Marc Jacobs brings back ‘polished’ to NY Fashion Week
Marc Jacobs, the darling of American high fashion, kept fashionistas kicking their heels Wednesday, before bringing the house down 90 minutes late with a dexterous display of 1950s glamor, pastels and ruffles. Jacobs returned to the Park Avenue Armory, where his models sashayed down an extra long glass runway, between transparent chairs. His spring 2019…
Ronnie Fieg offers sneak peak at Kith and Tommy Hilfiger collaboration
Ronnie Fieg is so eager to share his brand Kith’s upcoming line with Tommy Hilfiger, designer decided to offer a sneak peak of the collection on Instagram. Fieg posted a letter he wrote Hilfiger when he was just 15 and linked to his personal journal offering a glimpse into the inspiration behind the new pieces.…
Escada celebrates 40 years in New York
Escada celebrated its 40th anniversary Sunday by making a New York Fashion Week debut with soft power dressing for the working woman — an upbeat and colorful collection that paid tribute to the 1980s. Models strode down a serpentine grass runway for the Munich-based luxury brand’s first runway show since 2015 and the second full…
Steps to breaking into the fashion industry
In today’s world, fashion is not just a trillion dollar business, but also a heavyweight on the global market permeating numerous industries. Whether you are drawn to luxury brands steeped in tradition or the tech innovation of fashion e-commerce, there are more opportunities than ever for those curious about working in fashion. Here are some…
Moschino and H&M to launch clothing line for pets
Tongue-in-cheek brand Moschino announced on its Instagram profile that its collaborative collection with H&M, to be launched on November 8, will include petwear. This will mark the first time both brands release apparel for pets. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Moschino (@moschino) on Sep 9, 2018 at 9:50am PDT “At first,…
From a shirt brand to full-fledged men’s lifestyle brand
It’s all about lifestyle brands now The last time we spoke to Rob Schalker, owner and founder of A Fish Named Fred, he was in his car heading to his next appointment. This time, a furniture manufacturer. Rob explained; “The idea is to deliver prints they can put on furniture. Think, chairs, cabinets, sofas, cushions,…
Slimane back in black as king of Paris fashion week
Superstar designer Hedi Slimane declared that black is back Friday as he returned to the Paris catwalk after a two-year absence to revolutionise Celine. With his two biggest fans, Lady Gaga and Karl Lagerfeld, sitting next to each other in the front row, Slimane drew a pitch-black portrait of his hometown which he called “Paris…
In Pictures: Boohoo unveils Paris Hilton collaboration
Boohoo has co-designed a summer collection with Paris Hilton, which draws inspiration from fashion style in the early 2000s. The 70-piece collection includes a range of ready-to-wear and swimwear that recreates Hilton’s favourite trends and fashion moments, including animal prints, slinky metallics, palm prints inspired by her home town of Beverly Hills, “all pink everything”,…
Well-Kept founder on humanitarian aid work through fashion
When Neeley Kolsch founded Well-Kept, she set out to offer specially designed towelettes that catered to the demands of customers’ fitness routines and upkeep of items like glasses and tech products. But the items, which come in packaging consisting of chic prints, often have a purpose that expands beyond its Atlanta, Georgia base. In 2011,…
70 percent of recruiters check candidates’ social media
Looking for a job? Then beware of what you post on social media. 70 percent of recruiters do check applicants’ social media profiles, according to a survey with over 1,000 hiring managers and HR professionals across the US. Among the recruiters who do social media digging to find out more about candidates, 57 percent have…