MARRIOTT BUZZ NO. 13 - 2018

21 runway-inspired ceremonial look. Shoes for women will always be that essential accessory that ties a whole ensemble together, the piece that can elevate a drab or otherwise run-of-the-mill outfit into something tasteful and sophisticated. However, simple versatility is the truest reason for the undeniable staying power of this timeless item. The magic that heels work in accentuating the female form coupled with the elegance and can’t-go-wrong reassurance that we always seem to be running back to black for, keep these in their rightful place amongst the most essential timeless fashion pieces. The Levi’s 501 classic cut denim jeans have always been a cross- gender and cross-generational item that has rather unsurprisingly, never gone out of fashion - nor will they ever, barring some kind of global cotton depletion. Even in that near-impossible scenario, we would only be left with vintage denim eventually - which is an entirely different, more favorable proposition many style aficionados might argue. But vintage or not, the Levi’s 501 are as much a cultural symbol as they are a fashion one. Conjuring up images throughout their history of use by authentic cowboys on horseback, rock stars on stage or perhaps just average generation-to-generation boys and girls reaching for their favorite classic kickbacks that pretty much work with just about anything from the downright boring to the downright bizarre. Levi’s 501s are the sort of fashion item that truly does echo the difference between fashion as trend and style as permanence. They have been for both man and woman since the late 19th century; the most comfortable, laissez- faire and timeless go-to legwear - and you don’t even need to be a fashion-forward to realize that. The Hermès Birkin has seen many iterations, duplications and self- inspired designs since its debut in the early 1980s. Understandably, this particular piece of timeless fashion is not exactly the most accessible, but it certainly is the king, or rather queen, of accessorizing. Birkins have become a time-honored familiar constant amidst the revolving door of the often-overwhelming global handbag emporium, flush with increasingly extravagant, tacky or uninspired renditions. This handbag will always be renowned for its classic, understated shapely elegance, but most of all, its magisterial composition. Only the finest natural leathers and hides are treated in the most aesthetically sophisticated and befitting manner with the characteristically tasteful hues this maison is famous for. Even in comparison to its haute couture peers, the Birkin exists in a lofty category of its own, and remains one of the grails for any discerning fashion junkie. Left to Right: Levi’s 501s are a seamless pairing with just about anything from bodysuits to grungy attire and Taylor Swift shows us how you can never do too much black, and its all about the shoes.