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On 24 April 2013, there was a reckoning. The Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh saw 1,134 people killed when the eight-storey building came crashing down. The building had housed several garment factories, and the majority of those included in the death toll were garment workers. Despite structural cracks discovered in the days leading up to the disaster, factory owners ordered them to work. A further 2,600 workers were injured in the collapse, some suffering life-changing injuries. It was a horror show, and one that from worldwide headlines, truly brought us face-to-face with the ugly side of the fashion industry –…
Honorary starter Arnold Palmer has his jacket collar adjusted as he poses with Augusta National chairman Billy Payne after hitting his tee shot on the first hole at Augusta on April 9, 2009. (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)Police Officer Darren Lovell said golf legend Arnold Palmer’s green jacket, which Palmer won after winning the Masters four times, was among items stolen from Augusta National Golf Club over a 13-year period.Federal investigators did not mention Palmer’s green jacket, and Augusta National Golf Club officials did not acknowledge it was missing.Richard Brendan Globenski was charged this week by federal authorities with…
ABRFL plans to raise Rs 2,500 crore capital within 12 months of demergerAditya Birla Fashion and Retail Sharlene D’Souza Mumbai The board of directors of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABRFL) has approved the proposal to vertically de-merger its Madura Fashion and Lifestyle (MFL) business into a newly formed Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands (ABLB). ABFRL also plans to raise equity capital of Rs 2,500 crore with promoter participation within 12 months of the demerger, which will be used to strengthen the balance sheet and fund growth in the remaining business.The company’s promoter group is fully supportive of the proposed…
Bohemian jewelry is one of those trends we just can’t seem to get over: Every year, we see celebs sporting chunky gold chains and evil eye rings, and we fall for its effortless cool, hippie vibe all over again. We’re not sure if our current obsession with bohemian style this year is due to the resurgence of ’70s fashion (aka the Daisy Jones effect) or the return of ’90s and early 2000s trends like belly chains and low-rise jeans. What we do know is that elegant layers and clean gold looks are gone, and a grungy, undone vibe is totally…
Normally I would never pay attention to someone like this. What weird behavior. Somehow get hold of Dave’s travel Elastour jacket that he’s taken to every Elastour show since he went to MetLife Night 1 and hold him hostage? Threaten to not give it back intact? What the hell are we doing?Dave has now removed himself from the situation, acknowledging as an adult that if he believed this was real, “I would go too far and do something bad.” His restraint is admirable, but sorely lacking for me. What on earth is this woman up to? Does she think blackmail…
Image courtesy of @VIVTHEMOLE/INSTAGRAM Text by Julia Kittelty Endless inspiration delivered straight to your inbox. There’s something so fun about when your phone buzzes and you realize it’s not another work email, but a new essay from your favorite Substack writer about what’s currently in your closet. Launched in 2017, the newsletter and blog platform lets users write, read, and curate to their heart’s content. Whether you’re looking for recommendations on where to get the best designer deals, thrift store know-how, or apartment tours, you’ve come to the right place. Looking for more fashion news and features? Check out our…
The clothes we wear are highly personal – they express our mood, identity and background – and are also influenced by global trends in economy, sustainability and pop culture. Manufacturers and retailers try to anticipate and even influence these trends to gain an advantage in the market. . Where does our fashion come from? The United States and China generate significantly more revenue than any other country. It is therefore not surprising that the same two countries play a key role in international trade. In 2022, the United States was second only to the EU in apparel imports. China topped…
Black Fashion Week MN runs from May 3rd to May 11th and showcases the work of Black Minneapolis designers. The event began in 2017 and aims to nurture talented creatives in the Twin Cities fashion industry, according to the event’s Instagram page. “The goal was to create a platform where people of color could express their creative side,” said Natalie Morrow, founder of Black Fashion Week. Morrow said the organization has grown significantly since 2017. “We started with 150 people and now we have over 10,000 followers. We’ve done big things,” Morrow said. “We’re the only group to have ever…
Chante Jenae is a Namibian fashion brand that designs contemporary, sustainable women’s wear for those who embrace a slower paced lifestyle. The brand is driven by the need for conscious clothing among women, primarily based on subtle details, versatility and durability. Fashion designer Shante Bock, 28, says that all of her Shante Genaé clothes represent her and her purpose, especially to be kind to nature. Ms Bock, from Walvis Bay, says while fashion is important to her, it is one of the most polluting industries in the world. “I believe big changes start with small things and as an individual…
In June 2021, a 55-year-old shopper headed to Europe on her first post-pandemic trip walked through the doors of a J. McLaughlin store in Naples, Fla., with a suitcase in hand instead of a shopping bag.”She asked the manager to pack it…” [the manager] “They literally packed a suitcase with 20 outfits and three pairs of shoes and returned it to us,” said Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO of J. McLaughlin.The shopper was representative of J.McLaughlin’s customer demographic: a woman between 45 and 65 years old who is at the peak of her purchasing power and often has plenty of time…