What is the yeti?

In 1951, a British explorer named Eric Shipton looking for an alternative route up Mt. Everest found a footprint that appeared to be hominoid. He took a picture, and the mystery of the Yeti—a Sherpa word for “wild man”—cast a spell over the world. read more

In the folklore of Nepal, the Yeti (/ ˈ j ɛ t i /) or Abominable Snowman (Nepali: हिममानव himamānav, lit. "snow man") is an ape-like entity, taller than an average human, that is said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. read more

The Yeti is a character in ancient legends and folklore of the Himalaya people. In most of the tales, the Yeti is a figure of danger, author Shiva Dhakal told the BBC. The moral of the stories is often a warning to avoid dangerous wild animals and to stay close and safe within the community. read more

With Rihanna and Naomi Campbell stepping out in its Spring 2018 yeti variation and both Cardi B and Kendall Jenner wearing the sparkling, bank account-breaking Niki style, Anthony Vaccarello’s designs have struck a chord with celebrities. read more