Maria Grazia Chiuri's First Dior Show in New York Is A Dream Come True
Maria Grazia Chiuri's dream of holding a Dior show in New York comes to life after eight years, deeply connected to her personal experiences and the brand's history. [ more ]
British brands like Rixo, Hunza G, and Me+Em are expanding to the US, aiming to increase sales despite past failures by other British brands due to market differences.
Cultish London brands like Hunza G, Rixo, and Me+Em are gaining popularity in the US through online presence and are now setting up physical stores on the East and West Coasts. [ more ]
Retail jobs provide a meaningful entrance into the fashion industry, with opportunities to develop diverse skill sets and transition to other roles. [ more ]
Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are essential for influencer marketing in the fashion industry, promoting brand awareness and driving product sales. [ more ]
Karla Welch is a prominent figure in the fashion industry, dressing top celebrities and evolving into an advisory and entrepreneurial role.
Welch has expanded her career by founding The Period Company, a groundbreaking initiative making period products more affordable and accessible for women. [ more ]
The Who What Wear 100: Every Spring 2024 Item You Should Be Shopping
Kristen Nichols, Associate Director at Who What Wear, brings extensive luxury fashion experience and contributes to various platforms like podcasts and social media. [ more ]
Brandon Smithwrick transitioned from a fashion background to content marketing in the tech industry, leveraging his diverse interests.
Having multiple interests played a significant role in Smithwrick's success in adapting and applying strategic expertise effectively in various creative fields. [ more ]
Eric Wrenn is a highly sought-after designer in the New York art and fashion scene for his minimalist touch and ability to shape brand identities.
Wrenn's work has garnered praise for his art-world sensibility and his ability to conceptualize entire brand identities, which has made him a go-to designer for many high-profile clients. [ more ]
Martin Greenfield, Tailor to Sinatra, Obama, Trump and Shaq, Dies at 95
Martin Greenfield, a renowned men's tailor, survived Auschwitz and utilized his sewing skills from the concentration camp to establish a successful career in the fashion industry. [ more ]
Monica Hickey, Doyenne of Bridal Gowns, Dies at 100
Monica Hickey, a renowned bridal boutique consultant, passed away at the age of 100.
Hickey worked at prestigious New York department stores like Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks Fifth Avenue, dressing prominent brides. [ more ]
A pioneering bill to slow down fast fashion gets approval from French lawmakers
France approved a pioneering bill to curb fast fashion impact on the environment, targeting low-cost, mass-produced garments predominantly from China.
The bill includes measures like banning advertising for inexpensive textiles, imposing an environmental levy on low-cost products, and requiring companies to disclose their products' environmental impact. [ more ]
Beyonce's country rebrand offers a masterclass in entering new categories
Power moves in the music industry in 2024 include Beyonce's rebrand showcasing support for local designers
Beyonce's foray into country music with 'Texas Hold Em' made her the first Black woman in modern music history to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart [ more ]
How Jenny got 'instant' relief from 'toxic' illness half all Aussie workers face
Burnout is impacting 54% of Australian employees due to intense demands, toxic office culture, and poor work-life balance.
After leaving her stressful job in the fashion industry, Jenny Inhof started her own Shopify web design company and now earns 125% more than before. [ more ]
Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, the first Black woman to style a Vogue cover, left her dream job at Vogue due to her desire to take a stand on political issues.
Karefa-Johnson felt that being associated with Vogue was limiting her ability to express herself and be true to her beliefs. [ more ]
How Wes Gordon Landed His Role at Carolina Herrera
Wes Gordon recounts how his interest in fashion grew from helping his mother get dressed as a child.
Gordon discusses his journey from Central Saint Martins to his role at Carolina Herrera and shares styling tips for incorporating color into one's wardrobe. [ more ]
Can QR Code-driven Incentives Solve Fashion's Trillion-Dollar Waste Problem? This Company Thinks So... - Yanko Design
The fashion industry is a major contributor to waste and emissions, with 40 million tonnes of clothes ending up in landfills or third-world countries.
SIXR is an app-based fashion technology platform that incentivizes users to slow down fashion by using unique QR codes to track the lifecycle of garments and provide rewards for recycling. [ more ]
Beverly Johnson, the first Black model to be featured on the cover of American Vogue, is sharing her experiences in the fashion industry through her one-woman show 'In Vogue'.
Johnson defied expectations and joined a competing modeling agency, ultimately securing her dream of being on the cover of American Vogue within six months. [ more ]
The rise of clapback T-shirts, which respond to online criticism, is a sub-category of slogan T-shirts.
Michaela Stark, a visual artist who was trolled after collaborating with Victoria's Secret, wore a T-shirt with a direct quote from an online commenter. [ more ]
When is modest fashion desirable? When it's called quiet luxury'
Halima Aden, the first woman to wear a hijab on the cover of Vogue, has announced her return to fashion after a three-year break.
Modest fashion is gaining attention and popularity, with rising searches for modest outfits and a focus on dignity and beauty without degradation. [ more ]
The North of England continues to have global influence in the fashion industry, as evidenced by Chanel staging their Métiers d'art show in Manchester.
The North is a complex area with significant influence and rich for exploration, and its fashion community is driven by strong values of community and support. [ more ]