PARIS, France — “To be inclusive doesn’t mean to point at something and be like, ‘that’s different, let’s love it,’” said Chika on stage at the first BoF 500 Symposium on Sunday morning. Being inclusive “literally means existing, and if anyone wants to challenge that…then I have the language, the rhetoric, the vocabulary to challenge […]
What Does 'Fashion' Mean in 2019?
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 […]