Don’t we all love seeing ourselves represented on screens? In recent years there’s been multiple movements and efforts made by millions of women for greater body positivity and inclusivity on screen. Even with constant efforts, the media still favors the size 2, petite women with long legs — a build that only represents a small…
AND SPEAKING OF IOWA STATE, THE GROUP OF IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IS HELPING COMBINE FUNCTION WITH FASHION, THE APPAREL, MERCHANDIZING AND DESIGN PROGRAM PARTNERED WITH THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BRAIN TO CREATE OUTFITS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. EACH STUDENT WAS CONNECTED WITH A FAMILY WITH THEIR MODELS, MEDICAL COMFORT, AND STYLE IN MIND….
New York’s leading bridal trade show Mélange de Blanc and The Bridal Council have teamed up to debut a reimagined New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week to corral bridal designers, buyers and members of the media together under one roof for the first time in more than a decade. With the latest installment of New York Luxury…
The New Jersey Department of Corrections has teamed up with Pratt Institute to debut a fashion design and workforce development program at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. “The Design Studio” will offer incarcerated women a structured curriculum in fashion design, apparel construction, digital design and business planning. Organized with equipment to resemble a professional environment,…
The combination of sports, music and fashion is a winning combination with fans and brands alike, and now the Giants of Africa Festival is tapping into that zeal with its first fashion show. Giants of Africa is a nonprofit that uses basketball to empower African youth that was started in 2003 by Masai Ujiri, vice…
Funeral services were held earlier this month for fashion designer Charlene Hyman, who counted Grammy winner Patti LaBelle and Grace Jones among other clients. Hyman, 68, died peacefully on June 20 at her home in Baltimore while recovering from some health issues, according to her friend of 40 years and fellow fashion designer Carlous Palmer….