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Glenn Martens Takes the Helm at Maison Margiela
Renowned Belgian designer Glenn Martens has officially been named the new creative director of Maison Margiela, following John Galliano’s departure from the house in late 2024. This pivotal announcement was made on January 29, 2025, signaling a fresh chapter for the avant-garde brand, which has long been a pillar of innovative fashion. Martens, celebrated for…
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Shein’s Sustainable Shift: Genuine or Gimmick?
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Kimæra: Where Mythology Meets Modernity
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A Dance Between Worlds: Exploring the Deep Reflections in Yumu’s Designs
In the bustling domain of the fashion industry, where trends can be as fleeting as a midsummer’s night dream, Yumu stands as a beacon of timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship. Delicately balancing the profound wisdom of Eastern Taoist philosophy and the rebellious spirit of Western deconstructive architecture, Yumu crafts pieces that are as much a…
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Meet Zikun Zhu: Explorer of Contemporary Fashion Storytelling
Zikun Zhu is a rising fashion designer known for blending art and design to tackle social issues. With their thought-provoking collections, Zhu challenges the status quo, using humor and storytelling to raise awareness. As an aspiring educator, they aim to bridge the gap between art and non-art worlds. Zhu’s work exemplifies the power of fashion…
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Q&A With D.Nart.Ampta from Japan : Merging luxury and comfort
At the young age of 24, Rio Onui is a new upcoming Japanese designer set to change the fashion scene and merge the Uraharajuku culture with advanced haute couture techniques to create new fashion silhouettes. While studying at the International Total Fashion College, he won the Tokyo New Designer Fashion Award as well as numerous…
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Q&A With Polina Oleynikova
Polina Oleynikova is a young emerging artist that creates ethereal designs by merging her fine art background with current time events. Polina provides a new perspective on how fashion should be like in the 21th century. Her design process draws inspiration from the social and political issues of the day, provoking discussions about the injustices…
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Q&A With Ian Chang
“My collection takes inspiration from the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It’s like a golden ticket, a visual experience that can take us all back to our fondest childhood memories.” said Ian Chang, the new upcoming luxury streetwear designer. Inspired by the classical tailoring and the new oversized streetwear style embellished with key elements…
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Q&A With Weijing Xiao : A Journey through Cyborg Couture
Weijing Xiao is a fashion designer and creative technologist, most known for their forward-thinking designs. Their work is closely entwined with both technology and nature. Its elements of beauty, mystery, and disorder serve as sources of inspiration for the designer. Weijing, who specializes in post-human couture and fabric research, experiments with visceral hybrid materiality and…
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Q&A With Di Gao
DI GAO is a womenswear designer and innovator out to revolutionize the knitwear and craft industries, with a passion for creativity and by defying convention, she hopes to transform how people view crocheting and other handicrafts. Her goal is to bring a fresh perspective on craft in the 21st century by combining her expertise in…
