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Yes, It’s Real

The diversity question is first and forefront in the fashion business. Triggered by global protests, a reckoning is taking place.  Are fashion environments racists?  An industry in need of different voices, falling short when it comes to inclusion, fashion is an elitist field until recently only for the few living on 5th avenue in New York.  

I made a quick video on my interactions, views and experiences.

I hope fashion makes meaningful long-lasting changes.  Not just following a # for the shake of social media legitimacy.  The industry talks the talk.  But fall short when it comes to the walk.

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LFW in the New Normal

The first fashion week in the “New Normal”, London Fashion Week goes digital. An event once exclusive to fashion insiders, LFW is now available to the public via Internet. 

In comparison to the other fashion capitals, London’s beats the other cities with its experimentation, a quirky stance on style. Does this translate to digital? In a manner of speaking “no”. On screen,  the awe value is lessened.  The spectacle is not as spectacular.  

Adding to this, he value of having fashion weeks comes into question as the industry faces pressure on many fronts. Magazines have lost relevance. Retailers are closing stores. Shoppers have cut back on none essential purchases.  

I hope next year LFW goes live again. 

 I like this:

Looks from Kaushik Velendra 

A veteran of Louis Vuitton, Daniel  Fletcher interprets menswear and streetwear designs into minimalistic fluidity.   Harry Styles wears his suits. 

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Fashion Biz Trends

Continuing my conversation with Editor Alex Popov.  We moved to the topic of Fashion Biz Trends.  What do we expect to happen in these uncertain times? How will fashion evolve? No easy questions to answer. But, we had fun.  

Stay Safe.  

 

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Shopping in the New Normal

The second part of my reports on Shopping in the New Normal. The world is changing really fast. 

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Berlin Reopening, Saturday

The big department stores reopened on Saturday. The early turn out, light.  I observed curiosity, people looking around, but no shopping. It is still too early to make a verdict. Perhaps, shoppers will return in the future.  But in the New Normal large shops feel like dinosaurs. A species from a bygone era. 

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Louboutin Speaks

France 24 interviews master of shoe designer Christian Louboutin.  A new exhibition on his designs opened in Paris.  

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Paris 2020

From France 24 reports on Paris Fashion Week. This year Diversity took centre stage at the bi annual event. 

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Paris Fashion Week 2020

The low down on Paris Fashion Week, France 24 gives all the details. 

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Milan Fashion Week 2020

Black and Paper prepares for Milan Fashion February 2020.  While we countdown, enjoy a collection of GREAT FACES from previous MFW’s. 

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Viva Juana!

Using an impressive location in Paris, the Spanish Embassy, Juana Martin made her debut at Haute Couture Week 2020. Her collection, “Les Cours De Ma Maison”, reflected an Andalusian background influenced by Flamenco dancing and dress.  The Cordoba native gave the audience generous looks of embroidery, shawls, and headpieces.   I would call the collection “Personal”.   A reflection of a person who loves her “Tierra”.  

Spanish Actress Rossy De Palma showed up at the end for a touch of authentic flamenco.  I have been a fan of hers since “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown”.  But you will have to wait for that video.

Stay Tuned for more coverage.