FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – MONDAY
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HIGH FASHION: PUT YOUR WEED IN THIS DESIGNER PURSE TO MASK THE SMELL – The Washington Post
“The idea came to the two friends because “we are fashionable women of means” who cared that all the stuff in their lives — the shoes, handbags, clothes, sunglasses — properly reflected who they are. Their accessories spoke of their professional success and their grown-up sophistication. And it had become incredibly aggravating to have to pull out little plastic baggies and dig around for a crumpled package of rolling paper every time they wanted to smoke a joint. There had to be a better way.”
CUTTING OUT THE MIDDLEMAN – ISAORA – Hypebeast
““We control our own destiny,” says Marc Daniels of ISAORA and rightfully so. Some would feel that having their brand stocked at over 150 of the world’s leading stockists would be enough to forge a stable path but this wasn’t enough for Marc and Ricky Hendry, the two founders of ISAORA – they wanted more.”
WINTER SNEAKERS GO WARM AND FUZZY – GQ
“It’s always a heavy moment when you throw the last of your warm-weather kicks to the back of the closet. But what if you could stay away from your heavy boots and keep your sneaker obsession alive year round? What if designers put the handsome, hefty wool of your favorite outerwear on your feet? Now open your eyes. The dream is real. Herringbone runners, buffalo plaid chukkas, tweed high-tops—they’re all ready to take on snow, all as everyday-wearable as a pair of Chuck Taylors. As Richard III never said, “My kingdom for a pair of woolly slip-ons to match my houndstooth topcoat.””
HOW TECH AND TEXTILES ARE TRANSFORMING FASHION – The Wall Street Journal
“Yarn woven from reclaimed fishnets, custom 3-D-printed footwear, knit patterns inspired by honeycomb—the future of fashion is being written by emerging technologies, new materials and the science of textile design. Fresh capabilities are inspiring collaborations like the Jacquard Project, for which the Google ATAP Lab is teaming up with Levi’s to weave touchscreens into shirtsleeves. That technology isn’t ready for its close-up yet. Meanwhile, here’s a glimpse of the future that’s straight off the racks.”
Sergio Rossi Designer Talks Custom Shoes For Heidi Klum – Footwear News
“The Sergio Rossi brand has a friend in Heidi Klum. The label’s design director, Angelo Ruggeri, said he recently crafted a custom creation for the star and has continued their relationship.”