IVY Moda Makes Stunning NYFW Debut, Showcasing Vietnamese Fashion And Young Talent

IVY Moda Makes Stunning NYFW Debut, Showcasing Vietnamese Fashion And Young Talent

At New York Fashion Week Spring 2026, the global spotlight turned to Vietnam as IVY moda–one of the country’s most recognizable fashion houses–made its much-anticipated international debut. The moment was more than a brand milestone; it was a powerful cultural statement. Under the fresh and ambitious vision of 24-year-old creative director Vy Nguyen, IVY moda…

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Biography highlights pioneer in American fashion from Frederick

Biography highlights pioneer in American fashion from Frederick

A new biography by Baltimore author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson puts fashion pioneer Claire McCardell back at the center of American style. “Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free” says that the Frederick-born designer revolutionized women’s clothing from the 1930s through the 1950s. Her legacy is now highlighted alongside an exhibit at the Maryland Center…

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Andrew Curwen—the “Secret Weapon” of New York’s Buzziest Designers—Unveils An Electrifying Debut Collection

Andrew Curwen—the “Secret Weapon” of New York’s Buzziest Designers—Unveils An Electrifying Debut Collection

Still, after three years he was ready to “move back to the front end of fashion,” meaning the creation. In 2021, Curwen reached out to Velez, then a budding industry name, and offered to assist her. He stayed for three seasons, developing runway pieces, before moving on to Jane Wade, another New York up-and-comer, where…

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