CALLAB Caleres Quarterly Design Magazine
No. 001
A MODERN RENAISSANCE INSPIRE. IGNITE. INNOVATE.
10 DESIGN & TRENDS
Take a dive into the design process, and big trends for 2022.
36 SUSTAINABILITY It's easy being green with the & INNOVATION 58 TECH Back to the Future with 3D design, unconventional materials, and more.
ONTENTS
latest info on environmentally, fashion friendly practices.
NEWS 82 INDUSTRY One day you're in, and the next day you're out. Stay on top of what's hot in our hood.
AND 106 DIVERSITY INCLUSION
Every color. Every size. Every creed. You matter.
136 COLLABORATIONS Alright stop, collaborate and
listen - new design duos, just in.
150 FASHION Life is a runway, work it. the impact culture has on us.
180 HOT OFF THE PRESS
You can touch this, because it's fresh hot news you don't want to miss.
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164 CULTURE More than just a club, we look at
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DESIGNER'S NOTE
W hen thinking about the theme for our MELANIE ROWE she / her
Designer, Trend Services Brand Portfolio Melanie received her Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University, in Retail Merchandising and Product Development. Prior to coming to Caleres 7 years ago, she worked in various retail management positions. After her first year in the St. Louis corporate office at Famous Footwear as a Buying Rep, she moved to LifeStride in the corporate wholesale division as a product coordinator - where she found her love for design and has grown as a designer for the last 6 years.
first issue of this magazine, I wanted it to be resonant and acknowledging of the socio-economic world around us. I wanted to ensure that our due diligence was done in delivering the most accurate, up-to-date, and informative content revolving around our industry and design. But as a necessary and welcome contrast, we must also pay homage to the beautiful, innovative, and forward thinking ideas that help Original Artwork by: Melanie Rowe keep us inspired every day. A Modern Renaissance, the theme of this year's inaugural issue - is an attempt to encapsulate the combination of these perspectives, through the lens of a new year. Seeing so much new life springing from the darkness of the last few years in the pandemic, reminded me of learning about the Renaissance period in school. For brief background, "The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages...the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art. Some of the greatest thinkers, authors, statesmen, scientists and artists in human history thrived during this era, while global exploration opened up new lands and...is credited with bridging the gap between the Middle Ages and modern-day civilization." (History.com Editors, 2018). The resurgence of so many new, innovative, and exciting creators after such a low point for us all, gives me hope for the future. Reflecting on and learning from the past, actively comprehending and engaging responsibly in the present, and creatively preparing for the future are all critical facets of not only the design and development process, but also of our lives. - Melanie
WHAT IS
CAL LAB?
INSPIRE.
Design fulfills its role by responding to social changes and delivering on the consumer's lifestyle needs. Revolutionary design anticipates those changes. Unleashing the power of consumer data will allow design to gain a deeper understanding of our consumer's needs. Leveraging our customer relations marketing organization, customer insights, analytics, data and greater learnings from in-person focus groups will bring the social and human aspects of design to the forefront and set the foundation for innovative solutions. Being a step ahead is particularly critical today. The best strategy is anticipating future developments and finding ways of aligning changes within the design process.
CalLab@caleres.com
Design is revolutionary by nature, but the same can’t be said about the design process within a traditional environment. Communication, collaboration, and creative exploration are all key for delivering dynamic product innovation. Cal Lab is the platform to facilitate
IGNITE.
and drive this change.
According to Netflix’s Story of Pixar, when Disney invested in Pixar they focused on financial goals at the detriment of the creative process. Ultimately the product suffered. Films flopped following the take-over. They reinstated the creative work spaces for organic creativity to return. The challenge for designers in corporate settings is the lack of leeway in terms of variance. The standard approach involves choosing an idea and putting it through the workflow, sticking close to the outlined business plan. Maintaining a balanced approach is more important than ever, a bias toward purely safe commercially-oriented design where variance is sometimes ruled out would curtail innovation.
INNOVATE. The greatest ideas and innovations usually come from an organic creative place. This is an integral aspect of design. We will ensure innovation remains a focus, to avoid a fully disciplined restrictive approach which is detrimental to innovation. Revolutionizing design entails challenging the industry’s status quo. We will empower designers to percolate ideas off or onmarket cycle and innovate through 3D, CAD visualizations, assigned segments of sample budgets for innovation prototyping and an enhanced product performance wear testing process.
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A Letter from the
Editor
NATELLE BADDELEY
she / her
SVP, DESIGN, MERCHANDISING, AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY, Editor-in-Chief
Caleres releases its first edition of the Cal Lab Magazine
As we emerge from the past two years suspension of life as we knew it, one thing is for sure --we have evolved, along with the industry and the consumer. We realized it was essential to change our approach to research, prognostication, and product creation. This reset and reinvention formed the basis of this issue’s past, present, future theme. Our Cal Lab Designer Melanie Rowe reveals more about this influence on page 5. Our mission is to produce a visually dynamic communication published quarterly for our Caleres community, providing a unique voice that is crowd sourced from the Caleres brand portfolio’s product and design teams. The magazine will deliver authoritative trend truths, share pride and passion for our shoes, and support our confidence as we dare to predict what the consumer wants. We hope to encourage creative thinking, compelling innovations, and use of the latest technologies to help us shape our future decisions and encourage fresh ideas to percolate. This is essential as we task ourselves to be more precise and improve design accuracy. We’ve edited down the spring and fall product, materials and color trends beginning on page 14; we found great new collaborations on page 138; we look to the future with greater integration of new technologies and a look at the impact of the metaverse on the industry starting on page 60; and we examine how we are setting and delivering our product goals for the sustainability of our environment beginning on page 38. We aim to INSPIRE, IGNITE, and INNOVATE, and hope you will enjoy reading the magazine. Please provide feedback at callab@caleres.com, check out our permanent ‘go-to’ Cal Lab destination on the Plaza. Please comment using #CaleresCreates. NATELLE BADDELEY, EDITOR
THE 10 THEMES THAT WILL DEFINE THE FASHION AGENDA IN 2022.
"The state of the global fashion industry in 2022...will be characterised by new and persisting challenges tempered by fresh opportunities to grow and evolve at a crucial time for most businesses."
THE 10 DEFINING THEMES IN THE STATE OF FASHION 2022, THE AUTHORITATIVE ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE BUSINESS OF FASHION AND MCKINSEY & COMPANY, HIGHLIGHTS STRATEGIES TO SAFEGUARD RECOVERY AND TAP NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN THE YEAR AHEAD. "
1. Uneven Recovery: In this patchy environment, fashion players with international footprints will need to look at investment decisions with precision, reassessing local conditions regularly while mitigating for market-specific risks. 2. Logistics Gridlock: Companies must rethink their sourcing strategies while implementing cutting-edge supply chain management, and building in greater flexibility to keep products flowing with customer demand in the year ahead. 3. Domestic Luxuries: Luxury players should engage more deeply with domestic consumers, rebalance their global retail footprints and dutyfree networks and invest in clienteling for local e-commerce channels. 4. Wardrobe Reboot: Brands should lean more on data-driven product development, adjusting their inventory mix accordingly to ensure that assortments resonate with consumers adjusting to new lifestyles. 5. Metaverse Mindset: Players should explore the potential of nonfungible tokens, gaming and virtual fashion — all of which offer fresh routes to creativity, community-building and commerce. 6. Social Shopping: Brands should double-down on tailored in-app purchase journeys and test opportunities in technologies such as livestreaming and augmented reality try-on. 7. Circular Textiles: Companies will need to embed closed-loop recycling technologies as they mature into the design phase of product development while adopting large-scale collection and sorting processes. 8. Product Passports: Businesses must coalesce around common authentication, transparency, and sustainability standards - and engage with pilot projects at scale to help brands build loyalty by enhancing consumer trust. 9. Cyber Resilience: Brands need to act urgently to shore up their defences and invest more to make digital security a strategic imperative. 10. Talent Crunch: Companies must refresh their talent strategies for an increasingly flexible, diverse and digitized workplace.
DESIGN
N & TRENDS
DESIGN TREND
Design and Trends and Footwear
Original Artwork by: Melanie Rowe
A Foreword . If you look up the word design in any dictionary, you'll see varying vague descriptions like "to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan" or "to make a drawing, pattern, or sketch of". For those privy to the design process, what goes on behind the curtain of a finished idea is so much more complex and detailed than any simple explanation on paper. Designing a product, an idea, a shoe - can often resemble a science experiment. A designer must take a series of steps, developing important attributes to create a design [hypothesis] properly. Observations, like trend research, are compiled and synthesized to come up with a general idea - consisting of making broad generalizations based on specific trends. Once a design is settled on, experimenting is introduced first through sketching then subsequently, prototyping and sampling. If a design successfully makes it past these stages, the final test commences at trade shows for the ultimate experimentation. The design process either finishes in success with a purchase, or begins again with new knowledge, and another opportunity for experimenting.
