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 Awesome Unisex t-shirt, 48 euros, aquestionof.net

Fashion for the Masses

“You see, when I entered the profession, collections were made by professionals making clothes. Today, lending the name just for People magazine readers is the norm, and I hope it passes us quickly.”


Ralph Rucci, WWD

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Cream Phoenix Shopper bag, 10 euros, weareaitf.com

A Question Of

A Question Of wins major points for making the basic t-shirt and sweatshirt interesting again. By collaborating with hip artists from around the world on cool simple graphics for their clothing they have avoided fading into a sea of t-shirt brands, but beyond covetable t-shirts is a commitment to producing a socially responsible clothing. A Question Of’s collection is  one of the few fashion brands in the world based soley on fair trade organic garments. All their products are made from GOTS certified organic cotton and produced under fair trade working conditions in Africa and India- great for anyone with style AND a conscience.

Watch this video to learn more, or visit their website: aquestionof.net


T.I.A. - THIS IS AFRICA part 1. from A QUESTION OF on Vimeo.

Friendly Deamon t-shirt dress, 48 euros, aquestionof.net

In Memory of François Lesage

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Luhkka cape, $299 by Fjällräven

Karl's Ultimate Luxury

"For me the ultimate luxury is to be alone, to have time for myself, not look at my watch, and do whatever I want, whenever I want."

Karl Lagerfeld
(ANI)

Paris-Bombay

Another masterpiece from Karl Lagerfeld

           

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SUNO sneakers, $65, sunony.com

Marni x H&M

New Things

""Technology is really the only thing through which you can do new things.' I've always said this. Because everything has been done, really, one way or another. Technology allows you to create new things, new combinations, new relationships, new interactions. It's as simple as that, really."

- Hussein Chalayan

An old-fashioned way of thinking

"We are generally a bit too materialistic. It’s the opposite of what a designer should tell you. Designers always try to sell more, but I think there’s something to be said for timelessness. The idea that we define our identity through what we own is an old-fashioned way of thinking."


Hussein Chalayan in WWD

(Un)Sustainable Fashion

Designer Lika Volkova proposes a new business model that addresses the inherently unsustainable nature of the fashion industry 

Vlisco x Sabine Pieper Fashion Illustrations

For its "Delicate Shades" collection, textile house Vlisco, renowned for its African wax print fabric, collaborated with fashion illustrator Sabine Pieper. The use of the actual fabric in the artwork adds a nice sculptural element to the drawings, while showcasing the wonderful designs of the textiles.

Vlisco: Delicate Shades collection

All images property of Vlisco

Fashion Illustrations by Jessica Durant

All illustrations by Jessica Durant. 

France 24: The Ugly Color of Your Clothes

Fashion Illustrations by Judith van den Hoek

All fashion illustrations by Judith van den Hoek

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minimarket Black Zipper Wedge Ankle Boot, lyst.com, $260

Carola Remer and Ming Xi for Vogue China

All images: VOGUE China

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Patchwork Hill Tribe Day tote, $106, shoplatitude.com

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Article 22 Paris Bobo bag, shoplatitude.com $275

Article 22 is a sustainable fashion company that provides women in Laos with the means to support themselves by using their traditional  hand-dyeing and weaving techniques to create unique accessories. The pieces are finished with re-purposed leather in a New York City workshop.
For more information about Article 22, please see their website: shoparticle22.com 

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Nicole Miller x Indego Africa shorts, nicolemiller.com, $65

These shorts are part of an on-going collaboration between Nicole Miller and Indego Africa, which supports womens' cooperatives in Rwanda.

Black Out in New York

Backstage at Acne Spring/Summer 2012

Amazing collection...

Backstage Acne SS12 Presentation from Acne Studios on Vimeo.

How Are Bloggers Changing Fashion?

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God Save McQueen scarf, $403, matchesfashion.com

This is My Dream

Documentary "This is My Dream" gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the reclusive designer Yohji Yamamoto


YOHJI YAMAMOTO: THIS IS MY DREAM from Huge Conglomerate on Vimeo.

L'Amour Fou

A documentary about Yves Saint Laurent, his life partner Pierre Bergé and the magnificent collection of art that they amassed in their more than fifty years together, is now showing in New York City.

Dirndl a L'Africaine

Sisters Marie Darouiche and Rahmee Wetterich have taken their diverse cultural background, German and Cameroonian, and used it as the inspiration for their clothing line Dirndl á L'Africaine. Their collection is based around taking the silhouette of the dirndl, a traditional German dress worn in Bavaria, and giving it a colorful makeover by using African print fabric. 


For more information visit dirndlalafricaine.com

Images: Florian Harrer

Maria Cornejo on Developing an Eco Aesthetic

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Exhibit Art

This is a great video about the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit narrated by Andrew Bolton, curator at The Metropolitan Musuem of Art.  In it, he gives a detailed description of each gallery and the key moments in McQueen's career. A chance to see inside the exhibition for those of you that might not have the chance to see it in person.

The Next Generation Couturier: Marga Weimans

Piece from "Wonderland" by Marga Weimans

Fashion designer Marga Weimans is incredibly gifted at creating sculptural clothing that are also works of art. It's not surprising then, that she cites architecture as one of the  inspirations for her stunning avant-garde pieces, but what is surprising, is her unusual choice of materials. She often incorporates things not commonly used in haute couture; mixing fabric with materials like fiberglass, wood, resin and tin. With her fearless sense of color, material and design; training at the prestigious Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts and having two collections shown at Paris Couture Week, Weimans is well on her way to establishing herself as the most innovative couturier in fashion.

Please visit margaweimans.com for more information.

The Secret World of Haute Couture

Part 1 of a fascinating documentary on the haute couture industry: the fashion houses, the clients, the costs...

Fashion Photography by Greg Lotus

An exhibition of fashion photographer Greg Lotus' work is currently showing in New York City through April 15th.  Please visit greglotus.com for more information.

  

All images: Greg Lotus

Chanel Robots

A genius combination of Chanel make-up and stop animation.


Chanel Robots from sokakmood.com on Vimeo.

Julie Gilhart on Making Sustainability Mainstream

“If we can become more educated, we can educate these people that have a lot of impact on the planet and we can also create models that are economically attractive because nothing's going to happen unless people can make money from it- that's the way this world exists and I don't think there's enough philanthropy in the world to change the world. I think we have to make philanthropy very successful and it has to make people money. That's how the big players are really going to take it on.”


Julie Gilhart

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Bantu printed triangle bikini, $60  outnet.com

Bantu is a swimwear brand inspired by and manufactured in Africa. Its founder, Yodit Eklund, hopes that the brand's swimwear  that features bright traditional  prints will generate interest in both the continent's undiscovered surf culture, as well as Africa's manufacturing industry. For more information visit bantuwax.com

Hessnatur's Edgy Eco Fashion

Green fashion goes mainstream | Video of the day
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Fashion Illustrations by Stina Persson

All artwork by Stina Persson