How a Recession Might Affect the Fashion Industry
It’s been over a decade since the global economy went through a major downturn. However, investors are still nervous about another recession. Data released recently revealed that China's factory output grew at its slowest rate in over 17 years, and Germany's economic...
The Culture of Modern Couture
The modern world is full of beautiful evolving fashion pieces that keep evolving but never lose their lines. They can be hard to keep up with, as they constantly ricochet back and forth between the past and the future. When it comes to major creations in the fashion...
The Intersection of Fashion and NFTs
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are becoming more mainstream in the cryptocurrency world. They can be used in a wide range of industries, including fashion. Currently, these are mainly used in the gaming and finance sectors. However, they can also be used in other areas....
How to Find Your Sense of Style
One of the most important factors that you should consider when it comes to looking great is not following trends. Instead, focus on keeping your personal style. There are many ways to develop this, such as creating a mood board, experimenting with fashion, and...
A History of Music’s Influence on Fashion: The Modern Era
After the influence of rock in the 70s, rap and EDM music began ushering in modern trends that persist today. Rap in the 1980s While the styles of punk and glam rock were being celebrated during the 1970s, another new music movement was being created in New York City:...
A History of Music’s Influence on Fashion: The 20s through the 70s
It’s hard to imagine a world where music and fashion are not platforms for creativity and self-expression. A hundred years ago, young people saw corsets and cravats as symbols of repression instead of catalysts for freedom. They also didn’t listen to punk rock music...
Highlights from Paris Fashion Week 2022
Paris Fashion Week was full of excellent looks for the fall, and designers are already predicting the upcoming season's trends. Some of the highlights include Chanel’s homage to tweed, Demna Gvasalia's take on climate change, and the first posthumous show by...
Highlights from Milan Fashion Week 2022
After two seasons of party wares, Milan is back to business. While the focus of the city's fashion industry has shifted away from the carefree styles that were once fashionable, Italian brands are still bringing a touch of fun to the table with their fall 2022...
Haute Couture: Priceless High-End Fashion
A high-end fashion house that specializes in creating one-of-a-kind garments for its clients is known as an haute couture company. Haute Couture means "high sewing" or "high fashion" in French. In this industry, workers spend hundreds of hours creating a single item...
The Fashion Design Process: From Samples to the Final Product
In last week’s blog, we explored the inspiration and ideation process for fashion designers when designing a new piece. This week, we’ll continue the exploration of the fashion design process by considering how fashion designers choose fabrics, colors, and other...