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Spider shy Near Bedford Street in Williamsburg, a surprisingly stylish crowd came out of their homes and cheered each other on. On Thursday night, Black people in the fashion industry gathered on a super-cool block in Brooklyn’s historic neighborhood that was once home to a large Puerto Rican population, for the ESSENCE Best in Black Fashion Awards, an evening celebrating the industry’s key boosters. Attendees wore brands like Theofilio, Lua, Hanifa, Maison Margiela, and Dries Van Noten. This memorable evening was sponsored by Smart Water, JCPenney and Diet Coke, catered by Brooklyn favorite Kokomo and hosted by Chasity Saunders throughout…
We all love to fill our feeds with beautiful style inspiration, and finding cool new influencers is a great way to do just that, especially if you’re looking to switch up your look a bit. Following these Latino fashion bloggers will bring your feed — and your fashion — to life. Whether you love sleek, tailored styles or vibrant pattern mixes, there’s someone here who will light up the sartorial spark in you. If you’re looking for some chic fashion inspiration, be sure to check out all the trends set to hit your feed this fall, from clothes to bags,…
The much-anticipated return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after a five-year hiatus will begin streaming on Amazon Prime today, September 26th. This year’s show will showcase the work of 20 talented creatives across a range of fields, including fashion, film, design, music and visual arts, hailing from vibrant cities such as Bogota, Lagos, London and Tokyo. One of the participating designers is Bubu Ogishi, founder of IAMSIGO and a passionate advocate of African fashion by Africans. Ogishi’s collection for the show reflects her commitment to celebrating African philosophies, fabrics and techniques, while challenging traditional perceptions of African brands. Model…
Sign up for breaking news emails to get free real-time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox.Sign up for our free email updates A new exhibition opening in London is set to reveal for the first time the contribution of black British culture to the history of British fashion and design, celebrating previously underrepresented black designers.”The Lost Thread: The Untold Story of Black British Fashion,” an exhibition opening Thursday at Somerset House in central London, pays tribute to the influence of black designers on the fashion world of the 1970s, but also highlights the racism and other barriers they…
Many in the fashion industry are aware of this, but the situation is likely to continue to get worse before it gets better. “The global economic downturn is forcing supply chains to cut costs and shorten lead times, which risks reversing some of the progress that responsible companies have made on human rights,” says Marius Storchai, head of product and sustainability at Continental Clothing, an end-to-end fashion wholesale manufacturer with a focus on responsible production.Adapting to Climate ChangeThe intersection of social inequality and climate change exacerbates the problem, says Amanda Johnston, curator and education consultant at The Sustainable Angle, which…
Picture the scene: You’re heading out to your local Krispy Kreme to celebrate the latest launch of a world-famous, trending beauty brand. Naturally, you decide to get all dressed up: a strapless red Ermanno Scervino minidress, open-toed stiletto heels, and custom strawberry-colored Alessandra Ricci earrings. Your husband of five years has other ideas, and follows you into the donut shop in a gray tracksuit, a baby pink Nahmias baseball cap (with the hood pulled over it for some reason), yellow Crocs, and socks.Sound relatable? Well, maybe not. But this is the much-memed and much-analyzed moment when Hailey and Justin Bieber…
This week, we take a closer look at luxury brands’ shared goal of cultivating a distinctive, affordable lifestyle. Scroll down to Glossy+ Comments allow the Glossy+ community to join in discussions on industry topics.For brands, fashion week is a key branding moment among an ever-growing number of key branding moments. Jean Madar, CEO and chairman of Interparfum, said the strength of consumer curiosity based solely on a brand name and story was evidenced by the acceleration of perfume sales sparked by TikTok during the pandemic. Now, luxury brands are using a variety of channels, from Spotify to stores to fashion…
Active Black returns to New York Fashion Week with “The Black Mixtape: Volume 2,” debuting iconic collaboration celebrating 50 years of hip-hop and black culture New York, NY – September 6, 2023 – Actively Black, the pioneering Black-owned premium athleisure wear brand, makes a powerful statement at New York Fashion Week with multiple groundbreaking collaborative collections. I plan to. The highly anticipated event, titled “The Black Mixtape: Volume 2,” is a dynamic celebration of 50 years of hip-hop, Black culture, and talent. The fashion show promises to be a transformative cultural experience that amplifies the influence of music that has…
In recent years, the golf fashion world has been going through a bit of a renaissance. On-course style has been carried over to off-course style. Polo shirts and khaki trousers have been elevated to spirited button-downs and utility pants. Brands are also becoming increasingly bold in their color and pattern choices. The lines between high fashion, sportswear and street style have become blurred, and that is reflected in the products of big name brands. While there may not be a runway show or runway week to celebrate the progress of the golf fashion world and show golfers what’s new, high…
ACTIVELY BLACK returns to New York Fashion Week with “THE BLACK MIXTAPE: VOLUME 2,” debuting iconic collaboration celebrating 50 years of hip-hop and black culture New York, NY – September 6, 2023 – Actively Black, the pioneering Black-owned luxury athleisurewear brand, is set to make a powerful statement at New York Fashion Week with the launch of several groundbreaking collaborative collections. Titled “The Black Mixtape: Volume 2,” the highly anticipated event is a dynamic celebration of 50 years of hip hop, Black culture and talent. The fashion show promises to be a transformative cultural experience that amplifies the influence of…