SPRING 2022 TREND CURVE
TREND CURVES SERVE AS A VISUAL AID EACH SEASON TO FOLLOW THE INTRODUCTION, RISE, PEAK, AND DECLINE IN POPULARITY OF PRODUCTS
FALL 2022 TREND CURVE
EMERGING TRENDS ARE ON OUR WATCH LIST, THESE UP AND COMERS ARE SLATED TO THE BE THE NEXT "IT" SHOES. PEAK OF TREND REPRESENTS THE HEIGHT OF CONSUMER AWARENESS. PRODUCTS THAT ARE DOWNTRENDING , STILL HOLD IMPORTANCE IN THE MARKETPLACE, BUT ARE MAKING ROOM FOR NEWER STYLES COMING IN.
ANA BORGES FERREIRA she / her DESIGN DIRECTOR VERONICA BEARD
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Ana was born in Portugal and studied design career in car design. Ana’s pas Footwear and Accessories Design at makers in Europe. She moved to NYC and currently as Design Director for V Psychology of Leadership and curren
I’VE BEEN PART OF THE CALERES PRODUCT DESIGN TEAM FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS AND I’M CURREN DIRECTOR FOR VERONICA BEARD.
I WAS VERY FLATTERED WHEN ASKED TO RUN THE LEARNING LUNCH SESSION, IT WAS A GREAT O SHARE MY EXPERIENCE AND COMMITMENT WITH THE DESIGN AND FOOTWEAR BUSINESS. FOR T UNABLE TO VIEW THE LIVE SESSION WE THOUGHT WE WOULD SHARE A BITESIZE VERSION IN THI LAB NEWSLETTER.
HAVING WORKED AND LIVED IN 3 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES I HAVE LEARNED DIFFERENT WAYS TO A FOOTWEAR DESIGN CRAFT AND BEING A PART OF MANY MULTICULTURAL CREATIVE TEAMS HAS SUCCESS AS A DESIGNER AND I WANTED TO SHARE THAT KNOWLEDGE WITH THE CALERES FAMI
DESIGN PROCESS EXAMPLE
CLOG DEVELOPMENT
RESEARCH
MOODBOARDS
SKETCHES
Industrial Design. She moved to Barcelona to complete a Master’s degree and started her ssion for footwear lead her to shift gears into footwear design. After completing a Master’s in a prestigious Italian design school, she worked at Camper & Zara with coveted last and heel C in 2014 to work on Nine West, before joining Caleres in 2017 initially designing for Via Spiga, Veronica Beard. In her free time, she is a student at Cornell University, recently completing The tly studying Business Management. When not studying she can be found walking her two dogs.
NTLY THE DESIGN
OPPORTUNITY TO THOSE WHO WERE IS ISSUE OF CAL
APPROACH THE ENHANCED MY LY.
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PROTOTYPES
PRE FALL 2022 LOOKBOOK SHAREPOINT
DETAILING
DESIGN PROCESS BREAKDOWN: RESEARCH: designers gather inspiration, trends MOODBOARDS: imagery that brings the research to life, organized by specific ideas SKETCHES: two dimensional, digitally drawn, technical images PROTOTYPES: first round trial samples made to test all components of a design DETAILING: selecting materials, colors, ornamentations, and other specifics MARKET: final products are formally presented to buyers for purchase
MARKET
DESIGN TREND
"Color...displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression." - PANTONE
THE YEAR IN COLOR S P R I NG 2 0 2 2
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FROM
WWD What is ‘Bottega Green'? "While many heritage fashion brands cemented their position in the color world early on in their history — think Tiffany blue, Hermès orange and Christian Louboutin red — Bottega Veneta’s signature bright green hue, referred to as “Bottega Green,” is a new development ...infusing a fresh dose of modernity and youthfulness..." into the brand. "
F AL L
WE'RE GREEN WITH ENVY, FOR HEAD-TO-HEEL
COLOR
DESIGN TREND
"We are living in transformative times. PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri is a symbol of the global zeitgeist of the moment and the transition we are going through." - PANTONE
CARIUMA + PANTONE
"For every pair of sustainable sneakers purchased, we plant a pair of trees in the Brazilian rainforest to directly aid in the restoration and preservation of these natural habitats. "
THE COLOR OF THE YEAR IS...
VERY PERI
Announcing the Pantone Color of the Year 2022
from PANTONE
"Displaying a carefree confidence and a daring curiosity that animates our creative spirit, inquisitive and intriguing PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri helps us to embrace this altered landscape of possibilities, opening us up to a new vision as we rewrite our lives. Rekindling gratitude for some of the qualities that blue represents complemented by a new perspective that resonates today, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri places the future ahead in a new light."
DESIGN TREND
UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF COLOR BRANDS ARE FINDING NEW, INNOVATIVE WAYS TO STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE ONE OF THEM BEING, COLOR. HOW THIS NEW SPECTRUM OF STANDING OUT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF HUE AND WHAT THIS COULD MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF BRANDING IN FASHION
" Pink as a manifestation of the unconscious and a liberation from the need for realism. "
VALENTINO PP COLLECTION
In a new, ground breaking pairing, Valentino develops entire collection around custom created color with Pantone
" Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli conceives the new Valentino collection following the experimental urge of a radical gesture. Stripping the palette down to a single hue, relentlessly, he does more with less, maximizing expressive possibilities in the apparent lack of possibilities. "
THE PERSONIFICATION AND
POWER OF PINK
The Evolution Of Pink
from PANTONE
"Pink is a colour that creates great excitement and commotion, a tone that is hard to achieve naturally and rare in nature, it almost always has some form of manmade input to create the tone we all associate with the colour. While historically you might have looked at the pinks as very feminine / girly, today we think of pinks as modern."
DESIGN IN A NEW YEAR OVERFLOWING WITH LIFE AND COLOR, WE EXAMINE THE TREND AND STYLE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM MORE FOOTWEAR AND FASHION- FACING THIS WAYINDUSTRY ... OF OUR CONSUMER
'22
FROM
VOGUE
All the Must-Try Accessory Trends From the Fall 2022 Collections "The clothes that defined the fall 2022 collections have an elegant sincerity: structured suiting, graceful maxiskirts, and simple tanks numbered among the compelling ideas. When it comes to getting dressed, it will be all about ease. So leave it to the accessories to get weird!"
FOOTWEAR, FASHION, AND MORE THIS WAY . . .
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THESE 11 UP-AND-COMING FASHION DESIGNERS
"While we love our heritage houses, there’s something to be said about fresh talent. Fashion's new kids on the block possess the ability to revitalize your everyday wardrobe, without the pressure of a legacy to uphold or design codes to maintain. These new fashion designers operate with an unadulterated sense of creativity, offering fantastical silhouettes that are as eye-catching as they are opulent. "
DESIGN TREND
WOME N ' S F O O T WE A R
TRENDS AND FORECASTING
S P R I NG
&
F AL L 2 0 2 2
FROM
MARIE CLAIRE The Biggest Shoe Trends for Spring 2022 "Put your best foot forward."
BRING ON THE BOLD, THE BRIGHT, THE BIZARRE, AND THE BESPOKE. OUR FAVORITE FASHION SITES SET THE TONE FOR 2022. from
W MAGAZINE The Top Spring Shoe Trends to Shop Now "Sky-high platforms, gladiator sandals, witchy kitten heels and retro sneakers are the styles to stock up on this season."
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VOGUE The 8 Key Spring/Summer 2022 Shoe Trends To Know Now "Look beyond your Uggs, fluffy Birkenstocks and beloved Crocs – it’s time to familiarise yourself with the key spring/summer 2022 shoe trends. "
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HARPER'S BAZAAR The Trends Our Favorite Shoe Lovers Are Predicting for 2022 "These ladies know their way around footwear. "
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THE ZOE REPORT Platform Sneakers Are On the Rise "Bye-bye dad sneakers. "
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WHO WHAT WEAR 5 Shoe Trends Everyone Will Wear in 2022 "The spring/summer 2022 collections may have debuted last year, but the biggest trends and cult buys are just starting to trickle into the market"
DESIGN TREND
ME N ' S F O O T WE A R
TRENDS AND FORECASTING
S P R I NG
&
F AL L 2 0 2 2
FROM
HYPEBAE Our 8 Favorite Sneakers From Men's Fashion Week FW22 "Luxury kicks to look forward to this fall."
HEAD UP, AND SOLES DOWN CONFIDENCE IS KEY IN FRESH KICKS. OUR TOP DOGS LAY OUT THE BEST IN SHOW FOR 2022. from
STYLECASTER 5 Must-Cop Men’s Sneaker Trends, From Minimalism To Gorpcore "Behold: the top five men’s sneaker trends for 2022 guaranteed to help homeboy get it!"
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ESQUIRE The Best Casual Shoes to Throw On and Go "From sneakers to loafers, these picks exude ease and style."
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FORBES The Coolest Sneakers To Level Up Your Style In 2022 "The best way to level-up your style for 2022 is with the coolest sneakers of the season. "
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GQ MAGAZINE 17 Essential Shoes for Men, From Sneakers to Boots and Beyond "Turns out, shoes really do make the man. "
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MEN'S HEALTH The 30 Best Men’s Shoes for Putting Your Best Foot Forward "Shoes pay homage to the men of the past, upon whose shoulders we all stand."
DESIGN TREND
WOME N ' S R E A D Y
T O
WE A R
TRENDS AND FORECASTING
S P R I NG
&
F AL L 2 0 2 2
FROM
HARPER'S BAZAAR 11 Trends to Look Forward to for 2022 "From new ideas to the looks we're not ready to let go of yet, shop next year's best."
