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Sonia Shields Fashion is often thought of as a young person’s industry, but that’s simply not true. In recent years, the fashion industry has transformed into a space where people of all ages are welcomed and accepted. There are influencers and fashion mavens over the age of 50 who are showcasing everyday looks that are, frankly, interesting and attractive. We’re keeping an eye on them, especially with the rise of TikTok. Whether your relationship with clothing and accessories is directly connected to your roots, inspired by core family members, or something else, one thing is clear: fashion offers many people…
Selena Brown Charlene Prempe’s new book puts the spotlight on Black talent. She noticed a lack of documentation of Black history and was determined to change that. In writing Now You See Me: 100 Years Of Black Design, her main goal was to pay tribute to the unknowns who may not be as well known, but who have contributed greatly to Black fashion over the past century. “It was important for me to be a part of that documentation. The reason that history is really important to me is because there’s a sense that if you learn from that history,…
March 7, 2024 — Editor’s note: This story is part of a collaboration between Ensia and Egab, which explores environmental efforts by communities facing more pressing issues such as war and poverty. Egab is a media startup that empowers young local journalists across the Middle East and Africa to write for regional and international media, with a focus on solutions journalism. You can read the other stories in the series here and here. The phrase “sustainable fashion” probably means little to most of the roughly 4.7 million people living in Monofeya, one of Egypt’s poorest governorates, where 26 percent of…
Until recently, custom tailoring – clothes made to a customer’s individual specifications – was the only way to get clothes that fit perfectly. For most people, custom tailoring is expensive. But the invention of active fibers and innovative knitting processes is changing the textile industry. “We all wear clothes and shoes,” says Sasha Mikkinally ’23, a third-year architecture student and recent MIT School of Architecture graduate. “It’s a human need, but we also have a human need to express ourselves. I like the idea of customizing clothing in a sustainable way. This dress will be more sustainable than traditional fashion,…
Carrie Bradshaw — the fictional character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker on the iconic HBO series Sex and the City — rewrote the rules of fashion. Not only did she put Manolo Blahnik on the map, but she also made tutus work in Times Square and had audiences coveting her closet and wardrobe (and rent-controlled apartment!). To celebrate the fashionable moments from the show, we sat down with its costume designers Patricia Field, Rebecca Weinberg, and Eric Daman, along with InStyle founding editor and former fashion director Hal Rubenstein, to compile a list of the TV star’s greatest hits. Keep scrolling for Carrie Bradshaw’s best outfits throughout the series’…
If you purchase something through links in this article, we may earn a commission.Regina PyoChanShop Regina PyoAfter graduating from Central Saint Martins and spending time at Roksanda, Regina Piao launched her own label in 2014. Ten years on, her structured, classic designs are beloved the world over. Investing in a piece means you’ll likely own it for a lifetime.Molly Goddard Ben Bloomfieldbuy nowMolly Goddard’s designs are instantly recognisable thanks to her signature bright colours, trademark tulle and beautiful layering that creates interesting, voluminous silhouettes. Goddard was born and raised in London, studied at Central Saint Martins, and launched his own…
In a new bill, lawmakers from France’s ruling majority have proposed that fast-turnover fashion brands, such as China’s Shein, should be fined up to 50 percent of the selling price of their clothes to offset their environmental impact.Lawmakers say ultra-fast fashion brands offer thousands of new products a day, rather than refreshing collections four times a year like traditional clothing brands, resulting in excessive spending and unnecessary pollution.”The apparel industry has evolved towards short-lived fashions combining increasing volume with low prices, creating a purchasing impulse and a need for constant renewal, influencing consumer buying habits, not without environmental, social and…
NEW YORK — Iris Apfel, the textile expert, interior designer and fashion icon known for her eccentric style, has died at the age of 102.Apfel’s death was confirmed by her commercial agent, Lori Sale, who called her an “extraordinary” person. No cause of death was released. The news was also announced on her official Instagram page on Friday, after the page had celebrated Apfel’s 102-and-a-half birthday on Leap Day the previous day.Born August 29, 1921, Apfel was known for her bold, eye-catching outfits that combined haute couture with oversized costume jewelry — a typical Apfel look, for example, would pair…
New Era has been focusing on womenswear this year, launching a new lifestyle line and supporting fashion collections. With this first offering, the brand aims to pave the way in the lifestyle clothing market by leveraging sports influences across a broader range of everyday wear. The first category, under the brand’s own label, offers a timeless interpretation of sports-inspired pieces, combining crop top and shorts sets in bright pastel tones and incorporating a vintage-style script logo. In typical New Era fashion, the collection launches with the introduction of the new 9FORTY women’s Active Cap. Featuring a unique open back, the…
France is keen to attract Chinese tourists to Paris to buy luxury goods. Now the French government wants to attract Chinese fashion brands to expand their business there. 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the two countries forming a cultural alliance and launching the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.Erasay Fall/Winter 2024 – ErasayTo mark the full resumption of travel, several cross-sectoral events have been planned to promote exchanges in culture, education, language, publishing, film and television. In the fashion sector, the two governments, especially in the Shenzhen area, have brought three major Chinese fashion brands to exhibit during Paris…