WALK FORWARD: Tagwalk is adding trend prediction to its services. The Paris-based fashion search engine is launching a new AI-powered dashboard that combines the detailed tagging derived from 410,000 images of more than 1,300 brands with insights gathered from the search histories of its 300,000-strong community of fashion professionals. “We realized we had so much … Read more
SYDNEY – IMG Fashion Events & Properties said Wednesday it is terminating its Australian fashion events division, which produces Australian Fashion Week and the Australian Fashion Laureate awards. The 2024 edition of the Australian Fashion Laureate, scheduled for Nov. 21, will be IMG’s last fashion event in the country. The Australian talent management division and … Read more
Nigerian designers Ninie, May Africa, Elpis Megalio, Jewel Jemila, Lohije, and Ibilola Ogundipe took centre stage on the runway as the 2024 Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Fashion Week kicked off in Lagos State on Saturday. Lohije, Ninie, and Jemila wowed the audience with their distinct designs, each showcasing their unique style through the black … Read more
LONDON — Qasimi Rising, the fashion incubator that stems from the fashion label Qasimi, is now known simply as Q Rising. The rebrand came in conjunction with the announcement of the eight mentorship candidates with Lagos Fashion Week, which runs until Sunday. The shortlisted brands included Abiola Olusol, Oshobor, Pepper Row and Y’Wandelag from Nigeria, … Read more
Entrepreneur-actress Mouni Roy has left a huge impact during London Fashion Week 2025! She recorded a $1 million media impact value (MIV), as per a post by Launchmetrics. Roy became one of the top voices of the event, amplifying the event’s reach and bringing brands to the forefront. MIV enables brands to assign a financial … Read more
The runways from New York to Paris served up body big time for spring 2025, much to the delight of retailers. Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo, Gallerie Lafayette’s Alix Morabitto and Brigitte Chatrand of Ssense were among those who pointed to fleshy, lingerie-inspired looks as their highlights, saying these encapsulated the radical spirit overtaking fashion in … Read more
A new wave of romanticism hit Milan this fashion week — and retailers approve. Coupled with archival designs from Gucci and Roberto Cavalli, retailers praised Italian craftsmanship, including delicate lace, rich fringing and textures, and standout embellishments. “They hailed the return of the skirt and of the dress in a more ladylike style, and the palette … Read more
LONDON — With a symbolic demonstration of unity with designers and models walking down the stairs at the Ukrainian House at European Square, Ukrainian Fashion Week on Sunday returns to Kyiv for the first time since the Russia-Ukraine war escalated in February 2022. More than 50 brands are presenting their latest collections during the four-day showcase. … Read more
SIGHT ON AFRICA: Qasimi Rising, the talent incubation arm of the London-based fashion label founded by Khalid Al Qasimi, is expanding its scope of focus to Africa under a partnership with Lagos Fashion Week. To showcase and promote emerging designers and creatives in the African continent, Qasimi Rising will help Lagos Fashion Week identify designer … Read more
Ukrainian Fashion Week will return to Kyiv for the first time since the Russia-Ukraine war escalated after gaining support from more than 50 Ukrainian brands, including Litkovska, Frolov, Bobkova, Paskal, Nadya Dzyak, TG Botanical, The Coat, Gasanova, Gunia Project and Kseniaschnaider. Slated for Sept. 1 to 4, Ukrainian brands will present new collections at the … Read more
