The Kensington Hotel X V&A

Naomi Campbell is strutting her stuff on the catwalk, VTs of her iconic walk are on repeat high on the walls and you can hear her London drawl coming out of speakers, next to specially-commissioned mannequins shaped exactly to her figure—one sunken doll even captures the model’s famous fall, wearing Vivienne Westwood vertiginous heels at […]

Senator Hoylman-Sigal discusses the Fashion Workers Act

According to people in the industry, modeling agencies operate without accountability. Under state law, modeling agencies are considered management companies, and because of exceptions under state law around what they do – booking models for photoshoots – they frequently escape licensing and regulation.  Former models have testified before lawmakers in Albany reporting that these agencies […]

Fashion High | C. Orrico | Laurel Magazine

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Fashion Designer Vivienne Tam Says China's Shoppers Are Finally Embracing 'Chinese-ness'

Fashion designer Vivienne Tam’s work blends together cultural inspirations from East and West. She says that’s a big plus for the Chinese market, where customers used to shun Chinese styles but are now embracing “Chinese-ness” and experimenting with new trends. Tam speaks to Bloomberg’s Haslinda Amin in the latest episode of “Latitude.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source […]

Paris Hilton puts on bikini fashion show during yacht trip with family before serving chic resort wear in Saint Tropez

Paris Hilton doesn’t appear to be running low on looks during her stylish family vacation. The Paris in Love star, 43, modeled several bikini looks on Wednesday while yachting off the coast of Saint Tropez, before serving even more stunning resort looks on land. ‘#Chasin’ brings me all the summer vacation vibes,’ Hilton captioned photos with her family […]

3 accused of murdering tourist at Fashion Island enter not guilty pleas – Orange County Register

Three Los Angeles County men accused of carrying out a deadly armed robbery at Fashion Island pleaded not guilty on Thursday, Aug. 1, to special circumstances murder charges for the slaying of a 68-year-old New Zealand woman who was dragged to her death under a getaway car at the upscale shopping center. A defense attorney […]

Chicago area high school senior aiming to turn passion for fashion into a career

CHICAGO (CBS) — School starts in just weeks, but one high school senior isn’t just planning for his final year, he’s turning his passion for fashion into a lucrative future. David Bednarek ran his fastest mile in 4 minutes and 24 seconds. Besides running with the Batavia High School cross country team, he also has […]

Nearly 25% of Major Fashion Brands Lack a Decarbonization Plan, Report Finds

Children walk through a rice paddy near textile mills that use the Citarum River to dump wastewater outside Majalaya, Java, Indonesia on Aug. 28, 2018. Ed Wray / Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based content on […]