By Jayla McNeil VCU School of the Arts In an evening of celebration and camaraderie, the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising last week held its first in-person fashion event since 2019. The fashion show, #PROCESS2022, it showed the hard work, talent and creativity. of the department’s students. […]
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Tiara, Cartier London, special order, 1936. Platinum, diamonds, turquoise. Sold to the Hon. Robert Henry Brand. Cartier collection. Vincent Wulverick, Cartier Collection © Cartier For 175 years, the word “Cartier” has been synonymous with iconic French glamour, from huge diamonds to carefully considered timepieces. But some of the jeweler’s signature style wasn’t homegrown, instead drawing […]
Iconic fashion house Louis Vuitton also introduces Bubblegram, a new collection of bags specifically selected for color. Evoking the feeling of a gallery, Casa Loewe Barcelona has just been renovated. As you peruse Paseo de Gracia (a high-end fashion district in Barcelona), step into the world of Loewe and enjoy not only the fashion offerings […]
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Vibrant African clothing, both traditional and contemporary, graced the catwalk at Burkina Faso fashion week. The designers say they are striving to make the West African country known as an emerging fashion hub, to offset its reputation for its recent coup and ongoing conflict with […]
Jacquemus confirmed a previously hinted link with the sportswear giant, posting an image of a tennis court sandwiched between both brands’ logos on Instagram. The French designer is following in the footsteps of luxury brands like Dior and Off-White, whose sell-out partnerships with Nike generated a stir online and commanded sky-high resale prices on the […]
Fashion Week ended last week with an emphatic exclamation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence. The closing First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD) runway showcased designers from across Australia. FNFD celebrates independent indigenous designers and supports their growth and development in the fashion industry. Supported by THE ICONIC, First Nations Fashion + Design wowed […]
What is the latest news in the world of fashion in May 2022? We bring you all the juicy bits. If you’re a Valentino fan, you’re sure to fall in love with the maison’s tribute to the founder as they celebrate his 90th birthday. In the mood for a new podcast? BOSS launches itsWe are […]
Americans in greater numbers are buying used clothing. Fans call it vintage clothing. They believe that buying old and used clothes can save money. They also consider it good for the environment and Elegant. Vintage stores sell clothing from earlier times. The stores often carry famous brands and sell them at low prices. Vintage clothing […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The fashion industry is one of the most energy consuming and polluting industries in the world today. The industry accounts for no less than 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and almost 20% of wastewater pollution. Furthermore, the fashion industry uses as much energy as shipping and […]