#fashion-industry

#fashion-industry

According to the official synopsis, "The world of high fashion turns dark when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways. FBI Agents "Cooper Madsen" (Peters) and "Jordan Bennett" (Hall) are sent to Paris to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a sexually transmitted virus that transforms ordinary people into visions of physical perfection, but with terrifying consequences."

The year was 2015. Barack Obama was in the White House. "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars was streaming. Avocado toast was a brunch essential, and consumers were addicted to pinning their aspirational life on Pinterest, while showing their curated real life through filters on Instagram. Athleisure was also all the rage, driven by influencer marketing and the allure of status brands like Lululemon, Nike and Athleta.

The Instagram post promoting the handbag, which has a label to say it was made using AI, shows a "surreal" collage of models spliced between Valentino logos and its DeVain bag. At one point it shows models seemingly emerge from an ornate gold version of the handbag. At another, the brand's logo transforms into people's arms, before these morph into a coalescing swirl of bodies.

Germany's young creative talents find themselves in a chokehold of diminishing government funding to educational and outreach programmes, threatening to undermine long-standing institutions as well as the renewed international interest in its fashion industry. The mood is decidedly depressed at University of the Arts ( ) in Berlin, one of Germany's leading arts universities. Funding cuts across all of the city's publicly financed cultural and arts programmes have left the school depleted in staff and its facilities' opening hours.

The first impression of businesswoman Andrea Shaw's home is one of comfort and elegance combined. Then two distinct themes emerge - a lot of the furnishings are Chinese, while the rest are very Donegal, and happily the two work really well together, just as the two cultures have done in Andrea's own life. She adores her home county, particularly the Inishowen Peninsula, and given half a chance will wax eloquently for hours about the mountains, the hiking trails, the swim spots, even the local tweed.

An unconventional-materials challenge with the twins working together, only Law Roach deciding who wins, and a demoralizing vote forced upon the safe designers to kick out one of the bottom-three contestants highlights a disturbing shift.

Topshop, once a rite of passage for young women finding their style on the high street, was bought by Asos in 2021 when its parent company, Philip Green's Arcadia, went into administration.

Summer footwear trends have shifted from traditional styles to include unconventional choices like rubber flip-flops, neoprene slip-on shoes, and Vibram's FiveFingers, challenging fashion norms.

Mango's revenue from social media ads has quadrupled since implementing Smartly, an AI-driven performance marketing tool, which allows for quick toggle of different versions of ad creatives.

Old Navy released a subtle yet wholesome denim campaign with a strong focus on inclusivity, featuring smiling families and diverse models with a focus on fits for "all".

LVMH's fashion and leather goods sales dropped 9 percent in Q2, deepening from a previous 5 percent decline, highlighting weaknesses reflected in organic sales.

Carmen Carrera, a trans model, made her debut on The Real Housewives of Miami's seventh season as a friend of Kiki Barth. At the National LGBTQ+ Task Force Gala, she discussed her modeling career with Julia Lemigova, revealing she almost walked in the Victoria's Secret fashion show 10 years ago, but was denied due to a trans exclusion policy.

Berlin Fashion Week SS26 celebrated creativity and innovation, showcasing exceptional talent from established designers and emerging voices, capturing the vibrant essence of the city's fashion scene.

Sweeney is launching a lingerie line backed by Bezos and Sánchez, moving beyond skincare or lifestyle branding, aiming to disrupt Victoria's Secret.

Louis XIV, known as the 'Sun King', significantly influenced fashion in France during his reign by enforcing strict rules about attire and banning textile imports.

It's difficult to envision a return to pre-pandemic levels of body positivity as brands continue to focus more on conventional beauty standards and thinness.

Munroe Bergdorf became the first trans model on the cover of UK Cosmopolitan in 2022, further establishing her presence in the fashion industry and beyond.

Milla Sofia, an AI-generated influencer, has a curated Instagram full of styled outfits and engaging captions, designed to sell products for her developer.

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"I'm super excited for everyone to see that throughout the season with what's next for my clothing brand and with my modeling career and my work at Meredith Marks," he said.

Tariffs imposed this year by President Trump have triggered higher prices and decreased selection. Some shoppers have been surprised to learn that the taxes apply to used goods.

In a surprising philanthropic gesture, an anonymous donor has contributed $10 million to Vermont Law School, prompting some to suggest the school humorously rename itself as the "Anonymous School of Law." This significant donation not only boosts the law school's endowment but also highlights the ongoing conversation about anonymity in charitable giving and the impact such contributions can have on legal education.

In 2024, brands in the U.S. spent over $7.1 billion in influencer marketing, confirming that brand ambassadorships have evolved into a cornerstone strategy.

The red carpet was rolled out in Dublin for the 22nd year of the fashion awards, showcasing celebrity style and glamour.

This isn't just a business acquisition. It's a full-circle return to my family's legacy.

Pierpaolo Piccioli's appointment as Balenciaga's creative director signifies a shift from the memecore trend established by Denma, reflecting a desire for elegance and heritage.