Corsetry at the intersection of power, gender, and fashion
To reduce the corset to an object of patriarchal oppression is to overlook its versatility. For centuries, women reached for corsets, often out of societal pressure but also for agency....
Fashion & Craft
Women Who Inspire Our Collections
AtΒ House of Yamina, fashion is not just about clothing - itβs a celebration of women, their stories, and their extraordinary journeys. Every collection we create is inspired by remarkable women...
In Defense of Pockets: Why Women Still Look for Function in Fashion
There are few things in life as disappointing as slipping your hand into a dress pocket only to discover that itβs fake. For decades, women have been asking a deceptively...
If Fabrics Could Talk: Tweed, Silk & Cotton on You
Fashion speaks sometimes loudly, sometimes in whispers. Every cut, color, and silhouette carries an impression and a meaning. But beyond the design, itβs the fabric itself that holds the deepest...
Fun Tailoring Fact: Fake Buttons Came First
While we are a contemporary brand, we are inspired by the history of fashion and craftsmanship. Buttons, in many ways, are a direct link to that history, which we explore...
Evolve or Die: Fast Fashion Bans and Luxury Backlash
Nietzsche once said, βThe snake that cannot shed its skin will perish.β and the French senator seems to totally agree. According to a Reuters report published on June 10, the...
