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Glam Slam: Marc Bouwer
Marc Bouwer on championing causes close to his heart, navigating the Hollywood landscape, and what it takes to succeed as an independent designer.
Spring 2025: Athletic Glam
The synergy between sports and fashion continues for Spring 2025 as designers reimagine iconic sport pieces as luxury wardrobe staples.
A New Political Reality
How do brands stick with their values in a quickly changing and challenging political environment?
February 2025 News Roundup
Fashion CEOs behaving badly, Paul Tazewell may win an Oscar, Gucci parts with Sabato de Sarno, and Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja on art and music.
Feminine Opulence
After several seasons of stealth wealth minimalism, designers not only fully embraced the more is more aesthetic, but also the overtly feminine.
Innovation Fuels Brands
To move past this luxury goods cycle of homogenous design, brands need to invest in innovation that aligns with their DNA and deepens their emotional ties to their clients.
January 2025 News Roundup
Fashion in film, independent jewelry designers get noticed, Jil Sander get interviewed, Sam Altman whines, the destruction from the LA wildfires, and more.
Spring 2025: Modern Mods
Mod is back for Spring 2025. The vibe speaks to consumers need for uncomplicated, functional clothing that still packs a major style punch.
Emailing an Editor *
Brands reaching out to request coverage from an editor is a big ask - even in our fragmented media landscape. Here’s how to get it right.
December News Roundup
Why Mocha Mousse is a plastic mess, plus Calvin Klein returns to NYFW, Jil Sander’s new book, jewelry line Paris 1925, and what was discovered under Notre Dame.
Mood Board: Swedish Grace
This month’s mood board showcases Swedish Grace, a romantic, national design style of the twentieth century.
Top 5 Fashion Stories of 2024
It was a busy year for fashion, but amongst all the happenings there were a few stories that stood out for me.
November News Roundup
Recent exhibitions, the fashion industry struggles to meet its climate goals, and the fallout from the US election.
Protecting Creatives
From late payments to AI harvesting, independent fashion and beauty creatives are facing a wide range of challenges.
October News Roundup
Why indie brands are still struggling, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s style, pop-up stores now, and the Zefren-M-RRL collab.
Paul Poiret and Branding *
Paul Poiret was the first French couturier of the 20th century to break with the past and create a modern fashion brand.
Spring 2025 Trend Recap
Designers presented women with an idealized vision of spring, offering an entertaining escape from reality.
Filter The Feedback
Not all advice is good advice, which is why brand owners should be picky when listening to investor feedback.
September News Roundup
The Tapestry-Capri Holdings merger, knitwear by Zankov, all about Burberry with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and more.
Everyone is Seeing Red
Creative directors are embracing the power of red for Fall 2024, but the color is a major trend both on and off the runways.