I know many men and women who would pay more, possibly much more, for a luxury item that they knew had not harmed the planet in its production. And if, for example, this item had a tiny detail that communicated to the world that its wearer was not only chic and stylish but also had a conscience and was a good citizen, then would that not be the ultimate status symbol? | | | | Breakdancers. London, 1983.
(Universal Images Group/Getty Images) | | | | | | “I know many men and women who would pay more, possibly much more, for a luxury item that they knew had not harmed the planet in its production. And if, for example, this item had a tiny detail that communicated to the world that its wearer was not only chic and stylish but also had a conscience and was a good citizen, then would that not be the ultimate status symbol?”
|
| |
| | rantnrave:// COACH INC., the holding company, has changed its name to TAPESTRY. Under the new identity, will it become a leading American luxury conglomerate? I like the name. CEO VICTOR LUIS tells VANESSA FRIEDMAN that it reflects company values: diversity in thought, people, and brands the company intends to foster, all woven together. Inclusivity: an important metaphor to embrace in 2017. I’ve been impressed by remarks Luis has made about vision and growth for the group: defining a version of modern luxury that is global, defined by quality, and emphasizes "value and attitude." As for the COACH label, I sometimes wish for more direction, for it to push past the reliable formula it banks on every season: jackets and slinky dresses with a weighty dose of studs and embellishment sprinkled over. Overall the brand has made its transformation look confident and assured—it has a business-minded gloss to it that combines design, heritage, dino mascots, and brand ambassadors. The next step for Tapestry is proving the company can attract brands and talent. There's further discussion about the move in GLOSSY... Few items worn on the body draw as much fervor and devotion as sneakers. Behind the hype—and hunger—that fuels the market (and aftermarket) for sneakers, there are loyalists, OGs, and opportunists forming a global network of collectors, counterfeits, and collaborations. FashionSET: Putting the Cult in Culture: Sneakers Move the World... No discussion on sneakers is complete without writer GARY WARNETT, who passed away in September. Warnett was renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge, wit, and genuine love for all things sneakers and streetwear. Here, a collection of Warnett's writing on sneakers, posts from his blog GWARIZM, and some heartfelt tributes. FashionSET: Sneaker Scholar: Remembering Gary Warnett... GUCCI will no longer use animal fur... KITH x OFF-WHITE. | | | - HK Mindy Meissen, curator |
|
|
| This T-shirt line says it all: "Defend DACA" "Resistance" "F*** Trump." | | |
|
| The American fashion group is rebranding itself to reflect its new ambitions. | | |
|
| Will it build a strong community of fashion enthusiasts, too? | | |
|
| The Hong Kong-based entrepreneur is partnering with financier Clive Ng to foster a 'cultural ecosystem' of brands targeting Millennials and Gen Z in the West and China. | | |
|
| And in doing so, made a market stall jeans brand the toast of PFW. | | |
|
| Lim is forging her own path, starting with the launch of production company, Cinc Studios. | | |
|
| Sustainability is moving up the agenda of the Chinese government as the country's people say they care more about it. So why does the local fashion industry seem so disinterested? | | |
|
| "Something that you would see out in the market any time soon would not be something that any of us would be satisfied with." | | |
|
| A predator in plain sight, finally thwarted. | | |
|
| In light of Mario’s latest work for Holiday Magazine, Mira Mira looks back to another cult favourite, the legacy of 90s fashion bible Dutch Magazine, with this exclusive archival imagery. | | |
|
| In a crowded resale landscape, Grailed is the peer-to-peer marketplace preferred by hip, city-dwelling young men. Heroine, launching today, is for their mysterious, art school-dropout girlfriends (and their gender-bending confidantes, too). | | |
|
| Green beauty is getting accessible. | | |
|
| What do you wear when you're shooting in the desert or the Amazon rainforest? | | |
|
| Some of the biggest skin care companies in North America use the pursuit of fairer skin in their ad campaigns for products sold outside the US. | | |
|
| At New York Comic Con, cosplayers used their creativity to change perceptions. | | |
|
| Brian Phillips, founder of PR agency Black Frame, has the perfect combination of taste and ambition. | | |
|
| The all-wool shoe brand has adjusted its product 27 times in the 19 months since it launched its first style based on consumer feedback. | | |
|
| This article is not an attempt to match Edward Gibbon's epic book, The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, in quantity or quality, although its quantity might seem as intense. And it's not another bashing of Eddie "the magician" Lampert, or "fast buck" Eddie, or whatever I have called him. | | |
|
| As a raucous new documentary about the illustrator screens at London Film Festival, we speak to its director about the Lopez’s animal magnetism and his extraordinary coterie of ‘girls.’ | | |
|
| If these bright kids make it, we're looking at a more sustainable, inclusive fashion landscape. | | |
|
| © Copyright 2017, The REDEF Group |
|
|
