Memorial Day weekend is quickly approaching and that means it’s the (unofficial) beginning of summer! Time for barbecues, festivals, street fairs and good vibes! Nothing goes better with summer than white hot fashion! White on white ensembles are perfect for the summer because you’ll look hot while trying to stay cool.
Fast fashion is the quick and cheap production of merchandise; it is also described as the production of “clothing designs that move quickly from the catwalk to stores to take advantage of trends. The collections are often based on styles presented at Fashion Week runway shows or worn by celebrities.” In other words, it is the perfect combination of cheap and convenience for the customer that can’t imagine a life where they’re not staying in the loop. This fast-production of clothes, however, has so many collateral damages, damages ranging from the exacerbation of climate change to the industry’s connection to sweatshops.
Since 2019 there has been an increase in gender-fluid clothing. This is not a specific style or trend but rather a recognition that clothing does not have to belong to one gender or another. This is a social construct that the fashion world became comfortable with, but not anymore. In 2019, 56 percent of Gen Z consumers shopped outside of their “gender area,” 41 percent of Gen Z answered neutral on the gender spectrum and over half answered something other than heterosexual. This shows that the upcoming generation is ready to break norms, customs, and standards. The fashion industry has realized that dressing is a way to express oneself, and it should be purely self-constructed. Therefore, retailers like Zara and H&M have launched genderless clothing lines. While they did receive some backlash, there will always be critics, and it is clear the trends are headed toward more fluid options for everyone.
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.”
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