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Dec20
Top eight fashion brands in Asia (part 2)
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Lantern Sense, Hong Kong
Perhaps it is most intriguing to see fashion influenced by the art of painting and photography. The Hong Kong-based brand by Lala Yang and Trevor Ng started this contemporary collection for women that is infused with refined cuts and interesting prints. The label combines high-end materials with innovative techniques to provide the best designs reflecting their multicultural heritage.
Gentle Monster, South Korean
As its name suggests, Gentle Monster is gentle and in fact, very fierce by nature. This brand will really capture every fashion lovers’ hearts. It has been dominating the fashion world, particularly after celebrities such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Kris Wu, and many others endorsed the brand. Gentle Monster continues to surprise us with its novelty and playfulness with the philosophy of “Innovational High-end Experiments”. The brand has shaken up the eyewear industry with its highly experimental frames speaking out elegance and delicacy in the most beautiful way.
Comme Des Garçons, Japanese
The iconic heart-shape logo is so famous that we don’t need to introduce so much about the brand. And thinking of Comme Des Garçons, those CDG Play Converse sneakers may quickly appear in your head. During the 1980s, when Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo got her cut to the Paris scene, making Comme Des Garçons become the first Japanese brand to be presented in a Paris fashion show, the high fashion world really experienced a change. Since then, Comme Des Garçons immediately gained international recognition and became one of the most influential labels in the history of fashion. Up to now, it remains one of the most popular brands all over the world.
Sretsis, Thailand
Are you looking for cherry-printed coats and quirky slogan tees? Sretsis from Thailand is all about embracing free-spirited women with a touch of modern sophistication and rebellious youth. The Thai brand gained more and more popularity after we saw Beyonce and Katy Perry flaunting it. The playful designs, snazzy polka dot patterns, and adorable floral prints, all together ensure that Sretsis is a perfect option for those who need a quintessentially quirky look.
Nov17
Fashion Group International Reveals 2020 Rising Star Awards’ Nominees
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The Fashion Group International has announced the list of nominees for this year’s Rising Star awards. To keep safe from the spread of coronavirus, the event will be held virtually on December 17. The annual celebration is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. and take an hour from start to finish, including a live awards presentation.
Maryanne Grisz, Fashion Group International’s president and chief executive officer, said that it’s incredibly important now more than ever to acknowledge new talents since they strive to work in an ever-changing marketplace.
In terms of nominees for Womenswear, there are GRP1 Knits’ Peter Kamieniecki, Epperson’s Rodney Epperson, Aknvas’ Christian Juul Nielsen, and namesake designers include Sai Sankoh, Kelsey Randall, Soonil Kwan, and Amir Taghi – all have their own signature collections. In terms of men’s wear award, there are Phit Clothing’s Phillip White, Victor Li, Reese Cooper, and Christopher Lowman.
Competitors who are in the running for the All Gender Product award, which was introduced for the first time in 2019, include Apotts’ Aaron Potts, Cipriani Mia’s Nelissa [sic] Carrillo, Cassandra Elizabeth’s Cassandra Burrell, Venim’s Leslie Fong, Kayee Houchin, and Rinat Brodach.
The Beauty Entrepreneur honor is one of the more crowded categories with many vying for the honor, including Masami’s Lynn Power, Em & El Organics’ Emily Trower-Young, Curl Daddy’s Edwin Pierrot, Pause Well-Aging’s Rochelle Weitzner, Sparti Scents’ Caroline Fabrigas and Abby Wallace, Versed’s Melanie Bender, and Nyakio Beauty’s Nyakio Grieco.
There are five brands that have been nominated for the Accessories, Scarves/Fashion Jewelry category, including Rory Worby Studio’s Rory Worby, Ines x Ciner’s Ines Di Santo, You Go Natural’s Monique Little, Dalfo’s Carolina Dalfo, and Trelawear’s Mara Perlmutter. When it comes to the Accessories, Handbags/Footwear honor, there are four, including Daph.’s Daphne Benzaquen, Mia Becar’s Betzabe Gonzalez, and Area’s Tina Bhojwani, Bentz’s Melissa and Kim Bentz.
Three enterprising companies are running for the New Retail award: Jerrimiah James’ Jerry Buckner, Fashwire’s Kimberley Carney Clear, and for Me’s Sabrina Noorani.
Oct22
Top eight fashion brands in Asia (part 1)
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Asian countries are not only working hard to lead in many parts of the world economically and technologically. They are also making a giant stride in the world of fashion. Asian fashion world has witnessed standout progress taking the global market by storm. Numerous fashion brands have extended their marketing coverage in Asia to make their clothing and accessories popular to citizens in other continents all over the world.
