Technology is required to push the fashion industry further. The marriage of the two industries is something that has been present throughout their shared history, a union of inequality imperfect by design. Even so, when one excels the other benefits. Technology is an industry based on the reality of the current world: relentless and unforgiving, …
It’s not until the industry can control a trend that it’s deemed valuable. This pattern is stitched throughout history. Streetwear wasn't accepted until Virgil Abloh partnered with Nike. Long nails were dismissed until influencers reframed them as art. The Met Gala vs Sarah Baartman The Met Gala has confirmed the costume theme of 2026 was …
Fashion is fluid taking shape through the world's concepts and the intention it aligns itself with . Designers explore their consumer through the lens of who she is today. What is society telling her about herself and how has she reshaped her self-image to reflect those ideas? This constant tug and pull of inner reflection …
All fashion houses have codes that they adhere to. These codes are key identifiable elements that tell you who they are as a brand. The series” Understanding House Codes” is a survey of different house codes and how to identify them. Over the last decade, Thom Browne has become a fashion house synonymous with experimentation …
Black culture has set the fashion trends for decades. In the 1980s Dapper Dan pioneered logomania through hip hop, and the 1990s ushered in sneaker culture through basketball and the rise of the celebrity athlete. Despite our influence, the Black perspective is still discredited within the fashion industry today. Still, our voices cannot be erased. …
With a standard 6-month production to retail schedule, February and September are critical months for the fashion calendar. In February, brands present their Fall collection for the current year. In September, they unveil Spring collections for the year ahead. Both months are home to New York Fashion Week. The weeks serve as a source of …
Each month, we are bombarded with articles and videos with headlines that say: “Top Trends of the Fall” or “ 10 Must-have Bags of Summer,” and let's not forget, “ These Are the Current It Girl Running Shoes of the Year.” The content presents us with curated taste, which pushes us into conformity. If you …
This year, the 68th Grammys took place at Crypto.com in Los Angeles. Besides the Grammys being a night of enjoying the music from some of the top musicians, like Docheii, Bruno Mars, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, Kendrick Lamar, and so many more, this is also a special night for fashion. When we look at other …
