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I’ve felt like an outsider most of my life. I wasn’t very popular growing up, and I was diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder before I was 30. But in 2007, I experienced social salvation thanks to Blair Waldorf. When the original Gossip Girl aired, everyone at my school was talking about it, and I finally gained acceptance among my fashion-obsessed classmates by adopting Blair’s trademark preppy style. In today’s TikTok- and Pinterest-obsessed world, we’d call this Blaircore. For 15-year-old me, Blaircore became a nonverbal way of bonding with other girls, a kind of social cue. And it was how I…
When you think of raincoats, do you think of… A. an amazingly bright yellow raincoat with a silly matching waterproof bucket hat, or B. that tacky, too-thin/too-thin raincoat that’s currently buried in your closet, saved for that one rainy day a year but that you never actually wear? For me, it’s both. Womp womp. But that’s about to change! I think I should throw that idea away now because Shanna found the cutest rain jacket I’ve ever seen. Granted, it helped that she paired it with a really cute dress and my favorite jeans…but it doesn’t change my opinion!!! The…
Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive member-only discounts.Last week, the internet was abuzz over British-Italian luxury brand Jordanluca’s “pee stained” jeans. First debuting on the brand’s Fall/Winter 2023 runway, Jordanluca’s controversial jeans suddenly became a hot topic online after they were accidentally featured in the New York Post on April 26. Soon after, they became global news, making headlines on TMZ, the Daily Mail, and on daytime TV shows.The jeans, designed to look like the wearer had wet themselves, elicited a range of reactions, from anger to disgust to…
The most famous scene in the most famous movie about clothes, “The Devil Wears Prada,” explains in 90 seconds how the machine of fashion works.Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the editor in chief (and Anna Wintour avatar) of the Vogue magazine stand-in Runway, oversees a run-through of photo-shoot looks, deciding between two belts while a pre-makeover Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) and her split ends observe.“It’s a tough call,” says a stylist urgently, holding the indistinguishable belts before Miranda’s exacting gaze. “They’re so different.”Andy snorts, and the fashion vipers snap their necks to her. “I’m still learning about this stuff,” she bumbles…
LuLu India is in the process of increasing its focus on the domestic fashion apparel, accessories and lifestyle market.Lulu Group, the UAE-based retail conglomerate that sells over 100 fashion, lifestyle and apparel brands through shopping malls and outlets across India, said on Monday that it is positioning itself to gain a larger share of the Indian fashion retail market.”India is a large market with many leading fashion retailers co-existing. We are continuously expanding our presence in India. We cater to the lifestyle people aspire to through our various retail formats including Lulu Malls and Lulu Hypermarkets,” said Sharif KK, regional…
Legendary Harlem fashion designer Daniel R. Day, aka Dapper Dan, is a testament to tenacity and determination: He was sued, ousted and fired by top luxury fashion brands 30 years ago, yet now collaborates with them and has built a reputation as a trendsetter.Dapper Dan, the 79-year-old fashion designer known as the “Godfather of Hip Hop Fashion,” is finally getting some recognition from the industry after his legendary boutique at 43 East 125th Street in Harlem was forced to close due to lawsuits from high-end fashion houses who claimed that Dapper Dan had used their logos in his designs without…
A wardrobe consists of both regularly worn and unused clothes, each of which contributes to an individual’s visual identity. Clothes that cannot be physically worn do not necessarily need to be discarded, but there may be other compelling reasons for keeping them. Historically, sustainability efforts in the apparel industry have focused on using environmentally friendly materials and improving production efficiency. However, the benefits of these technological advances have been offset as both production and consumption levels have risen. To achieve true sustainability in the industry, it is essential to reduce material flows and address both sustainable manufacturing and consumption. The…
Eltas says she would like to see the event feature more designers, but is held back by the logistical and financial challenges of running a smaller fashion week on a global scale. “Financial constraints are one of the biggest challenges, so we have to prioritize securing the right partners who support the event and align with our vision for the modest wear industry,” she explains.But being small also has its advantages: “Being small allows us to give designers a real opportunity to be seen by the industry and focus on supporting them individually,” Eltas says.Return to TürkiyeLast year’s earthquake devastated…
Tik Tok at the store. A recent report from online thrift store ThredUp found that Gen Z is hooked on fast fashion, despite claiming to be environmentally conscious. Despite the majority (65%) saying they want to shop more sustainably, a third of people surveyed by ThredUp said they rely on fast fashion. Lottie Lashley, 25, said she used shopping as a coping mechanism to help her settle in as a college freshman. A former shopaholic from London, she would spend about $120 a month browsing fast-fashion websites in her free time. Gen Z claims to care about the environment, but…
Black Fashion Week MN returns May 3-11, showcasing the talented creatives in the Twin Cities fashion industry. The organization is in its seventh year of providing a platform for designers, artists, and creatives of color to showcase their talents and skills. The lineup of events taking place across the Twin Cities includes: A private prelude to spring Kick off Black Fashion Week MN with a chic party and show off your best spring looks. Get a sneak peek at Julia Starr, one of BFWMN’s talented designers and entertainers. The event will be held at the historic Hewing Hotel. Tickets start…