Rokh, South Korea
Rokh is a fashion brand from South Korea that is the one to keep an eye out for. It situates between conceptual art with avant-garde elements of female wardrobe and a mixture of masculine elements. Tok Hwang’s brand specializes in producing masculine and feminine materials such as exaggerated hemlines, twisted seams, and even cut-open sleeves.
Pomelo, Thailand
Founded in 2011 by David Jou, Pomelo is one of Thailand’s top-ranked fashion brands. It derives its concept from native digital fashion in the capital of Bangkok. By making its fashion products available both online and offline, this trending fashion brand has attracted the interest of so many Asian fashion freak individuals. Allowing customers to make their purchase online, Pomelo helps them to save more money with their products delivered to their specified address. The brand has introduced new designs consistently into the fashion market in order to make sure that it is favorable with other fashion brands. This has promoted Pomelo’s products both in Asia and other continents.
Mimpi Kita, Malaysia
Malaysia’s Mimpi Kita, which means ‘our dreams’ in English, is run by the Zulkifli sisters with the aim of promoting individuality through the philosophy of curating hand-finished clothes. Mimpi Kita provides casual luxury and refinement through their fine fabrics with the designs made for modern-day women and including day-to-day wear that is also office-friendly. The favorite Malaysian brand designs and produces bespoke bridal pieces, too.
Sep22
TikTok is teaming with high-end fashion brands to launch its own Fashion Month
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TikTok is now launching its own version of Fashion Week, which will run for a whole month.
It has been started out with Louis Vuitton, which teased on Sept. 2 its men’s Spring/Summer 2021 show on the video sharing app. Having ditched Paris Fashion Week this year, Saint Laurent has shared its new fashion film on the social media platform, too.
However, the better news is that they aren’t the only top fashion brands joining #TikTokFashionMonth. It plans to livestream two fashion shows each week, such as S/S 2021 womenswear show of JW Anderson on Sept. 28. It will be wrapped up on Oct. 8 with the virtual fashion show TikTok Runway Odyssey hosted by TikTok creator Nick Tangorra, featuring Puma and Alice & Olivia.
Puma has teamed up with Black TikTok designers for its new collection and will donate US$10,000 from the sales to the Equal Justice Initiative. On the other hand, Alice & Olivia will have TikTok stars such as Melaine and Miranda Wilking, Bria Jones, and Janette Ok modelling its new collection.
In addition to showcasing these collections, the TikTok Runway Odyssey will also let viewers become the first to purchase the new pieces, which will be exclusively available on the app.
It was just shortly after the schedule for Paris Fashion Week was unveiled, #TikTokFashionMonth was announced. The Paris Fashion Week will host both physical and virtual shows while TikTok’s answer to Paris Fashion Week will be entirely virtual. We seem to be used to see everything go online by now with the rise of digital clothing, FaceTime photoshoots, and fashion shows on video games.
Tiktok’s first partnership with a luxury fashion brand was marked when Balmain livestreamed Paris Digital Couture Week’s fashion show on it.
Celine also featured some TikTok stars in the video teasers about its S/S 2021 menswear show, including Chase Hudson and Noen Eubanks. Meanwhile, Gucci is casting models for its upcoming project via the #GucciModelChallenge that has been started by TikTok users.
Aug17
Top athletic brands making gym clothes suitable to wear out in public (part 2)
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Olivers Apparel
Since having come to life in 2013, Olivers Apparel has become one of the best brands for stylish athletic wear. For those who have clean and simple sense of fashion, Olivers is the perfect choice. Other sportswear brands commonly use bold colors and patterns on its designs, Olivers’ clothes usually use solid colors and logo-less designs.
Moreover, Olivers Apparel’s products are famous for their ability to keep body cool and dry since they are made of stretchy materials making for very comfortable clothes, no matter what your day entails.
Nike
When it comes to sportswear, it is not enough without mentioning Nike – one of the biggest sportswear companies on the planet. Innovation is always presented in their products, but so is style, particularly with its sportswear line. From shorts, T-shirts, hoodies, to compression pants, socks, and more, you will be able to find from the brand almost anything you could possibly think of. And don’t forget that Converse and Jordan Brand are also part of the Nike family, so there are millions of options.
Adidas
In terms of fashionable athletic wear, Adidas is at the top of its game. Besides having good-looking performance clothing and classic designs such as the tracksuit, Adidas has teamed up with many other famous brands like Kanye West, White Mountaineering, Pharell Williams, A Bathing Ape, Alexander Wang, and Reigning Champ, and many more collaborators they’ve worked with.
