Sustainable Fashion Takes Center Stage at Berlin Fashion Week (BFW)
Berlin’s supportive infrastructure, collaborative community, and favorable government policies make it a fertile ground for sustainable enterprises. BFW, revitalized under FCG since 2022, emphasizes community as its core message. Christiane Arp, FCG's chairwoman, praised the local and international community spirit reflected throughout the event, underscoring the inclusive and progressive culture of Berlin. From the opening party to the closing event, Berlin Fashion Week celebrated the synergy between sustainability and fashion, proving that ethical practices and stylish design are not mutually ...
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Cardi B Wows in an Explosion of Fabric and Sky-High Heels at Marc Jacobs Fashion Show
The rapper, 31, made a sensational appearance at the Marc Jacobs Fall 2024 fashion show in New York City on Monday, July 1. Cardi B turned heads as she arrived in a burst of color and statement platform heels, showcasing her distinctive style. She donned a custom lilac, purple, and yellow feathered songbird dress from Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection. Complementing her vibrant ensemble, she wore yellow knit tights and the designer’s iconic white Kiki boots. Adding to her quirky look, Cardi ...
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Eko Fashion Connect 1.0: A Confluence of Creativity and Industry Insight
Ovo Ogufere the CEO of Xa! International is a fashion consultant, show producer, talent manager and entertainment lawyer with over 2 decades of experience in the fashion industry and Blessing Achu is the Founder and CEO of 360 Creative Hub. She has over 10 years experience in entrepreneurship and Business Development in Nigeria’s Telecommunications Sector. Her love for fashion and her understanding of the needs of the fashion industry in Nigeria led to the creation of 360 Creative Hub, which aims to fuel ...
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The 5 African Designers Showing At Paris Fashion Week Men’s
Paris Fashion Week Men’s has arrived. From January 16 to 21, runway presentations occur back to back at different locations meant to be a part of the storytelling of a collection. Black designers are rarely seen on the PFW Men’s calendar let alone the others like Milan or London Fashion Week. This year only five Black designers are on this particular calendar out of over 60. This is quite a disappointment since we know the wide array of Black designers that ...
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Where Is Our Future? Uganda Declares War On Used Clothing From ‘Dead People’
"Everyone is into secondhand clothes. Only few people in Uganda can afford new clothes," said Allan Zavuga, retail manager of Think Twice, which employs 30 staff across three branches in the country. "Banning it in Uganda is doing a disservice to the population and also the country at large," he said, pointing out the environmental cost of producing new clothing instead of reusing items. East Africa imports about an eighth of the world's used clothing, providing jobs for some 355,000 people who ...
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