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SPFWn56 reinforces Brazilian identity through handcrafted products

The 56th edition of SPFW - São Paulo Fashion Week, which took place between November 8 and 12 at Shopping Iguatemi and Komplexo Tempo, in the Brazilian capital São Paulo, brought together 38 brands that presented their collections. The scorching heat that has been plaguing the country left a trail of discomfort among those present, especially in...

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SPFW SS24 or fashion as a reflection of contemporary issues

The 55th Edition of SPFW - São Paulo Fashion Week - took place from May 25 to May 28, at three different locations in Brazil. On May 22, designer João Pimenta held the pre-opening of the show, presenting a commemorative collection of his 20 years of work, in a parade at the Teatro Municipal de São Paulo, in downtown São Paulo. Altogether there...

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A feast for the senses: “India in Fashion” exhibition at NMACC Mumbai

Everything about the “India in Fashion” exhibition in Mumbai is grand - the scale, the designers, the materials, the show’s opulence and last but not least, the venue itself. Housed in the newly opened Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center at BKC Mumbai, it spreads over 50,000 square feet (more than 4,600 square meters) and nine exhibition rooms...

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Brazil bolsters diversity during SPFWn54 and In.Pactos festival

Between November 26 and 20, the 54th edition of SPFW - São Paulo Fashion Week - took place, with 48 fashion shows, out of which 43 were physical shows. This season four brands made their debut on the São Paulo catwalk: Greg Joey, Heloisa Faria, Maurício Duarte, and Buzina. The event took place at Komplexo Tempo, in the east zone of the city and...

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Singeleza Lace: The art that transforms Brazilian lives

For Over the past 8 years, the Artecer association in Paripueira, Maceió (AL), has been gathering women from the community to learn and develop clothing. The women work with Singeleza lace, and are supported by the Sebrae, the Brazilian support service for small enterprises. Most likely originating from Portugal, the lace is made with a needle,...

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Colombian designer Claudia Gontovnik talks sustainable fashion and female empowerment

Colombian sociologist, designer and multidisciplinary artist, Claudia Gontovnik dedicates her work to fair and sustainable fashion. Born in the city of Barranquilla, she is now based in Miami, United States, where she creates unique garments that each hold important social commentary. With prices sitting between 395 dollars and 1,200 dollars,...

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New subscription box brings African textiles into your closet

Jacqueline Shaw has built her career helping entrepreneurs and fashion brands build sustainable businesses with African-made goods. Her mission has been to open up the African opportunity; to help brands reimagine their supply-chain; and to interpret centuries-old textile traditions and techniques for the global market, specializing in creating...

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How are independent African brands coping with Covid-19?

In mid-March 2020, the magnitude of the Covid-19 pandemic became clear to the world. Authorities worldwide called for the closing of schools, restaurants and shops. This has also strongly affected the fashion industry, which has had to cancel fashion events around the world, postpone meetings and close showrooms. Although less influenced by the...

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Russian luxury shopping center cancels rental payments of tenants during Covid-19

It’s no mystery that the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on the fashion industry. Countless fashion events were postponed or cancelled, while retailers saw their sales revenue drop as they closed shop. Russia is no exception. The country has seen 209,688 confirmed cases, making it the fifth most affected country in the...

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Uniwax: After a collaboration with Dior, the company is pursuing its international ambitions

For half a century, Uniwax has made its mark as one of the main manufacturers of the famous wax print. In West Africa and more specifically in Ivory Coast, this brand is among the leaders. In April 2019, Uniwax made its debut in the luxury fashion world by collaborating with Dior. At the cruise collection 2020 show in Marrakesh, the famous house...

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Imane Ayissi: "Africa is no longer excluded from international fashion"

Imane Ayissi, a multidisciplinary artist inspired by dance and fashion as a way of life will participate as a guest presenter in January on the official calendar haute-couture week in Paris. Native of Cameroon, and son of African boxing champion, is asserting himself as the first sub-Saharan creator by joining the ranks of the fashion elite. The...

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Vegan cactus leather from Mexico: new favorite for luxury at Lineapelle Milan

CDMX - With the purpose of creating an alternative to animal leather, Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez, both hailing from Mexico, developed vegan leather made with nopal (a cactus), which they successfully showcased in the last edition of the International Leather Fair Lineapelle 2019, which took place in October in Milan, Italy. The...