Historically, white, skinny, and straight women have been the face of fashion. The rise of social media has made the last few years revolutionary in changing that standard. Gender and size inclusivity, along with racial representation, are becoming the norm as brands recognize they would be alienating their customers if they choose to ignore these issues.…
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TRANSGENDER MODELS DOMINATE THE FASHION INDUSTRY IN 2019
As we dive into a new era of inclusivity, the LGBTQ community is finally getting the attention and recognition it deserves - most prominently in the fashion/modeling scenes. We are in the midst of a groundbreaking milestone for models. African-American model Donyale Luna paved the way for this anti-discrimination movement after appearing on the cover…
THE “IT” FASHION BRANDS OF 2019
Each year, of the major fashion houses, a specific handful are particularly successfully in securing a position as one of the “it” brands of that year. This year's apparent favorite is Bottega Veneta, as seen on celebrities such as Victoria's Secret Angel Lily Aldridge and Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara, and Instagram influencers such as…
S/S 2020 EUROTRENDS FROM THE RUNWAYS OF LONDON, PARIS + MILAN
Fashion month is officially over. From NYC to Paris, the trends on the runway for Spring/Summer 2020 instructed us leave lots of closet room for bright colors, modern-business-meeting suits, splashes of tie dye, and colorful leathers. We've concocted the recurring fashion trends we saw in Europe - London, Paris and Milan put the cherry on…
FAMED FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER PETER LINDBERGH PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 74
View this post on Instagram Estelle Lefébure, Karen Alexander, Rachel Williams, Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz & Christy Turlingto The biggest names in fashion are mourning the loss of a legendary fashion force: photographer Peter Lindbergh. Announced on September 4th, 2019, on his instagram account, the photographer’s team released a statement that read:…
‘THIERRY MUGLER: COUTURISSIME’ FASHION EXHIBITION IN MONTREAL ON VIEW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8TH
Thierry Mugler: Couturissime On View: March 2nd, 2019 - Sept. 8th, 2019 Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) 1380 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3G 1J5 The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has opened an exhibition to showcase over 150 outfits, sketches and accessories from French fashion designer Thierry Mugler. Most of the pieces, produced…
IMG ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK AUSTRALIA 2019
MBFWA 2019 May 12th-18th Carriageworks Sydney, Australia IMG released the preliminary schedule for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) 2019, with American designer Jonathan Simhkai debuting his Resort collection in MBFWA for the first time. The event will be held in Sydney from May 12th - 18th. From 2017 to 2018, MBFWA saw a 35% increase…
ART ON THE RUNWAY: THE BEST ARTIST + DESIGNER COLLABORATIONS
Art and fashion go hand-in-hand, constantly influencing and inspiring the other. From Louis Vuitton's long history of artist collaborations to David Lynch's erotic line of shoes created with Christian Louboutin, the king of heels, we've rounded up the most iconic instances of art on the runway. Richard Prince for Louis Vuitton No stranger to collaborating…
HIGHLIGHTS FROM MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK: AUSTRALIA
Last week, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week took over Sydney to showcase the Resort 2019 collections of Australia's best and brightest designers. We've rounded up three standout shows of the week including Alice McCall, Camilla and Marc and Double Rainbouu. Alice McCall McCall's playful design sensibility is apparent in her latest collection. For Resort 2019, Alice McCall…
THE ULTIMATE SPRING 2018 SHOPPING GUIDE
Spring is here! With all the buzz of the fall 2018 collections, we're sure you need a refresher on this season's trends—click HERE for a roundup. As the weather gets warmer, shop our guide to spring statement pieces and must-haves. Illesteva - Marianne Mirrored Sunglasses Ditch the oversized frames and opt for smaller shades this…