THE WORLD'S A RUNWAY, AND ALL OF US - MERE FASHION LOVERS. HERE'S WHAT TO FLAUNT YOUR STRUT IN THROUGH 2022. from
REFINERY 29 These Are The Biggest Fashion Trends Of 2022 — Here’s How To Shop Them "Ahead, a deeper dive into 2022's biggest fashion trends. Naturally, with an edit to shop. "
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INSTYLE 15 Trends to Try This Spring, According to Stylists and Fashion Experts "It's possible you already have a handful of these in your closet."
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ELLE The Hottest Fashion Trends for Summer 2022 "We nailed down the exact runway trends that are inspiring the latest macro and micro looks that will be gracing our presence during everyone’s favorite season. "
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GLAMOUR 17 Spring 2022 Fashion Trends to Try—and Buy—Right Now "Neon, platforms, micro tops, skirt suits, and more."
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FORBES 7 Runway-Approved Fashion Trends For Spring 2022 "Spring has officially sprung, which means it is time to kick spring fashion trends into high gear and embrace the styles of the new season. "
DESIGN TREND
ME N ' S R E A D Y
T O
WE A R
TRENDS AND FORECASTING
S P R I NG
&
F AL L 2 0 2 2
FROM
ELLE Men’s Fashion Week 2022 Roundup "This menswear season had us on the edge of our seats ready to decode every trend we saw on the runway."
EVERY DAY CAN TRULY BE ALL WORK AND ALL PLAY. GUYS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN, TOO. from
VOGUE 9 Notable Street Style Trends at the Fall 2022 Men’s Shows "Florence was sunny, Paris was gray, but the industry’s most reliable bellwether is street style."
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PAPER MAGAZINE Remixed Knits, Monster Puffers, Kidcore: The Top Men's Trends of Fall 2022 "Luckily . . . overall menswear seems to have caught up and is finally having some fun."
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GQ MAGAZINE Men's Fashion Trends 2022: 12 Big Menswear Moves to Make This Year "It's time to go all-in on flared pants, balaclavas, and big collars. "
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STYLECASTER 5 Men’s Fashion Trends That Will Be Everywhere In 2022 "These menswear trends are going to be everywhere in 2022 and are sure to revamp your wardrobe for the rest of the season."
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L'OFFICIEL Top 10 Spring/Summer 2022 Men's Fashion Trends "Summer will be a breeze with 10 of L'OFFCIEL's curated trends from the Spring/Summer 2022 men's fashion shows."
SUSTAINABI
ILITY
SUSTAINABILIT
Sustainability and Footwear
Original Artwork by: Melanie Rowe
A Foreword . “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall As much as our technology, culture, and fashion have progressed in the last twenty years - so have our environmental issues. The fruits of our labors have been incredible, as have their impact on the earth. But with these labors have come inspiring and innovative ways to combat and help restore our essential life source. Fashion has always been known as a creative, forward thinking industry. Today's crop of new designers as well as established brands are putting sustainability at the top of their agendas. We're never one to turn down a creative opportunity, and our tools are finally within reach to begin re-cultivating the rich and vibrant roots from which we have grown and blossomed.
THE PL@ZA
VIEW OUR ENTIRE REPORT HERE!
SUSTAINABIL MATERIAL
THE PLANT-BASED CRAZE IS COMING FOR FASHION
Next-generation materials, or “livestock-free” replacements for conventional animal-based materials produced in naturefriendly ways, are gaining pace. Rachel Cernansky - Vogue
© STELLA MCCARTNEY
NATURAL SEAWEED DYES FOR FASHION Dutch designer, Nienke Hoogvliet, launches Zeefier brand to produce natural seaweed dyes for the fashion industry
"The dyeing of textiles is a really environmentally polluting process, so it has always been my dream to upscale this technology and bring it to the market." - NIENKE HOOGVLIET
ADIDAS UNVEILS ITS FIRST HOODIE MADE WITH WOOD-BASED FIBERS
SUSTAINABIL MATERIAL
WHAT IF WE COULD GROW CLOTHES FROM SEEDS? LISSY REICHENBACH
13 SUSTAINABLE FABRICS TO SHOP FOR THE MOST ECO-FRIENDLY WARDROBE ABBY HEPWORTH
HIGH-END RE-SOURCED MATERIALS FROM LVMH'S FASHION MAISONS NONA-SOURCE
SUSTAINABILIT
THE 43 BEST SUSTAINABLE FASHION BRANDS IN 2022
"Your clothing choices shouldn't cause irreversible damage. These are the brands that are stepping up and changing the fashion industry for good."
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
"...fashion brands have an opportunity to shepherd good for the world business practices that could set an example for other industries looking for a path forward on similar challenges."
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
REDUCE Brands are finding new and innovative ways to lessen their impact - even before beginning their design and production processes.
FASHION EDITORIAL | TOLERANCE
Deliberately discerning, practically poetic. Tolerance should be an absolute global experimentation
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
REDUCE from
BYRDIE
The 11 Best Sustainable Clothing Brands for Guilt-Free Shopping "Byrdie...tapped sustainability experts...to answer some questions we had about sustainable fashion".
from
WWD
Fashion Sustainability News to Follow in 2022 "From the "Fashion Act" to PFAs, these are the long-tail news items to watch for in 2022."
from
WWD
HIGHSNOBIETY
Fashion’s Future and the Power of Social Good "Meta introduces a framework to help brands authentically activate their purpose and social good programs via the Meta technologies and programs."
from
HIGHSNOBIETY
Moncler to Phase Out Animal Fur By 2024 "In a bid to lower its environmental impact, Moncler will stop using animal fur in all of its collections by 2024..."
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
REUSE Fast and one-wear fashion is steadily becoming a trend of the past, as consumers continue to seek out more sustainable options - one being creative repurposing.
COACH REIMAGINES OLD BAGS WITH ITS (RE)LOVED COLLECTION
The brand gives its vintage and used bags a second life
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
REUSE from
NYLON
The Secondhand Designer Bags ...Due for a 2022 Comeback "Time to stock up on these under-theradar styles."
from
FASHION NETWORK
Gore-Tex launches rental service "Outerwear brand Gore-Tex...launch of its 'Outerwear on Demand' garment rental program providing access to Gore-Tex snowsports apparel via rental. ".
from
WWD
Tapestry Unveils Regenerative Leather Goals and Coach’s (Re)Loved Apprenticeship "Tapestry's stable of brands, including Coach, announced sustainability efforts aligned with leather legacy."
from
THE NY TIMES
The Real Housewives of Sustainable Fashion "Collina Strada...New York label with a sunny-punk aesthetic and environmentally conscious values, made a reality show..."
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
RESELL The thrill of the hunt, combined with the lure of a designer find is truly a perfect match for brands - as they can capitalize on this avenue for sustainability and brand recognition alike.
Courtesy of Dolce Vita
Courtesy of Steve Madden
STEVE MADDEN, DOLCE VITA INTRODUCE ‘RE-BOOTED’ AND ‘RE:VITA’ RESALE SITES
Steve Madden and Dolce Vita customers can resell their wares on "Re-Booted" and "Re:Vita" resale sites
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
RESELL from
PAPER MAGAZINE
Valentino Is Perfecting the Art of Vintage Shopping "Valentino kicked off a new project that saw the Italian house team up with several vintage stores around the world for the first time. "
from
FASHION NETWORK
French luxury houses give unsold goods a second chance "...gone are the days of binning the coats, handbags and shoes poohpoohed by shoppers..."
from
PAPER MAGAZINE
Adidas Opens Sustainable Pop-Up Shop in NYC " Adidas launched a pop-up store in New York City focusing on its sustainable fashion advocacy."
from
REBAG - THE VAULT
Clair AI, First Luxury Resale Image Recognition Technology "...you can reveal a designer handbag’s true resale value with a single image..."
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
RENEW With vintage shopping and up-cycling on the rise, brands are taking notice and finding unique ways to incorporate these sustainable practices into their business models.
23 WAYS TO DRIP RESPONSIBLY
These days, the flyest and most rarefied garments money can buy are upcycled, recycled, and on the cutting edge of sustainability.
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
RENEW from
FASHION UNITED
Ganni partners with clothing alteration app Sojo "Sojo will offer tailoring and alterations to the Ganni community, prolonging the life of Ganni clothing."
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ALLBIRDS - RERUN
High Quality. High Value. Low Impact. "Our marketplace of slightly imperfect and gently used products gives you access to...comfort with a ...lower impact on the planet."
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ATELIER & REPAIRS
100% Transformation. "Our mission is to re-imagine what already exists through intentional design."
from
THE FACE
This is how to dress sustainably in 2022 "Are fashion’s scary statistics making your head spin? We’ve put together a handy guide of the best eco-friendly brands to splash your cash on this year."
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
RECYCLE Recycling has come much farther than the three curved green arrows, triangulating our climate issues into a simple icon. Designers and brands today are creatively tackling the challenge and need to recycle, by thinking outside the triangle.
WASTE IS THE NEW GOLD
For us, the true way to be green is to avoid producing new waste even if it is biodegradable. For this we select used materials...from the warehouse, we combine them and create...Unique products in the truest sense of the word.
