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Sports Are the New Fashion Platform

Sports are bigger than ever, especially in the world of fashion. The Olympics—for the first time sponsored by LVMH—are dominating airwaves, TikTok videos, and conversations at dinner parties. The entire Challengers film and Zendaya’s accompanying red carpet press tour looks were inspired by tennis. Designers like Prada are dressing rookies such as recently signed WNBA […]

Luxury giants Loewe, D&G, Diesel rally behind new digital fashion initiative

Despite both luxury stalwarts and indie creatives embracing digital fashion, the industry’s mainstream breakthrough is proving a long slog. A new cross-platform initiative, spearheaded by some of virtual fashion’s leading disruptors, is intended to change that. The Digital Fashion Designers’ Council, set to officially launch Tuesday next week, is the latest project striving to bring […]

Youth culture’s ‘identity crisis’, 1985 | Fashion

Kicking off with a word from Vivienne Westwood, the Observer’s 1985 Youth Style Special made a statement. The queen of punk was in typically combative mood, deploring the waning energy of the street. British style, she claimed, had started promoting ‘eccentricity for its own sake. We need to grow up and look around.’ Youth culture […]

Trend watch: cool and classy embroidered shirts | Fashion

Ideally, this is a piece you buy straight from the maker (maybe while on your hols). Look for artisan labels like slow-fashion brand Kardo (see picture, above), which uses traditional techniques, including Shibori and Chikankari embroidery and collaborates with handloom-weaving communities throughout India. Similarly, Kartik Kumra’s Delhi-based label Kartik Research aims to put forgotten Indian […]

‘This needs to be shown to everyone’

It’s easy to shop online for cheap clothing. Consumers often opt for large hauls of clothes, hoping to find at least a few decent pieces; with a low price point, the stakes for choosing long-lasting, beautiful clothing feel minimal for most. What’s not minimal are the lasting environmental impacts of this type of clothing consumption. […]

BYVORIA RETREAT & FASHION SHOW: A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

Leading women’s clothing brand announces an exclusive retreat and fashion show. London, England, United Kingdom – August 3, 2024 — Empowering Women Through Fashion and Community at the Acclaimed Albena Resort  Byvoria, a leading women’s clothing brand founded by visionary Neslihan Bayav, announces its first major event, the Byvoria Retreat & Fashion Show. Set against […]

Fashion District to host ‘Back-2-School’ event for families and children

Before the bells ring for fall classes, Philadelphia families can help prepare their children for school by stopping at the Fashion District on Friday. Fashion District Philadelphia is teaming up with the School District of Philadelphia for a “Back-2-School” event on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a school supply giveaway and […]