Op-Ed | The Myth of Ethical Luxury

Op-Ed | The Myth of Ethical Luxury

According to LVMH’s head of image and sustainability Antoine Arnault, luxury is “sustainable by nature.” It’s a common message within the industry, where high prices and claims of artisanal manufacturing are often used as proof points for ethical and environmentally responsible operations. And yet just this week, a Milan court placed an LVMH unit under […]

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The Buying Show to launch new fashion trade show in Miami in 2025

The Buying Show to launch new fashion trade show in Miami in 2025

The organizers behind B2B digital showroom Buying Show are set to introduce a new international fashion trade show in Miami next year. Named ‘The Show Miami,’ the debut event is set to take place from March 17 to 19, 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Approximately 200 international fashion brands and designers will showcase […]

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Judges at 9th Fida awards see bright future for fashion illustration

The 10-member international jury for this, Fida’s 9th awards ceremony, represented a cross section of contemporary illustrators and artists working in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle space who regularly collaborate with luxury brands, big box retailers, and glossy magazines. Their careers are testament to the fact that in almost every field of commerce illustration has […]

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Boom or bust: The challenges of launching a fashion label today
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Boom or bust: The challenges of launching a fashion label today

A handful of respected and previously successful brands, including Mara Hoffman, Dion Lee, and The Vampire’s Wife, have recently ceased operations. Their struggles underscore the formidable challenges faced by independent fashion designers in today’s market. Competing against well-oiled conglomerates, the market is saturated with brands and products that often mirror what smaller designers offer. Without […]

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