As part of Phillip Lim’s ongoing efforts to amplify the talents of the AAPI creative community, he is showcasing the work of artists and designers. In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, which is next month, and NYCxDesign Week, the New York-based designer will showcase the work of Asian American creatives in “Crafting Selfhood,” a special … Read more
Fashion Trust U.S., the nonprofit organization supporting emerging design talent, announced its 2024 winners at a star-studded event at a private residence in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Hosted by Zooey Deschanel, the honors included awards for ready-to-wear, jewelry, accessories and recent graduates, with two special award categories including inclusivity and sustainability and nearly $500,000 in funding … Read more
The Southwestern Association for American Indian Arts is rolling out its first annual Santa Fe Indigenous Fashion Week. Scheduled for May 2 to May 5 in Santa Fe, N.M., the event is being produced by SWAIA Indigenous Fashion. It will feature several designers who have previously shown in the annual Indigenous Fashion Show during SWAIA’s annual … Read more
Newark, N.J., might not be synonymous with fashion, but a new exhibition aims to change that. The Newark Museum of Art unveils “The Story of Newark Fashion: Atelier to Runway” Wednesday to highlight 11 fashion designers with Newark connections. On view through June 2, the show is the museum’s first that focuses on contemporary fashion, … Read more
Class is back in session for Raisefashion, which hosted a cocktail reception and panel discussion Tuesday evening at The Standard Highline to salute its incoming Masterclass. Founded in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, the nonprofit aimed at advancing the equity of brands owned by Black, Indigenous and people of color will award 10 participants … Read more
The Folklore, which is headed by Amira Rasool, is expanding its footprint at New York Fashion Week with its upcoming fall 2024 showroom. It will also expand its presence by hosting four showrooms throughout the year in New York, adding resort and pre-fall to fall ’24 and spring ’25. The Folklore is a platform that … Read more
A celebration of life is being planned for Doris Yaffe, a former Saks Fifth Avenue executive who wove activism into her work decades before it was fashionable to do so. Yaffe, 94, died of natural causes in her Lewis Wharf apartment in Boston on Dec. 7, according to Jacob Abrams, Yaffe’s great nephew. As much … Read more
A celebration of life is being planned for Dorris Yaffe, a former Saks Fifth Avenue executive who wove activism into her work decades before it was fashionable to do so. Yaffe, 94, died of natural causes in her Lewis Wharf apartment in Boston on Dec. 7, according to Jacob Abrams, Yaffe’s great nephew. As much … Read more
MILAN — The Black Carpet Awards have earmarked Feb. 25 for the gala night’s sophomore edition. The yearly, Afro Fashion Association-promoted event celebrating leaders of change based in Italy and belonging to underrepresented communities who are active in creative and entrepreneurial industries is to be held at Palazzo Reale on the Duomo Square during Milan … Read more
Ralph Lauren is moving from inspiration to collaboration when it comes to communities and craft that inspire them — and Naiomi Glasses is up first. The Diné (Navajo) textile artist and weaver is the first in Ralph Lauren’s artist in residence program, and her cocreated collection for Polo Ralph Lauren, out Tuesday, calls on seven … Read more
