The clothes on the hanger do nothing. The clothes on the woman do everything. And that is, I think, what fashion is about. | | | | | Advertising card, Ball's corsets with coiled wire spring elastic section, circa 1870–1900, Chicago Corset Co. (Boston Public Library) | | | | |  | “The clothes on the hanger do nothing. The clothes on the woman do everything. And that is, I think, what fashion is about.”
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| | rantnrave:// NOV. 8 is the day for all AMERICANS to vote. It is "that right, by which we exist as a free people," in the words of ALEXANDER HAMILTON. See the REDEF MediaSET VOTING MATTERS for why you should exercise your right on Nov. 8. It’s a day of excitement and empowerment for civic life in AMERICA. REDEF CEO JASON HIRSCHHORN’s endorsement is a must-read. Political slogans, logos, visages, and more have been emblazoned across all manner of apparel during this campaign, including a hashtag custom embroidered on your jeans waistband. Discussions on pearl forums. In 2016, there are myriad ways to show your support on the body. And on a lighter note, one might think like this FUNNY OR DIE video by remembering that, when casting your ballot, no one has to know… The hearts, minds, and wallets of so many in the fashion industry are #withher. VOGUE and W are as well. PRABAL GURUNG, PHILLIP LIM, DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, MARC JACOBS and so many others have been outspoken in their support for HRC. No matter what you decide, please vote. Visit VOTEPLZ.org for information about where, when, and how, including a tool that shows you who/what will be on your local ballot. Peace. | | | - HK Mindy Meissen, curator |
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 | The New York Times |
| Raúl Martinez, the most powerful Latino in glossy publishing, finds his voice. | | |
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 | W Magazine |
| "The clothes on the hanger do nothing,” Justice Stephen Breyer said during deliberations earlier this week. “The clothes on the woman do everything. And that is, I think, what fashion is about.” | | |
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 | Dazed Digital |
| With two hashtags, Supreme has made it clear who it wants for President: #imwithher and #f***trump. | | |
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 | Bustle |
| As I sit here on the eve of this historic election, I think about this moment and what it means for our history. When the League of Women Voters was founded in 1920, it was hard to imagine a women would ever run for president, let alone be at the top | | |
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 | Hyperallergic |
| The Philadelphia Museum of Art examines the past and present of Vlisco fabrics, a symbol of our hyperconnected, postcolonial material world. | | |
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 | Vice |
| Within the Thai economy, the fashion industry has been heavily affected by the country's mourning ritual of wearing black clothing to honor the late king. Demand for black threads is so high that brands are suffering while street vendors are cashing in. | | |
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 | Complex |
| A panel of industry veterans gathered at ComplexCon to discuss what to expect from streetwear next. | | |
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 | Vogue |
| As things stand: A look back at the most fashionable postures from 1900 to today. | | |
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 | British Vogue |
| As Kenzo's capsule collection for H&M lands in store, Vogue asks whether the hotshot fashion designer and mass-market high-street retailer formula is still a winner | | |
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 | Glossy |
| Mass retailers like H&M, Zara, UK-based Marks & Spencer, Belgium-based CNA and Gap Inc., which owns Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta, have begun sharing the names of the factories they work with in an effort to improve working and environmental conditions, streamline cluttered supply chains, and get on the right side of the mindful consumer. | | |
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 | Shift London |
| We at _shift wonder why menswear continues to struggle when it comes to stepping away from safe fashion. | | |
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 | Business of Fashion |
| ‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real - and big - is the opportunity? | | |
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 | Fast Company |
| "We're talking about an election cycle in which there's a movement towards a populist approach that says that corporate America is not a good thing," said Kevin Plank. "It's pretty unfair." | | |
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 | Fortune Magazine |
| Recycled plastics are in new running shoes and soccer jerseys. | | |
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| The New York Times |
| Online shopping is easy, fast and completely devoid of any experiential pleasure. | | |
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 | i-D Magazine |
| After months of delays, the beloved NYC landmark has returned to its East Village home. We look at the site’s status as a hallowed skate spot. | | |
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 | Racked |
| Privacy is more complicated than ever -- and if you're a celebrity, then just forget about it. | | |
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