GO GREEN FOR SPRING WITH THESE 5 SUSTAINABLE FASHION BRANDS
Eco-friendly fashion is no longer limited to hemp t-shirts and old plastic repurposed into clunky accessories. With a variety of chic, on-trend brands dedicated to sustainable fashion, there's no excuse to not go green. Update your wardrobe this spring with these stylish and ethical environmentally-friendly brands. Querencia Studio Querencia Studio uses a multidisciplinary approach to address social,…
INSTAGRAM @SHITMODELMGMT PUBLISHES LIST OF FASHION INDUSTRY ABUSERS
The Instagram account @ShitModelMgmt, which boasts 141,000 followers for its satirical memes poking fun at the fashion and modeling industries, has published a list of fashion industry workers (agents, photographers, models and more) who have been accused of misconduct ranging from unsolicited sexually explicit messages to assault. The account's anonymous founder, who is a former…
PATRICK DEMARCHELIER, KARL TEMPLER, GREG KADEL & MORE IMPLICATED IN NEW REPORT ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT IN FASHION
In a new report led by the renowned Boston Globe investigative team depicted in Oscar-nominated film "Spotlight," a number of new photographers and stylists have been implicated in the fashion industry's ongoing problem with sexual harassment and misconduct. The report, which was published on February 16th, names highly influential photographers Patrick Demarchelier, David Bellemere, Greg Kadel,…
FASHION’S NEW ARRIVALS, DEPARTURES & SHAKE-UPS
With Fall 2018 fashion week imminent, men's collections underway and Couture Week completed, design houses have announced major changes and shake-ups. Read on for the lowdown! Hedi Slimane to Céline Since Phoebe Philo's departure from Céline in December, there has been much speculation over the brand's future. Fans, fret no more: last week, luxury conglomerate LVMH…
NEW BOOK ‘DIOR IMAGES: PAOLO ROVERSI’ CELEBRATES HOUSE’S ARCHIVE
Fashion history lovers, rejoice: on February 20th, Rizzoli will release "Dior Images: Paolo Roversi," a volume of photographs from publications including British Vogue, Vogue Paris, and W that spotlight creations by Dior's line of artistic directors Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri. The book celebrates the maison's 70th anniversary and features exclusive photographs by Paolo Roversi…
THE FACES OF SPRING 2018
With design houses' spring 2018 advertising campaigns hitting magazines both in print and online, we've compiled a list of the faces of the upcoming season, from Selena Gomez for Coach to Naomi Campbell for Versace. Read on for the best star-studded spring 2018 campaigns and their photographers. Sasha Pivovarova for Dior Model, mother and artist…
PIRELLI’S 2018 CALENDAR STARS A STUNNING ALL-BLACK CAST
Go down the rabbit hole with Pirelli's "Alice in Wonderland"-themed 2018 calendar, shot by Tim Walker and styled by recently-appointed British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful. This year's edition of the iconic Pirelli calendar is the second ever to feature an all-black cast. "To see a black Alice today means children of all races can embrace the idea of…
5 FEMINIST FASHION BRANDS TO SHOP NOW
In a market full of ethically-dubious fast fashion, brands run by known sexual predators, and tasteless t-shirts, it's difficult to consume responsibly. To facilitate your search for a chic and socially-conscious wardrobe, we've compiled a list of 5 feminist fashion brands offering everything from body-positive lingerie to eco-friendly gowns. Tropical Rob Whether with a cartoon-inspired…
LOUIS VUITTON ANNOUNCES NEW JEFF KOONS MASTERS COLLECTION
Louis Vuitton gets top marks when it comes to playing well with others. From Stephen Sprouse to Yayoi Kusama, a diverse range of artists have collaborated with the French design house over the years to revamp their classic silk scarves and logo'ed leather goods. Back in April, the brand released the latest in its long…
5 ESSENTIAL FASHION COFFEE TABLE BOOKS
Whether you're looking for the perfect holiday gift, another addition to your own bookshelf, or creative inspiration, coffee table books are a beautiful, multipurpose solution for lovers of art, fashion, and beauty. We've compiled a list of five essential volumes celebrating the best of fashion's ground-breaking icons. Read on. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: SAVAGE BEAUTY A catalogue…