jia Baoyu in 'My Grand View Garden', has been named Longchamp's new brand ambassador in China, according to WWD .

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Bethenny Frankel, the new Chief Brand Officer and owner of DpHue, poses stylishly in a modern salon with DpHue hair products.
The Style Circuit

Bethenny Frankel Joins DpHue as Chief Brand Officer

Bethenny Frankel, architect of the multi-million dollar Skinnygirl empire, is no mere endorser for DpHue.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Elegant patrons enjoying a luxurious day at the Da Giacomo Forte dei Marmi beach club, embodying Milanese charm on the Tuscan coast.
Culture Club

Giacomo Milano brings Milanese charm to Forte dei Marmi beach club

At the new Da Giacomo Forte dei Marmi beach club, a five-course tasting menu costs $110, yet Sunday brunch is available for a comparatively modest $55 per person.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Models showcase Taakk's Spring 2027 men's collection featuring floral prints and unique cutouts on a Paris runway.
Culture Club

Taakk unveils its Spring 2027 men's collection at Paris Fashion Week

At Taakk's Spring 2027 Men's Fashion Show in Paris, flower prints bloomed across jackets, shirts, and bottoms, intricately framed by embroidered structures and tendril-like cutouts, according to WWD .

Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Models walk the runway in Undercover's Spring 2027 collection, featuring artistic prints inspired by Michaël Borremans' paintings of soldiers and flowers.
Culture Club

Undercover Men's Spring 2027 Collection Arrives With Artistic Flair

Impressionist paintings of historic soldiers and still-lifes of flowers by Belgian artist Michaël Borremans now adorn linen jackets and quilted robes in Jun Takahashi's latest Undercover collection, s

Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Symbolic handshake between EU and US representatives, with a divided globe in the background, representing a temporary truce in trade.
Culture Club

EU Extends Tariff Suspension on US Goods in Boeing-Airbus Dispute

On June 25, the European Union voted to extend the suspension of approximately $4 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs on American products, according to Crypto Briefing .

Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Models showcase Yohji Yamamoto's Spring 2027 collection featuring avant-garde jackets with uniquely structured shoulders and sleeves on a Paris runway.
Culture Club

Yohji Yamamoto Unveils Poetic Spring 2027 Collection in Paris

At the Yohji Yamamoto Men's Spring 2027 show on June 25th at 17:30 CEST/Paris Time, models showcased jackets with sleeves jutting upward into sharp peaks or cocooning around the arm, fundamentally tra

Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read

An exquisite floor-length ivory gown featuring 800 hours of hand-stitched bobbin lace, showcasing Gabriela Hearst's Resort 2027 collection.
Culture Club

Gabriela Hearst unveils intricate lace details in Resort 2027 collection

Gabriela Hearst's Resort 2027 collection features a single floor-length ivory gown demanding 800 hours of hand-stitched bobbin lace, sourced from a small artisan community in Puglia, Italy, states a B

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Spanish reggaeton star Bad Gyal, the new global brand ambassador for Dsquared2, strikes a powerful pose in a stylish, high-fashion ensemble.
Culture Club

Dsquared2 names Bad Gyal its new global brand ambassador

Luxury fashion house Dsquared2, known for its opulent runway shows and celebrity clientele, has just tapped Spanish reggaeton star Bad Gyal, a figure synonymous with street style and club culture, as

Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Second-year fashion students at Leeds Beckett University meticulously redesigning Burberry's iconic trench coat using the brand's surplus gabardine fabric in a collaborative workshop.
Culture Club

Burberry Partners With Leeds Beckett University to Rework Surplus Gabardine

Second-year fashion students at Leeds Beckett University recently redesigned Burberry's iconic trenchcoat using the luxury brand's surplus gabardine.

Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Aifunghi's luxury furniture collection, featuring chairs, tables, and lamps made from mycelium composite, displayed at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen.
Culture Club

Aifunghi debuts luxury furniture collection using mycelium at 3daysofdesign

At Copenhagen's prestigious 3daysofdesign, Aifunghi unveiled a collection of chairs, tables, and lamps made from a mycelium composite, challenging the notion that luxury furniture must rely on traditi

Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read

A stylish personal shopper in a luxury boutique appraising a designer handbag, symbolizing the new resale service for fashion professionals.
Culture Club

Reflaunt launches Folio, resale service for luxury professionals

Personal shoppers, long the gatekeepers of luxury purchases, can now earn a share of their clients' resale proceeds.

Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read

The exquisite Pomellato Arabesque necklace from the Stile Libero collection, featuring intricate craftsmanship and vibrant colors, symbolizing creative freedom in high jewelry.
Culture Club

Pomellato's Stile Libero Collection Embraces Creative Freedom

The Arabesque necklace, a singular creation in Pomellato's 'Stile Libero' collection, demanded an astonishing 1,450 hours of craftsmanship.

Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Model showcases Setchu Spring 2027 collection with detailed leather nets and Japanese knots, emphasizing artisanal craftsmanship.
Culture Club

Setchu Spring 2027 collection features leather nets and Japanese knots

For his Spring 2027 collection, LVMH Prize winner Satoshi Kuwata presented just 17 looks.

Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Reese Witherspoon and other Legally Blonde cast members at a fashion event, with singer Hoku standing out in bubblegum pink jelly sandals amidst designer heels.
Culture Club

Legally Blonde cast reunion: Chic footwear and a bubblegum twist

Amidst a sea of designer heels at Prime Video's 'Elle World' event in 2026, singer Hoku, known for the Legally Blonde soundtrack, arrived in glossy bubblegum jelly sandals.

Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Interior of a chic Peserico menswear boutique, highlighting tailored suits and luxury fabrics, with elegant displays and soft lighting.
Culture Club

Peserico menswear expands retail presence with new openings

Launched just three years ago, Peserico's menswear category now accounts for a robust 15 percent of the brand's over 130 million euros in annual sales.

Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Models showcasing Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2026 menswear collection with a backdrop of Italian architecture and modern design elements.
The Style Circuit

Dolce & Gabbana unveils Fall 2026 menswear and lifestyle growth strategy

Dolce & Gabbana's beauty business, brought in-house just two years ago, surged to 910 million euros in sales, ranking 45th globally among top beauty companies, WWD reports.

Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Luca Benini, founder of Slam Jam, in a modern office, symbolizing the brand's evolution from streetwear to corporate brand elevation consulting.
Culture Club

Slam Jam's Luca Benini Elevates Brands

Slam Jam, the name synonymous with underground streetwear, now generates 60 percent of its sales from a 'brand elevation' unit.

Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Attendees at Royal Ascot 2026 showcase the 'Pearlcore' fashion trend with elaborate pearl-encrusted outfits and accessories, led by a royal endorsement.
Culture Club

Royal Ascot Embraces Pearlcore Fashion Trends for 2026

Lady Amelia Windsor, a prominent royal, graced Royal Ascot's opening day in a bespoke pearl-encrusted fascinator and matching pearl-detailed heels, immediately signaling the event's dominant fashion t

Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read

Rio Uribe's 'Rio' fashion show at the Broad Museum in Los Angeles, featuring a large audience and runway amidst art.
Culture Club

Rio Uribe Launches Rebranded Fashion Label, 'Rio', in LA

Over 3,000 guests flocked to the Broad Museum in Los Angeles in November for Rio Uribe's self-financed 'A Poem and a Protest' fashion show, marking a dramatic re-entry for the designer.

Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read