EDGE featured designers and industry professionals on the radar.
The global menswear market had total revenues of $423.2bn in 2013, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% between 2009 and 2013 from Marketline. This trend has led to an increase in menswear fashion bloggers, celebrities and those that aspire have become more conscious of their style. Plus media outlets and retail are […]
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“In what looks like a circle, there might exist corners.” This line reflects the brand’s origin–the designer’s confidence in herself and her designs. She has a strong belief in what some can see but others might not comprehend. – http://vvvv-o.com/about/ Our interview with the designer and visionary of “4 Corners Of A Circle”, Natsuko Kanno. […]
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Amabelle Aguiluz is an artist and knitwear designer working and living in Los Angeles. Her brand fits the EDGE designer profile. She is innovative in her approach to texture and sustainable in her development of textiles. Her designs are culturally relevant and yet wearable works of art. In blending ancient techniques with machine knitting, along […]
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I recently met Charles Cua [women’s designer] and Melchor Guinto [men’s designer] at the S|S 2015 LA Fashion Market SELECT Contemporary Trade Show as they were a new addition to this curated show. These two up and coming designers, who presented a bold and progressive look, were featured in the SELECT Runway Show and in […]
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A brand that’s good for the environment, good for the retailer – no minimums and 1 month lead times – and good for the consumer’s wallet. How refreshing it was to meet Carly Giammona, CEO+Founder Giammona Collective, at the Spring|Summer 2015 Select Contemporary Tradeshow, LA Fashion Market. Giammona Collective is the first major innovation in […]
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Elaine Unzicker, artist and designer, of Unzicker Design sat down to talk with me at the Standing In Boots art exhibition. This Ojai California resident makes jewelry and clothing from chain mail piece goods, the bases and uniqueness of her brand. Elaine and her husband, Keith, travel globally to show and sell her collections. She […]
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As a very talented designer, Michelle Hébert truly defines how fashion is art and art is fashion. Her design vision is seamless, dramatic, yet wearable. I recently had a phone conversation with her to get her feedback on EDGE and how fashion designers can expose their brands and connect with retailers. As an up-and-coming brand, […]
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