THE 5 R'S OF SUSTAINABILITY
RECYCLE from
WWD
Marco De Vincenzo Embraces Upcycling "One couldn't tell if these was brand new or vintage fashion — either ways they looked great."
from
VOGUE BUSINESS
How Vitelli made upcycled knitwear cool "Italian knitwear brand...is breaking boundaries with its creative use of regenerated yarn and deadstock."
from
THE TRENDSPOTTER
34 Sustainable Clothing Brands to Know in 2022 " It’s now time to upgrade your closet without the guilt, thanks to these sustainable clothing brands."
from
TEEN VOGUE
Rent the Runway Launches Program to Recycle Fast Fashion Garments "The project is part of their “Fast Fashion Free” campaign."
IN
TECH & NNOVATION
TECH INNOVATIO
Tech and Innovation and Footwear
Original Artwork by: Melanie Rowe
A Foreword . From a genetically engineered dystopian future imagined by Aldous Huxley in Brave New World, to bringing exploration of the outer reaches of space into every day people's homes like Star Trek Visions of technology and the next millennium have long captured the attention of human beings. Today we thankfully live in a world full of hope, creativity, innovation, and a continuous challenging of our own barriers. With all of the ground breaking developments in technology and innovation happening in the world around us, it's only natural that it extends to our industry. In tandem with these progressive feats, are also opportunities for learning and growth. Harnessing technology and innovation to better understand our consumers, ourselves, and each other will help pave the way for an even better, brighter future.
TECH INNOVATION
Q& A
CHRIS CRESCENZO he/him
3D SPECIALIST, TECHNICAL DEVELOPER, TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT & SOURCING
TECH INNOVATION
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION WITH
ICONIC SHOE STYLES, FOR MEN AND WOMEN
CLOUD SYSTEM | TECHNOLOGY
SOUFFLE | TECHNOLOGY
CASUAL STYLES
SOUFFLE | TECHNOLOGY
DRESS STYLES
TECH INNOVATION
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION WITH
Discover the latest collection of women's designer shoes from Veronica Beard. From sandals to boots to sneakers, you'll find all the current styles and trends here. Whether you're looking for the perfect clog heel, an evening-ready stiletto, wedge sandals for day, or statement fringe booties, our range of fashion footwear takes you from work to weekend in style. TRUEFORM | TECHNOLOGY
WASHABLE | TECHNOLOGY
Our footwear reflects our roots. We were born from an era of genuine selfexpression and exploration - a mindset we seek to cultivate each day.True artisans and footwear pioneers, who abandoned tradition and took their hard-earned boot making know-how (honed in the US military) to build an iconic boot collection with beautiful leathers and original design. Their signature patchwork leather became the iconic footwear for artists, musicians, and celebs of the era. The individualists and free-thinkers who changed our minds, hearts, and styles forever.
TECH INNOVATION
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION WITH
BLISSFUL RECOVERY | TECHNOLOGY
Rejuvenate
TAYLOR LEAF he / him
Senior Footwear Designer Vionic
Restore
The team at Vionic is excited to announce the arrival of the Restore and Rejuvenate Recovery Sandals (Blissful Construction). This has been a very long project (close to 2 years in the making!) to get correct and finalized. With our biomechanics built into the dual density footbed, and midsole design to create a massaging effect, these styles have both been tested against market leaders Hoka and Oofos, and surpassed in performance and wear expectations! The Restore offers a toe post version, while the Rejuvenate is a slide with adjustable vamp strap. Our Senior Designer, Taylor Leaf, designed this shoe from concept and we are incredibly proud to showcase it. This will debut May 2022 and will be ALL GENDER.
TECH INNOVATION
3D PRINTING
AND INNOVATIVE MATERIALS
JORIS DE GROOT AND AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR SUPPLIER COLLAB YIELDS NEW FOOTWEAR DESIGN
"...Product designer Joris de Groot has been exploring the materials and manufacturing techniques used with car interiors...de Groot, while visiting ...Colback manufacturer Low & Bonar, was struck by inspiration."
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LUXIDERS
3D Printing in Design | Redefining the Design Process "3D printing. The term may sound familiar but how much do you really know about the method that’s disrupting the design process? From fashion to design, 3D printing is changing the way that designers are creating their products."
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MASHABLE It's time to turn your vintage tech into a fashion statement. And more 2022 trend predictions. "If you want to be trendy in the new year, check your junk drawer."
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DefeXtiles' Sustainable 3D Printed Fabric Has the Potential to Revolutionize Textiles
"The process utilizes a FDM printing defect to create flexible textile samples and 3D printed clothes"
TECH INNOVATION
TECH TRENDS
OF 2022 AND BEYOND
THE FUTURE OF FASHION: FROM DESIGN TO MERCHANDISING, HOW TECH IS RESHAPING THE INDUSTRY
"A look at the evolution of the fashion industry and where technology is taking it next, from AR/VR dressing rooms to temperature-changing smart fabrics to virtual goods in the metaverse."
from
WWD
Slow Factory Founder Talks Waste-led Design, Climate Education for Fashion’s Future "The future of “Made in New York” fashion is in the making right now in Sunset Park — and Céline Semaan is one woman behind it all.."
from
DIGITAL FASHION WEEK The Future of Fashion – Trends for 2022 and Beyond "Whether it was the rise of influencers or the push for comfort-driven fashion that create the athleisure craze, some trends give us an insight into the future of fashion."
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FAST COMPANY The biggest tech trends of 2022, according to over 40 experts "“Big things have small beginnings.” That line from Lawrence of Arabia may be a good way of characterizing the coming year in tech."
TECH INNOVATION
THE METAVERSE DECENTRALAND AND DIGITAL REAL ESTATE
IS HUGO COMTE THE FASHION CREATIVE OF THE FUTURE?
"With the launch of his own virtual world, the photographer offers a glimpse of how fashion creatives may embrace the metaverse."
THE METAVERSE from
ADIDAS FOR PRADA RE-SOURCE
AN INTERACTIVE, DYNAMIC PLATFORM "adidas and Prada reward holders of adidas Originals Into the Metaverse NFTs and bridge the gap for a new community of creators to join the innovative world of web3."
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THE VERGE
NIKE JUST BOUGHT A VIRTUAL SHOE COMPANY THAT MAKES NFTS AND SNEAKERS ‘FOR THE METAVERSE’ "RTFKT makes shoes too, except these only exist digitally"
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FOOTWEAR NEWS
THESE ARE THE TOP BRANDS THAT ARE ENTERING — OR WILL SOON ENTER — THE METAVERSE “The metaverse is no longer a passing craze. These days it seems as though every brand is making — or preparing to make — the leap into the realm of virtual goods.”
TECH INNOVATION
AI INFLUENCERS
AND THE DIGITAL MATERIAL WORLD
ALWAYS DIGITAL, NEVER PHYSICAL.
"We waste nothing but data and exploit nothing but our imagination. Operating at the intersection of fashion and technology fabricating digital couture and fashion experiences."
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DRESS X Don't shop less, shop digital fashion. "We strongly believe that the amount of clothing produced today is way greater than humanity needs. We share the beauty and excitement that physical fashion creates, but we believe that there are ways to produce less, to produce more sustainably, and not to produce at all. At a current stage of DRESSX development, we aim to show that some clothes can exist only in their digital versions. "
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LUXIDERS Virtual Influencers: The Pros and Cons of Robots on Your IG Feed "Though this sounds like it comes straight from a science fiction movie, virtual influencers are...widening the reach of brands around the world. But is the integration of our digital counterparts on social media just a cool step into the future, or is there more to this phenomenon than meets the eye?"
TECH INNOVATION
AVANTE GARDE AVATARS:
UPPING THE ANTE IN ART AND GAMING
STUDIO ANNFLOR SANGAN: GAMER TREND SPRING/SUMMER 2023
"Gamer is a trend that puts forward an alternative reality to ours. The development of virtual reality in recent years makes us think more and more that the future will be in an artificial world."
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FRED SEGAL
ARTCADE @ FRED SEGAL BLENDS TALENT AND TECH TO RETHINK THE WAY WE SHOP "...an experiential, retail concept that celebrates and elevates the culture of gaming and digital lifestyle through classic arcade games, curated art..."
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LUXIDERS
PRADA TO OUTFIT CHARACTERS IN RIDERS REPUBLIC VIDEOGAME "Prada has inked a deal with French video game developer Ubisoft to outfit the characters in the Riders Republic video game with the Linea Rossa collection."
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LUXIDERS
BALENCIAGA JOINS FASHION’S VIDEO GAME CRAZE "A unique approach to debuting its new collection... Balenciaga's video game is the latest experiment in the medium for luxury brands."
TECH INNOVATION
THE NOTORIOUS N.F.T : NON-FUNGIBLE TOKEN
HOW TO MARKET AN NFT
"Brands will have to navigate how to reach a new kind of audience in order to make their digital assets stand out."
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DESIGN MILK
PANTONE STEPS INTO NFTS WITH THE CREATIVE TALENTS OF POLYGON1993 "Through the initiative it hopes to better navigate the digital world and service its creative community by making art accessible to all."
from
ARTSY
HOW XIN LIU CREATED THE FIRST NFTS IN SPACE WITH RETIRED SATELLITES "Billed as the first NFTs to be created in space, the works use an antenna installed in Hong Kong to receive radio frequencies from decommissioned weather satellites."