Whether you want to channel an old school look or wear top-quality performance gear during workouts, Adidas has all to offer.
Puma
Having been in the industry for many years, like Adidas, Puma is another sportswear brand that has premium gear such as T-shirts, sweatpants, hoodies, and classic-styled track jackets as well. Recently, the brand has emphasized more on modern designs by collaborating with celebrities such as Rihanna, Big Sean, Selena , and GomezNipsey Hussle.
Jul17
The Best Loungewear Brands For Modern Women (part 3)
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13. Naked Cashmere
Eco-friendly cashmere brand Naked Cashmere produces various loungewear styles, focusing on making the best environmentally friendly products at an affordable price. Check out some of their new styles from their spring collection like the Ali Shorts; $125; the Erin Cami; $105, all made from 100 percent recycled cashmere.
14. ERES
From beachwear to lingerie, Eres is a French brand that has been creating beautiful silhouettes for years. Eres’ home-wear collections are no different, consisting of silk pajama sets, satin camisoles, and cashmere leggings, all worn with a sense of ease and elegance intrinsic to every chic girl.
15. Les Tien
L.A. based brand Les Tien is the huge collection of straightforward basics that are made for both men and women. This brand crafts everyday basics in almost every color-way such as their Mock Neck Raglan $177; Crop Zip Hoodie $275; and their Classic Sweatpants, $146. Celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Sofia Richie, and Rosie Huntington-Whitely have been seen all around L.A. rocking Les Tien.
16. Hanro
Hanro has been creating lingerie and sleepwear for men and women since 1884. With years of experience under their belt, the Swiss lingerie brand continues to focus on classic styles and quality fabrics with each collection. Whether it is robes or tops, lingerie or loungewear, Hanro products are always made with the highest quality materials, which are described as pure luxury on the skin.
17. Raey
RAEY is described to be subtle, luxurious and lasting. The brand offers full of effortless, contemporary, and loose fitting pieces such as their Oversized Wool Cardigans, $572; Oversized Cashmere Sweatshirts, $430; and matching Cashmere-Blend Track Pants, $375.
18. The GREAT
Debuted in 2015 by Founders Emily Current & Meritt Elliott with the shared fixation of everything western and girly, the GREAT is famous for their weekend casual designs, from their Patchwork Sweatshirt, $185; Cowgirl Cardigan, $395; to Cropped Sweatpants, $185; and all other pieces show their playful take on a modern Annie Oakley.
Jun22
The Best Loungewear Brands For Modern Women (part 2)
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7. Eberjey
Started as a lingerie brand, Eberjey has grown into a famous lifestyle brand for their sexy and timeless loungewear, swim, and pajamas. Their loungewear creates collections such as the Finley collection that is both sexy and effortless or the Georgia collection that is cozy and sophisticated.
8. Babaà
Created in Spain, Babaà makes premium knitwear for women and kids. All of its colorful and comfy knitwear is made from 100% natural materials that all sourced from local farmers and herders. Babaà’s designs are brought to life by local Spanish craftswomen who create silhouettes that are relaxed, timeless, boxy, and will stay with you year after year.
9. Joah Brown
Inspired by her husband’s oversized wardrobe, founder Joah Brown desired to create a leisurewear brand for women that was modern and comfortable. Located in Los Angeles, Joah Brown makes sexy and trendy lounge and streetwear.
10. Entireworld
Former menswear designer for Band of Outsiders, Scott Sternberg wanted to start a new brand designed for both men and women that sold solely basics. Described as “the stuff you live in”, from tanks, sweats and dresses, to undies, socks, Entireworld offers everything you need to lounge in and moreover, it’s bursting with color at the seams.
11. Softwear
Softwear is a female-owned company making quality basics that are sustainably made in NYC. Softwear uses a mixture of non-toxic materials and natural fibers to make a fabric that eliminates any of annoying pilling and allows one to feel like you are wrapped in a cloud.
12. Olivia Von Halle
With her love of Coco Chanel’s silk pajamas, Olivia von Halle launched her first pajama set ‘Lila’ in 2011. The brand has grown since then into a lifestyle brand consisting of everything glamorous and girly. From silk-satin pajamas to dresses and eye masks, all of Halle’s silky collections are so comfortable and lavish so that you’ll want to wear them everywhere.
May26
Top athletic brands making gym clothes suitable to wear out in public (part 1)
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In the past, athletic wear was mostly regarded as clothing you’d only wear to the gym, but as trends shift toward comfort-driven styles, sportswear brands are more popular than ever — even for non-athletes.
