One of the most common complaints about Fashion Week is that the participating designers aren’t affordable or accessible to the average consumer. The luxury and unattainability of it all ostracizes fashion enthusiasts who might otherwise pay attention to the seven-day event. One reason that affordable brands shy away from Fashion Weeks is because they can’t…
New York Fashion Week ended Thursday with black models of every shade prancing down the catwalk. At first glance, it’s encouraging and exciting to see the likes of Joan Smalls, Arlenis Sosa, Cora Emmanuel, and Jourdan Dunn strut alongside newer faces like Jasmine Tookes, Grace Mahary, and Maria Borges; but the truth is, black models…
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is in full swing in New York City, and amid the daring designs, people are noticing a distinct lack of color on the runways. Although many are aware of the lack of black and brown models walking the catwalk, behind the scenes black designers are also just as rare. This year, only…
Giles Deacon has become known worldwide for his eccentric and whimsical designs, but for Resort 2012 he is presenting pieces that are much more subtle in silhouette, though loud in terms of print and pattern. The pieces are feminine and girlish at times and sexy and mature at others, providing the Giles woman with a…
Back in 2008, Vogue Italia shocked the fashion industry (and the world) with the premiere of “The Black Issue”. Casting nothing but black models, the issue sold out within 72 hours, causing the magazine to do something it never did before — reprint. [Vogue Italia had to reprint 30,000 extra copies for American distributors, 10,000…
One of our favorite designers Tracy Reese showcased her latest collection this week at Fashion Week NYC.
Check out photos and coverage from NYC Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008. Make sure to join us daily for our NYC Fashion Week Spring 2008 Runway Recap.