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SUPER RARE
COLLECT DIGITAL ART "SuperRare is a marketplace to collect and trade unique, single-edition digital artworks."
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WWD
GLENN MARTEN’S FALL 2022 DIESEL PIECES TO BE SOLD AS NFTS "Diesel is creating its own community of NFT enthusiasts called D:verse where it will sell Marten's fall 2022 items as NFTs."
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HIGHSNOBIETY
DAP GAP DIPS A TOE INTO NFTS "Dapper Dan and GAP continue to test the waters of its immensely successful collaboration, dipping a toe into the metaverse pool with an NFT collection."
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ARTSY
NFTS PROMISED TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE ART WORLD—BUT ARE GALLERIES ON BOARD? “It opened up the market to millions of people who now look at a digital piece of art as legitimate,”
INDU
STRY NEWS USTRY
INDUSTR NEW
Industry News and Footwear
Original Artwork by: Melanie Rowe
A Foreword . When we look for comparisons in people, situations, or even possessions - we often lay gaze upon our peers, consequently also those in direct competition with us. It's our primal and most effective way of determining if we measure up in the moment. This innate instinct, combined with the physical and intellectual tracking of our competitors - lays the groundwork for building and maintaining a strong foundational position amongst said peers. Football teams meticulously study game footage of opponents, better preparing themselves for victory in their imminent match up. Analyzing plays, specific movements, and individual players allows for the home team to gain an advantage over their adversaries by determining weak points and areas of opportunity in their play. Less physical, but equally as competitive - the world of fashion and shoes requires us to be, no pun intended, on our toes. Watching our fellow brands and designers is crucial for us to get ahead of the game, and stay on top. This is our playbook, let's go home team!
LINEAPELLE IS AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF LEATHER, ACCESSORIES, COMPONENTS, FABRICS, SYNTHETICS AND MODELS.
OUR ENTIRE SHAREPOINT VIEW REPORT HERE!
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VIEW THE ENTIRE CATALOG HERE!
INDUSTR NEW
RETAIL REDUX from
BOF How Today’s Hottest Shoe Designers Plan to Stay on Top "Brands like Amina Muaddi and Mach & Mach captivated shoppers this year with sparkly heels, but can they cement long-term success?"
HOW BRANDS ARE SHAKING THINGS UP AND CHANGING THE FACE OF RETAIL IN 2022
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THE ZOE REPORT
"Dior’s Fall ‘22 Show Just Predicted The Outfits Everyone Will Wear In 2032"
DESIGNER, PAUL ANDREW
"Paul Andrew has revived his eponymous shoe brand. According to the former Ferragamo creative director, the timing is perfect for stand-out designer-level shoes."
PAUL ANDREW LUXURY SHOE DESIGNER STAGES A COMEBACK
INDUSTR NEW
A DOSE OF IRREVERENCE TO REVITALIZE
Marie Schott, CEO of The Kooples, and Capucine Safyurtlu, creative director
“The brand is very successful in France, with a high level of recognition. But the reality is that it no longer resonates with its original customers. The brand wanted to go mainstream. And we have to accept the fact that we got lost along the way. It still has that rock chic look from the 2000s. But nowadays, dandy rock is no longer inspirational. We’re going to kill rock and proclaim that Rock is Dead.
The Strategy Behind The Hugo Boss Rebrand
CEO Daniel Grieder breaks down the strategy behind the German menswear giant’s new brand campaign, and why he’s splitting up “Hugo” and “Boss.”
Making an impact: London’s emerging designers talk fashion show strategies
Conner Ives, Labrum London, Robyn Lynch and Poster Girl are four emerging brands that took on the challenge of showing on the catwalk at London Fashion Week. They explain how to stage fashion shows that deliver a meaningful boost to brand image.
Cardi B Launches New Creator Platform As Playboy's Creative Director
CENTERFOLD is designed for “creative freedom, artistic expression and sex positivity.”
Why Is Bottega Veneta Removing Its Products and Logos From Stores?
from HYPEBEAST Harley-Davidson Recruits YEEZY Designer and Nike Veteran to Relaunch Apparel Division "Arriving as the new Creative Director and SVP of Apparel & Licensing."
INDUSTR NEW
THE FUTURE OF
Op-Ed | The Key Element Most Brands Miss About Genderless Fashion "Labels from Gucci to Altuzarra to Calvin Klein appear eager to sell to nonbinary consumers. But while brands often get the language around gender right, they need to give the same care to the clothes themselves, particularly how they fit..."
GENDER/LESS EXPLORING APPROACHES TO THE NEW WAVE OF ANDROGYNY, AND WHAT THIS COULD MEAN FOR THE FASHION AND RETAIL INDUSTRIES AS A WHOLE
Why Gender Fluid Dressing is More Than Just a Fashion Fad
Gucci to Stage Coed Fashion Show in May
Is It Finally Time to Stop Separating Men’s and Women’s Fashion?
Thom Browne Plans April Dual-Gender Runway Show in New York
ALTU Is Joseph Altuzarra's Take on Gender Fluid Dressing
INDUSTR NEW
MOVERS
BAES WITH KICKS: ESSIE GOLDEN "The co-founder of Thick Laces has created a community for plus-size sneakerheads."
AND SHAKERS INDUSTRY LEADERS AND INNOVATORS SHARING INSIGHTS INTO HOW THEY'VE ACHIEVED SUCCESS, AND CONTINUE TO STAND OUT IN A CROWDED, EVER-CHANGING MARKET
WHAT FASHION CAN LEARN FROM CHANEL’S NEW GLOBAL CEO
LVMH PRIZE FINALISTS: READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL
DESIGNER PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FASHION'S RISING VOICES
HOW I BECAME... SNAP INC.’S GLOBAL HEAD OF FASHION & BEAUTY
DIOR’S MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI: A FASHION HITMAKER’S METHOD
WHY WE NEED THE FASHION ACT, SENATOR ALESSANDRA BIAGGI
INDUSTR NEW
IN MEMORIAM PAYING HOMAGE TO THE INSPIRING LIVES LOST AMONGST THE FASHION INDUSTRY, AND THE LEGACIES THEY LEFT BEHIND
Elsa Klensch, Pioneer in Fashion Journalism on TV, Dies at 92
Fashion Photographer Patrick Demarchelier Dies at 78
"On "Style With Elsa Klensch," she gave weekly reports of the global fashion industry and covered the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris."
"The French-born creative captured legions of models and celebrities through the years including Princess Diana, who tapped him as her personal photographer in 1989."
INDUSTR NEW
THIERRY MUGLER PAYING HOMAGE TO THE INSPIRING LIVES LOST AMONGST THE FASHION INDUSTRY, AND THE LEGACIES THEY LEFT BEHIND
Thierry Mugler Invented The ModernDay Fembot
French Designer Manfred Thierry Mugler Dies at 73
Looking Back at Mugler’s Best Celebrity Fashion Moments
"The late designer helped
"The designer, who helped define 1980s power dressing and launched the phenomenon of celebritiesas-models, has died at the age of 73."
"...Mugler’s designs embraced dramatic, overthe-top silhouettes, as celebrities yearned for a chance to wear some of his iconic and bold pieces."
pave the way for today's ultra-body-con, riskskirting aesthetic."
INDUSTR NEW
VIRGIL ABLOH PAYING HOMAGE TO THE INSPIRING LIVES LOST AMONGST THE FASHION INDUSTRY, AND THE LEGACIES THEY LEFT BEHIND
In Search of Virgil Abloh "I spent two years trying to bottle up the genius of our greatest multihyphenate for a museum show. But only at his memorial service did I realize the full extent of his talent and influence."
What Virgil Abloh Left Behind: Black Creatives Remember the Designer's Impact on Fashion “After Virgil emerged on the scene, a shift happened. A shift in ideas, in who made the rules, and in how we define luxury.”
PHOTO BY GQ
ANDRÉ LEON TALLEY PAYING HOMAGE TO THE INSPIRING LIVES LOST AMONGST THE FASHION INDUSTRY, AND THE LEGACIES THEY LEFT BEHIND
André Leon Talley, the Pioneering Vogue Editor, Has Died at 73
In A Famine Of Beauty, André Leon Talley Gave Us A Feast
Talley was a man of grand pronouncements, extravagant capes, and friends in design studios from New York to Paris."
"The late fashion legend always championed the creative talents in his orbit."
PHOTO BY VOGUE
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
&
DIVERSITY INCLUSIO
Diversity and Inclusion
Original Artwork by: Melanie Rowe
A Foreword . Stopping to take a look around in our beautiful world, you begin to see all of the incredible, diverse things that it is comprised of. Colors, textures, and fabrics. Sights, tastes, and smells...what makes it all so incredible - is it's diversity. With this abundance of exposure to what the world, and other people have to offer - inspiration and innovation can blossom and thrive. Would our communities, our closets even, be as interesting, dynamic, forward thinking, and exciting without this diversity? As we have seen the growth and spread of technology open the planet to an endless exchange of information - so we have also experienced this momentum of diverse inclusion and change. This world has never been more vibrant and colorful than it is right now because of this rich diversity. Our goal is to keep it that way, continue to make it better and even more beautiful.
