The Problem with New York Fashion: A City Struggling to Find Its Soul Again
New York has long been one of fashion’s most iconic capitals. From the Studio 54 era of Halston and Bianca Jagger to the gritty glamour of 90s streetwear, the city built its reputation on energy, hustle, and an unmistakable point of view. But in recent years, something has changed. As each season rolls out, there’s […]
Joseph Ejiro’s Spring-Summer 2025 Collection: A Masterful Collision of Cultures and Couture
Joseph Ejiro has never been a designer to shy away from contrasts, and his Spring-Summer 2025 collection takes that ethos to stunning new heights. A sophisticated blend of European elegance and African vibrancy, this season’s offering is a celebration of duality, not just in design but in its very structure—introducing menswear and womenswear pieces that […]
Benefits Of Collaboration In The Fashion Industry
Introduction: The fashion industry is one of the most dynamic and competitive industries in the world. With a constant demand for new and innovative products, fashion designers, manufacturers, and retailers must work together to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers. Collaboration has become an essential part of the fashion industry, helping companies to create […]
The Problem With Mixing Fashion With Activism
While mixing fashion with activism can help raise awareness and inspire change, there are also downsides to this trend. Here are a few potential drawbacks to consider: Co-opting movements: When fashion brands create clothing or accessories featuring activist slogans or symbols, it can sometimes feel like they’re co-opting a movement for their own profit. Critics […]
The 11 Standout Models of Spring-Summer 2023
This season’s runways seemed to be brimming with Cinderella stories: A woman who was scouted on the street in Missouri as a young teenager made her runway debut for Proenza Schouler, a teenager cemented their remarkable transition from viral comedian on TikTok to bona fide high-fashion model, and a non-binary model strut for a slew […]
At the “surprisingly sustainable” New York Fashion Week, politics and the environment collide.
This was a very timely NYFW, with Gabriela Hearst presenting women activists and heroines and Stuart Vevers repurposing old leather into neo-noir homages. The former president of Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards, was “statement-cast” on Gabriela Hearst’s spring runway three months after the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, ending the constitutional right […]
As Kanye West publicly breaks his association with GAP, the company’s shares plummet.
When GAP, a fast fashion retailer, opted to work with Kanye West, they ought to have realized what they were getting into. His prior attempts to have complete control over not just the artistic component of his designs but also the manufacturing with Nike and Adidas are instructive. West is one of the most prolific […]
Anthony Hendrickson’s Revived M65 Line Includes Upcycled Denims and Knits
In 2017, Anthony Hendrickson launched his menswear brand, M65, with a buzzy denim-focused range that sought to revive the coolness of New York’s Y2K club kids (Cardi B and Lil Yachty were wearers and fans). Hendrickson brought the brand back with a display at New York Fashion Week earlier today after a four-year absence. The […]