Yesterday morning members of the fashion industry gathered all the way uptown in East Harlem at The Africa Center for Area’s autumn-winter 2020 runway show. Though it was a far trip from my apartment Brooklyn, it was a nice respite from some of the more typical NYFW locations downtown. The site was intentional, as the brand’s founders Beckett Fogg and Piotrek Panszczyk are embarking on an...

Set inside a townhouse in Gramercy, just off Union Square Park, Sam Linder and Kirk Miller opened New York Fashion Week with their joined womenswear and menswear collections. The New York-based label has over the past few seasons developed a particular kind of aesthetic which cultivates a specific form of intriguing strangeness, merging urbane bohemian vibes with some dreamy, romantic drift. It...

In an industry that often feels isolating and competitive, Susan Alexandra — both the person and the brand — is a beacon of light. Her metal jewellery and beaded purses have quickly sparked a fashion revolution, fostering a community of fans who see her accessories as not just the frosting on top of an outfit but the main course. In an instant, a micro beaded watermelon bag meant for one’s...

The model melting pot of New York City is what makes this metropolis so unique. Despite the winds of hate that blow around the world, individuals give priority to love and try to make America great again by rejecting egoism and embracing inclusivity. Sadly, the movement is still small but the fact that this feeling exists and that some voices are strong...

Rui Zhou’s designs focus on the tension and intimacy between the body and garments. The knitwear designer once told the CFDA, “The body changes the shape of the second skin.” A 2018 CFDA+ Design Graduate and a 2017 H&M Design Award semifinalist, Zhou takes a poetic, minimalist approach to fashion, making wonderfully conceptual pieces that adorn and elevate the female form.Yesterday, during her...

In a world saturated by endless choice and comparable products, branding has become - often more so than the products - what allows for differentiation. When two goods are created equal, it’s the perceived value, social and cultural components, that often sways the consumer.    Recently, a design-related phenomenon labelled ‘blanding’ became a...

The House of Azzaro has announced the appointment of the Franco-Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens as its new Artistic Director. He will now be in charge of the Brand’s Couture collections, Ready-to-Wear lines, as well as Women’s and Men’s accessories.Olivier Theyskens will bring into the workshops of rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré his modern vision and sensibility to the Azzaro silhouette and...

British Fashion Council has announced a schedule of over 60 catwalk shows and presentation for this year’s London Fashion Week, held on February 14th – 18th 2020. This season, LFW continues the movement of positive change within the fashion industry with the return of the Positive Fashion Exhibition running alongside the public shows.The Positive Fashion Exhibition is a curated space with...

Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana has announced the designers that will participate to Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2021 from February 18th-24th. With 56 shows, 96 presentations and 34 events, MFW is ready to start with a kick.Debuting on the Milano Moda Donna calendar will be Ports 1961, Gilberto Calzolari and Vien, the last two supported by Cnmi. While Moon Boot, Giordano Torresi and...

Italian luxury menswear brand Ermenegildo Zegna has announced a surprise collaboration with Fear of God — a prominent American brand founded by Jerry Lorenzo in Los Angeles.Alongside Lorenzo, Ermenegildo Zegna’s Artistic Director Alessandro Sartori created a four-handed man collection, including accessories, which represents a cross-pollination between Zegna’s renowned tailoring expertise and...

Florentine luxury brand EMILIO PUCCI has announced Christelle Kocher of KOCHÉ as a guest designer for the house’s Fall/Winter 2020 collection. The collaboration, which includes both ready-to-wear and accessories, will be revealed on Thursday, February 20th, 2020 during Milan Fashion Week.“Pucci’s creative strategy is evolving: the Maison has decided to open its fabulous archives to “creative...

It’s safe to say - denim is a fabric that suits everyone. Genderless and versatile, it's probably the most natural addition to any wardrobe and it also happens to have a history which hails back to the start of the century. After all, only a few garments can recall a period, like a pair of jeans. And over time this garment, in particular, has become the perfect traditional piece to be styled...

Samuel Ross was conspicuous by his absence from London’s menswear schedule this season. Or, to be more precise, by the nature of his presence. In place of the runway events which have become one of the week’s most theatrical talking points, A-COLD-WALL* staged an installation in a long, darkened room, miles from the rest of the shows — and devoted that installation in its entirety to...

Within just five years of being launched in India, on Tuesday January 21st, Swedish fast-fashion brand H&M announced a collaboration with renowned Indian bridal couture designer, Sabyasachi. Featuring in the dreams of every Indian bride, his designs are as maximalist as they come, echoing traditions through indigenous craftsmanship and textiles, while catering to the Indian elite and a...

As one of Puig’s first moves since the acquisition of a majority stake of Dries Van Noten back in 2018, the Spanish company appointed Italian Matteo De Rosa as the fashion brand’s latest President, effective February 1st.De Rosa brings a wealth of experience to the role, which includes six years at renowned global retailer Ports 1961 (where he also held the title of Managing Director during his...