International Women′s Day celebrated on March 8 is an annual global awareness event that places a spotlight on women′s rights and gender equality. Fashion retailers, ready‑to‑wear, and accessory brands are rallying around to give back to organizations that support these rights. We all know the world couldn′t run without women, so this day is to appreciate their efforts and to show women just how valuable they are in today′s society. Let′s look at a portrait of female empowerment that reflects a truly far-reaching diversity of styles in our fashion industry....
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This frigid Febru-u-ary disrupted our quiet, cozy winter scene. It aggressively hit much of the country making it harder to focus on American designers′ collections. While the past year of pandemic had many designers concerned with figuring out how to dress customers who had nowhere to go, their creativity was offered through virtual runways and any other means necessary. So, gone are the luxe pajamas. There is hope for a dressed-up future as we navigate through social distancing and give way to socializing again. Designers are creating collections with a...
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Last year was a literal rollercoaster. With everything going on like the pandemic, the election, natural disasters, Black Lives Matter, and the chaos at the Capitol, I had to separate what was going on in the world at large with what was happening on a personal level. So, I developed a filter and grounded myself in what I know to be the true…LOVE. It casts out fear, hopelessness, and hate. Being decidedly present and hyper-aware of how much worse things could be was also critical to my survival on starting...
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