Fashion - Updates
FW26 was chaos, couture, and everything in between. The Fashion League ended with more gasps than applause — and we’re naming names. Who ruled the runway, who crashed, and who made fashion history?
As immigration raids intensify across the U.S., the garment industry is under threat. With nearly one-third of North America’s garment workers being immigrants—many undocumented—the raids not only endanger livelihoods but expose the deep hypocrisy in American manufacturing rhetoric. True protection and justice for their workers remain elusive, as brands often prioritize profits over people.
Maison Margiela’s Artisanal 2025, debuting under Glenn Martens, merges surrealist Gothic design with Flemish and Dutch art history and unusual, discarded materials; reimagining the brand’s avant-garde legacy through sculptural silhouettes, intricate masks, and masterful craftsmanship of the past and the present.
At BFW, SF1OG transformed a raw concrete hall into an ephemeral dreamscape of romance and nostalgia. Designer Rosa Marga Dahl reimagines early 2010s silhouettes through indie sleaze and medieval literary influences. In an exclusive interview, Dahl reveals the inspirations behind the show, reflecting on how even painful memories become something we long for.
Black and African-owned brands took center stage at Berlin Fashion Week: redefining fashion and using it as a tool for resistance, sustainability, and storytelling. From Buzigahill’s powerful Return To Sender show to NOMMO’s visionary platform and AZEA ZALEA’s deeply personal debut, these creatives are shifting the industry’s focus toward justice, heritage, and innovation. This isn’t just fashion — it’s a movement.
Fast fashion is no longer cutting it—for our closets or our planet. If you're ready to ditch cheaply made, mass-produced trends in favor of something more meaningful, this online thrifting guide is your new best friend. Discover how to build a wardrobe full of unique, high-quality pieces by shopping vintage and supporting independent designers. Learn how to avoid unethical dropshippers, spot real vintage, and make smarter, more sustainable choices that reflect your personal style. It’s time to break up with fast fashion—for good.
As recession looms over the creative landscape, casting an increasingly dark shadow on the fashion industry, I couldn't help but wonder (pardon the Carrie reference): what paths remain for aspiring creatives in fashion? If you want to work in fashion and achieve financial stability, the answer may lie in fashion tech. But what exactly is fashion tech, and is it as promising as it sounds?
Once dismissed as a fleeting trend, logomania is staging a bold comeback—dominating runways, reshaping consumer identity, and redefining what it means to flex in fashion. Big names, bold prints, and zero subtlety: today’s fashion isn’t whispering, it’s shouting. From the runway to your IG feed, logos are the loudest flex. But is it fashion or just a branded identity crisis?
We all know UGG as a big-name shoe brand, but do you know the difference between the labels? This story isn't just about shoes, it's about corporate greed and cultural extortion. Read all about how a small, family-owned company was pushed out of its own branding.
Acne Studios is set to dominate this summer with its bold collections, unexpected collaborations, and cultural icons like Charli XCX and ILLIT leading the way. With a fearless approach to fashion, the Swedish brand blends 70s retro, 80s silhouettes, and modern twists for a standout Fall/Winter 2025 collection. Expect oversized jeans, deconstructed tailoring, and edgy accessories to be everywhere this season. Acne Studios is not just a brand, it's a movement—effortlessly cool, globally relevant, and always ahead of the curve
