White was the color chosen for the season, with actresses going for minimal yet romantic white gowns. We also saw some great, more colorful choices like blue, yellow, and pink and bold accessories for the men of the night, like florals and heeled boots.
With rising awareness of poor macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, the fashion industry is feeling the effects. Consumerism is down, prices are high, and people are thrifting their clothes more. Looking ahead to 2023, the drivers contributing to a broad state of global fragility are top of mind for fashion executives, and they are prepared to change with the trends.
Wherever you are deciding to travel to for spring break, these steps on how to pack will provide you with a fool-proof guide to make sure you leave nothing behind.
When packing for vacation, it’s normal to let the excitement take over. Sometimes you end up rushing because you just can’t wait to get there. Before you let this happen, take a step back and ask yourself “where am I going,” “what will I be doing,” and “what will the weather be like?” These are key points for packing the perfect attire for spring break.
Acknowledging a void in the wake of Virgil Abloh’s passing, artist, producer, and all-around trendsetter Pharrell Williams has been tapped as Men’s Creative Director for Louis Vuitton’s brand.
Citing two previous collaborations (2004 and 2008) between the fashion superpower and Williams, LV CEO, and chairman Pietro Beccari stated, “His creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter.”
You may not have heard of Law Roach, but you’ve at least seen his work. The 44-year-old is best known for his work with Zendaya. Former America’s Next Top Model judge has adorned her with the finest fashion, and for Zendaya, who was ranked the best-dressed woman by Net-a-Porter in 2018, Roach is the man behind the scenes.
Have you ever seen a wild horse at a fashion show or an animal whisperer? Stella McCartney, an English fashion designer known for her fur-free and leather-free apparel, has officially brought live horses to the catwalk.
With the 2023 Oscars coming up on March 12th, a discussion of the infamous Red Carpet is due. However, for the first time since 1961, the ‘red carpet’ will not be red. Instead, it will be champagne colored. SNL host and this year’s Oscar host, Jimmy Kimmel, joked that this indicates how confident they are “no blood will be shed.” This change was made to complement the matching effort of keeping the champagne flowing throughout the show and having a more luxurious look.
This year’s Paris Fashion Week was one of the firsts, with the word change rearing its head as the theme of the week, manifesting a new era to come. With the event starting on February 27 and ending on March 7, every day brought something new, traditional, and trend-setting, from runway memorials and garment-shaped odes to unexpected returns and meaningful props in runways. Paris outdid itself for this year’s fashion week.
In 2019, the first Day of the Dead Barbie was designed by Javier Meabe, Barbie Signature Designer. “I grew up going to Mexico, and I pulled a lot of that inspiration and things that I remember growing up,” Meabe said in an interview with the New York Times. He added that he pulled inspiration from a dress he saw his mother wear.
Muus Collective enlisted three top women leaders as advisors for its entertainment studio that is making fashion-oriented mobile games and digital collectibles. So far, the company has enlisted Paris Hilton, Ceo of 11:11 Media; Geetanjali Dhillon, marketing strategist for global companies; and Sabrina Kay, CEO of Fremont Private Investments, as advisors.
The nonprofit RaiseFashion is introducing a fellowship program to empower brands owned by Black, Indigenous, and people of color. This also shows another sign of commitment to creating gender equality in the fashion industry. Candidates can apply for an eight-week masterclass starting Thursday via the organization’s website. To make the grade, each will be critiqued for their businesses’ maturity, product quality and desirability, distribution channels, marketing, customer engagement, and growth potential for growth.
Fashion Week and Black History Month are upon us, so it’s the perfect time to support black designers who are moving the sartorial conversation forward through their work.
No matter how they address society or how they refuse to align themselves with the industry’s standards, these luminaries are making waves and carving out their own niches. It is their talent that proves what happens when fashion discussions are as diverse as real life. Designer phenoms like these hail from New York City boroughs, the city of Toronto, and beyond. In addition to womenswear, they also represent eco-conscious footwear and menswear.
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