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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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December News Roundup

Farfetch’s near meltdown, 2023 fashion in review, decor trends for 2024, Gabrielle Chanel, and more December news worth the read.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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