Luxury Brands Want to Raise the Bar, Along with Your Bills
In recent years, many brands like Hermès and Chanel have increased their bag prices. However, these increased prices ultimately affect their customers. Consumers are left wondering where these price increases came from and why they are happening. This article addresses the main drivers of luxury fashion's increased prices and what they mean.
BL8K Spotlight: The Beauty & Artistry Behind Janessa Pare’s Makeup
The Cultural Significance of Olympic Uniforms
Fashion is a big part of culture and is essential for countries when entering athletes in the games. Olympic uniforms are more than just representation of a country; they are a way to make a cultural statement and show pride.
Male Athletes are Fashion Game Changers On and Off the Field
There is a new wave of menswear that has ambassadors in one of the biggest industries in the world: sports. Male athletes have always been looked up to by fans, but now they are seen as fashion icons in their own right.
Creative Agencies in the Fashion Industry
Fashion creative agencies in particular play a vital role within the industry and its functions.
Kylie Jenner Transform into a Powerful Mermaid for JPG
Jean Paul Gaultier is stepping out in all mermaid-core with none other than Kylie Jenner as the face of their new campaign. This new ready-to-wear " Flowers " collection will feature Kylie Jenner and everything mermaid, aquatic, and fantasy.
10 Years Since The Rana Plaza Tragedy: How it Changed the Industry
The Rana Plaza Tragedy was one of the deadliest garment factory disasters to date and it shook up the industry forever. Last week marked ten years since this tragedy, how has it impacted the fashion industry since then?
What is Seasonless fashion and how does it affect the industry?
Traditionally, the fashion industry has always released their clothing within seasons but seasonless fashion does things differently.
Is the Quality of Clothing Getting Worse?
Recently, it seems as if the overall quality of our clothing has gone down. This is not just a fast fashion problem, this seems to be a problem with the industry as a whole. So what is happening to our clothing?
How CEO Francesca Bellettini turned Saint Laurent into a Powerhouse Brand
Francesca Bellettini has been the brand’s CEO since 2013, forming it into the brand it is today in collaboration with Anthony Vaccarello.
Set Designer Emma Roach Can Immerse Viewers into any World
Emma Roach is a set designer from Britain who primarily works within the fashion industry. She is the founder of Emma Roach Studio in London, a studio that she started in 2007 that specializes in set design, installations, prop making and styling.
Remembering Designer Paco Rabanne
Last friday, it was announced that Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne passed away.
How Fashion Bloggers and Influencers Affect the Fashion Industry
With influencers at the helm of the fashion on social media and the internet, they lead trends and shape where they will go.
Stylist and Creative KJ Moody is Breaking the Industry One Look at a Time
Pat McGrath: The Creative Mind Behind Fashion’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments
British makeup artist Pat McGrath has been dubbed the Mother of Makeup in the fashion industry as the most popular and important makeup artist in the industry right now.
The History of Haute Couture and Its Importance to the Fashion Industry
In light of the buzz from Haute Couture Week, people have been talking about Haute Couture a lot recently. This is a guide on what Haute Couture is and how it affects the fashion industry.
The Punk Romantic “Co-Ed” Collection of Maison Margiela
Hairstylist James Pecis is Nothing Short of a Hair Visionary
James Pecis is a hairstylist that has worked with many brands such as Chanel and Thom Browne for their campaigns and shows.
An Inside Look at Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama’s New Collaboration
After 10 years, the luxury brand Louis Vuitton has come into the new year with a second collaboration with famed artist Yayoi Kusama. The collaboration features Ready to Wear clothing, leather goods, accessories, and fragrances.
Why is There a Lack of Plus Size Collections Placed and Seen In Stores?
Even as the fashion industry is beginning to hire plus size models and design plus size collections, there is still work to be done when it comes to inclusivity and equality for in store shopping experiences.