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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Why the Cannes Film Festival is the epitome of red carpet fashion
Bella Hadid wears gown by Saint Laurent and jewellery by Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival Image courtesy of Chopard

Why the Cannes Film Festival is the epitome of red carpet fashion

Dripping in the world’s most beautiful diamonds, model and entrepreneur Bella Hadid posed for photographers as she walked the red carpet at a Cannes Film Festival event this week. A guest of Chopard, the Swiss haute jeweller and watchmaker, Ms. Hadid, like so many actresses, celebrities, muses, models, and those on fashion’s periphery, all descended […]

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Colombiamoda to take on Miami Swim Week

Colombiamoda to take on Miami Swim Week

Colombiamoda, Colombia’s fashion week, will land in the US and for the first time is to be presented within the framework of Miami Swim Week 2024, according to a press release. Inexmoda, organiser of Colombiamoda, in alliance with Paraiso, will be part of this new edition of the swimwear-centred fashion week, which is held annually […]

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Cultural Village Takes Shape On Crooked Island

Cultural Village Takes Shape On Crooked Island

CROOKED ISLAND, BAHAMAS – Florence moved back to the island in 2013 after retiring from teaching. Passionate about her heritage, she says she hopes to inspire other Bahamians to explore and utilize the island’s natural resources. Despite the trend of young people leaving the island, Florence says she’s determined to share her secrets with as […]

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