Iconic Australian brand Marcs came under fire from popular activewear label Nagnata last week. Nagnata Designer and co-founder Laura Gibbs took to social media to share images of a similar-looking Marcs ribbed merino wool sweater, which appears to resemble the designs and fabrics Nagnata is known for. Laura May Gibbs is co-founder of sustainable yoga … Read more
It was May 1972 and 22-year-old Malcolm Macdonald had just completed a remarkable first season at Newcastle United. The buccaneering centre-forward, signed a year earlier for a club record £180,000, had achieved instant hero status at St James’ Park, scoring 30 goals and earning a call-up to Sir Alf Ramsey’s England team. Never far from … Read more
French fashion and lifestyle brand IKKS Paris announces the opening of two stores in London’s iconic Carnaby Street and Kings Road shopping centres, marking the brand’s entry into the UK. The Parisian brand’s first store will open at 3 Carnaby Street this May. The 2,610 square foot store spans two floors with a full collection … Read more
Reebok spices up athleisure with some of our favorite ’90s cartoon characters, while Stella McCartney gears up for the second season of her Disney collaboration. Fashion is definitely keen to add a pinch of nostalgia and fun to its repertoire. Here are some of the coolest upcoming fashion collaborations to keep an eye on. Just … Read more
A TALENTED seven-year-old Hampshire schoolgirl and her mother have launched their own fashion brand to support the charities close to their hearts. Each item available at Ayaya features the designs of Ria Snaddon and Sherborne House School student Emaya, who live in Chandler’s Ford. Launched on Mother’s Day last month, the brand supports the British … Read more
Fast fashion brand Zara has launched a brand new collection named Lime Glam, designed to be worn both inside and outside the virtual world. The clothing items and accessories can be worn within the Zepeto Metaverse and are also available in physical stores. With wearables quickly becoming the latest fashion trend and making their way … Read more
KikoRomeo founder Christine-Ann McCreath speaks during a recent meeting in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The Covid-19 pandemic brings back very sad memories. Although we weren’t all infected, we were all affected. Various sectors of the economy around the world have been affected as the pandemic continued to take its toll. The fashion industry in particular … Read more
As everyone emerges from their cozy winter dens (and sheds their knitwear/outerwear layers), brands are here to greet the crowds with spring’s latest ready-to-wear pieces and accessories. Also an invitation to some industry parties. To prepare for the warm weather and positive vibes, labels like Vince Camuto and retailers like Nordstrom held pop-up events across … Read more
The mini skirt and crop top are among the star pieces of the summer. ― Unsplash image NEW YORK, April 12 ― Oversized cuts and maxi lengths may be back in the closet! Every superfluous piece of fabric has no place in women’s wardrobes this year until fall. Skirts, dresses, tops and even bags shed … Read more
Online fast fashion retailers like Shein, Cider, and NastyGal have sprung up like polyester weeds over the past five years, much to the delight of savvy Gen Z and millennial shoppers. They’ve replaced inner-city retailers in much the same way that apps have supplanted table service — but not necessarily for the better. Despite Chinese … Read more