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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The press loved the idea of an ‘American in Paris’, coming out of the tradition of people like Joséphine Baker … Patrick marketed his designs in a new way.¹ – Mary Ann Wheaton, former CEO and president, Patrick Kelly Inc.
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I hope when they think about me, they think of being happy. There’s so much sadness in the world. And if you can stick a button on something or funny hat, I’m the one for you.¹ – Patrick Kelly
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Every exhibition is its own intellectual exercise and exhibitions start conversations. – Laura L. Camerlengo, Associate Curator of Costume and Textile Arts, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and presenting curator, Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love
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My husband, Erik ReeL, just published a book; the book the art world has not been waiting for, maybe even dreading. And I’d say there are similar (or equally) strong messages for the fashion community that will ruffle some shirts.
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Soul – the Dictionary definition is an emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, especially as revealed in a work of art or an artistic performance. Maital Levitan personifies this artistic practice with a body of work that reveals an emotionally charged narrative. She is a fearless storyteller producing bold designs that are relevant with a […]
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The Japanese shibori industry now has serious issues: aging artisans without next generation to pass this heritage on, and decreasing demand partly caused by globalization. – Jun Nakamura
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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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I began seeing the clothes I had been accountable for making as post-consumer waste: in thrift stores, jammed into markdown racks, and on the streets as rags. Karen Glass From an organic farm to procurement of fashion artifacts to a zero waste product development operation, Karen Glass, founder of Ø [zerøwaste] GLASS, walks the talk of a […]
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Blurred Boundaries: Fashion as an Art fashion exhibit, curated by Rhonda P. Hill
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The power of fashion lies in its ability to transform identity and culture. GraySpace Gallery presents Blurred Boundaries: Fashion as an Art fashion exhibit. As creator of this exhibition, it uniquely spotlights the process and output of selected work of fashion designers Tingyue Jiang, Alena Kalana, Susan Tancer and Hera Zhou who blur the distinction between […]
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There are economic, ethical, cultural, and design issues around mass production, particularly mass produced fashion. Aside from its social issues, fashion that is mass produced can be very expected, uninspiring, conforming, and blasé, you get the picture, and tends to be of lower-quality. Do we ever think of the actual makers of these mass produced […]
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One thing I want to do is figure out a better way to leave less of a footprint. I am not at all interested in mass production. What I create is art. – Alena Kalana A high school fashion course led Alena Kalana to give fashion design a serious thought. This award winning designer’s passion […]
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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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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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Fashion, like art, embodies the time we live in and society bears witness to the interpretation of its historical and cultural significance.
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David Tupaz, the Hollywood based Filipino designer, is a true example of one who channels his passion through art, culture, and design. He speaks the EDGE philosophy. I think being an artist somehow makes one feel responsible! Without artistry, we would have never discovered and understood the value of history and humanity from the prehistoric […]
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The tomorrow people is what we can now call ourselves, because of the vision we hold as previously overlooked people/designers. African design brings forth a fresh vision and outlook or newness to international fashion platforms, implemented and seen in some of the top brands of the world. – Sheila-Madge Bakker [SMB] I am very inspired […]
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