TRUE COLORS with
Angelique Joseph
" Starting 6 years ago down a path of rebranding Naturalizer, I was excited to take on the challenge of bringing a different perspective to the design aesthetic and how we speak to the consumer through our Collections. I have always had a holistic ideology when thinking about consumer needs, and what my approach would be in designing that. The consumer has always come first, something I learned early from my Design Professor in College. Providing a story to our consumer was important to me. My team and I began brainstorming what those stories could be. What is important to her? I started to look at my own life and the women I knew around me to help give that guidance. Naturalizer was born off of understanding what women need in their life through out each decade, and the brand does just that. Listening to the consumer on her needs in the moment, what she was responding to and what is important to her in her life. Inclusivity is important to her and being a woman of color it is important to me as well.
There is no one nude for all women. We all come in different shades, that needs to be celebrated and embraced. At the time, we started to see the beginning of a few high end designers offering multiple nude colors for their audience but nothing at the mass market tier. I saw a white space and opportunity to offer this story to our consumer. I immediately went to our Marketing team and sales team to gain their support on the concept. I pushed the importance of inclusivity and acknowledging that our current Naturalizer audience over-indexes with the African American and Latina consumers. Once we relaunched the story with more support with Nat.com, retailers and IG, we received so much feedback from our consumers saying: ”Thank you, finally someone is doing this!” -ANGELIQUE JOSEPH, she / her Vice President, Design, Naturalizer
NDIGENOU
"Balancing bold color, handcrafted techniques, and an innovative play on traditional silhouettes, abacaxi is South Asian-American designer Sheena Sood’s wearable vision."
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EDITORIALIST
IS THE INDUSTRY BEGINNING TO RECOGNIZE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ INFLUENCE ON FASHION? "Whether it's a megawatt stylist that dresses Alisters in Native fashions or a style-watcher that's dedicating their dollars to Indigenous fashion designers, everyone can play an active part in making room at the table for Native talent."
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4KINSHIP
INSPIRED BY COMMUNITY & OUR COLLECTIVE UNITY ON THIS PLANET. "...sustainable artwear brand dedicated to producing handmade, one of a kind, restored, repurposed and lovingly upcycled, artisanal and small batch products. Our inspiration is the all the surrounds us here in the Southwest."
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FASHION NETWORK
BRAZIL'S FIRST INDIGENOUS FASHION SHOW 'A FORM OF RESISTANCE' “Proudly donning majestic feathered headdresses, models sing an ode to the rain while a makeup artist draws geometric patterns on their faces, arms and thighs in preparation for Brazil's firstever indigenous fashion show.”
10 Emerging Black Fashion Designers To Watch Out For
BLAC
Black Designers Dominated NYFW — Behold Every Moment
"As the fashion industry continues to diversify and showcase Black talent, here are...designers from across the globe that are galvanizing the current landscape."
SUPPORT BLACK BRANDS CELEBRATE BLACK FASHION BRANDS THAT ARE UP-AND-COMING, AND MAKING AN IMPACT WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND BEYOND.
DIVERSITY INCLUSIO
TRUTH T E L L E R S
BLACK STORYTELLERS BRINGING THEIR TALES TO LIGHT THROUGH ART, DESIGN, FASHION... & TRUTH.
Designer Thebe Magugu Is One to Watch
Tia Adeola Celebrates the Beauty of Using Your Voice
Qualeasha Wood Weaves Cyberculture Into Tapestries
Pensole Founder D’Wayne Edwards Reopens HBCU
BLACK ART AND ITS INFLUENCE “My whole life has been about duality,” Edward Enninful, British Vogue editor-in-chief and Vogue European editorial director. from
ARTSY 10 Emerging Black Artists Show That Blackness Is Not a Monolith "...Blackness—broadly defined as the quality of being black in color, or a state of belonging to any human group having dark-colored skin —is not a monolith."
from
ARTSY The New Generation of Black Women and Nonbinary Gallerists "Black women are the present and future of contemporary art."
from
BOF First Look: Edward Enninful’s Memoir "People, they look at me and they don’t see this a story... I just really wanted to sort of show that there are challenges you’ll face but in the end, you just have to keep going,"
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REFINERY 29 Why Black Women Are Divesting From Excellence & Embracing Mediocrity "It’s not about whether we can be excellent, but about whether we should and at what cost. "
DIVERSIT & INCLUSIO BLACK FASHION
A RICH PAST , VIBRANT PRESENT & BRIGHT FUTURE
Toronto-native Aurora James has taken over the footwear industry. With furry confections that are a go-to for celebrities, editors, and influencers, her Brother Vellies pieces will absolutely continue to be seen.
London-based artist marries British tailoring with West African attire
Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss brings reality to the runway
Red carpet & Queen's born designer, launches collab with ASOS
Where Do Black Women Fit Into the Vintage-Clothing Revolution?
Cast-off deadstock fabrics recreated into handbags & scrunchies
GAP LAUNCHES SPRING CAMPAIGN WITH DAPPER DAN
American retailer Gap has introduced a new spring campaign that aims to celebrate a cast of unique individuals that champion Individuality and the freedom to be yourself.
Designer to Zendaya & Beyoncé connects fashion's past & present
ASIAN Phillip Lim Harnesses the Power of Visibility: The designer expands his reach with a new collaboration alongside an unexpected partner: the Brooklyn Nets NBA team.
3.1 PHILLIP LIM
3.1 PHILLIP LIM
HOW AFTER YANG DEPICTS FUTURISTIC ASIAN CULTURE THROUGH FASHION
THE BEST STREET STYLE FROM TAIPEI FASHION WEEK FALL 2022
EVERYBODY WISHES THEY KNEW NIGO
5 DESIGNERS TO KNOW FROM SEOUL FASHION WEEK FALL 2022
THIS REALLY IS THE FASHION OLYMPICS
HOW JADE JEWELRY BECAME A SYMBOL OF HOPE
LATINAs fashion changes, the names pushing the boundaries in our current cultural zeitgeist have changed with it, forcing us to pay attention to the communities that have been shut out for so long. - STYLECASTER
Gauge81
LUAR
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HARPER'S BAZAAR
14 LATINX DESIGNERS ON HOW THEIR CULTURE INFORMS THEIR WORK "From Gabriela Hearst to Maria Cornejo, these are the designers shaping the culture today.."
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W MAGAZINE
20 HISPANIC AND LATINX DESIGNERS TO KNOW AND LOVE "...from up-and-coming names like Bailey Prado and Willy Chavarria to established forces in the fashion world like Gabriela Hearst and Manolo Blahnik. The diversity of their influences, techniques and aesthetics is a reflection of their wide range of cultures, upbringings and generations."
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STYLECASTER
8 RISING LATINX DESIGNERS TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR FOR 2022 “ Easily commodified and marketable to an audience who may not be familiar with all of the countries in South America, Latinx designers have a long history of shrinking themselves and their culture to fit into fashion’s most rigid boxes.”
S I Z MATTER Katie Sturino Teams With Amazon’s The Drop for Sizeinclusive Fashion Collection
Gabrielle Union Relaunches Collaboration With Fashion to Figure
"“There shouldn’t be a divide in what’s offered to straight-size customers versus plus...Inclusivity means all..." - GABRIELLE UNION
The pop star explained that she “was tired of seeing this sad, restrictive shapewear that literally no one wanted to wear.”
WE LOVE INCLUSIVITY - CHECK OUT THE BELOW TO VIEW AND SHOP MORE INCREDIBLE FASHION LINES BRINGING CLOTHING UP TO SIZE
DIVERSITY INCLUSIO
LAUNCHES HER OWN LIZZO SHAPEWEAR BRAND, YITTY
LGBTQIA
11 Gender-Neutral Brands That Belong in Every Wardrobe
"Why is the fashion industry still clinging to outdated gender norms that serve no one?" - WILDFANG
DESIGN COMPETITION
The competition focuses on aspiring designers who are championing gender fluidity and sustainability.
WE LOVE INCLUSIVITY - CHECK OUT THE BELOW TO VIEW AND SHOP MORE DYNAMIC OUTLETS OF ANDROGYNY DEFYING GENDER NORMS
DIVERSITY INCLUSIO
REED AND KLARNA HARRIS TEAM ON FASHION
MADE FOR WOME
RYKA
"Coming from the perspective of a Mom, this collection hits home. We are answering future Mom’s wish list of features and benefits that the current market isn’t providing her. How many instances have you seen a pregnant woman wearing sandals in the Winter? – that’s because she couldn’t fit her foot in the her shoes! Xpect Fit is filling in the gaps by giving her feet accommodating, easy to get on expansion uppers with underfoot massaging support.There are so many WINS in this Collection."
WOMEN "These female-led fashion brands aren't just putting out some of the most sought-after products around, they're channeling some major feminine energy to lift up others along the way"
DIVERSITY INCLUSIO
Lululemon’s First Footwear Range Could Be ‘Another Market Game Changer,’ NPD Data Shows
SPORTY WITH SPICE
As technology continues to develop, more shoe brands are running towards the opportunity to create more dynamic, and female-specific athletic shoes. Our own in house brand Rykä debuts a new concept, alongside other industry leaders - hoping to capitalize on this largely untapped market.
