WeChat’s new Time Capsule feature is an opportunity for fashion brands
WeChat, China’s social media giant, has added a stories feature to its services, called Time Capsule. The feature, similar to Snapchat and Instagram Stories, allows user and fashion brands to post temporary videos and content which will disappear after a 24 hour period. WeChat, which counts over 1 billion monthly active users, can create enormous…
Koy Clothing: The Story Behind Our Hand Beaded Maasai Belts & Dog Collars
For many people at first glance, our Maasai beaded belts and dog collars may seem like just another a bright and colourful accessory. However, when you delve deeper into the symbolism and social meaning of the Maasai beadwork that goes into making these stunning products, we feel you will view them differently. Maasai beadwork is…
Global jeans market to grow to 60 billion dollars by 2023
The global jeans market will grow to a total worth of 60 billion US dollars (47 billion pounds) by 2023, according to a new report by apparel sourcing publisher just-style. The new ‘Global market review of denim and jeanswear’ report predicts a growth of 4.9 percent over the next five years from 57 billion dollars…
In Pictures: Disney x Samsonite
The Disney collaborations keep coming, from Cath Kidston, Coach and Havaianas, to Clarks, Kate Spade and Hunter, everything from pyjamas, footwear, bags and jewellery have been embellished with fun Disney details, and now luggage brand Samsonite are celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary with a new collection. Samsonite has redesigned its bestseller, the Cosmolite, which they…
Berlin streetwear label snubs Vetements with t-shirt collection
Hailed and feared for borrowing logos from brands and artists, French label Vetements also made use of the logo of a Berlin nightclub last year. The logo of the LGBTQ disco named Ficken3000 – literally translated as F***3000 – was printed on a black Vetements t-shirt without prior consent from the nightclub and now sells…
Burberry partners with UN to tackle climate change
At COP24 in Katowice, Poland, Burberry announced its partnership with Un Climate Change to launch Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Change. The company said that this charter aims to drive change across the fashion industry with an initial goal of reducing aggregate greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Issues that will be addressed…
Before they were glamorous: first jobs of fashion icons
If you’ve always dreamed of being a fashion icon, yet you’re just breaking into the industry with an entry level position, don’t fret. Some of the household designer names and creative directors we all know today worked a few not so glamorous jobs before making it big. Hedi Slimane – marketing assistant Recently appointed creative…
Gucci launches haute perfumery
Gucci has launched an haute perfume family called The Alchemist’s Garden. Consisting of seven different eaux de parfum, four perfumed oils and three scented waters. The collection of scents is inspired by the art of alchemy and fragrance-making, formulated to be layered and blended together to create a unique, personalized fragrance combination. Designed in collaboration…
What three traits do the most successful interns share?
There are lots of qualities that make up great interns and workers in any company. As an intern you’re there, not only to benefit and assist the department you’re working for, but to improve your skills and grow personally as a young professional. But what is it that makes an intern loved and remembered by…
Rihanna sues her father for use of his Fenty name
Rihanna is suing her father for his name. The pop singer, who named her well-known beauty and fashion lines under the name Fenty, claims her father is using the name fraudulently to make money. The issue, however, is that Rihanna inherited the name from him. According to the singer, father Ronald Fenty and his business…