Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
As the youngest contestant to ever win Project Runway, Christian Siriano has not only made a prominent name for himself in the fashion world but also brought a fresh perspective to the industry. With an appreciation for diversity and inclusivity, Siriano has made headlines countless times with his bold designs worn by many note-worthy celebrities. [...]
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 [...]
It has been almost a week since Karl Lagerfeld, head of the House of Chanel, passed away and the fashion industry is still mourning the loss. Lagerfeld is by far the world’s most iconic and prolific fashion designer. Along with being heavily involved with Chanel, he oversaw women’s collections for more than 50 years at [...]
It’s very sad to say that the iconic fashion designer and creative director of more than just one well-known fashion brand, Karl Lagerfeld passed away this Tuesday, February 19, at the age of 85. Lagerfeld was born on September 10, 1933 in Hamburg, Germany to parents Elisabeth Bahlmann and Otto Lagerfelt. From a young age, [...]
Earlier this week, Gucci released its Spring 2019 campaign ad labeled “Gucci Showtime” which was directly inspired by the 1940’s and 50’s golden age of Hollywood musicals. Gucci’s creative director, Alessandro Michele, has a fondness for vintage fashion and his collections with Gucci have always been an influence since an earlier time. This collection embodies [...]
In the fashion industry, it is important for people to be aware of what’s hot and what’s not. Whether you care more about the most recent collections, models, or designers, it comes in handy to know who is really perfecting their craft and earning the attention of the masses. One specific designer, who has recently [...]
