The new era of Sapphic style — which fuses sartorial looks, plays with gender and shuns the male gaze — has emerged as a form of power dressing for all women.

The fashion world is at a sudden inflection point. Big luxury players are struggling, e-commerce markets are floundering, and ultrafast players like Shein are disrupting. The Business of Fashion ...

Fast forward to 2025, and Hollander’s observations feel practically prophetic. Vintage isn’t merely a niche pursuit anymore; it’s a cultural juggernaut.