French designer Isabel Marant this week faced a storm of accusations that she had plagiarized traditional Mexican designs. For her fusion line Isabel Marant Etoile Spring/Summer 2015 Collection, the French fashion house has been accused of stealing patterns from the Mixe community in Santa Maria Tlahuitoltepec, Oaxaca. In a statement released by the community, Marant has plagiarized “a design which[…]
Ex Mulberry creative director and former model Emma Hill today announced her plans for a new accessory brand to launch later this year. Hill & Friends will be run by Hill and creative partner Georgia Fendley – Mulberry’s ex brand director – and plans to expand into retail stores in both London and the US. According to WWD, the[…]
Somalian born supermodel and wife of mega star David Bowie, sixty year old Iman Abdulmajid has become Vanity Fair Italia’s latest cover girl, fronting the magazine’s July 2015 issue. In the spread, the model discusses life with her rocker husband as well as not being bothered by negative opinions “I can dare more, much more, because I know I’ve[…]
Japanese artist Takashi Murakami has made fashion waves once again today, after unveiling his latest collaboration; a line with US skater label Vans. Famous for his partnership with Louis Vuitton and larger than life sculptures in Paris’ Palace of Versailles, the Japanese artist’s latest collaboration will be available from June 27. Featuring footwear, clothing and even skateboards all adorned[…]
Described as being “on a mission to create beautiful, affordable, made-to-measure womenswear“, brand new fashion site Fox in a Glove has recently launched to celebrate body positivity and well made fashion in the form of custom measured style. Fox in a Glove offers the now retro sensation of tailored womenswear from a selection of quality materials and styles selected by[…]