Photos: Courtesy of Miu Miu; Courtesy of Bottega Veneta Last but certainly not least, we must talk about shoe trends. For the self-professed shoe fanatics, there’s been no shortage of exciting trends, but for us, there’s one particular trend that’s stood out: Mary Janes. Before you think yourself, really? We know there are so many noteworthy styles from the F/W 22 and S/S 23 runways—ballet flats, moto boots, wedges, and metallic shoes, to name a few. But nothing feels fresher than this “old school” style. Across collections, we saw designers give this formerly “dated” shoe a more modern take. In…
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New York Fashion Week: Peguis First Nation designer attending eventNew 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…
&Or Collective Launches Ethical Knitwear + More Fashion News&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…
Fast fashion giant with ties to China tries to shake forced labor claimsFast fashion giant with ties to China tries to shake forced labor claims
“We are committed to respecting human rights and adhering to local laws in each market we operate in,” said Peter Pernot-Day, Shein’s head of strategy and corporate affairs. The new lobbying effort underscores how geopolitical tensions are squeezing Chinese companies that rely on markets in the West, where they face rising scrutiny from both governments and consumers. In the US, Chinese companies have become a target for politicians looking to feed off Americans’ anti-China sentiment. They’re also potential losers in the Biden administration’s push to diversify the country’s supply chains away from China, as well as efforts to change the…
Gender neutral, nonbinary fashion is slowly coming of ageGender neutral, nonbinary fashion is slowly coming of age
Fashion and its changing shapes have long stirred controversy. Once it was women in pants who drew a frenzied backlash. Today it’s the choices of people who identify as nonbinary, and challenge the norm in what they choose to wear and how they want to shop. Sped up by social media and the influence of international celebrities like Harry Styles, nonbinary fashion is becoming more prevalent and driving retailers to figure out how to catch up. For more stories, visit the Tech and Trends homepage. Fashion and its changing shapes have long stirred controversy. Once it was women in pants…
Met Gala 2023 live updates: Fashion highlights from the carpetMet Gala 2023 live updates: Fashion highlights from the carpet
NEW YORK Fashion’s biggest night is underway — after all, it is the first Monday in May. Follow along for real-time updates on the 2023 Met Gala from The Associated Press. We’ll be bringing you news in all formats, all day and all night, from the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and behind the scenes. This year’s theme revolves around late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. [–Live updates are contributed by Leanne Italie, Jocelyn Noveck, Beatrice Dupuy, Lindsey Bahr, Elise Ryan, Mallika Sen and other AP journalists. [–___ [–IS RIHANNA AT THE MET GALA? [–Yes!…
We’ve Never Seen Kamala Harris in Sleeves Like This BeforeWe’ve Never Seen Kamala Harris in Sleeves Like This Before
Petition to have more statement sleeves on Capitol Hill. Yes, that was Angelina Jolie at the White House’s state dinner with South Korean President Yoon, but Jolie wasn’t the only person having a major fashion moment at the event. Vice President Kamala Harris wore a statement-sleeved blouse from South Korean designer Miss Sohee to the event, offering up a silhouette that we’ve never, ever seen from a vice president before. She finished the look with Nikos Koulis jewelry and a Tyler Ellis clutch, but the spotlight was squarely on the bold blue blouse, which had huge balloon sleeves, a portrait…
Hainan Changjiang featured cultural fashion show held during CICPE Fashion WeekHainan Changjiang featured cultural fashion show held during CICPE Fashion Week
HAIKOU, China, April 17, 2023 /CNW/ — On April 15ththe closing ceremony of the “Longing for Changjiang, Encounter Glimmer of Light” theme event at the 3rd China International Consumer Products Expo Fashion Week was held in Changjiang Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province, China. The fashion show integrated the intangible cultural heritage elements such as Li brocade and Li pottery from Changjiang, as well as beautiful natural scenery, and combined with the public welfare project “Glimmering Girl” which supports the growth of women in China. Together, they traced the traditional culture of the Li people in Changjiang and experienced the collision…