The 1990s Claw Clip is Back
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My mom’s signature hairstyle throughout the ‘90s was a half-up, half-down ponytail, secured with a claw clip. And when she cleaned the house? French twist with a claw clip. When she went to dinner? Chignon with a claw clip. Claw clips littered my house and my life, and then they went poof into the atmosphere during the early aughts, never to be heard from again – until now.
New York Fashion Week, in all of its unapproachable, unattainable glory, has resurrected the claw clip, making it a completely wearable, incredibly exciting trend that’s about to infiltrate your Instagram feeds for the entirety of 2018.
Over the weekend, Alexander Wang brought back the jaw/claw/banana clip from yesteryears by sending its models down the runway with silver and black clips for its Fall 2018 collection. And people, including me, were there for it.
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As the capital of Asian fashion, Hong Kong is a premier destination that hosts one of the most captivating events on the fashion calendar. All is set for the HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2018 as this world-class spectacle returns from July 9 to12 with another premier sourcing experience for global buyers. With over 1,000 international exhibitors taking part in 2017, this one-stop platform features the latest fashion designs, international brands, garments, fabrics and accessories. 7th grade sitting in the back of your hair drawer, then, hey, I've got you covered. Because you can easily buy yourself some cheap plastic jaw clips for an easy low price, or go fancy with some gold and silver metal clips for more money. The show will once again set up an hktdc.com Small Orders zone, featuring products available for orders in minimum quantities of between five and 1,000 pieces.
Hong Kong Fashion Week is also a gateway to vibrant markets in the Chinese mainland and Asia, so everyone shall not miss the chance to explore definitive and glamorous collections in the glittering heart of Asian fashion.