Fashion Update
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Fashion Update
What Do Fashion Trend Forecasters Do? How AI Is Reshaping the Job
There’s a group of people who could have told you that 2023 was going to be the year of Barbie pink before anyone else. And those “quiet luxury” fashions everyone was clamoring for with the end of Succession? They saw it coming from a mile away. These are the trend forecasters, people whose job is to distill the public’s mood and identify demand before the rest of us even know what we’re going to want. They hold their secrets close to the vest and for a hefty fee share insights into the future with their clients. The more accurately retailers… Read More
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Pierpaolo Piccioli bids farewell to Italy’s Valentino after 25 years
Italian luxury fashion house Valentino, a renowned luxury fashion house, and its esteemed creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, have made the mutual decision to end their collaboration, according to Piccioli’s latest Instagram post. Piccioli, who has been a pivotal figure in the company for 25 years, took the reins as creative director in 2016. During his tenure at Valentino, Piccioli was celebrated for his innovative designs and his ability to blend modernity with the brand’s rich heritage. He dressed notable stars such as Florence Pugh, Rihanna at the Met Gala, and Zendaya, Emily Blunt, and Carey Mulligan for the Academy Awards.… Read More
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UNESCO says demand for African fashion is skyrocketing
In Lagos, Nigeria, the runway is busier than ever. According to a UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week, Africa’s fashion industry is rapidly growing to meet local and international demand. But it’s also lacking the adequate investment to achieve its full potential. Currently valued at $15.5 billion worth of exports annually, the earnings from the continent’s fashion industry could triple over a decade with the right investment and infrastructure, according to the United Nations cultural body. “It’s people now coming to realize that there is a lot of treasure in the Nigerian culture and particularly in the fashion industry,”… Read More
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Week in review: Clothing overproduction, overconsumption and can tech fix it?
Credit: Image via Getty Images The pursuit of “material wealth” has a complex relationship with overconsumption, especially clothing. And we live in a society where consumers are highly influenced by societal pressure and advertising; where the idea of having everything irrespective of need has led to a wasteful consumption culture. I understand overconsumption through the vicious loop set up by the fast fashion industry. The rapid production of cheap clothing that is advertised as seasonal ranges and must-haves by brands encourages people to get their hands on everything. This idea of staying “in-trend” leads to mindless consumption of clothing. But… Read More
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This Is Not a Drill: The Pantless Trend Really Is Happening
Despite its modern roots among the Kar-Jenners and Co., the trend can be traced back to the 1950s, starting off as a form of dancewear, and lasting through the mod era. Many dancers wore leotards over their tights in order to create an elongated, more elegant line. But sometimes, they would layer with shirts or sweaters, often times belted to help clarify their waistlines. “Cyd Charisse and some of the Old Hollywood vixens and ingénues used to dance in things like that,” says image architect Law Roach. The look has become particularly associated with Edie Sedgwick, the socialite and Andy… Read More
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