Sometimes garments only become emblematic of a given period with hindsight. Sometimes it can happen as fast as a dash to the charity shop. I knew we’d passed the peak of the pandemic, at least emotionally, the day I jettisoned my lockdown trousers. Calling them ‘trousers’ seems grand – they were low-rise, cropped, wide-leg grey...
The gleaming slopes are perfectly poised for self-expression, a blank canvas for show-off freestylers, schussing snowboarders – and, of course, a great showcase for medal-worthy style feats. My early attempts at ski style were formulated on trips to Sweden on school breaks when my sisters and I lavished zinc oxide rainbows over our faces...
Though only 21 and passionate about fashion since the age of 10, Conor O’Brien has already established an enthusiastic following (including Dublin rapper Malaki) for his original handknits, modernised takes on traditional Irish cable knit patterns and shapes. A second-year fashion student at the National College of Art and Design, unlike others who took their...
Fashion Art Toronto returns for the fall season Toronto’s fashion scene continues to heat up. The evidence? Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) announced this week that it will host a Fall 2022 showcase — an unexpected second event for the organization this year. Set within the historic Parkdale Hall from November 10 to 13, an all-encompassing style experience will...
How can fashion brands make the tangible digital? Rose Skews of Favoured explores the potential for them to be immortalized in the metaverse, while reminiscing about iconic moments from some of fashion’s powerhouses. The metaverse has the potential to become part of our everyday lives, creating new marketing opportunities for companies spanning all industries. The...
080 Barcelona Fashion will celebrate its 30th edition in style. The fashion event, scheduled on October 25-28 in the Catalonian capital, will be held in physical format again after four digital editions. Its main theme will be sustainability, and there will also be a first show presenting a collection of second-hand clothes.
Digital demand for fashion and luxury brands is expected to explode and bring in extra sales for the industry that could reach 50 billion dollars by 2030. Meanwhile, the Metaverse’s market share in the fashion industry is expected to increase to 6.61 billion dollars in the next five years. “Revenue streams from digital mediums for...