Official blog of the fashion merchandising and design society at virginia tech
"Give-back" companies have been on the rise these last couple of years. Companies such as Ivory Ella, Altar'd State, Toms, Pura Vida, The Giving Keys, and Project 7 are just some of the hundreds of companies that use part of their own profits to benefit non-profit organizations. They've built schools, provided jobs to the homeless, [...]
Last week, on April 4, was the annual FMDS fashion show, this year themed Cirque: Beauty in the Madness, and let me say, it was nothing far from spectacular. By 8 p.m., the lights were set, the curtains were hung, chairs were out, and everyone was full of jitters for yet another sold out show. [...]
Showpo has been a rising name in the online fashion industry over the last few years and is continuing to become more and more popular with online customers. After leaving her successful job at KPMG International in accounting, Jane Lu failed at her first startup company with her friend doing pop-up shops in bars and [...]
Fashion has always been something that influences the world. From politics to style, fashion can be used to make subtle statements or even start revolutions; but even something so powerful can be equally as destructive. In December, the Italian luxury house, Prada, pulled their new Otto Toto character from their recent Pradamalia collection, after an [...]
In 2013, Gucci established their global campaign, Chime for Change, created to unite and strengthen the voices and faces speaking out and working against gender inequality. With more than 156 sponsors, such as Facebook, Hearst Magazines, the Kering Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the founding faces of Salma Hayek Pinault and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, [...]
After Condé Nast unified the American and British versions of Condé Nast Traveler in August, the company has been making some big changes.On Tuesday, November 27th, the publishing house announced the official merge of Condé Nast and Condé Nast International. With Condé Nast set in New York and Condé Nast International set in London, the [...]
With the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show airing coming up on December 2, the excitement has begun. With performers like Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, the Chainsmokers, plus the return of Kendall Jenner and the Hadid sisters to the runway, it's hard not to be. However, over the years, the shows viewing has continuously declined. The [...]
