NEW YORK, United States — What makes a “fashion” brand in 2019? On a marathon day of shows, several of America’s most visible labels took to the runway to express their views. In their show notes, Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez put “fashion” in quotes, too. The designers have spent the past six […]
Tom Ford's Subway Story
NEW YORK, United States — The first season of the new New York Fashion Week is more than halfway done. The early verdict, it seems, is that the tighter schedule and relentless pace is keeping people interested, if not particularly well-rested. So it was nice to start Monday off with some clear-eyed serenity, first with The […]
How Tommy Hilfiger Thrived on Hip Hop (Without Being Accused of Cultural Appropriation)
NEW YORK, United States — The Apollo Theater is an iconic venue for the African American community. Located in the middle of Harlem, it’s been showcasing artists of colour ever since it rose to fame in the 1920s during the Harlem Renaissance. Artists like Billie Holiday, James Brown, Sammy Davis Jr, Prince and Michael Jackson […]
At Fashion Week, Anya Hindmarch Continues to Put Consumers Front and Centre
LONDON, United Kingdom — For most luxury brands, Fashion Week is about showcasing collections with elaborate fashion shows. Exclusivity is baked into the planning; only press, buyers and VIPs receive invites. But Anya Hindmarch, whose namesake accessories brand is well known for its tongue-in-cheek humour and playful designs, has never been one to play by […]
Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief
LONDON, United Kingdom — At the world’s biggest fashion companies, this season’s hottest commodity is a chief diversity officer. Chanel has just hired its first global head of diversity & inclusion, while brands including Gucci and Burberry PLC are also filling similar roles. Fiona Pargeter joined Chanel this month from Swiss bank UBS where she was […]