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VF Corp. and FashionUnited unite in support of LGBTQ+ collective

In yet another example of its commitment to moving towards a more inclusive fashion industry, and especially in the defense and visibility of the LGBTQ + collective, the American multinational VF Corporation and FashionUnited have joined together in the organization of an online event titled 'Grow Your LGBTQ+ Career'. Online registration is...

11 hours ago

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‘The Apple among bags': meet smart bag brand Minois

When people hear 'elegant ladies bag' they do not immediately think of technology. Still, without sacrificing style, there are leather bags that can charge tablets and phones, and that automatically turn on a light as soon as the bag opens. Meet the Dutch brand Minois. "Bags have been around for a very long time, but if you look at what has been...

15 hours ago

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Black models take over Sao Paulo Fashion Week

Afro-Brazilian models Shirley Pitta and Gloria Maria Fonseca Siqueira had dreamed of the catwalk since they were girls, but in a Brazilian fashion world much whiter than the country itself, it remained a far-away fantasy until recently. In a sign of changing times in Brazil and elsewhere, the pair saw their dreams come true at this year's Sao...

15 hours ago

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Pyer Moss partners with Marsha P. Johnson Institute

Pyer Moss is launching the third installment of “Exist to Resist”, the latest being in partnership with the Marsha P. Johnson Institute for Transgender Day of Remembrance. T limited-edition genderless T-shirt retails exclusively for 100 dollars on Pyer Moss’ website, featuring an image of Marsha P. Johnson herself. Marsha P. Johnson was a major...

20 Nov 2020

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A Human-Centered Business Model Protects Craftspeople

Zazi Vintage is an Amsterdam-based company founded by Jeanne de Kroon. “The company is known for their use of heritage textiles and artisan-based textiles that have been produced along the traditional Silk Route, including Uzbekistan ikat, Kashmiri embroidery and Suzani embroideries,” says Sass. Would you rather listen to this story? You can...

20 Nov 2020

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Is this modern fashion's most influential illustrator?

Howard Tangye’s decisive line and rich layers of chalk, watercolor and pastel form the foundation upon which contemporary fashion illustration rests, yet he insists he is not a fashion illustrator. His former students, which have included designers John Galliano, Stella McCartney, Hussein Chalayan, Zac Posen, Christopher Kane, speak reverently...

20 Nov 2020

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Hatter to the British royals presents new collection in St. Petersburg

Designer Philip Treacy, a haute couture hatmaker to the British royals and American stars, presented his collection in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday saying "we all need entertainment" during a pandemic. The 53-year-old Irishman, who counts among his clients Queen Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cambridge and Madonna, unveiled the collection at...

18 Nov 2020

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Secondhand clothing sales are booming – and may help solve the sustainability crisis in the fashion industry

A massive force is reshaping the fashion industry: secondhand clothing. According to a new report, the U.S. secondhand clothing market is projected to more than triple in value in the next 10 years – from 28 billion dollars in 2019 to 80 billion dollars in 2029 – in a U.S. market currently worth 379 billion dollars. In 2019, secondhand clothing...

18 Nov 2020

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Burberry achieves its highest score in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Burberry has said it has achieved its highest score to date in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), and marked the sixth consecutive year it has been included in the index. The British luxury label came in second place overall in the ‘Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods’ sector while also securing leading positions in the Product Stewardship...

18 Nov 2020

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UK's Marks and Spencer teams up with Ghost

Marks and Spencer have unveiled a capsule collection of limit-edition dresses that have been designed by Ghost London, exclusively for the retailer’s website. The 10-piece collection has been designed to reflect Ghost’s signature aesthetic the retailer explained and features “contemporary silhouettes, exclusive fabrications and timeless...

18 Nov 2020

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Zalando publishes first diversity and inclusion report

Zalando has published its first annual diversity and inclusion (D&I) report, ‘do.Better’, revealing the progress it’s made in that area and outlining further targets moving forward. Last year, the German e-tail giant announced a target to have a balanced representation of women and men across its top six management levels, including the...

17 Nov 2020

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Mr Porter taps Italian label Loro Piana for exclusive capsule collection

Menswear e-tailer Mr Porter has teamed up with Italian luxury label Loro Piana for a 10-piece capsule collection. The collection, which marks Loro Piana’s first collaboration with a retailer, is centred around the label’s unique interpretation of classic blue denim and is available exclusively on Mr Porter. The capsule comprises functional...

17 Nov 2020