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Patti Wilson

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Patti Wilson, nativa di New York City, è una stilista e consulente di moda nota per il suo stile istintivo, provocatorio e progressista. Wilson, mentre lavorava in un jazz club, una fotografa rimase colpita dal suo stile personale e le chiese se poteva utilizzarlo durante i servizi fotografici. La serendipità spontanea unita all’etica del lavoro, l’apertura mentale e il senso dello stile, hanno…

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135 As Black History Month continues, we’re taking a moment to shine light on the Black-owned brands and businesses that have captured the fashion world’s interest. Labels from Diotima and Wales Bonner to Hanifa, Sunni Sunni, and more have grown exponentially over the years from their sharp aesthetics and business savvy—as well as putting their culture and heritage front and center. Check out some of the top brands we’re into!  Wales Bonner Since 2014, Grace Wales Bonner has steadily grown her namesake brand Wales Bonner into a must-know label. The designer’s colorful menswear, which blends elements of classic tailoring and sportswear, has since expanded to include womenswear and editor-loved shoes and jewelry. Plus, she’s got plenty of sold-out Adidas collaborations under her belt—including popular artisanal takes on the sports giant’s Samba sneakers. Wales Bonner SS ’21 (courtesy) Diotima Rachel Scott launched Diotima in 2021, rooted in her design education and Jamaican heritage. Since then, she’s become a fashion darling within the NYC industry. By the end of 2024, Scott earned the prestigious CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, as well as the CFDA and Frazier Family Foundation’s Empowered Vision Award—which included a $100,000 grant. Soon after, she showcased a striking, versatile Fall 2025 collection rooted in the power of speaking out, and became one of Time magazine’s “The Closers” list members that same month. It’s clear the industry is paying rapt attention to Scott’s rise—and her chic, rich designs, including intricately textured dresses, knit separates, and slick boots. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Rachel Scott (BFA.com) Sunni Sunni Sunni Sunni has broken into the footwear space with a commitment to dynamic style, genderless silhouettes, and a flair for the dramatic. Self-taught designer Sunni Dixon launched his namesake label in 2020, blending both sporty, subversive, and sophisticated aesthetics across his range of boots and mules—plus a new blucher design, which we got a sneak peek at during COTERIE New York. The brand’s square-toed Reese boot has particularly become its identifying signature over the years, owed to its slick 3-inch heels and vast range of colors and textures. Sunni Sunni’s Reese boots (Courtesy of Sunni Sunni) Brandon Blackwood Brandon Blackwood always keeps us wanting more! Though the dynamic designer launched his brand in 2015, he rose to fame in 2020 with his “End Systemic Racism” tote, which raises proceeds for his namesake Brandon Blackwood Foundation. Today, he’s a top name to watch in the accessories space from his star-studded campaigns, drop-style launches, and  handbag styles toted by stars including Beyoncé, Oprah, Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, and Tracee Ellis Ross. Plus, Blackwood’s known for incorporating customer feedback into his designs in real-time—proving the power of social media in brand operations. As for what’s next? His recently launched footwear and outerwear lines are continuing to grow, as well as his existing range of hit bags. Brandon Blackwood LYS Beauty First launched in 2021, Tisha Thompson created LYS Beauty with a focus on loving, elevating, and caring for your skin with clean ingredients in mind. Rooted in her two decades of makeup artistry, Thompson’s high-performance products have made a distinct impact with formulas including organic turmeric, ashwagandha, pineapple, pomegranate, and more—plus a sleek, rosy aesthetic that’s impossible to resist. Several years later, LYS Beauty’s expanded with more categories, including skincare, eyelashes, lip treatments, and its own makeup brush line. Though there’s lots to love, the label’s glossy Speak Love lip balm, glitzy triangular eyeshadows, and multi-purpose foundation stick are all topping our wish lists right now! LYS Beauty Speak Love lip balm (Courtesy of LYS Beauty) Tia Adeola  Nigerian-born designer Tia Adeola began her brand in 2017—straight from her college dorm room! Known for her signature ruffled, sheer organza garments, Adeola has since dressed celebrities like SZA and Gigi Hadid. The designer’s Fall 2025 collection at New York Fashion Week paid homage to her Nigerian heritage, featuring vibrant colors and textures from feathers, shells, and beads. We’re especially crushing on her ruffled skirts and tops, too! Tia Adeola Fall 2025 Brother Vellies Launched by Aurora James in 2013, Brother Vellies has become a staple luxury accessories brand dedicated to cultural empowerment and personal freedom. James has particularly emphasized her label’s focus on preserving traditional African craftsmanship and sustainability, ensuring the brand’s stylish pieces also hold a deep social impact! In 2015, Brother Vellies notably won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, elevating its prominence in the fashion industry—and leading to the launch of hit pieces like its Sailboat bag, Ronstadt boots, and Holly pumps. Brother Vellies’ Mermaid Doodle Cowboy mules (Courtesy of Brother Vellies) Sergio Hudson Sergio Hudson, who founded his namesake brand in 2014, is celebrated for his impeccable tailoring and vibrant use of color. The designer gained significant attention during the 2021 U.S. presidential inauguration, when both Vice President Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama wore his ensembles—and marked a pivotal moment in history. Hudson’s standout pieces include his shawl-collared blazers and belted trench coats in luxe velvets, which are quickly becoming wardrobe staples. Veronica Webb, Sergio Hudson Theophilio Edvin Thompson launched Theophilio in 2016, rooted in his Jamaican heritage and immigration experience. Since then, he’s become known for his dynamic and subtly edgy silhouettes, ranging from sheer polos and crocheted dresses to vibrantly printed separates and swimwear. During his time leading his brand, Thompson’s notably received praise from the fashion industry, including his 2021 win for American Emerging Designer of the Year at the CFDA Awards. Edvin Thompson (Courtesy of Theophilio) Briogeo Nancy Twine founded Briogeo in 2013, inspired by her late mother. The brand’s clean formulas and colorful, modern aesthetics have made it a top seller in the beauty space, along with its focus on natural ingredient-based hair care for all hair types. As Twine continues to expand her brand, she’s also innovating the beauty space with new products like her Style + Treat line’s sculpting crème, hair cream, and dry shampoo puff. However, Briogeo’s wide range includes a variety of award-winning faves, like its Mega Moisture Superfood hair mask, Mango + Cherry Balancing shampoo, and Almond Oil + Algae Super Moisture conditioner—which also look especially sleek in our vanity shelves and bathroom cabinets. Briogeo (Courtesy of Briogeo) Hanifa Created by Anifa Mvuemba in 2011, Hanifa is known for bold, figure-flattering designs and its dynamic presentations. The brand made headlines in 2020 with its revolutionary virtual fashion show, highlighting its Pink Label Congo collection on ghost-like 3D digital models of all sizes. Hanifa’s standout pieces include her textured bags, cropped knits, and cutout dresses, which are all at the top of our wish lists! WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: The Hanifa “Dream” DC Fashion Show at National Portrait Gallery on November 16, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Hanifa) Additional reporting by Preston Lyles. 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135 As Black History Month continues, we’re taking a moment to shine light on the Black-owned brands and businesses that have captured the fashion world’s interest. Labels from Diotima and Wales Bonner to Hanifa, Sunni Sunni, and more have grown exponentially over the years from their sharp aesthetics and business savvy—as well as putting their culture and heritage front and center. Check out some of the top brands we’re into!  Wales Bonner Since 2014, Grace Wales Bonner has steadily grown her namesake brand Wales Bonner into a must-know label. The designer’s colorful menswear, which blends elements of classic tailoring and sportswear, has since expanded to include womenswear and editor-loved shoes and jewelry. Plus, she’s got plenty of sold-out Adidas collaborations under her belt—including popular artisanal takes on the sports giant’s Samba sneakers. Wales Bonner SS ’21 (courtesy) Diotima Rachel Scott launched Diotima in 2021, rooted in her design education and Jamaican heritage. Since then, she’s become a fashion darling within the NYC industry. By the end of 2024, Scott earned the prestigious CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, as well as the CFDA and Frazier Family Foundation’s Empowered Vision Award—which included a $100,000 grant. Soon after, she showcased a striking, versatile Fall 2025 collection rooted in the power of speaking out, and became one of Time magazine’s “The Closers” list members that same month. It’s clear the industry is paying rapt attention to Scott’s rise—and her chic, rich designs, including intricately textured dresses, knit separates, and slick boots. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Rachel Scott (BFA.com) Sunni Sunni Sunni Sunni has broken into the footwear space with a commitment to dynamic style, genderless silhouettes, and a flair for the dramatic. Self-taught designer Sunni Dixon launched his namesake label in 2020, blending both sporty, subversive, and sophisticated aesthetics across his range of boots and mules—plus a new blucher design, which we got a sneak peek at during COTERIE New York. The brand’s square-toed Reese boot has particularly become its identifying signature over the years, owed to its slick 3-inch heels and vast range of colors and textures. Sunni Sunni’s Reese boots (Courtesy of Sunni Sunni) Brandon Blackwood Brandon Blackwood always keeps us wanting more! Though the dynamic designer launched his brand in 2015, he rose to fame in 2020 with his “End Systemic Racism” tote, which raises proceeds for his namesake Brandon Blackwood Foundation. Today, he’s a top name to watch in the accessories space from his star-studded campaigns, drop-style launches, and  handbag styles toted by stars including Beyoncé, Oprah, Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, and Tracee Ellis Ross. Plus, Blackwood’s known for incorporating customer feedback into his designs in real-time—proving the power of social media in brand operations. As for what’s next? His recently launched footwear and outerwear lines are continuing to grow, as well as his existing range of hit bags. Brandon Blackwood LYS Beauty First launched in 2021, Tisha Thompson created LYS Beauty with a focus on loving, elevating, and caring for your skin with clean ingredients in mind. Rooted in her two decades of makeup artistry, Thompson’s high-performance products have made a distinct impact with formulas including organic turmeric, ashwagandha, pineapple, pomegranate, and more—plus a sleek, rosy aesthetic that’s impossible to resist. Several years later, LYS Beauty’s expanded with more categories, including skincare, eyelashes, lip treatments, and its own makeup brush line. Though there’s lots to love, the label’s glossy Speak Love lip balm, glitzy triangular eyeshadows, and multi-purpose foundation stick are all topping our wish lists right now! LYS Beauty Speak Love lip balm (Courtesy of LYS Beauty) Tia Adeola  Nigerian-born designer Tia Adeola began her brand in 2017—straight from her college dorm room! Known for her signature ruffled, sheer organza garments, Adeola has since dressed celebrities like SZA and Gigi Hadid. The designer’s Fall 2025 collection at New York Fashion Week paid homage to her Nigerian heritage, featuring vibrant colors and textures from feathers, shells, and beads. We’re especially crushing on her ruffled skirts and tops, too! Tia Adeola Fall 2025 Brother Vellies Launched by Aurora James in 2013, Brother Vellies has become a staple luxury accessories brand dedicated to cultural empowerment and personal freedom. James has particularly emphasized her label’s focus on preserving traditional African craftsmanship and sustainability, ensuring the brand’s stylish pieces also hold a deep social impact! In 2015, Brother Vellies notably won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, elevating its prominence in the fashion industry—and leading to the launch of hit pieces like its Sailboat bag, Ronstadt boots, and Holly pumps. Brother Vellies’ Mermaid Doodle Cowboy mules (Courtesy of Brother Vellies) Sergio Hudson Sergio Hudson, who founded his namesake brand in 2014, is celebrated for his impeccable tailoring and vibrant use of color. The designer gained significant attention during the 2021 U.S. presidential inauguration, when both Vice President Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama wore his ensembles—and marked a pivotal moment in history. Hudson’s standout pieces include his shawl-collared blazers and belted trench coats in luxe velvets, which are quickly becoming wardrobe staples. Veronica Webb, Sergio Hudson Theophilio Edvin Thompson launched Theophilio in 2016, rooted in his Jamaican heritage and immigration experience. Since then, he’s become known for his dynamic and subtly edgy silhouettes, ranging from sheer polos and crocheted dresses to vibrantly printed separates and swimwear. During his time leading his brand, Thompson’s notably received praise from the fashion industry, including his 2021 win for American Emerging Designer of the Year at the CFDA Awards. Edvin Thompson (Courtesy of Theophilio) Briogeo Nancy Twine founded Briogeo in 2013, inspired by her late mother. The brand’s clean formulas and colorful, modern aesthetics have made it a top seller in the beauty space, along with its focus on natural ingredient-based hair care for all hair types. As Twine continues to expand her brand, she’s also innovating the beauty space with new products like her Style + Treat line’s sculpting crème, hair cream, and dry shampoo puff. However, Briogeo’s wide range includes a variety of award-winning faves, like its Mega Moisture Superfood hair mask, Mango + Cherry Balancing shampoo, and Almond Oil + Algae Super Moisture conditioner—which also look especially sleek in our vanity shelves and bathroom cabinets. Briogeo (Courtesy of Briogeo) Hanifa Created by Anifa Mvuemba in 2011, Hanifa is known for bold, figure-flattering designs and its dynamic presentations. The brand made headlines in 2020 with its revolutionary virtual fashion show, highlighting its Pink Label Congo collection on ghost-like 3D digital models of all sizes. Hanifa’s standout pieces include her textured bags, cropped knits, and cutout dresses, which are all at the top of our wish lists! WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: The Hanifa “Dream” DC Fashion Show at National Portrait Gallery on November 16, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Hanifa) Additional reporting by Preston Lyles. 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135 As Black History Month continues, we’re taking a moment to shine light on the Black-owned brands and businesses that have captured the fashion world’s interest. Labels from Diotima and Wales Bonner to Hanifa, Sunni Sunni, and more have grown exponentially over the years from their sharp aesthetics and business savvy—as well as putting their culture and heritage front and center. Check out some of the top brands we’re into!  Wales Bonner Since 2014, Grace Wales Bonner has steadily grown her namesake brand Wales Bonner into a must-know label. The designer’s colorful menswear, which blends elements of classic tailoring and sportswear, has since expanded to include womenswear and editor-loved shoes and jewelry. Plus, she’s got plenty of sold-out Adidas collaborations under her belt—including popular artisanal takes on the sports giant’s Samba sneakers. Wales Bonner SS ’21 (courtesy) Diotima Rachel Scott launched Diotima in 2021, rooted in her design education and Jamaican heritage. Since then, she’s become a fashion darling within the NYC industry. By the end of 2024, Scott earned the prestigious CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, as well as the CFDA and Frazier Family Foundation’s Empowered Vision Award—which included a $100,000 grant. Soon after, she showcased a striking, versatile Fall 2025 collection rooted in the power of speaking out, and became one of Time magazine’s “The Closers” list members that same month. It’s clear the industry is paying rapt attention to Scott’s rise—and her chic, rich designs, including intricately textured dresses, knit separates, and slick boots. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Rachel Scott (BFA.com) Sunni Sunni Sunni Sunni has broken into the footwear space with a commitment to dynamic style, genderless silhouettes, and a flair for the dramatic. Self-taught designer Sunni Dixon launched his namesake label in 2020, blending both sporty, subversive, and sophisticated aesthetics across his range of boots and mules—plus a new blucher design, which we got a sneak peek at during COTERIE New York. The brand’s square-toed Reese boot has particularly become its identifying signature over the years, owed to its slick 3-inch heels and vast range of colors and textures. Sunni Sunni’s Reese boots (Courtesy of Sunni Sunni) Brandon Blackwood Brandon Blackwood always keeps us wanting more! Though the dynamic designer launched his brand in 2015, he rose to fame in 2020 with his “End Systemic Racism” tote, which raises proceeds for his namesake Brandon Blackwood Foundation. Today, he’s a top name to watch in the accessories space from his star-studded campaigns, drop-style launches, and  handbag styles toted by stars including Beyoncé, Oprah, Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, and Tracee Ellis Ross. Plus, Blackwood’s known for incorporating customer feedback into his designs in real-time—proving the power of social media in brand operations. As for what’s next? His recently launched footwear and outerwear lines are continuing to grow, as well as his existing range of hit bags. Brandon Blackwood LYS Beauty First launched in 2021, Tisha Thompson created LYS Beauty with a focus on loving, elevating, and caring for your skin with clean ingredients in mind. Rooted in her two decades of makeup artistry, Thompson’s high-performance products have made a distinct impact with formulas including organic turmeric, ashwagandha, pineapple, pomegranate, and more—plus a sleek, rosy aesthetic that’s impossible to resist. Several years later, LYS Beauty’s expanded with more categories, including skincare, eyelashes, lip treatments, and its own makeup brush line. Though there’s lots to love, the label’s glossy Speak Love lip balm, glitzy triangular eyeshadows, and multi-purpose foundation stick are all topping our wish lists right now! LYS Beauty Speak Love lip balm (Courtesy of LYS Beauty) Tia Adeola  Nigerian-born designer Tia Adeola began her brand in 2017—straight from her college dorm room! Known for her signature ruffled, sheer organza garments, Adeola has since dressed celebrities like SZA and Gigi Hadid. The designer’s Fall 2025 collection at New York Fashion Week paid homage to her Nigerian heritage, featuring vibrant colors and textures from feathers, shells, and beads. We’re especially crushing on her ruffled skirts and tops, too! Tia Adeola Fall 2025 Brother Vellies Launched by Aurora James in 2013, Brother Vellies has become a staple luxury accessories brand dedicated to cultural empowerment and personal freedom. James has particularly emphasized her label’s focus on preserving traditional African craftsmanship and sustainability, ensuring the brand’s stylish pieces also hold a deep social impact! In 2015, Brother Vellies notably won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, elevating its prominence in the fashion industry—and leading to the launch of hit pieces like its Sailboat bag, Ronstadt boots, and Holly pumps. Brother Vellies’ Mermaid Doodle Cowboy mules (Courtesy of Brother Vellies) Sergio Hudson Sergio Hudson, who founded his namesake brand in 2014, is celebrated for his impeccable tailoring and vibrant use of color. The designer gained significant attention during the 2021 U.S. presidential inauguration, when both Vice President Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama wore his ensembles—and marked a pivotal moment in history. Hudson’s standout pieces include his shawl-collared blazers and belted trench coats in luxe velvets, which are quickly becoming wardrobe staples. Veronica Webb, Sergio Hudson Theophilio Edvin Thompson launched Theophilio in 2016, rooted in his Jamaican heritage and immigration experience. Since then, he’s become known for his dynamic and subtly edgy silhouettes, ranging from sheer polos and crocheted dresses to vibrantly printed separates and swimwear. During his time leading his brand, Thompson’s notably received praise from the fashion industry, including his 2021 win for American Emerging Designer of the Year at the CFDA Awards. Edvin Thompson (Courtesy of Theophilio) Briogeo Nancy Twine founded Briogeo in 2013, inspired by her late mother. The brand’s clean formulas and colorful, modern aesthetics have made it a top seller in the beauty space, along with its focus on natural ingredient-based hair care for all hair types. As Twine continues to expand her brand, she’s also innovating the beauty space with new products like her Style + Treat line’s sculpting crème, hair cream, and dry shampoo puff. However, Briogeo’s wide range includes a variety of award-winning faves, like its Mega Moisture Superfood hair mask, Mango + Cherry Balancing shampoo, and Almond Oil + Algae Super Moisture conditioner—which also look especially sleek in our vanity shelves and bathroom cabinets. Briogeo (Courtesy of Briogeo) Hanifa Created by Anifa Mvuemba in 2011, Hanifa is known for bold, figure-flattering designs and its dynamic presentations. The brand made headlines in 2020 with its revolutionary virtual fashion show, highlighting its Pink Label Congo collection on ghost-like 3D digital models of all sizes. Hanifa’s standout pieces include her textured bags, cropped knits, and cutout dresses, which are all at the top of our wish lists! WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: The Hanifa “Dream” DC Fashion Show at National Portrait Gallery on November 16, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Hanifa) Additional reporting by Preston Lyles. 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135 As Black History Month continues, we’re taking a moment to shine light on the Black-owned brands and businesses that have captured the fashion world’s interest. Labels from Diotima and Wales Bonner to Hanifa, Sunni Sunni, and more have grown exponentially over the years from their sharp aesthetics and business savvy—as well as putting their culture and heritage front and center. Check out some of the top brands we’re into!  Wales Bonner Since 2014, Grace Wales Bonner has steadily grown her namesake brand Wales Bonner into a must-know label. The designer’s colorful menswear, which blends elements of classic tailoring and sportswear, has since expanded to include womenswear and editor-loved shoes and jewelry. Plus, she’s got plenty of sold-out Adidas collaborations under her belt—including popular artisanal takes on the sports giant’s Samba sneakers. Wales Bonner SS ’21 (courtesy) Diotima Rachel Scott launched Diotima in 2021, rooted in her design education and Jamaican heritage. Since then, she’s become a fashion darling within the NYC industry. By the end of 2024, Scott earned the prestigious CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, as well as the CFDA and Frazier Family Foundation’s Empowered Vision Award—which included a $100,000 grant. Soon after, she showcased a striking, versatile Fall 2025 collection rooted in the power of speaking out, and became one of Time magazine’s “The Closers” list members that same month. It’s clear the industry is paying rapt attention to Scott’s rise—and her chic, rich designs, including intricately textured dresses, knit separates, and slick boots. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Rachel Scott (BFA.com) Sunni Sunni Sunni Sunni has broken into the footwear space with a commitment to dynamic style, genderless silhouettes, and a flair for the dramatic. Self-taught designer Sunni Dixon launched his namesake label in 2020, blending both sporty, subversive, and sophisticated aesthetics across his range of boots and mules—plus a new blucher design, which we got a sneak peek at during COTERIE New York. The brand’s square-toed Reese boot has particularly become its identifying signature over the years, owed to its slick 3-inch heels and vast range of colors and textures. Sunni Sunni’s Reese boots (Courtesy of Sunni Sunni) Brandon Blackwood Brandon Blackwood always keeps us wanting more! Though the dynamic designer launched his brand in 2015, he rose to fame in 2020 with his “End Systemic Racism” tote, which raises proceeds for his namesake Brandon Blackwood Foundation. Today, he’s a top name to watch in the accessories space from his star-studded campaigns, drop-style launches, and  handbag styles toted by stars including Beyoncé, Oprah, Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, and Tracee Ellis Ross. Plus, Blackwood’s known for incorporating customer feedback into his designs in real-time—proving the power of social media in brand operations. As for what’s next? His recently launched footwear and outerwear lines are continuing to grow, as well as his existing range of hit bags. Brandon Blackwood LYS Beauty First launched in 2021, Tisha Thompson created LYS Beauty with a focus on loving, elevating, and caring for your skin with clean ingredients in mind. Rooted in her two decades of makeup artistry, Thompson’s high-performance products have made a distinct impact with formulas including organic turmeric, ashwagandha, pineapple, pomegranate, and more—plus a sleek, rosy aesthetic that’s impossible to resist. Several years later, LYS Beauty’s expanded with more categories, including skincare, eyelashes, lip treatments, and its own makeup brush line. Though there’s lots to love, the label’s glossy Speak Love lip balm, glitzy