The phenomenon of technology taking an increasingly larger role within the fashion industry is not new, it has permeated every aspect of the industry from production, supply chain, distribution, or marketing and communications to cite only those. With the development of Web3, the Metaverse, and the expansion of blockchain technology, the industry is likely toContinue reading “Akram NYC: At the Intersection of the Future of Fashion and Technology”
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Salon 21 x Treasures of NYC
A few weeks back the successful Treasures of NYC luxury resale platform opened their space, by appointment only, in the heart of the burgeoning and fashionable SoHo neighborhood in their namesake city. The brand, which used to be exclusively online (they have almost 300K followers on Instagram including the most fashionable Camille Charriere) has chosenContinue reading “Salon 21 x Treasures of NYC”
Jacquemus pop-ups
On May 3rd, 2022, Simon Porte Jacquemus, the designer of the eponymous label opened his now third iteration of his 24/7 pop-up, in collaboration with Selfridges in London. The two previous pop-ups, in Paris and Milan, around pink and white respectively, drove crowds and were his first experiments into a new form of immersive, highlyContinue reading “Jacquemus pop-ups”
THE MET GALA
Each year (except in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic), the first Monday in May is dedicated to the iconic Met Gala. The Gala, a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, marks the opening of the yearly fashion exhibition of the museum and allows the Costume Institute to be theContinue reading “THE MET GALA”
The Language of Fashion Photography
It seems to be a common place that fashion is a means of communication. It is a way to express one’s self and show to the outside world what one is about on the inside, or rather, as one wishes to be perceived by others. This semantic implies that fashion has meaning both for theContinue reading “The Language of Fashion Photography”
Jacquemus x Tanya Lyons
Season after season, Simon Porte Jacquemus refreshes and updates his signature feminine fashion with a show that is always poised to become a social media sensation as soon as the first model walks down the runway. In fact, each of them is a full-fledged artistic production that takes place in outstanding locations. The most impressiveContinue reading “Jacquemus x Tanya Lyons”
Dora Maar
One of the most potent shifts that has reshaped the fashion industry in the past decade is the focus on monetizing attention by fostering a sense of community. Social media and Instagram has allowed brands to communicate more directly with their consumers and has allowed for the rise of influencers and digital tastemakers showcasing hugeContinue reading “Dora Maar”
Kith x Black History Month
Since 1976, the month of February has been officially recognized as Black History Month by every American president. If Black scholars started honoring their peers’ work as early as 1926 it took another 50 years, and the influence of the civil rights movement for it to reach the status it has today. This month hasContinue reading “Kith x Black History Month”
Liu Bolin Fashion Moments
The Chinese artist Liu Bolin, nicknamed “The Invisible Man”, is notably famous for his “Hiding in the city” series. His performances and photographs entail him getting painted and camouflaged into the background of his environment. It started as a protest against the Chinese government in the years following the cultural revolution. “Disappearing is not theContinue reading “Liu Bolin Fashion Moments”
Vogue Paris (France) x Palais Galliera
The exhibition celebrating the 100 years of the Vogue Paris magazine, arguably the most famous fashion magazine in the world, is an opportunity to look at some of the ties between museal institutions and the fashion industry. Vogue Paris – rebranded Vogue France since the global restructuring of the fashion magazine putting Anna Wintour atContinue reading “Vogue Paris (France) x Palais Galliera”
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