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👀 Are there any Fashionistas here? With a Men Paris Fashion Week starting today, we just wanted to remind you how useful Tapni was during Summer Fashion Week! Read the truth about runaways, learn some tips on how to get into the fashionista's spots and network your way in! More in the article below!

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 

Our Contributing Editor, Arianne (Ari) Obi , makes her debut on NIGHTSTAND SERVICE with a timely and crucial article shedding light on the recurring issue of racist blunders within the fashion industry, particularly prevalent during fashion week. One glaring example is the recent misstep by Egon Lab, whose 'invisible t-shirts' debacle featuring both black and white models ignited rightful outrage, emphasising the urgent need for thoughtful representation and messaging in our industry. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. History is littered with instances where fashion brands have stumbled, often egregiously, on matters of race, ethnicity, and cultural appropriation. From Dolce and Gabbana's troubled past to H&M's regrettable misstep and Marni's recent controversy, the need for introspection and accountability within the industry has never been more apparent. So WHAT CAN BRANDS LEARN FROM THIS? 👽 Diversity need not be just on the runway or in campaigns, but in senior leadership. We know that fashion has a plague of white, male, directors, and this lack of diversity is reflected in senior leadership across the board. We need a myriad of perspectives in the boardroom to avoid errors like these, people’s whose voice and decision-making matters and can trickle down into entire organisations. 👽 Brands should test their campaigns on different types of audiences to ensure that their messaging is being clearly understood and is culturally aware. If necessary, they should adapt these for different platforms and local markets. 👽 Brands need to be accountable, proactive and self-aware, sometimes overly cautious to not make mistakes. This can have an impact on their reputation and revenue, especially if key audiences lie in emerging markets. 👽 Brands need to consider their audience. With Gen Z becoming the largest consumers and luxury whilst also prioritising liberal values, brands need to take a hard look at their choices to build trust and loyalty in their audience. Read here: https://lnkd.in/edmck83S #FashionIndustry #FashionWeek #EgonLab #MarketingInsights #FashionInsights #culturalsensitivity #NIGHTSTANDSERVICE #INDUSTRYBABY

Our Contributing Editor, Arianne (Ari) Obi , makes her debut on NIGHTSTAND SERVICE with a timely and crucial article shedding light on the recurring issue of racist blunders within the fashion industry, particularly prevalent during fashion week. One glaring example is the recent misstep by Egon Lab, whose 'invisible t-shirts' debacle featuring both black and white models ignited rightful outrage, emphasising the urgent need for thoughtful representation and messaging in our industry. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. History is littered with instances where fashion brands have stumbled, often egregiously, on matters of race, ethnicity, and cultural appropriation. From Dolce and Gabbana's troubled past to H&M's regrettable misstep and Marni's recent controversy, the need for introspection and accountability within the industry has never been more apparent. So WHAT CAN BRANDS LEARN FROM THIS? 👽 Diversity need not be just on the runway or in campaigns, but in senior leadership. We know that fashion has a plague of white, male, directors, and this lack of diversity is reflected in senior leadership across the board. We need a myriad of perspectives in the boardroom to avoid errors like these, people’s whose voice and decision-making matters and can trickle down into entire organisations. 👽 Brands should test their campaigns on different types of audiences to ensure that their messaging is being clearly understood and is culturally aware. If necessary, they should adapt these for different platforms and local markets. 👽 Brands need to be accountable, proactive and self-aware, sometimes overly cautious to not make mistakes. This can have an impact on their reputation and revenue, especially if key audiences lie in emerging markets. 👽 Brands need to consider their audience. With Gen Z becoming the largest consumers and luxury whilst also prioritising liberal values, brands need to take a hard look at their choices to build trust and loyalty in their audience. Read here: https://lnkd.in/ePjfwbw2 #FashionIndustry #FashionWeek #EgonLab #MarketingInsights #FashionInsights #culturalsensitivity #NIGHTSTANDSERVICE #INDUSTRYBABY

