Month: September 2021

Original ArticleLondon-based label KNWLS rebranded and renamed from Charlotte Knowles in 2021 was first founded in 2017 by Charlotte Knowles and partner Alexandre Arsenault, having met while studying at Central Saint Martins.Finding initial inspiration in underwear and corsetry, KNWLS has expanded to encompass an empowered but disruptive vision of femininity, dangerous and sensual. A tough, utilitarian sensibility where pieces can feel like armor challenges the modern feminine wardrobe.KNWLS first showed on-schedule at London Fashion Week in 2018 as part of talent incubator Fashion East. Drawing attention for their slick, body-conscious separates which played with concealment and exposure, Knowles and Arsenaults…

Original ArticleCanadian-British, London-based EDELINE LEE graduated from Central Saint Martins and launched her eponymous label in 2014. She is known for her immersive and performative shows at London Fashion Week. The designer states that she designs with her concept of the Future Lady in mind: Female identity is in flux in our generation: modern women live hectic, collaged lives. We cant automatically subscribe to the possible identities that have been laid out for us historically. Women now are more beautiful, more powerful, more free, stronger, more aware, more capable than any other time in history. Yet, we still have a ways to go before…

Original ArticleIn keeping with the accelerated digitalization of this pandemic era, the APUJAN Spring/Summer 2022 collection was presented at London Fashion Week in the digital form, with the theme In the Maze of Noises showcased with the British Fashion Council on Friday, 17th September at 1pm (UK Time).Produced in the hometown of the brand, the Spring-Summer 2022 digital show was directed by the acclaimed film director Hsiao Ya-chuan, and the special performance of the well-known Asia actresses LIN YU HSI (Allison Lin), CHIEN TING JUI (Dewi Chien), and the most well-known chess player in Taiwan, Joanne Missingham.Every season, APUJAN launches…

Original ArticleTaking inspiration from the sea and the Summer Summer 1998 Tied To The Mast collection. Fashion house VIVIENNE WESTWOOD unveiled their Spring Summer 2022 Save Our Souls collection, presented during the ongoing London Fashion Week. Taking inspiration from the sea and the Spring Summer 1998 Tied To The Mast collection, "I have a plan 2 save plant. We dont accept government destruction. Do what we say: I demand government cooperation, Save Our Souls, SOS. Stop Climate Change, Stop WAR War production is the biggest polluter. Stop Arms production, Close the Factories, Stop Arms Sales!.Commissioning and coordinating fabrics, recycling and…

Original ArticleTHE COLLECTION - There is nothing artificial, unnatural or contrived about the N21 spring/summer 2022 collection. Giving in to temptation, to open up to unforeseen possibilities and welcome new opportunities that trigger different points of view. The temptation to indulge in a flair for hand workmanship and for bold color, but also for mixing techniques, references and the apparent diversity between ready-to-wear mass production and couture uniqueness. The N21 womens and mens collection for spring/summer 2022 comes from creative director Alessandro DellAcquas authentic, prejudice-free rereading both of the vocabulary of fashion and of his own professional creative experience. Knit…

Original ArticleAn Experience Designed to Empower Conscious Creatives and Solidify Los Angeles as The Ethical Fashion DestinationVegan Fashion Week (VFW) returns to Los Angeles on October 8-9 for its third edition to present a curated lineup of international designers. This seasons theme, Expansion, explores the challenges our planet is facing through the lenses of fashion.Revitalizing the historic heart of downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the citys creative essence, VFW is transforming the citys skyline into a backdrop for its fall fashion shows perched in the penthouse of the USC Tower, a 138 m skyscraper in the South Park neighborhood of Los…

Original ArticleLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Entrepreneur Karen Michelle and Artists for Trauma (AFT) present The Love Your Body Event. This in-person event will begin at 11:00 am on Sunday, October 3rd at the beautiful Luxe Hotel Sunset. The annual all-inclusive Red Carpet, Fashion Show, and Shopping Extravaganza showcases fashion designers from all over the country, artists, and musicians. There will also be a special performance by Americas Got Talent Golden Buzzer 2019 winner singer Kechi. A new addition for 2021 is the Artists in the Garden Art Auction with proceeds benefiting the building of the ADA certified AFT Artists Retreat…

Original ArticleMONSE RESORT 2022 takes a psychedelic trip to escape to a more euphoric state of mind. Designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia foraged hallucinogenic provisions for this seasons principal Climbing High print. It is a surreal composition of an alpine climber anchored to a dreamy landscape of fantastic fungi, peculiar plants, vintage cars, retro TVs, and stereos. This print is complimented by bright and vivid colors like green grass and azure blue found throughout the collection. Silhouettes are lighthearted with fluttery silk dresses, playful knits, and tailoring that lacks a sense of seriousness while maintaining the MONSE ethos of deconstructed…

Original ArticleFluid and lively movement. To the rhythm of music. That music that gets into your blood. Pure energy. A sensual wave that starts from Korean K Pop. A modern and powerful pop, which spreads, contaminates and conquers the underground streets of New York. This is Aniye By: a strong musical DNA and attention on those icons that still today are able with their energy to tattoo the rock rhythm on our skin. Eclectic femininity, always in transformation. Aniye By SS22 Collection The Aniye By woman knows how to flaunt, to shout her sexy-rock side, her powerful look. She wants to…

Original ArticleTSX Design House is a socially responsible brand founded in 2002 by Ebony Adell with a mission to transform the fashion industry by creating luxury sustainable products and services that encourage consumers to participate in a socially conscious, sustainable lifestyle. The brand creates its own designs, patterns and prints based on chakra energy to make limited-edition sustainable urban couture collections ranging from lingerie, casual wear, handbags and athletic wear to Chakra Gowns at three different price points. Transcend8 is an 8 piece sustainable luxury collection inspired by the chakras of the 7 Orishas plus Yemoja, mother of all Orishas…