“They Think Women Should Weigh 45kg In China”: Chinese Model Unhappy About Being Called Plus-Sized During Fashion Week Auditions

“They Think Women Should Weigh 45kg In China”: Chinese Model Unhappy About Being Called Plus-Sized During Fashion Week Auditions

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…

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Shanghai’s fashion industry relies on showrooms. How can they survive and thrive?

Shanghai’s fashion industry relies on showrooms. How can they survive and thrive?

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…

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The Canvas’ Fashion Diplomacy Bridges Nations Through Circular Fashion

The Canvas’ Fashion Diplomacy Bridges Nations Through Circular Fashion

Devin Gilmartin, Founder & CEO of The Canvas at the Fashion Diplomacy initiative, this time spotlighting Turkish designers at the Republic of Türkiye’s General Consulate in New York City. Flaminia Fanale In an era where fashion transcends simple aesthetics to become a powerful medium for cultural exchange, The Canvas is pioneering a groundbreaking initiative fostering…

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Stockholm Fashion Week is making a comeback

Stockholm Fashion Week is making a comeback

Stockholm Fashion Week is relaunching as a fully fledged physical showcase on 2 to 5 June after a six-year hiatus, with backing from the Swedish government. Previous organiser the Swedish Fashion Council shocked the industry when it announced the cancellation of Stockholm Fashion Week in July 2019, less than two months before it was due…

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