Tried and tested: Ultraboost 22
DIVERSITY INCLUSIO THESE FEMALE LED BRANDS GIVE US ALL THE FEELS (IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES) THANKS TO INTUITIVE DESIGN
17 OF OUR FAVORITE WOMEN-LED FASHION BRANDS TO SHOP RIGHT NOW "We can take ownership of our roles as consumers by helping more businesswomen succeed, and by supporting companies with ethical production practices from start to finish. This is our month, ladies, so let's use it wisely."
from WWD Paris Hilton Teams With Quay for Collaboration Inspired by Female Empowerment "The campaign represents female empowerment, rebellion and unwavering confidence."
from WWD Kendall Jenner Helps Alo Yoga Launch Embody Collection "The model and brand ambassador showed off the athletic brand’s new inclusive collection on Instagram."
DIVERSITY INCLUSIO
3 WOMEN ON A MISSION TO BREAK THE BIAS "#BreakTheBias is centered on eradicating stereotypes and discrimination, imagining an inclusive world in which difference is celebrated rather than dismissed."
ISIS KING, MODEL & ACTRESS As the first transgender model on America’s Next Top Model, Isis set records for that alone. Ever since, she's continued to pave the way for representation, playing a variety of TV series roles and leading her to become one of the most influential trans names in entertainment.
from
WWD Chriselle Lim Talks Being a Female Founder, Her Phlur Fragrance Brand and Her Shift on Social Media "Lim is taking part in Amazon’s Women’s History Month initiative that highlights female-owned small businesses."
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NEIMAN MARCUS The Future is in Her Hands "In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting some of fashion’s most influential female history makers and innovators inspiring this generation (and the next) to be a force for positive change"
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WWD How Fashion Brands Are Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 "The charitable initiatives and capsule collections that are giving back to organizations that support young girls and women."
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WWD Lauren Wasser on Her History-making Fashion Month "The "girl with the golden legs" on her latest in the fashion world."
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SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Celebrating Women's History with 3 Designers "Women are undeniably at the very heart of the fashion industry, so we're excited to take a moment to check in with three notable designers in the space."
COLLABORA
ATIONS
COLLABORATION
Collaborations and Footwear
Original Artwork by: Melanie Rowe
A Foreword . Sherlock and Watson. Thelma and Louise. Han Solo and Chewbacca. What do these pairings all have in common? They are iconic collaborations. These unexpected, yet extraordinary partnerships display the incredible power of bridging ideas and different perspectives to achieve success. Another common denominator we see in the aforementioned dynamic duos, the old adage 'opposites attract'. What makes these pairs even more interesting - is the polarity in the individuals that chose to come together. In this we see an amalgamation of ideas, viewpoints, backgrounds, and experiences combining to generate an outcome where all are favored - and more importantly successful. The importance of working together, collaborating on understanding the world, creating our businesses, and celebrating each other is crucial to the success of us all.
A STANDOUT COLLAB.
DR.SCHOLL'S X GANNI - SUMMER 2022
Each piece was responsibly handmade with certified organic cotton uppers, artisanal beechwood sole certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, and with every purchase a tree is planted through Trees for the Future.
"Naturalizer partnered with Tracy Reese because of her dedication to sustainability and championing for change in the fashion industry. We fell in love with Tracy’s colorful, optimistic approach to fashion and prints. Given everything that has happened and is happening in our world right now, we wanted to bring a piece of Tracy’s joy and optimism to the Naturalizer woman—something playful and a bit unexpected along with the comfort and quality we are known for. I love that the collection has something for everyone, flats, kitten heels and even a sport sandal. Naturalizer is known for being a lifestyle brand and offering styling for everyone along with versatility. " -ANGELIQUE JOSEPH VP, Design, Naturalizer
BRAND COLLABS
THE GOOD, THE GOAT, & THE GRANDIOSE
" Collaborations in the sneaker world are not all created equal. Sometimes you love them, sometimes you hate them and sometimes you love to hate them. Regardless of where you fall, collaborations have inarguably dominated the landscape of sneaker culture for at least the last decade. " -HIGHSNOBIETY
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HYPEBEAST
VEJA AND SEA SHEPHERD UNITE FOR STEALTHY COLLABORATION
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GOAT
10 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SNEAKER COLLABORATIONS OF ALL TIME
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ARE LUXURY SNEAKER COLLABORATIONS GETTING TOO EXPENSIVE?
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Fashion and Footwear
Original Artwork by: Melanie Rowe
A Foreword . We have a thing with shoes, therefore inherently and unequivocally - fashion. These cornerstones of style could not go one direction without the other. A true marriage, partnership, and collaboration - their journey through design, innovation, and culture are mutual and truly symbiotic in nature. What was once donned as pure necessity has grown, evolved, and expanded far beyond the origins of where our clothing began. Style itself, birthed from rich past traditions - is the act and creativity of breaking, contorting, and reshaping those molds into something new and inspiring. Fashion itself can truly act as our historical timeline - one artfully crafted, visually rich, and steeped in meaning. If "clothes make the [man]", it only makes sense we explore and analyze this essential counterpart to [man]'s real best friend, shoes.
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PHOTO BY VOGUE In a year of political and economic change - we examine the evolution of street style amongst these global reverberations within the fashion industry and beyond.
2021
HOW STREET STYLE CHANGED IN 2021, ACCORDING TO VOGUE RUNWAY’S PHOTOGRAPHERS
"Fashion has never been more expressive and more personal, or less coherent. The year’s hottest items range from silly fur hats to $1,000 clogs to sensual corsets, while our Instagram polls of your favorite trends reveal your love of OTT monograms, covert balaclavas, preppy stripes, and sheer dresses. Google’s most popular searches are similarly random; as my colleague Steff Yotka wrote, the takeaway is that no one is sticking to one look anymore, and “image is everything.”
2022
COUTURE TOOK US TO INFINITY AND BEYOND "Designers channeled both the optimism and the dark side of science fiction narratives. The worlds of sci-fi and couture might not, initially, seem to have much overlap. Except, of course, for the fact that both are rarefied realms with obsessive devotees who gather periodically with Comic Con-level enthusiasm, and where the most minute details are endlessly fixated upon. But that’s where the similarities usually end."
FASHIO See All the Spring 2022 Fashion Campaigns Here "From Michael Kors' ode to New York with Kendall Jenner to Hunter Schafer reuniting with Prada, this season's fashion ads are back with a vengeance."
NEW DIGS. LATEST PICKS. HOT DROPS. and FRESH KICKS. Our round up of some of the best footwear styles, fashion campaigns, and more to debut in 2022 so far.
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The Brand Famous for the Colorful Spring Dresses Kelly Ripa Loves Launched Shoes at Nordstrom
The Brazilian brand is known for its colorful prints and artisanal detailing, including vibrant embroidery, beads, and crochet...Now, right in time for spring, the brand has launched a collection of shoes — many of which are sandals or sneakers like you've never seen before, perfect for the season.
Iris Apfel x H&M Is Here — Here’s How The Style Icon Wants You To Wear It
The collaboration is an amalgamation of the eccentric, expressive style that the centennial is known for — a bright purple crop jacket adorned in ruffles, a printed set featuring Apfel’s signature oversized glasses and iris flowers, a chunky ring depicting Apfel’s face, and ornate baroque slippers.
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All The Best Fashion Campaigns Of Spring/Summer 2022
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FROM FICTIONAL QUEENS, PARIS DREAMS, AND STYLISH TEENS...
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The Best Fashion Moments in ‘Euphoria’ Season Two - WWD Euphoria latest episode drives tops boom, show is fashion & beauty's biggest influencer - FASHION NETWORK
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SATC'S...AND JUST LIKE THAT All The Stylish Looks From The 'Sex And The City' Spin-Off, 'And Just Like That' - ELLE The Best Fashion Moments in ‘And Just Like That’ - WWD The best SATC 'And Just Like That' outfits, and where to shop them! - HELLO MAGAZINE
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EMILY IN PARIS The Ultimate Shopping Guide for the Outfits in Emily in Paris Season 2 - NYLON Here’s What Emily Cooper Should Really Be Wearing In Paris - VOGUE
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THE AFTERPARTY How The Afterparty Recreated 2006 With Aéropostale, “Hey Ya!,” and a Lot of Plaid - VANITY FAIR
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BRIDGERTON What the Characters of ‘Bridgerton’ Season Two Would Wear This Spring - VANITY FAIR
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Culture and Footwear
Original Artwork by: Melanie Rowe
A Foreword . American country music icon Loretta Lynn dedicated an entire song to a metaphor about a pair of boots. Carrie Bradshaw helped make Manolo Blahnik a household name. Would Cinderella have cinched her place as Princess without that fated glass slipper? There's no denying shoes have long played a pivotal role in society and culture. From being a magical mode of transportation between dreams and reality in The Wizard of Oz, cementing their importance in film iconography - to claiming their stake as status symbols like Christian Louboutin's red bottoms, proliferating the outfits of the stylish and elite...the importance culture plays in the design and development of shoes is palpable both on-screen and off. What will the next big cultural impact on our industry be? Answering this question requires taking notes from our past, awareness of what's happening around us today, and an openness to being inspired by what's to come.
SHAREPOINT VIEW THE ENTIRE PRESENTATION HERE!
