Fashion for the Future – As Old Becomes New, The New Becomes Old
It’s hard to think of an industry that relies more on the power of new-ness than fashion. Designers are expected to produce as much as six new collections every year. Just the thought…
Vivienne Westwood – Designer, Climate Activist, Fashion Icon
Upon entering the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s wildly popular exhibit Punk: Chaos to Couture, visitors were greeted by spiky-haired mannequins wearing outfits designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren alongside couture designer pieces…
Good Stuff: Happy Summer
With summer in full swing and sunshine in our hearts and minds, we’re feeling bright color and golden accents from brands working toward making the world a happier place for us all. Tuli…
Startup Stories: Factory45, an Accelerator Program for Made in the USA
The most successful entrepreneurs out there create because they simply cannot help themselves, and few stop at just one idea. Shannon Whitehead got her start in 2010 when she co-founded {r}evolution apparel, a…
Good Stuff: Spring Fling
Spring is here, and with it comes bright color, vibrant patterns and anything-but-boring essentials. These pieces are classic and durable — perfect for vacations, staycations and lazy days in the sun. Sunshine Tote…
Good Stuff: For Your Valentine
Celebrate love and show your Valentine how much you care by giving them something truly thoughtful. Our good gift picks run the gamut from naughty to nice to edible aphrodisiacs to luxurious statement…
On Ethical Design, Feminine Silhouettes & Swing Dancing – Q&A with Nicole Lenzen
After a decade creating custom hand-made gowns, Brooklyn-based designer Nicole Lenzen has developed a keen understanding of how to create beautifully constructed garments that flatter and empower the modern woman. She spent the…
One Woman Wears Nothing But Second-Hand Clothing for 365 Days
For all of 2013, Christina Dean, founder of Hong Kong based non-profit Redressed, wore nothing but dumped, discarded or donated second-hand clothes. The 365 Challenge — designed around the concept ‘redress it, don’t…
Good Stuff: New Year’s Eve Glamour
Whatever you decide to do on New Year’s Eve, it will most certainly require a certain amount of sparkle and shine. Dance away the old and ring in the new year in lovingly…
Worn Wear: a Film About the Stories We Wear
Released as a commentary on the shopping frenzy that will hit many stores later this week on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the short documentary Worn Wear, directed by Keith, Lauren, Chris, and…
5 Fashion-Focused Crowdfunding Projects to Support Now
Starting a business in our current, constantly fluctuating, economic condition is not easy. Crowdfunding, however, makes it possible for many small brands to get off the ground. It’s also a great way to…
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk to Brooklyn
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk is the first international exhibition dedicated to showcasing the work of one of the most groundbreaking French couturiers. Bold, poetic,…
November 18, 2015
Mrs. Kimberly Leonard — Dear Harmless Harvest,
Where do I begin? It's hard to choose the correct words to say THANK YOU! You...
September 1, 2015
Kelly Sims — Gwen,
I live in Durham and I see it all the time, sometimes on sale at Kroger and Harris Teeter.
Kelly...
