I appreciated this look at "horse girl" culture that actually felt accessible. I've always been skeptical that it's a size inclusive industry so I hope some of these brands listen to Daniele!
In the write up I saw about Hoka & Reformation, they said that normally the shoes were for performance running but these are for “hot girl walks.” I concluded that meant they used cheaper materials so it really is not the same shoe. I think New Balance has done this before too, same silhouette, same shoe name, but the collab is not quite the same.
Oh interesting! That feels so weird to “dumb” down the shoe for lack of a better word, because what if someone wants to run in them and has a bad experience?
Super interesting interview! In a world where so much of fashion is cosplay (southern public school grad with a closet full of LL Bean and “ivy style” garb here, guilty as charged) it’s really neat to see people dressing in a trendy way because it suits their life, not because it’s trendy.
The Camille Herron story was news to me. Lululemon made the right decision imo. Thinking about it, I’m a little surprised we don’t hear about this happening more often across sports.
Love the way you put that - the cosplay effect is real. I do think it’s interesting to chat with people who “live” a culture that’s suddenly trendy. Should go find a real coast grandma (ha!).
The Camille Herron story is wild! Brands have to be proactive in covering their butts when people betray their values.
I appreciated this look at "horse girl" culture that actually felt accessible. I've always been skeptical that it's a size inclusive industry so I hope some of these brands listen to Daniele!
*Danielle
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In the write up I saw about Hoka & Reformation, they said that normally the shoes were for performance running but these are for “hot girl walks.” I concluded that meant they used cheaper materials so it really is not the same shoe. I think New Balance has done this before too, same silhouette, same shoe name, but the collab is not quite the same.
Oh interesting! That feels so weird to “dumb” down the shoe for lack of a better word, because what if someone wants to run in them and has a bad experience?
Super interesting interview! In a world where so much of fashion is cosplay (southern public school grad with a closet full of LL Bean and “ivy style” garb here, guilty as charged) it’s really neat to see people dressing in a trendy way because it suits their life, not because it’s trendy.
The Camille Herron story was news to me. Lululemon made the right decision imo. Thinking about it, I’m a little surprised we don’t hear about this happening more often across sports.
Love the way you put that - the cosplay effect is real. I do think it’s interesting to chat with people who “live” a culture that’s suddenly trendy. Should go find a real coast grandma (ha!).
The Camille Herron story is wild! Brands have to be proactive in covering their butts when people betray their values.