👔✨ Tie Tuesday: Dress to Impress for AGM Season and Fashion Aficionados! 🚀👔 As we step into AGM season, let's talk about the perfect fusion of corporate flair and Tie Tuesday elegance. Because, let's face it, nothing says "I'm here to conquer the boardroom" like a well-knotted tie! 👔💼 🕴️ Power Moves Begin with Power Ties: Just like dressing to impress sets the tone for success, the right tie is your secret weapon. It's not just an accessory; it's a statement that speaks volumes about your commitment to excellence. Today's choice? A tie that exudes confidence and authority – because AGM season demands nothing less! 💪🌐 🌐 Boardroom Runway – Where Fashion Meets Strategy: AGM season isn't just a meeting; it's a boardroom runway. Strut in with your AGM-ready tie, and make each step a declaration of your strategic prowess. Your attire isn't just noticed; it commands attention, setting the stage for a memorable performance. 🎤🌟 So, tie enthusiasts, let's seize this AGM season with a knot that not only turns heads but also signifies your commitment to excellence. Dress to impress, tie to conquer – because success is a journey, and your tie is the first-class ticket! Share your AGM-ready ties in the comments! Let's turn Tie Tuesday into a corporate fashion affair. 👇👔🌐 #TieTuesday

Have you ever wondered how fashion trends are identified? Founders Lauren Kennedy and Brooke Marks spoke with Courtney Thompson at InStyle to unpack the 5 biggest trends from Australian Fashion Week. Utilising High End data, we predicted 5 key styles prior to Australian Fashion Week; Metallic, The New Prep, Bold Stripes, Craft Detailing, and Relaxed Tailoring. These trends signal a cultural shift towards dynamic fashion expressions, with key resale brands like Miu Miu and Gucci setting the tone. Miu Miu has experience a 696% spike in customer interest at High End, compared to its counterparts. The most coveted items currently on High End are investment pieces, chosen by discerning shoppers for their timeless elegance, value retention and superior craftsmanship. These items represent more than just fleeting fashion trends; they serve as foundational pieces that support individual style, reflecting a strategic approach to long-term customer behaviours.

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

👏 Paris Women’s Fashion Week starts today and runs until 5 March! 🤝 During Paris Men’s Fashion Week, we saw many gender-fluid and non-binary looks as part of a new approach to fashion. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for us on the runways of Paris Women’s Fashion Week! 👉 Fashion is a core component of culture: the way we dress has cultural significance and defines us as members of a community. 🚀 Cultural relevance is a key area of expertise at Datawords. We address cultural specificities, and our efforts are aimed at helping our clients, all international brands, attain local relevance in each target culture and country. ✅ Cultural relevance is powerful! #Datawords #ParisMensFashionWeek #Fashion #MulticulturalIngenuity

What an enlightening evening it was, as I attended the New York Fashion Week “Conscious Fashion” event. Organized by Britta Cabanos, Director of Inside Fashion Design & The Conscious Fashion Design Academy, the event brought together a range of speakers from the frontlines of socially-conscious creativity and fashion: Nova Lorraine, Catherine Roggero-Lovisi, Ajay Shrivastav and Siamanda Chege. (Disclaimer: I’m now assisting Chege as Global Communications Advisor to her #SocialEnterprise in #Kenya, Beberavi Collections.) Yet, as I listened to each speaker, I couldn’t help but silently wonder: “How effectively do you prove your impact?” With all due respect, it’s not enough to describe good deeds and meaningful initiatives, if you hope to persuade a smart-but-skeptical audience. So, how well do you illuminate your true results – and back it up with concrete, credible, even verifiable evidence? That’s why I advocate the need for evidence-driven #StrategicStorytelling – and why my partner, Peter McLaughlin, and I offer clients specialties like #SustainabilityStorytelling, #ESGStorytelling and #SDGStorytelling. Contact us if you’d like a free, 30-minute Consultation on how to publicly prove your organization’s impact, more persuasively. Photographed below (by me): Britta Cabanos introduces guest-speaker Catherine Roggero-Lovisi.

Simplify Style – Forget Following Trends. Busy, successful women often face the challenge of finding the perfect weekend look without wasting time on fleeting trends. At COSY SUNDAY, we’ve simplified weekend fashion so you don’t have to stress about style. Our thoughtfully designed pieces blend comfort with elegance, allowing you to relax and feel confident no matter where the weekend takes you. Forget the trends — we’ve created timeless, versatile looks that let you focus on what truly matters: enjoying your time off in style.