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April News Roundup
Schiaparelli’s hair ties, Issey Miyake launches A-POC ABLE in New York City, a Q&A with Yusuke Takahashi of CFCL, and Dolce & Gabbana get a retrospective.
Creativity vs. Commercialism
Fall 2024 post-season coverage focused on two significant designer exits, shedding light on the relationship between commercialism and creativity in fashion.
Fall 2024 Trends
From a quiet luxury remix to lush, tactile textures and top-notch craftsmanship, designers opted for a safe evolution of familiar trends.
March News Roundup
Sephora’s market miscalculation, ranking 2023’s most impactful fashion collabs with Highsnobiety, Renzo Rosso, and why online retail is in turmoil.
Fall 2024 So Far
Designers are split on if next fall’s major theme will be a fresh perspective on stealth wealth or the idea of exceptional everyday pieces effortlessly pulled together?
Irate Customer Part II
How my customer service issue was finally resolved with a multi-vendor, luxury online retailer. Also, some stats on online shopping.
February News Roundup
GAP hires Zac Posen, SWAIA announces its designer lineup, the ‘Enshittification’ of Tik Tok, synthetic diamonds, and Puppets & Puppets ignites discussion at NYFW.
Handling an Irate Customer
Understanding how to resolve customer complaints quickly is necessary to retain customer loyalty and avoid damaging your brand.
January 2024 News Roundup
AI and the art world continue to clash, plus the Osage costumes for Killers of the Flower Moon, a new Cristobal Balenciaga exhibit in the US and more.
My Watch List for Fall 2024
The women’s Fall 2024 collections begin next Friday, February 9th; here is my short list of what to watch for throughout fashion month.
Hiring a Creative
Fashion is about communicating the visual, so budgeting for seasonal shoots needs to be a non-negotiable for every brand - not just international ones.
COTY: Peach Fuzz
Pantone’s Color of the Year is an about-face from 2023’s Viva Magenta. Get ready to see Peach Fuzz on the red carpet at the Golden Globes.
December News Roundup
Farfetch’s near meltdown, 2023 fashion in review, decor trends for 2024, Gabrielle Chanel, and more December news worth the read.
Editor’s Letter: Year in Review
The year that was 2023 has been tumultuous from the global economy to worldwide politics. And while fashion will continue to struggle next year, as cultural creatives what is most important is that we believe in our own creative vision.
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: