Suzy Menkes
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“Africa Calling: Plumes and Prints” from The New York Times
Enduring Afrochic! I am investigating the historical origins of the fashion trend that had powerful currency throughout the 20th century. And it seems that “exotic” Africa will continue to inspire in the 21st century. Love and Theft! Love and Theft! Africa Calling: Plumes and Prints Louis Vuitton, by Marc Jacobs, spring/summer 2014, in Paris. Catwalking…
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The New Speed of Fashion
Suzy Menkes discusses the current state of the fashion industry: http://nyti.ms/14KIzmW Sign of the Times | The New Speed of Fashion The industry is broken in more ways than one: runway shows don’t match retail expectations; designers can’t keep up with demand; and customers can’t buy a coat in winter. So who’s to blame?
CAMARA DIA HOLLOWAY 