The role of fashion in politics changes from person to person, with some self-consciously conveying messages through designers or the clothes they choose to wear, and others, like First Lady Jill Biden, choosing to stay quiet about designers or brands. Jacqueline Kennedy was in the former camp and used fashion as a tool to attract […]
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The best fashion stories of the week: October 7
This week, the fashion world faced the good, the bad and the ugly. For starters, Ye put on an impromptu YZYSZN9 show that caused a legitimate ruckus with t-shirts bearing a harmful hate slogan (read more for details); Y adidas placed their YEEZY partnership “under review.” Meanwhile, Paris Fashion Week has come to an end, […]
sustainable fashion show takes center stage at “Why It Matters” conference | News @ UVU | News @ UVU
Sustainable fashion took to the runway at Utah Valley University (UVU) Thursday night as part of the “Why It Matters” conference hosted by UVU and the United Nations. The conference focuses on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, which include consumption and production. The show featured popular designers including Lakshmi and Juan Pablo Socarrás. The […]
Sustainable Brands at Paris Fashion Week – WWD
Sustainability may be the buzzword of the season, but a handful of up-and-coming brands and designers have actually incorporated it into their young businesses. “It shouldn’t be an argument or it shouldn’t be something we have to think about,” said Alphonse Maitrepierre. “In reality it is criminal to launch a brand and not take care […]
A Broke College Student’s Guide to Buying Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable fashion doesn’t have to break the bank. If you’re looking to be more environmentally conscious without spending a fortune, look no further. Check out your local thrift store Visiting a local thrift store is one of the most popular ways to shop sustainably. Thrift stores provide access to large selections of second-hand clothing at […]
Walmart Celebrates Classic Fashion’s Commitment to American Manufacturing and Jobs
SANTA ANA, Calif.–(COMMERCIAL WIRE)–Today, Walmart leaders joined Classic Fashion executives and elected officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the first Classic Fashion production facility in the U.S. Over the next five years, the new site for Santa Ana, California will cut and sew clothing exclusively for Walmart, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to “Made in the […]
Driven by Gen-Z, used clothing is expected to make up 27% of the average resale buyer’s wardrobe by 2023
A joint study by BCG and Vestiaire Collective reveals that the second-hand fashion and luxury market has tripled since 2020, with no signs of slowing down PARIS, October 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The estimated value of the resale market for clothing, footwear and accessories is between $100 Y $120 billion worldwide, more than triple the […]
A witch fashion show takes the runway in the spirit of transformation.
Witches have always been an integral part of fashion designer and drag queen Binx’s style discovery. Growing up and watching movies like “Hocus Pocus,” Binx was immediately drawn to the outfits witches wore, especially corsets and dramatic flowing dresses. “Ever since I was a little girl, I always hated the clothes I always had to […]
For some Massachusetts designers, the future of fashion is happening in the digital world.
In a nearly empty office in West Roxbury, half a dozen sneakers sit on a large conference table. They come in a variety of colors. One pair is patterned after the bright blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag. Another mimics the pattern of a red and white bandana. The shoes are the latest designs […]
Why you should rethink your next fashion purchase
The garment sector produces between 2 and 8 percent of global carbon emissions, while textile dyeing is one of the main polluters of water. Fast fashion, where clothing goes from idea to design to mass market as quickly as possible, plays a huge part in this. The average person buys 60 percent more clothing than […]