Tom Ford Talks Crisis Mode

“It’s too premature for me to tell you.” So said Tom Ford in March of last year when, as the newly elected chairman of the CFDA, he discussed his plans for the CFDA. Tom, you don’t say. When he accepted the post, there’s no way he could have had a […]

Will the Rental Market Replace Fast Fashion?

Peer-to-peer rental fashion platforms are seeing revenues reach an all-time high, while demand is diversifying far beyond occasionwear. Even established industry players, from Selfridges to Ganni, are putting their stamp of approval on the sharing economy — and wanting in, too. “People would argue that if you produce a responsible […]

Fashion Positive Launches Industry’s First Circular Materials Guidelines

textile industry on topics surrounding circular fibers and their potential to significantly impact the fashion industry through the development of the circular economy.” data-reactid=”19″>Fashion Positive, a nonprofit initiative devoted to the use of circular materials in the fashion industry, said today that it released its inaugural “Circular Materials Guidelines,” which […]

Bloomingdale’s Names Kelley Carter Fashion Director for Home

Kelley Carter has joined Bloomingdale’s as home fashion director, with responsibilities for leading trend forecasting and discovering new resources across home textiles, housewares, tabletop, furniture and luggage. “Kelley has an incredible eye for design,” said Kevin Harter, Bloomingdale’s vice president of integrated marketing and fashion direction. Carter will collaborate with […]