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I hate to say it but sandal season is slowly slipping away. With unpredictable weather and the increasing likelihood of a downpour, the risk of soggy feet just isn’t worth it. So, like many of us, I’m being nudged towards practicality and leaving my beloved sandals tucked safely in the wardrobe—at least for now. After…
Fashion often acts as a mirror to society, reflecting values and sentiments through fabric and form. Alongside changing aesthetic tastes, over the past five decades, fashion trends have evolved as responses to social upheaval, economic shifts and cultural revolutions – from punk’s anarchic rebellion to athleisure’s wellness obsession. We spoke to stylists, designers and educators…
The early fall fashion trends are already everywhere, and the timing couldn’t be better. The transitional weeks between the final days of summer and the beginning of fall always call for a style refresh, and this year’s crop of trends delivers plenty of outfit inspiration. From a major pant revival you may not have seen…
Shorts with sandals? Think again. French women have mastered how to look polished and elevated 100% of the time—yes, even in the dead of summer when the heat and humidity becomes a near-impossible feat. The key? I’ve noticed that the chicest people in Paris all seem to follow the same styling rule for giving their…
August is officially here, and with it inevitably comes more hot weather. However, I’m excited for the new month because it also means we’re one step closer to wearing fall’s biggest fashion trends. I can’t wait to pull my boots and leather jackets out of storage, but until then, I’ll be relying on summer-to-fall transitional…
Fashion companies operate at the crossroads of sustainability, innovation, and chemical regulation. One recent development with compliance obligations and strategic potential is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) updated rule (2024 Rule) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) phasing out phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP 3:1))—a chemical that is commonly used in manufacturing equipment,…
Designers Akua Shabaka and Rebecca Henry of House of Aama at NYFW 2022 (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for IMG) House of Aama’s return to New York Fashion Week marks more than just a reappearance on the runway, it signals a moment of clarity, care, and deep creative purpose. After taking a deliberate year away…
For folks who keep an eye on luxury fashion, Zegna is pretty much synonymous with Italy. The label was founded in 1910 in the town of Trivero in the Biella region, the longtime home of some of the country’s finest wool mills. It still operates there to this day, though the corporate headquarters are situated…
In a world increasingly shaped by social media aesthetics and fashion-forward expression, the line between designer authenticity and inspired craftsmanship continues to blur. Nowhere is this more evident than in the enduring popularity of imitation designer handbags. Specifically, Loewe and Fendi-inspired women’s bags have gained notable traction among global consumers who are drawn to the…
Chairwomen Sandi Solano and Yoana Belo invite everyone to join them in celebrating the return of the Fall Festival Fashion Show with a “Women Of Service” theme. This year pays homage to a handful of women in the community who have impacted Newman in positive ways. “I remember the Soroptimist Fashion Show fondly and…