Humans are complex beings and to even begin to try and fathom our depth is nearly impossible. We as people have the human experience through both conflict and catharsis, and the human experience is one that is uniquely our own—despite the fact that it is shared collectively among individuals. We as humans are living paradoxes. […]
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I find that sharing my personal experiences with societal issues and problems give such a special meaning and feeling to my clothes and work. I wanted to share the visualization of the difference between humanism and the world that humans created through their phones. – Ruree Lee
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When I was designing the collection, I found some particular fabric that was inspired by Katsushika Hokusai. To be honest, I just wanted to use those beautiful fabrics in this collection, that’s all haha! – Yun Qu
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If you are walking down a street in a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York and its trash day, or it’s any normal day, you’ll see piles of unwanted clothes for the taking – people put out their unwanted clothes for people to take. Taking she did.
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HOROSCOPE? Believe or not to believe is a personal choice, but in looking at various angles in showcasing this body of work, I chose to examine a designer’s creative intent around the topic of astrological signs, which have social, cultural, and technical implications.
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INDIVIDUALISM, INDEPENDENCE, please, NO LABELS! When you are of mixed culture, how do you define and identify yourself without the input of society?
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Fashion is an expansive narrative of the abstract because when we really look at it and talk about it, good or bad, it taps all segments of society, the net is wide. Recently, we ‘looked and talked about’ the political statement Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Tax the Rich” dress made at The Met Gala. Technological advances […]
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With nearly 2 million United States women veterans strong, women have been fighting and sacrificing for their country much longer than you may think — even going as far as disguising themselves as a man in order to serve. – United States Department of Labor Inspired by the courageous and bold acts of pioneering women […]
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In an age of socioeconomic inequalities, climate crisis, and a pandemic, characterized by accelerated technological advances and new working models, design plays a crucial role in supporting the ways we care for ourselves, each other and the planet. Managing resources equitably and sustainably is vital for ecological resilience. The Design Museum, United Kingdom, Designers in […]
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What I find fascinating about the subject of sustainable fashion is that many in the industry don’t truly understand, or let’s say embrace, the benefit of a complete supply system that conserves and values our resources.
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Did you know that futbol team, aka soccer, t-shirts are considered fast fashion and negatively impact the environment? Sustainable fashion designer Juan Pablo Martinez thinks so. He says, “the top 10 futbol teams alone, sell 17,500,000 100% polyester t-shirts every year”.
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The experience of a fashion showcase doesn’t always come in a neat package of theatrical runway drama, museum exhibitions, or retail display windows. Fashion in the alley has a personality, energy, and engagement all of its own when witnessed in “the alley” as the behind-the-scene back stage to a fashion show. The Kulinary Kultuur Experience, presented by Hezekiah Da Costa “Chef […]
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A ten minute catwalk? How about a ten month campaign of exposure! Why not leverage this very short window of exposure to maximize your business long-term. Here are 10 steps of keeping your brand prominent in the eyes and buying power of your audience: Tell your story – document your design and development stages by […]
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Fashion design is my diary. I always can mark a collection around a devastating or exciting time in my life. Designing helps me express my feelings and emotions all while telling a story. – Bishme R. Cromartie
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Francesco Rasola is on the EDGE Radar for a very good reason. He thinks, he makes you think, he uses fashion as messaging – as an art of language. Our last connection with Francesco was from his collection, “It’s Just Matter of Time” [please reference our Stop! In Front of Time interview with him]. Here, […]
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The Fashion industry has contributed to the earth’s pollution, and my endeavor is to show the world that we can have high-fashion in co-existence with nature and other living beings. – Purvi Doshi
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Emerging designers get exposed [E D G E]! With the thousands of fashion shows worldwide, very few expose up and coming designers with the prominent and consistent platform that Nolcha Shows at New York Fashion Week does. Nolcha Shows is an award winning event, held during New York Fashion Week, for independent fashion designers to […]
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I love finding inspiration from a painting – either the lines, colors, shapes, or the story of the piece. Femilia Putri | Creative Director of ÁINE Born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, Femilia Putri [Femi], Creative Director of ÁINE, draws inspiration from the visual art of nature. Her recent collection is inspired by the creative power of artists’ […]
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Gregorio Sánchez showcases his colorful México heritage through his use of handmade embroidery and an artistic bent on simplicity through design. Of the 27 featured designers, Gregorio Sánchez is one of a handful of emerging designers/brands EDGE selected from Style Fashion Week New York runway that exhibits timeless elegant and pragmatic pieces. Investing in clothing […]
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Non-conforming, fun, whimsical, graphically bold, socially charged, playful, colorful, daring. This is not your usual stuff, hmm . . . this potpourri collection stimulates conversation. Fashion should be a little lighthearted and make you take a pause. Brittany Allen, CEO and Creative Director of Brittany Nicole, who holds an MFA from Savannah College of Art […]
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The Korean American designer, Grace Moon, brings artistry to her designs with striking color block combinations, unconventional layering, and architectural cuts. A work of art! Her designs reflect her Korean heritage and are based from the Korean traditional clothing, Hanbok. Of the 27 featured designers, Grace Moon is 1 out of a handful of emerging designers […]
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We want to bring back the essence from all over the world, with handmade, fine ARTISANal collections that are made by local artisans in their traditions. We will not disguise those communities; we give them access to the windows of the world while they give us their most precious gift: their talent. – Clémence Goudard, Good People […]
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Fashion shows have become a media spectator sport at a high cost of entry for the designer. Is the 10 – 20 minute catwalk worth the investment in exposing their work, but more importantly getting that order from buyers? Read what emerging designers think of fashion shows. A mixed blessing? How important is exposing your […]
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EDGE’s selection of the best of Arts Hearts Fashion designer showcase are Patrick Kevin Francisco, Alena Sablan, Jovani, and Jessie Liu. Out of 38 designers, these 4 meet the EDGE criteria of design excellence. Photo Credit: BEVERLY HILLS, CA – MARCH 17, Arun Nevader/Getty Images, Courtesy of Art Hearts Fashion More of the Look at […]
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The inner guidance or spark of inspiration allows me to feel what is next. Imagination is never tangible and I want to capture those ‘sparks’. -Elaine Unzicker
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Koko Nanga consumer is an Afropolitan at heart. Throughout my journey I have met/spoken to a variety of people from different countries, cultures, races. With this I have realized that you don’t have to be black to be Afropolitan. You simply have to have an affinity for Afro culture. – Maryanne E. Mokoko
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. . .You can feel the love of the craft that has gone into the work by the craftsman. Through having a supply chain that holds eternal and ancient values, I hope to inspire others to take caution in how they are approaching their lifestyle in all aspects. Sita Bell | London This quote from […]
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Tina Lobondi, the Congolese born [DRC], London based designer has built her fashion business, over a decade, on understanding who her customer is. As she says often in this interview, her customer is a strong, feminine woman. Tina is just coming off of her show at We Are Africa Fashion Extravaganza in the Maboneng area […]
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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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