Fashion
Runway, craft, culture
The Future of Luxury: Redefining Value in a Changing Market
Luxury brands are navigating shifts in consumer values by prioritizing sustainability, authenticity, and bespoke experiences, reshaping traditional notions of exclusivity.
Through the Lens of Schiaparelli: Fashion Photography as Art
Elsa Schiaparelli’s innovative use of photography transcended documentation, framing couture as visual art and influencing generations of imagemakers.
Activewear's Unscripted Future: New Brands Reshape the Market
The evolution of consumer priorities has given rise to smaller activewear brands that challenge the dominance of Lululemon and its peers, demanding innovation across the industry.
Fashion’s Dual Renaissance: Sustainability and Cultural Identity
As the demand for ethical fashion rises, designers respond with collections rooted in heritage and sustainability, reshaping an industry long defined by excess.
Fashion and Technology: The New Grammar of E-Commerce
From virtual fitting rooms to AI-driven personal shoppers, technology is reshaping how fashion houses connect with their customers in an increasingly digital retail landscape.
Bianca Saunders Wins BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, Solidifying Her Place in Contemporary Fashion
The British designer’s accolade celebrates her unique vision and reinforces the imperative of fostering diversity within the fashion industry.
Onitsuka Tiger’s Lifestyle Pivot: Fashion Branding in Transition
The Japanese heritage brand enters high-end lifestyle territory, challenging consumer expectations and retail norms in the process.
Snap’s AR Glasses: A Digital Lens on the Future of Fashion
Blurring the lines between wearable tech and couture, Snap's AR glasses redefine design for function and form.
The Impact of Technology on Modern Jewelry: DNA Tracing and Blockchain
In the luxury jewelry sector, DNA tracing and blockchain technology promise unprecedented transparency, offering potential solutions to ethical sourcing challenges.
Cultural Identity in Contemporary Fashion: Heritage as a Design Imperative
A new generation of designers is redefining fashion as a medium for cultural storytelling, challenging conventions and diversifying global aesthetics.
Sustainability at Centre Stage: Fashion’s World Cup Transformation
The 2023 World Cup reveals how sustainability initiatives in sportswear have leapt from niche experiments to centre-stage commitments, using recycled materials to reshape the fashion industry’s priorities.
Chanel’s Jewelry Design Enters a New Chapter Under Marie-Laure Cérède
The appointment of Cartier alumna Marie-Laure Cérède marks a pivotal shift in Chanel's jewelled ambitions, blending legacy with a focus on innovation.
FOG Architecture and MSLAN: Crafting Narratives in Fashion Spaces
A retail collaboration in Quanzhou blurs the line between architecture and fashion, using spatial storytelling to redefine how garments meet their audience.
Fashion on the Frontline of the Climate Crisis
As climate risks intensify, the fashion industry faces pressure to reconcile its role in environmental harm with its potential for systemic change.
Zero-Waste Textiles at New Designers 2026: Can Deadstock Shape the Future of Fashion?
At London's New Designers 2026, graduate projects spotlight zero-waste innovation, challenging the fashion industry to rethink its relationship with materials like deadstock and second-hand yarn.
Fashiontainment and the New Frontier of Branding
Gap’s embrace of 'fashiontainment,' led by Lourdes Arocho, signals a pivotal moment where fashion and pop culture coalesce to engage younger consumers.
Digital Threads: How Technology is Reshaping Fashion Design and Engagement
From virtual try-ons to algorithmically generated couture, technology is enabling designers to innovate, immerse, and connect with consumers like never before.
Threads of Code: How Technology is Refashioning the Industry
From algorithmic marketing to 3D prototyping, technology is reshaping how fashion brands design, produce, and engage with consumers in an increasingly digital world.
Front Row to Factory: How Celebrity Influence Shapes Fashion’s Future
From cruise shows in Los Angeles to beauty moguls launching new lines, celebrities are reshaping the fashion economy, altering consumer tastes and brand strategies.
Milan Fashion Week Moves Towards Sustainability with Fur-Free Commitment
The National Chamber of Italian Fashion announces a fur-free policy for its official events, reflecting mounting pressure from environmental and ethical advocacy groups.
Fashion's Missed Shot: The Potential of Women's Sportswear
As women’s sports gain traction globally, the fashion industry lags in meeting the demand for innovative, diverse sportswear offerings.
Reimagining Sustainability: Fashion's Evolving Narrative Under Pressure
As consumer demand and regulatory scrutiny intensify, the fashion industry is reshaping its sustainability story—but are these changes substantive or surface-level?
Nike’s Sustainability Reset: A Strategic Playbook Under Pressure
Facing scrutiny, Nike has recalibrated its sustainability communication, scaling back visibility while emphasizing data. This shift reveals broader tensions in the sportswear industry’s green ambitions.
The Sustainability Dilemma: Is Fashion's Green Gloss Starting to Crack?
As consumers demand transparency, the fashion industry's sustainability certifications face criticism for inadequacies, risking erosion of trust in eco-friendly claims.
Shein’s Parisian Debut: Fast Fashion Meets the Capital of Couture
Shein’s first permanent store in Paris ignites debate over fashion ethics, spotlighting sustainability, labor practices, and the tension between heritage and hyper-consumption.