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The power of data was a key theme at the ASBCI conference with fashion industry being told it needs to “get its act together and capture good quality data” to ensure machine-learning models deliver value. Credit: ASBCI. Major brands and retailers as well as AI experts and early adopters attended ASBCI conference to explore how new technologies, including Ai can be used to address the fashion industry’s most pressing challenges. CEO and co-founder of Hyran Technologies Dr Ahmed Zaidi opened the conference with a cautionary note. He said: “AI amplifies existing systems. Is this the system we want to amplify?”…
The creative industry in Nigeria is a world unto itself. It’s a shameless, irrational ecosystem with cult-like following, unbridled passion, and a foolish belief in the power of community. The fashion scene is no exception. Fashion, in its purest form, is about storytelling. And here, through stubborn resilience, our stories can be told and the world can take notice and make us known for who we are on the global stage. As October marks the fashion season in most parts of the world, Lost in Lagos Plus Magazine has partnered with Lagos Fashion Week to capitalize on its latest releases,…
Good sport: The fashion world’s love affair with sport, which turned hot and heavy during the Paris 2024 Games, remains strong and even attracts a dedicated publication. Carine Roitfeld and her son Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, CEO of CR Fashion Book, have appointed Dwyane Wade as the first guest editor of the yet-to-be-named venture, which will launch in the first half of 2025. It will feature a biennial magazine for men and women, as well as what CR describes as a “multidisciplinary platform,” including e-commerce, exclusive brand collaborations, capsule collections, and product drops from athletes and designers. It’s all-encompassing. Content includes…
Australia’s Outland Denim uses the fashion industry to uplift humanityPhoto courtesy of Outland Denim What items in your wardrobe are likely to last a long time?Is there one item that most people, regardless of socio-economic or geographic background, have at least one? For hundreds of years, merchants have been making durable canvas, twill, and denim pants for sailors, farmers, and other workers. And these pants have made jeans, or jeans, that can withstand the harsh conditions of the trenches. “Jeans are not (or should not be) a disposable item,” says social entrepreneur James Bartle. “Jeans can last for years if…
She’s rewriting black fashion history! Renowned fashion and costume historian Shelby Ivy Christie has spent years highlighting the contributions of often overlooked black icons in the fashion industry. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and one of Vogue Business’ 100 Innovators, Chrisie has more than a decade of leadership experience at brands such as Nike, Vogue, and L’Oréal. Through her X (formerly Twitter) platform @bronze_bombshel, she has taught thousands of people little-known facts about black fashion history. Now, Christie is taking that mission to the next level with Haute Heritage Publishing, a new venture focused on reimagining the…
🇸🇦 Riyadh Fashion Week takes a step towards its status as a regional hub. The second edition of Saudi Arabia’s annual Fashion Week event was held from October 17th to 21st at three venues in the capital, including Tuwaiq Palace. Twenty-seven designer brands presented their collections on the runway, including Mona Al Shebil, Abadia, Razan Alazzouni, Kaf by Kaf, Waad Aloqaili, Yahya Albishri, Adnan Akbar, Tima Abid, 1886 and Honayda. Local celebrities and influencers such as Rojain Omran, Ahmed Malek and Karen Wazen will join international celebrities from further afield such as Thai actress Davika Hoorn and Sweden’s Elsa Hosk…
Iconic fashion designer Billy Reid celebrates his 20th anniversary with a three-day celebration of food, fashion, art and music. The Shindig Festival, held Oct. 11-13 in Florence, Alabama, resumed after a five-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Mr. Reed began hosting shindigs in 2009 as a way to bring fashion enthusiasts from all over the United States and abroad to his Shoals backyard. Reed’s honors are many. He is a four-time CFDA award winner, 2010 GQ/CFDA America’s Best New Menswear Designer, and owner of 14 independent stores. Reed is also very good at throwing parties. Attendees from New York City,…
history Vogue was founded in 1892 as a weekly high society journal published by Arthur Baldwin Turnure for New York City’s social elite. It covered news of local society, traditions of high society, and social etiquette. I also reviewed books, plays, and music. Condé Montrose Nast, founder of Condé Nast Publications, acquired Vogue in 1909 and turned it into a women’s fashion magazine focused on beauty, poise, and etiquette. The magazine quickly became known for its unique photography and high editorial quality. Nast hired the best illustrators and photographers of the time to create consistently sophisticated and sometimes innovative magazine…
In presidential politics, the elections get the buzz, but it’s the policies that have the bite. And Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have very different visions for America that, depending on who wins at the ballot box, will translate into important regulatory differences for the fashion industry. Designers and the retail and apparel industry generally lean toward Harris and the Democrats with their political donations, according to data from the Federal Elections Commission. But from a policy perspective, experts see a nuanced picture with some sharp differences between the two candidates on areas important to fashion,…
Table of Contents Ask a Question to the Chatbot Ask a Question to the Chatbot FAQ When was Coco Chanel born and when did she die?Coco Chanel was born on August 19, 1883 in Saumur, France, and died in Paris on January 10, 1971 at the age of 87.What is Coco Chanel known for?Coco Chanel was a fashion designer who dominated Paris haute couture for almost 60 years. She is known for her Chanel suits, quilted purses, costume jewelry, and “little black dresses,” all now classic innovations. Her designs emphasized simplicity and comfort and revolutionized the fashion industry. Chanel also…