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GEN Z: HERE'S THE TEA TAKING A DEEP DIVE INTO THE BURGEONING WORLD OF GENERATION Z HOW THEY ARE SHAPING OUR PRESENT, AND WHAT THEY COULD HOLD FOR THE FUTURE
The Speedy Rise of Ras Baun Bartram
"If there is a quality that defines the phenomenon that is Ras Baun Bartram, it might be speed. It’s been a whirlwind few months for the Danish stylist. In late January, the 20-year-old was named fashion director at 032c, the influential Berlin-based magazine that has grown into a fashion label in recent years, with regular ready-to-wear presentations and apparel drops." - BOF
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NYLON 3 TikTok Tastemakers on the Trends That Will Dominate 2022 "...three viral TikToker’s to get the inside scoop on what trends they predict to see next year, and which ones they’d rather never see again."
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FASHION NETWORK 2010s blogger style, brown, and grunge are key social media trends says new Lyst tracker
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VOGUE YOUTHQUAKE "There's a changing of the guard in fashion and culture. Gen-Z creators are pushing the conversation forward in ways both awe-inspiring and audacious. Our latest project, Youthquake, invites you to discover how these artists, musicians, actors, designers, and models are radically reimagining the future. 41 Voices. 24 Countries. Boundless self-expression."
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LUXIDERS Gen Z: Proudly The Most Sensitive Generation "No generation has ever had so much information readily available at their fingertips. No generation has ever been so connected via social media. The result? A socially conscious collective, fighting for their beliefs and inclusivity: Generation Z. "
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MORNING BREW Goodbye, minimalism: How Gen Z is reshaping retail product design "We spoke to design firms, typeface companies, and brands about how to package products for Gen Z."
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WWD How Maddie White Went From Fashion Model to One of TikTok’s Emerging Fashion Influencers "The 26-year-old has developed a TikTok following of 2.2 million in just a year for her daily getting-ready videos and fashion tutorials."
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UKRAINIAN AWARENESS "It’s not the first time in recent history that war has broken out during fashion month, highlighting the difficult contrast between a sector that serves the privileged and those who pray only to survive, but the invasion of Ukraine feels particularly close and particularly evil. And yet, the show goes on, and with it the social media circus that amplifies the action, despite calls for sobriety." - BOF
Trying to Make Sense of Putin in Paris
"How does fashion fit into a world turned upside down? Since Vladimir Putin’s flex of his fascist muscles began in Ukraine just over a week ago, fashion has been wrestling with the challenge of the appropriate response. Shows by Rick Owens, Jonathan Anderson at Loewe and Gabriela Hearst at Chloé offered intensely personal answers." - BOF
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BOF In Paris, Hope for Humankind "As war raged in Ukraine, designers grappled with primal instincts, the future and the transcendent power of beauty and imagination, reports Angelo Flaccavento."
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BOF ‘Our Creativity Is Impossible to Kill’ "As Ukraine faces its darkest hour, its fashion community is asking the wider industry to act."
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FASHION NETWORK How are the fashion sectors in Europe, Russia, Ukraine connected? "The invasion of Ukraine has taken the European and Russian textile and apparel industries by surprise."
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FOOTWEAR NEWS Ukrainian Designer Alina Kachorovska On Pivoting to Army Boot Production and How an Unexpected Trip to Micam is Giving Her Hope
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ARTSY Ukraine’s Art Community Remains Defiant in the Face of War In recent years, the Ukrainian art market has been slowly developing. It has faced numerous challenges...But unlike the war, these obstacles never threatened millions of human lives, and gallerists always found a way to bring their ideas to life, whether by refurbishing their offices into galleries or by placing artworks directly in venues themselves.
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BOF Op-Ed | Fashion Month Is Over. The War Is Not. "Ukrainian fashion professionals need the industry’s support, argues Vena Brykalin."
CULTUR Trends can come and go so quickly, we can often forget - or not be aware of the trend's origin. HIGHSNOBIETY released a set of curated deep dives into two zeitgeist driven fashion ideas from different decades, but both with equally interesting back stories.
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What's in an emoticon? That which we can display any emotion, has come lightyears from the classic key board stroke combos of the ethernet era. But Acne Studios decided to channel dial-up for a more dialed-down tone, when it came to their new mascot icon.
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African designers making their mark on international fashion scene "The slogan of the moment might very well be: “Africa is the new chic.” " With new and exciting things happening in our industry every day, we want to make sure the latest relevant information is in here for you before we go to publish. From Coachella to college athletes, these stories are fresh and hot out of the news oven - ready for your consumption. Click on the pictures to see more about that particular story!
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VOGUE Another Tomorrow launches resale with hopes to reduce production "The New York-based brand has built in its own authentication system and plans to use resale as another revenue engine."
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FASHION NETWORK Arc’teryx Veilance debuts spring/summer womenswear collection "Veilance, founded by Arc’teryx in 2009, is continuing its foray into womenswear with the launch of its debut Spring/Summer 2022 women’s collection, the brand’s sophomore foray into womenswear from creative director, Taka Kasuga."
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FASHION NETWORK Levi's links with British Council on circularity and innovation "Levi’s has been inviting UK designers to “reimagine post-consumer denim” as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation."
from GQ Eloquii teams up with Melissa Mercedes for extended sizing capsule "Plus-size women's fashion label Eloquii has teamed up with Melissa Mercedes for a capsule collection marking the brand's first designer apparel collaboration to offer sizes 30 and 32."
Coachella Is a Full-On Fashion Festival Now "As the best looks from Weekend 1 showed, festival style has given way to style, period."
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FASHION NETWORK LVMH, Fendi, London universities develop keratin-based lab-grown fur "The luxury fashion brands that were once the biggest users of fur are now at the forefront of the drive to replace it. And on Friday, LVMH and its Fendi brand announced a link-up with a group of London-based institutions to develop lab-grown fur."
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FASHION NETWORK Ebay Imperfects launches for products with defects "Ebay UK announced last week the launch of the “Imperfects” range, a new sustainable initiative that gives space to products with minor defects. "
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FASHION NETWORK Koral and David Koma partner for sustainable 'luxeleisure' collection "British designer David Koma has joined forces with Ilana Kugel, founder and creative director of Koral, for a sustainable 'luxeleisure' collaborative collection."
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FASHION NETWORK Express names collegiate athlete style ambassadors "Columbus, Ohio-based fashion apparel retailer Express Inc. announced on Monday the expansion of its styling community with the debut of the brand’s first-ever collegiate athlete style ambassadors."
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FASHION NETWORK Lululemon launches U.S. resale program "Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon announced on Tuesday plans to expand its first trade-in and resale program, across the U.S."
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FASHION NETWORK The male model testing gender norms in a changing Saudi Arabia "With his hot pink hair extensions and leopard print pantsuit, model Ziad al-Mesfer was bound to turn heads during his recent public photo shoot in deeply conservative Saudi Arabia."
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FASHION NETWORK 8 by Yoox drops ‘Tales of Africa’ project "‘Tales of Africa’ is a collaborative fashion project dedicated to the world of African culture and craftsmanship, from tie-dye prints to geometric textures and rare embroidery. A collaboration that blends local African knowhow with the aesthetics of the 8 by Yoox label, embodied in the capsule collections created by six African designers."
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HIGHSNOBIETY Longchamp Bags Became André Saraiva's Newest Characters "Paris-based Saraiva, best known for his Mr. A character, frequently partners with fashion tastemakers like colette and Virgil Abloh, so this Longchamp team-up is right in his wheelhouse."
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FASHION NETWORK One Way to Become More Sustainable? Invest in New Materials. "Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose is investing $1.3 million in an R&D tie-up with Milanese materials manufacturer Coronet."
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FASHION NETWORK Earth Day: Initiatives shaping a more sustainable future for fashion "As the world's second most polluting industry, fashion is trying to reinvent itself to reduce its ecological impact. This involves developing new practices, using new materials, and switching to manufacturing processes that consume less water and energy."
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FASHION NETWORK Timberland unveils full circular shoe, expands take-back program "The Timberloop Trekker City Hiker was specifically designed for circularity with an outsole that can be easily removed and disassembled for recycling at the Timberloop take-back facility. "
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SELF MAGAZINE Adidas and Allbirds Launched Their Lowest Carbon Running Shoe "...Adidas and Allbirds, came together during Earth Month to create a new sneaker, the Adizero x Allbirds 2.94 kg CO2e. This recent launch is part of their ongoing Futurecraft.Footprint collaboration."
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...Hugo Boss, Pyer Moss, and Uniqlo.
FASHION NETWORK Hugo Boss to launch resale platform in Q3, France is first market "Hugo Boss is taking a big step with the announcement of Pre-Loved. The German upscale fashion giant said customers will be able “to buy pre-owned items as they would new” from its brands, with the launch of a premium resale platform happening in Q3."
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HIGHSNOBIETY Pyer Moss' First Handbags are Literal Hand-Shaped Bags "‘The label, helmed by Kerby Jean-Raymond, just dropped a collection of whimsical purses and high heels, marking its first entry into both categories."
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FASHION NETWORK Vestiaire Collective data shows positive eco impact of resale "French resale giant Vestiaire Collective on Thursday revealed what it says is “groundbreaking new data” underlining the “positive impact of its resale model."
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FASHION NETWORK Uniqlo introduces 'Buy With Purpose' feature to give back "Now live on the Uniqlo app and Uniqlo.com, the feature rewards customers' purchases of certain items with a donation made from Uniqlo on the customer's behalf to one of three non-profit Uniqlo partner organizations. "
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