WWD’s role in advancing Black creatives in the fashion industry and the struggles that many have and continue to face was discussed in detail in the “Black in Fashion” talk at the WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit. Using the new WWD book “Black in Fashion: 100 Years of Style, Influence and Culture” that she … Read more
Simon Porte Jacquemus, the 34-year-old founder and designer of French fashion house Jacquemus, on Wednesday was awarded the 2024 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion from The Museum at FIT. The annual luncheon, which took place at the David H. Koch Theater in New York, heralds the arrival of New York Fashion Week, with … Read more
The Fashion Institute of Technology’s longtime leader Joyce Brown is stepping down as president. After what will be a nearly 26-year run, Brown will exit that role at the end of the 2024-25 academic school year. When she first took on that post at the school, which is a part of the State University of … Read more
Bollywood actress Sharvari Wagh has stepped into the high-octane world of Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe. Cast alongside Alia Bhatt in the upcoming film, Alpha, Wagh is undergoing a rigorous physical transformation under the expert guidance of fitness trainer Robin Behl. Sharvari Wagh transforms for YRF’s Alpha by undergoing rigorous boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mobility drills … Read more
Aditya Roy Kapur is all set for yet another action genre project. After delivering impressive action sequences in films like Rashtra Kavach Om (2022) and Gumraah (2023), he captivated audiences with his portrayal in the high-octane series The Night Manager (2023). Now, Kapur is gearing up for his next action project, slated to begin filming … Read more
Jaideep Ahlawat has taken dedication to a whole new level for his Netflix film, Maharaj. Ahlawat underwent a remarkable physical transformation, shedding a significant amount of weight to embody his character, a godman, in the YRF Entertainment production. The inspiration for this transformation came from an unexpected source: producer Aditya Chopra. In a conversation with … Read more
Kill, starring the newest face of action Lakshya, is scheduled for theatrical release on July 5. It is not widely known that the actor has a wrestling background and underwent a rigorous 9-month training regimen for the film. Kill, starring Lakshya, will be released in Indian cinemas on July 5 2024. Lakshya underwent 9 months … Read more
The Couture Council of The Museum at FIT will honor Simon Porte Jacquemus, founder and designer at the fashion house Jacquemus with its 2024 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion. The annual luncheon takes place on Sept. 4 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York. The event heralds the … Read more
As major college campuses are increasingly becoming epicenters for protests about the war in Gaza, a smaller institution — the Fashion Institute of Technology — became embroiled in the issue Thursday afternoon. An estimated crowd of 150 pro-Palestine demonstrators poured into FIT‘s Goodman Center Thursday afternoon — some running past security guards and school officials, … Read more
The Fashion Institute of Technology will honor FIT alumna Norma Kamali, Kenneth Cole and Rebecca Hessel Cohen at their Annual Awards Gala, which will take place at The Glasshouse in New York on May 8. The event begins with FIT’s Future of Fashion Runway Show, presented by Macy’s, featuring looks from the fashion design BFA … Read more
