In a school group this week, we talked about degendering fashion. There needs to be some sort of “degendering” of the fashion world. There is so much good happening in the fashion industry with men and women wearing the same clothing and gender norms breaking left and right. While there is some good, there isContinue reading “Degendering Fashion”
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How Has COVID affected the Fashion Industry?
COVID has affected the fashion industry tremendously. While the industry itself was on a decline already, the pandemic made it come to a scary halt. March 12 was the day that came to mind of Irina Aleksander. That was the day that the world quite literally shut down. People were returning or cancelling orders andContinue reading “How Has COVID affected the Fashion Industry?”
Entry Level Jobs and the Struggle Behind Them
I chose this article by the Business of Fashion called, “The Truth About Entry Level Jobs in Fashion.” It talks about how, as time progresses, entry level positions are are requiring more responsibilities and allowing more creative control. While this is a good thing for exposure and experience, it puts more pressure on those enteringContinue reading “Entry Level Jobs and the Struggle Behind Them”
Paid Internship to Empower Black Journalists
This week I chose an article written for the Business of Fashion about an internship position they’re holding for up-and-coming Black journalists. It’s a paid internship to empower Black writers and reporters of any age. I think this is a really great opportunity to amplify and diversify the voices helping to write stories for BoF.Continue reading “Paid Internship to Empower Black Journalists”
Size Inclusivity in Luxury Brands
The article I chose was posted on Vogue Business. It talks about how luxury brands such as Dolce and Gabbana and Versace are starting to include plus-size models in their fashion shows. While this inclusivity is a step in the right directions, many brands are not expanding their sizes in stores. Many brands sizing doesContinue reading “Size Inclusivity in Luxury Brands”
Sumer Is Here and So Are Dresses!
The article I chose was written on the Business of Fashion website. It’s about how we’re soon entering into the season of summer and things are starting to open up. As more and more things open up and events start to take place, there is going to be a greater need for nicer clothing. PeopleContinue reading “Sumer Is Here and So Are Dresses!”
Harris Reed: Fashion’s Newest Rebel
I decided to write about Harris Reed. He was noticed while he was still a student by Alessandro Michele at Gucci. He ended up designing for Harry Styles for his world wide tour. He is a big risk taker in the fashion industry. He advocates for gender fluidity and de-sexualizing clothes. He pushes the limitsContinue reading “Harris Reed: Fashion’s Newest Rebel”