WHEELING, W.Va. — If you have a passion for fashion, a new event in Wheeling will provide that during the first week of June. The volunteer-driven non-profit initiative will run from June 1-7, with events taking place throughout the week. It will conclude with the debut runway fashion show on June 7 at Waterfront Hall….
Rochester, N.Y. — Local boutiques and designers embraced their edgier side during “Prism,” a runaway show put on by Fashion Week of Rochester. The fashion show part was put on in support of the general runway and homeless youth programs at the Center for Youth. Fashion Week Rochester works to provide critical funding to the…
Before the flashbulbs, the front row and the frantic outfit swaps between shows — there’s one ritual that anchors Fashion Week prep. And surprisingly, it has nothing to do with your wardrobe. It’s skin prep. In an industry where styling is strategy and presence is everything, the canvas matters just as much as the clothes….
Courtney Zheng, who is an AFW newcomer, agrees. “There’s a clear shift this year towards a greater focus on design integrity,” she says. “When the garments are conceptually and technically strong, they hold their own and there’s no need for excessive theatrics. For us, AFW remains the most significant event on the calendar — it’s…
The timeline will follow the CFDA’s own, Russo says, when it comes to applications, schedule and location announcements. The KFN venues will operate on a first come, first serve basis. Approximately 30 designers will be able to participate. Applications are open now. Phases 2 to 5: by September 2027 Beyond next September, KFN has big…
Keeping with the body-consciousness bubbling up in haute couture and ready-to-wear lately, the corset continued to serve as a foundation in just about every bridal collection during April’s New York Bridal Fashion Week for spring 2026. Designers put the emphasis on a range of waist-forward wedding dress silhouettes this season, with a distinct split between…
Getting Dressed A series exploring the many ways we define and create “personal style.” Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photo: Courtesy of Allison Bornstein Before fashion months are wrapped in a pretty little bow — introduced to the world on social media via highlight reels, short Instagram carousels, and digestible trend reports — buyers, editors, and…
While the fashion world seems to be embracing body diversity these days, not everyone is thrilled about being labelled as “plus-sized”. Zhao Tongshu, an aspiring model from Gansu, China who recently auditioned for 2025 Fashion Week wasn’t exactly pleased when she was called plus-sized. In a video posted on IG, Tongshu is seen confidently walking…
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week presents its largest and most ambitious edition with to become a true powerhouse of creativity, business and innovation in the field of bridal, ceremony and red carpet fashion. The 2025 edition reaffirms Barcelona as the epicenter of bridal fashion by bringing together the most influential and haute couture designers, along with…
With this, brands can obtain more sufficient display space and time, acquire customers and collect feedback from a comprehensive perspective, which facilitates the timely optimisation of product and marketing strategies. Incorporating consumer retail into the showroom space could be a smart move, as it allows brands to receive feedback on product and buyers to observe…