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November News Roundup
Artisan crafts in Colombia, medieval armor redefined as jewelry, Salvador Dali’s home on the Costa Brava, and more November news worth the read.
Looking to 2024
Many fashion brands were struggling in 2023, and the year is ending in global political and economic uncertainty leaving everyone wondering what 2024 will have in store for us.
October News Roundup
Phoebe Philo’s first collection, why the quality of high-end knitwear is terrible, Manolo Blahnik’s new archive project, generative AI, and more October news worth the read.
Spring 2024 Trend Recap
Spring 2024 trends ranged from a continuation of the stealth wealth and transparency trends to new ideas in layering, while also featuring a less upbeat and more restrained vibe.
La Divina, Maria Callas
The most famous opera diva of the 20th century - Maria Callas - has been racking up some impressive media wins as interest in her continues more than 45 years after her death.
September News Roundup
Missed reading engaging fashion and design stories this past month? Here is a roundup of the most interesting articles I read this past month:
Fashion Sells Hit Singles
Narrative collections are a thing of the past, as fashion designers focus on single looks. The iTune-ization of fashion is officially underway.
Spring 2024 So Far
There are just four days left to go for Spring 2024 Paris Fashion Week, but here are eight collections that were standouts for me.
Pitching an Editor
Social media has made it easier for creatives to promote ourselves and our work, but it can still feel awkward to pitch yourself as a story to an editor.
Spring 2024 Designer Watch
Fashion Month officially kicks off on Thursday, September 7th in NYC, and these are the brands and designers I’ll be watching.
Spring 2024 Trends
With the Spring 2024 shows starting in less than a week, here are five trends that I expect to see designers showcase on their runways.
Everything Old is New Again
Designer brands are using old business tactics to reward loyal clients and get ahead in today’s competitive market.
Sinead O'Connor
O'Connor's outspokenness and actions highlighted her activism, while simultaneously bringing attention to the significant barriers women encounter in expressing their viewpoints freely.
The Rise of the Artisan
In an increasingly digital world, fashion is using artisan stories to underscore the handcraftsmanship and creative qualities of their brands.
The Return of the Belt
When was the last time you saw someone wear an interesting belt? I’m not talking about a logo belt, but a piece that adorns the waist and adds statement-making style.
Brand Collaborations
So, the concept of brands collaborating is nothing new. That said, when I work with clients and the topic of a brand collaboration comes up, I tend to notice three main issues.
Fashion as Entertainment
French luxury house Louis Vuitton held a blockbuster show the other night, while British designer Christopher Kane announced that he is closing his namesake line.
The Offbeat Sari
One of the most anticipated fashion exhibitions this summer is The Offbeat Sari at the Design Museum, which will examine the evolution of the sari.
Martha Stewart & Agism
Unless you are living completely off the grid, you know that 81-year-old Martha Stewart was one of four cover models on the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
The Latest Brand Crisis
Yet another luxury player has made a PR misstep. This time the slip-up happened in the rarified world of luxury fine jewelry by none other than Cartier.