Fashion
Marie Antoinette Style Exhibition Opens at London’s V&A Museum
A dazzling new exhibition devoted to the fashion legacy of Marie Antoinette is opening at London’s V&A Museum this week. Titled Marie Antoinette Style, it is the first major...
New Vaccine Panel Recommendations Weaken Covid and Childhood Immunization Guidance
New recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal vaccine panel...
Retailers Slash Seasonal Hiring to Lowest Level Since 2009
Seasonal hiring in the retail sector is on track to fall to its lowest...
Ford Offers Subprime Buyers Special Financing to Boost F-150 Sales
Ford Motor is ramping up efforts to drive sales of its flagship F-150 pickup...
New Home Sales Jump 20.5% in August Despite High Mortgage Rates
Sales of newly built homes surged 20.5% in August compared with July, marking the...
Dopamine Dressing: China’s Radiant Embrace of Joy through Fashion
The year 2023 has seen a captivating fashion evolution that transcends borders: “dopamine dressing.” In China, this trend has especially resonated with young adults,...
Fashion Weeks: From Historic Beginnings to Contemporary Realities
Fashion weeks, the pinnacle events of the fashion industry, have a storied history. Eleanor Lambert, an American super-publicist, founded the first-ever “New York Press...
Sustainable Shifts in Luxury Watchmaking: A Race Against Time
Tradition is the bedrock of the watchmaking industry. However, as sustainability becomes a central concern for consumers worldwide, particularly for the upcoming Gen Z,...
Mycelium in Luxury Fashion: The Sustainable Revolution
In the heart of San Francisco, the next frontier of luxury fashion accessories is taking root, and it’s not where you'd expect. The unassuming...
The Evolving Tapestry: Haute Couture’s Multicultural Renaissance
Historically revered as the epitome of French opulence, haute couture in Paris has been a beacon of luxury fashion since King Louis XIV's reign...
Madame Song: China’s Fashion and Art Visionary
As visitors approach the M+ museum from Elements mall, a question posed by a sequence of posters catches their attention: "Who is Madame Song?"...
Turning Tides: From Tunisian Beach Waste to Eco-Fashion
On the picturesque Tunisian beaches, two men clad in vibrant overalls can often be spotted collecting plastic waste. Unknown to many, these scraps of...
Unearthing Treasures: Sydney Woman Discovers Valuable Barbie Collection
In a plot twist that could be straight out of an antiques appraisal television show, Lena Lai, a long-time resident of Sydney, Australia, discovered...
Illuminating the Future of Fashion: AI-Controlled, Color-Changing Textiles
At Milan Fashion Week held on February 23, Hong Kong fashion brand Anteprima showcased a collection featuring radiant, color-changing knitted garments and an illuminating...
The Resurgence of Bows: A Throwback Trend Dominating 2023 Fashion
The bow, an iconic symbol of feminine charm synonymous with fashion figures such as Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot in the mid-20th century, has...
Angela Yuen: The Style Evolution of Hong Kong’s Rising Star
With an impressive nomination for best actress at the 59th Golden Horse Awards in 2022, and the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards in 2023,...
Resilient Demand for Swiss Watches Boosts Swatch and Watches of Switzerland Despite Rising Prices
Swatch Group AG, the producer of Omega timepieces, and Watches of Switzerland Group, the largest UK retailer of Rolex watches, both report continued strong...
Vacation-Prep Culture: The Rising Phenomenon of Pre-Trip Self Care
The trend of vacation preparation, otherwise known as "vacation prep," has taken off on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Influencers and...
Redefining the Asian Aesthetic: Sweetlimejuice’s Impact in the Fashion Industry
Asian designers are increasingly making their mark in the Western fashion world. Some use their cultural identity as a clear and bold part of...
