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ITALIAN LUXURY BRAND COLMAR MESHES SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFORTLESS STYLE IN THEIR UPCOMING FALL/WINTER 2022 COLLECTION

The Italian luxury sportswear brand, Colmar has released its new collection for Autumn/Winter 2022. The collection titled "In Cohesion with Nature" encompasses the warm tones of fall with bright accents and the darker hues of winter to contrast with bright, icy neutrals. The collection is practical, sustainable, and elevated for the upcoming seasons. The timeless,…

HOW CREATIVES ARE RAISING MONEY FOR THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE FROM ACTRESS MILA KUNIS, TO PUSSY RIOT, NFTS AUCTIONS, ART EXHIBITIONS AND MORE

On February 24th, Russia aggressively invaded Ukraine's capital Kyiv in a surprise invasion to take over the country by force. The capital was attacked by missile strikes and rockets crashing into residential buildings forcing civilians to flee. More than 2.5 million people have so far fled Ukraine because of Russia's invasion, in what the UN…

“SLOW FASHION” THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE FASHION

What is "Slow Fashion?" Slow fashion is essentially the opposite of "fast fashion," which exploits workers and pollutes the ecosystem at alarming rates, slow fashion advocates for manufacturing regarding people, the environment, and animals. Contrary to industrial fashion practices, slow fashion involves local makers and sources of eco-friendly materials to preserve crafts and the environment…

WHICH FASHION RESELLING PLATFORMS ARE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Thanks to Gen Z’s interest in sustainable fashion and love of all things vintage, the reselling market is booming. In 2019 alone, online reselling grew 25 times faster than traditional retail. Consumers are loving resale sites for buying and selling. Whether you are looking to make some extra cash off unwanted clothing or you are…

ALBER ELBAZ, BELOVED FASHION DESIGNER, DIES AT 59

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wssdl8xlZSk&feature=youtu.be The death of Alber Elbaz, one of the most renowned designers shook the fashion world. On March 26, Elbaz died of COVID-19 in Paris at the age of 59. The Israeli-American designer was best known for his leadership at Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent. Celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Bette Midler, Kim Kardashian, Carla Bruni…

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECTS THE FAST FASHION INDUSTRY

Social media has brought about a new age of connection that has revolutionized key industries. Whether it be a trend, movement, or individual post, the things that happen on social media can have a huge impact on the real world. The fashion industry in particular has been transformed by social media influencers and widespread trends.…

NIGERIAN MODEL OLA ON MODELING, HIS LATEST CAMPAIGNS, AND THE FASHION INDUSTRY IN 2021

Ola has stories to tell. From his long-running days at The Arise Fashion Week to his famous work for Valentino, Balmain, Berluti, and Givenchy, Ola has developed an incredible knack for keeping his feet engaged. His latest post shows all these skills in beautiful form, telling the true story of his self-effacing personality. Ola’s renaissance…

HOW TO BE SUSTAINABLE WHILE KEEPING UP WITH FASHION TRENDS

Between the influence of social media and the dangerous rise in fast fashion, trends are going in and out of style faster than ever. The increased speed of the fashion cycle benefits retailers by causing consumers to buy more in order to keep up with trends. Not only is this harmful to the consumer's bank…

DO VIRAL TIKTOK FASHION TRENDS GET IT RIGHT?

Tiktok is a land for basically everyone, from cute dogs reacting to high-pitched noises to real fashion critiques and trends. Though this app has more fashion trends than one person could ever get to know, some of them went “viral” for their accuracy and style. The first fashion Tiktok trend that stood out to me…

WHAT IS COTTAGECORE AND WHY IS IT RESONATING RIGHT NOW?

The internet holds seemingly infinite subcultures- pockets of alternative realities made entirely of images and text, ripe to be traversed by the yearning user. One of those alcoves currently capturing the online imagination is cottagecore, a cozy virtual home many are flocking to in the face of non-virtual woes. Cottagecore celebrates everything pastoral: peasant dresses,…

THE FASHION INDUSTRY’S RESET: AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE CFDA & BFC

On May 21st, The Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA) and The British Fashion Council (BFC) released a statement urging fashion designers to slow-down and re-evaluate the repercussions of fast-fashion in a post-pandemic world. "Together, we strongly recommend designers focus on no more than two main collections a year," the statement reads. "We firmly believe this…

RACIAL DIVERSITY IN FASHION MAY FINALLY BE GOING BEYOND TOKENISM

Zendaya’s collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger 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…

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:…

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‘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…

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…

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…

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

  ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: SAVAGE BEAUTY 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. A…

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