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“Designers in New York are at a disadvantage thanks to lengthy commutes and incoherent logistics at the heart of fashion week, writes Christina Binkley” Reading this, I couldn't help but think about how traffic and infrastructure issues aren't just a fashion week or fashion industry problem; they're something all industries grapple with. Our platform, Airpals Courier facilitates project-based logistics and shipping for big names and rising stars, we see firsthand how these backend challenges play out. I wholeheartedly agree that a more unified approach could greatly benefit the fashion industry. The article got me thinking about the bigger picture, the urban hurdles that all sorts of businesses face. When it comes to fashion and consumer goods, logistical hurdles in product development and supply chains often inflate product costs or reduce profit margins. Collaboration between cities and logistics companies is vital for sustaining and expanding local production. We've been lucky enough to have supported Puppets and Puppets with their local logistical needs. It's disheartening to see such a talented brand relocate overseas due to the operational difficulties in NYC. We wish them all the best in their transition and we are keeping our fingers crossed they'll be back before we know it. Increased discussion on this issue could help to shine a light on the issue and keep our talented folks from feeling like they've got to go elsewhere to make it.
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I have a new column with Vogue Business, The American Thread, so I chose the most mundane, least sexy topic possible to launch it. Actually, it’s fraught with tension: New York Fashion Week needs a mom. Designers in New York are at a disadvantage thanks to lengthy commutes and incoherent logistics at the heart of fashion week, writes Christina Binkley. https://lnkd.in/g7tBdux6
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👠 Our September theme: “Race and the Runway” Since the early 20th century, the runway has served as both the culmination of a designer’s collection and a reflection of shifting beauty ideals and cultural zeitgeist. In (Western) fashion history, it has often showcased models who embodied idealized, sometimes unrealistic beauty standards, symbolizing a dream. Though the runway offers a brief glimpse of fashion as performance, its influence reveals a trickle-down effect of colonialism and racial constructs. Join us this September as we examine the modeling industry, question who defines “fashion design genius,” and explore iconic designs and campaigns that reveal the progress and regress of this trillion-dollar industry. – Kim Jenkins Founder & Principal Researcher, The Fashion and Race Database
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BREAKING: After tinkering with the idea for months (OK, more like years), I've finally started a Substack. It'll be *the* place where I post my most expansive fashion criticism as well as my thoughts on fashion history and the current state of the industry, plus interviews and even some archival photo essays. The first post is live with another scheduled for the next few days. Will you join me? #fashion #fashionhistory #driesvannoten
DRIES VAN NOTEN AND THE ART OF LETTING GO
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Reflecting on this year's Met Gala, themed "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" with a dress code of "The Garden of Time," it's clear that the event continues to be a spectacular showcase of creative expression. However, a look through this morning's red carpet images might suggest that for some, the line between being fashionably dressed and merely 'dressed up' seems to blur. The Met Gala's core mission is to honor the longevity and transformative power of fashion, but does the current interpretation on the red carpet truly reflect this vision? As fashion enthusiasts, it's worth discussing whether these appearances emphasize style and tradition or if they lean more towards theatrical costumes. What's your take on the balance between innovation and respect for timeless fashion at such high-profile events? #MetGala #FashionIndustry #StyleDebate
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Reflecting on this year's Met Gala, themed "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" with a dress code of "The Garden of Time," it's clear that the event continues to be a spectacular showcase of creative expression. However, a look through this morning's red carpet images might suggest that for some, the line between being fashionably dressed and merely 'dressed up' seems to blur. The Met Gala's core mission is to honor the longevity and transformative power of fashion, but does the current interpretation on the red carpet truly reflect this vision? As fashion enthusiasts, it's worth discussing whether these appearances emphasize style and tradition or if they lean more towards theatrical costumes. What's your take on the balance between innovation and respect for timeless fashion at such high-profile events? #MetGala #FashionIndustry #StyleDebate
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"To be chic (in the context of fashion and style) is, then, to master the paradox of tapping into the cultural zeitgeist while remaining impervious to its many mandates. To constantly toe the line between an in-the-know coolness and an intrinsically motivated sense of self, between an untouchable hotness and an understated humanity — sitting somewhere between the ephemeral and enduring." More on this in today's Substack article, "on the chicness paradox & Copenhagen Fashion Week" CHECK IT OUT: https://lnkd.in/eqm5f7Kw
(006) on the Chicness Paradox & Copenhagen Fashion Week
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There's too much of everything at Paris Fashion Week Fashion is supposed to be about meaning — clothes are supposed to be striking some sort of chord with us, appealing to us on some sort of emotional level, but it’s hard to find anything of real meaning in the industry these days. Or at least any kind of meaning for someone like me. The corporate luxury houses ruling over Paris aren’t for us, they’re for the 0.1%. It’s not Tik Tok’s fault or Pharrell’s fault or Kim Jones’s fault. The industry is just following the direction the world’s going in. Meaningless capitalism getting bloated and fatter and uglier. The collapse in smaller brands, independent media and multi-brand retail isn’t some sort of unique crisis — you’ll find the same struggle in music, film, art and literature, too. The excess of the industry is impossible to reconcile with what’s happening in the real world. We’re on the verge of another American election, living through the hottest years on record, trying to build a future for ourselves in the midst of skyrocketing inequality and the collapse of a common sense of truth. You can feel the cognitive dissonance practically screaming through your phone screen. It’s called weltschmerz in German. Sadness that the world is the way that it is. https://lnkd.in/d5vNKdZc
I miss Paris Fashion Week. And I don't.
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💃 I'm briefly interrupting my regularly scheduled TV and media advertising content to share that one of my best friends, Mandy Jimenez, has started a new blog chronicling her current journey of building a luxurious wardrobe through her remarkable sewing talents. Check it out! 👀 #fashionblogger #styleinspiration #fashiondesign #blogging
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Kicking off fashion week season with New York Fashion Week (#NYFW)! 🗽 Did you know that the very concept of fashion week as we know it today was born in New York? After Ruth Finley heard two writers being frustrated over overlapping events at Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, she recognized the need to prevent scheduling conflicts among designers and introduced the Fashion Calendar - the blueprint for fashion weeks globally! ✨Discover more pivotal history moments of #NYFW in our highlight below. #FashionWeek #NewYorkFashionWeek
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Inspiringly, Hollywood red carpets are stage for fashion’s grandest displays. Moreover, ach year, celebrities must choose between timeless vintage vibes and bold modern edge looks. Also, this ongoing debate shapes trends and influences public perception. So. let’s explore the elements, notable examples, and the impact of both styles in this great fashion debate. https://lnkd.in/gzUf_HDB
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