We have been meaning to publish this feature on the designs by the graduating students of the Academy of Art University, San Francisco. We just never got around to it! But our Ella Brown Couture interview reminded us to share the excellence that comes out of the Academy of Art with you. Here we go …
Backstage Pass, All Access Granted to NY Fashion Week!
Friday, February 8 marked the end of the Fall 2008 Mercedes Benz NY Fashion Week and another marathon work week for me. As usual the week was filled with long hours behind the scenes with some of the most talented designers alive today. While most of what is reported in the news is what happens …
Is the Catwalk too White?
An “emergency summit” will take place next year in London to tackle the “blatant racism” that resides in the fashion industry, and in particular, the dearth of black models gracing the catwalks of international fashion shows. Dee Doocey, former managing director of an international fashion company and now a British Liberal Democrat spokesperson who is …
Christian Lacroix Says You Better Work that African Headgear!
Happy Friday! Paris Fashion week has been churning some beautiful designs. One designer we ‘heart’ is Christian Lacroix. Lacroix’s Spring/Summer 2008 pret-a -porter collections said in a very colorful way to the fashion world and ‘fashionistas’ globally, “you better work it with the West African head wrap!” If you don’t have a head wrap, ask …
Africa Shows Strong Presence at New York Fashion Week, Spring 2008
New York Fashion Week Spring 2008 was a refreshing take on the aid vs trade debate observed at the recently completed TED conference. Fall 2007, NY Fashion Week was all about aid to Africa–think Designers for Darfur among many similar shows. This season, however, it is as if America’s fashion industry persons were at the …
Win 1 Free Ticket to New York Fashion Week Spring 2008
Happy New York Fashion Week!!!! New York Fashion Week Spring 2008 began on September 5th and ends on Sept. 12th, 2007. It is by far one of our favourite events to attend. From the exquisite shows to seeing our media colleagues, favourite photographers, checking out new sponsors, the numerous parties,celebrities and exceptional fashionistas that show …