With performance as the primary focus, athletic wear is naturally more comfortable than other articles of clothing like suits, button-down shirts, and jeans. With more people gravitating to it for everyday use, the styles have evolved to be fashionable, functional, and in some cases even suitable for the office.
Sportswear giants such as Nike, Puma, and Adidas, as well as several amazing startups such as Rhone, Public Rec, and Olivers Apparel feature a variety of athletic wear that will keep you comfortable and looking good.
Whether you’re a true athlete or someone simply looking for clothes with more versatility, athletic wear is where you should look.
Check out some of the most stylish athletic wear brands below.
Rhone
Designed for the modern man, Rhone is one of the most versatile activewear brands around. They offer all kinds of tops, bottoms, and accessories that will perform well for your workouts and look great in the street.
Public Rec
In terms of athletic wear, T-shirts are a staple, and Public Rec makes one of the best. Made from a proprietary fabric blend of Tencel, Pima cotton, and spandex, the Go-To Tee is designed to wick moisture and never shrink, at the same time staying soft and stretchy.
T-shirts aren’t the only thing they’ve executed well. In 2016, the startup company received so much praise for its All Day Everyday Pant, a pair of sweatpants nice enough to wear to the office, which it sold out and ended up with a 1200-person waitlist. Now they’re fully back in stock along with the new All Day Everyday Joggers.
Apr28
The Best Loungewear Brands For Modern Women (part 1)
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With the concept of wearing jeans thrown out the window, it’s time now to get a little more creative with our new normal attire. We’re reaching for more exciting sweatsuit sets and colorful cotton pullovers. Today, loungewear has become a full-blown fashion category. Here is a list of the best loungewear brands, which makes a collection of effortless pieces for modern women.
1. Daily Sleeper
Offering everything from ruffles to feathers and the softest linens, Daily Sleeper is the future summer party approved.
2. Tribe Kelley
In 2014, Tribe Kelley was started by Brian Kelly and his wife Brittany from the back of Florida Georgia Line’s tour bus. The newest products to their collection are the Butter Sweatpants. These over-washed sweats are actually so soft like butter.
3. Lunya
Have you ever woken up in the middle of your sleeping at night due to being choked by your tank top? Lunya can save you from all that turning and tossing. They have developed their own fabrics with silky sets that are breathable, briefs that won’t slide up, and straps that don’t fall down.
4. Oyun Studio
After 20 years of working in the fashion industry, Sanaz Gera started elevated and ethically made loungewear brand Oyun Studio. The entire collection of Oyun, from the popular ribbed-knit skirt to the tunic hoodie, is made from natural fibers and can be mixed and matched to create the ultimate travel uniform.
5. Leimere
Created by Leimere Cashmere to be a direct-to-consumer brand, Leimere can supply their customers with the luxury and comfy loungewear that they are looking for.
6. LHLL (Little High, Little Low)
Rebecca Ravenna founded LHLL (Little High, Little Low) following her love for vintage fashion and music. LHLL offers cool basics that are made to look and feel authentically vintage.
Mar29
Milan Men’s Fashion Week and Women’s Fashion Week to merge in September for first time ever
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Like
many other industries, fashion is deeply affected by the spread of coronavirus.
The pandemic is currently causing major changes in the year’s fashion week
schedule.
This September, Milan’s Fashion Week will combine men and women’s collections for the first time, with the men’s shows planned for June now postponed due to the virus.
On Friday, The National Chamber of Italian Fashion Camera Nazionale Della Moda announced the change and confirmed that the men’s shows, which were scheduled to run on June 19-23, will now run alongside the women’s shows, which were planned on September 22-28. The decision was made with the aim of preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
In a statement, the organization also outlined
possible changes for showcasing the men’s designers in June.
It read: “We are however working on new digital formats and new ways of encounter, in order to create new storytelling on the days originally scheduled for the Milan Men’s Fashion Week: b2b and b2c platforms for the benefit of brands, luxury companies, and all the other players in the fashion industry.
“We are aware that great efforts will be made in
order to have the new collections ready by June to start an innovative selling
campaign.”
The news comes when French fashion’s governing body Fédération
de la Haute Couture et de la Mode also cancel its upcoming couture shows and men’s
shows, planned for 5th to 9th July and 23rd to 28th June, respectively.
The Fédération wrote in a statement, “In light of
the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic worldwide, strong decisions are required to
ensure the safety and health of houses, their employees, and everyone working
in our industry,”.
In the same way, the British Fashion Council has postponed the men’s shows planned for June, saying that it was finding new ways to digitalize their fashion showcase platforms while the Council for Fashion Designers of America also canceled the upcoming resort 2021 shows.
