Can Fashion Stop ‘Public Washing’?

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The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has agreed to investigate commercial claims of “social washing” – that is, the use of research and certification to create false perceptions of ethical production – after a new analysis of three Dutch public groups found that fashion brands often make very broad claims that do not always … Read more

Catwalk and couture: Dallas Fashion Week

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Models rock the runway at Dallas Fashion Week. Designers sewed pearls and lace on unfinished sleeves as clouds of hair flew over the racks of dresses. Models sat elegantly under eyeshadow as photographers circled the runway, searching for the right direction. The stylists rushed to fix it at the last minute. Every detail was deliberate, … Read more

A Look Back at the Fascination of Fashion in Cartoons

From Shirt Kings to Cactus Jack's Gangster SpongeBob collection, fashion has frequently referenced iconic cartoons over the years.

Cartoons are not just for children. Just ask Shirt King Phade or Demna. Since the 1970s, we’ve seen streetwear designers and luxury fashion cherry-pick some of the defining figures of our childhoods and flesh them out in exciting new ways. Give Snoopy a dookie gold chain. Throw Daffy Duck on an Italian wool sweater and … Read more

“Forbidden Fruit” Brings Mall Style Down Again

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In the age of online shopping, stores have taken a back seat. However, Forbidden Fruits is putting mall culture — and style, or “mallcore” — back on the map. Now in theaters, the new indie film stars Lili Reinhart (Apple), Victoria Pedretti (Cherry), Alexandra Shipp (Fig), and Pumpkin (Lola Tung), a close-knit crew who work … Read more

Fast fashion is destroying our planet

Although fashion clothes are a good thing, they are destroying our planet.

Although fashion clothes are a good thing, they are destroying our planet. Even though fast fashion is estimated to be a $291 billion industry by 2032, it is still destroying our planet (Uniform Market). Fast fashion is characterized as cheap clothes that are mass-produced according to the latest trends. As new trends are constantly emerging, … Read more

Why Opera Is Suddenly A Fashion Trend

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3 minutes read Style Notes is a weekly column about how fashion meets the world. When Michael Kors set out to find the perfect New York location for his 45th anniversary show, there was only one place to choose: the Metropolitan Opera. The composer is a long-time fan of incorporating music into his shows—past seasons … Read more

The Fashion Girl Way to Master Feature Style

The Fashion Girl Way to Master Feature Style

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may receive commissions or other income from these links.” As an introspective guy, I hate it when good times are ruined by stressing about what to wear. Whether it’s a wedding, a vacation, or maybe a music festival, your goal should be to have fun and live in the moment—not stress … Read more

Armenian Art meets Couture at Paris Fashion Week

Armenian Art meets Couture at Paris Fashion Week

As the lights dimmed at the Palais de Tokyo during this year’s Paris Fashion Week, the runway revealed a collaboration between Armenian designer Armine Ohanyan and contemporary designer Tigran Tsitoghdzyan. Their partnership symbol, BELIEVE – Armenian for “mirror” – launched its first collection, Self-Disclosurecombining sculptural fashion with hyperrealistic paintings and experimental techniques. Models walked the … Read more