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Why Fashion Brands and Wealthy Americans (Still) Love London

LONDON — It’s the summer season in the British capital and the city is positively buzzing. With Royal Ascot, Glastonbury and the Serpentine Summer Party in June, and then sold-out concerts by Bruce Springsteen, Blackpink and Lana del Rey in Hyde Park, the Formula 1 British Grand Prix in Silverstone last weekend and Wimbledon moving into its final rounds this weekend, it really feels like 2019 all over again. It’s almost enough to distract from the fact that the UK economy is still in the doldrums, dragged down by Brexit and still suffering from a post-Covid hangover: Economic growth is… READ MORE

New York Fashion Week: Peguis First Nation designer attending event

When New York Fashion Week kicks off in September, a woman from Peguis First Nation will be there showing off her work and culture. Alyssia Sutherland, the owner of Ally’s Ribbons, was one of the few Indigenous artists was invited to the showcase event, which runs from Sept. 7 to 13. Sutherland designs ribbon skirts and will be taking 15 of them for the show. She found out she was going to New York back in May while she was attending another show in Cannes, France, and said it was an unbelievable feeling. “I just started crying,” said Sutherland. “I… READ MORE

New exhibit at The Rooms flaunts NL’s fashion-forward brides of the past

There’s a saying that a wedding needs something new, something borrowed and something blue. The Rooms’ latest exhibition has it all covered. The exhibit, Tying the Knot, is all about the history of “the big day” in Newfoundland and Labrador. The oldest item on display is a 200-year-old wedding dress. Guests can also peruse old rings, a bowler hat, cake toppers and a fox pelt. “People often think of [Newfoundland] as being on the edge of the world and not being connected to the outside world,” curator Maureen Peters said. “When in actual fact – through the fashion that is… READ MORE

&Or Collective Launches Ethical Knitwear + More Fashion News

Photography courtesy of &Or CollectivePlus, Fendi’s new beach club. By Sarah Mariotti Date July 14, 2023 &Or Collective launches luxe knitwear basics that are both chic and ethical Photography courtesy of &Or Collective Existing at the intersection of style and responsibility is the newly launched label, &Or Collective. Developed by a female-led team hailing from Montreal and Toronto, the zero-waste, fully recyclable knitwear collection is a meticulous curation of women’s and men’s staples. The goals? To create a sustainable evolution of wardrobe wonders that outlive fleeting trend cycles. Think quiet luxury, but make it ethical and accessible. There’s a Fendi… READ MORE

Dolce & Gabbana in Puglia Attended by Angela Bassett + Kerry

If you are a couture lover, you won’t want to miss the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda 2023 event! From the sighting of glamorous A-list stars, to the breathtaking scenery as well as architectural backdrops; plus of course, a fabulous runway show. DG is serving us everything a high fashion addict could ever want. Nevertheless, why choose to go to Puglia? The fashion house kindly explains their reasons in a short statement. Regarding their one of a kind couture extravaganza, Dolce & Gabbana states, “The extraordinarily picturesque location of Alberobello (a unique place that is being used for the Haute… READ MORE

Why even celebrity kids have stylists now | Fashion

For most parents, dressing their newborn baby includes thinking about whether they’ll be too hot or too cold, whether the clothing is easy to put on (think zippers, not poppers), and whether it’s made from a material that can withstand a bit of reflux. Celebrities have a lot more to contemplate, though, with chats about branding starting long before the weaning process – and brand deals happening even from conception. More recently however, some celebrities seem to be shaping their children’s actual image, with famous names including Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé and Serena Williams enlisting professional stylists to dress their children.… READ MORE

The World Economic Forum hasn’t called to abolish fashion and create a global ‘uniform’

CLAIM: The World Economic Forum has declared that “fashion will be abolished by 2030” and that “humans will all wear a uniform.” AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The WEF has never called to abolish fashion, a spokesperson for the organization told The Associated Press. Claims otherwise originated in an article by a website known for publishing misinformation, which is misrepresented a 2019 report which merely suggests ways to reduce consumption-based emissions and has no connection to the WEF. THE FACTS: Social media users are sharing an erroneous article as evidence that the World Economic Forum — an organization best known for hosting… READ MORE

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