triangular eyeshadows, and multi-purpose foundation stick are all topping our wish lists right now! LYS Beauty Speak Love lip balm (Courtesy of LYS Beauty) Tia Adeola  Nigerian-born designer Tia Adeola began her brand in 2017—straight from her college dorm room! Known for her signature ruffled, sheer organza garments, Adeola has since dressed celebrities like SZA and Gigi Hadid. The designer’s Fall 2025 collection at New York Fashion Week paid homage to her Nigerian heritage, featuring vibrant colors and textures from feathers, shells, and beads. We’re especially crushing on her ruffled skirts and tops, too! Tia Adeola Fall 2025 Brother Vellies Launched by Aurora James in 2013, Brother Vellies has become a staple luxury accessories brand dedicated to cultural empowerment and personal freedom. James has particularly emphasized her label’s focus on preserving traditional African craftsmanship and sustainability, ensuring the brand’s stylish pieces also hold a deep social impact! In 2015, Brother Vellies notably won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, elevating its prominence in the fashion industry—and leading to the launch of hit pieces like its Sailboat bag, Ronstadt boots, and Holly pumps. Brother Vellies’ Mermaid Doodle Cowboy mules (Courtesy of Brother Vellies) Sergio Hudson Sergio Hudson, who founded his namesake brand in 2014, is celebrated for his impeccable tailoring and vibrant use of color. The designer gained significant attention during the 2021 U.S. presidential inauguration, when both Vice President Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama wore his ensembles—and marked a pivotal moment in history. Hudson’s standout pieces include his shawl-collared blazers and belted trench coats in luxe velvets, which are quickly becoming wardrobe staples. Veronica Webb, Sergio Hudson Theophilio Edvin Thompson launched Theophilio in 2016, rooted in his Jamaican heritage and immigration experience. Since then, he’s become known for his dynamic and subtly edgy silhouettes, ranging from sheer polos and crocheted dresses to vibrantly printed separates and swimwear. During his time leading his brand, Thompson’s notably received praise from the fashion industry, including his 2021 win for American Emerging Designer of the Year at the CFDA Awards. Edvin Thompson (Courtesy of Theophilio) Briogeo Nancy Twine founded Briogeo in 2013, inspired by her late mother. The brand’s clean formulas and colorful, modern aesthetics have made it a top seller in the beauty space, along with its focus on natural ingredient-based hair care for all hair types. As Twine continues to expand her brand, she’s also innovating the beauty space with new products like her Style + Treat line’s sculpting crème, hair cream, and dry shampoo puff. However, Briogeo’s wide range includes a variety of award-winning faves, like its Mega Moisture Superfood hair mask, Mango + Cherry Balancing shampoo, and Almond Oil + Algae Super Moisture conditioner—which also look especially sleek in our vanity shelves and bathroom cabinets. Briogeo (Courtesy of Briogeo) Hanifa Created by Anifa Mvuemba in 2011, Hanifa is known for bold, figure-flattering designs and its dynamic presentations. The brand made headlines in 2020 with its revolutionary virtual fashion show, highlighting its Pink Label Congo collection on ghost-like 3D digital models of all sizes. Hanifa’s standout pieces include her textured bags, cropped knits, and cutout dresses, which are all at the top of our wish lists! WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: The Hanifa “Dream” DC Fashion Show at National Portrait Gallery on November 16, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Hanifa) Additional reporting by Preston Lyles. 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135 As Black History Month continues, we’re taking a moment to shine light on the Black-owned brands and businesses that have captured the fashion world’s interest. Labels from Diotima and Wales Bonner to Hanifa, Sunni Sunni, and more have grown exponentially over the years from their sharp aesthetics and business savvy—as well as putting their culture and heritage front and center. Check out some of the top brands we’re into!  Wales Bonner Since 2014, Grace Wales Bonner has steadily grown her namesake brand Wales Bonner into a must-know label. The designer’s colorful menswear, which blends elements of classic tailoring and sportswear, has since expanded to include womenswear and editor-loved shoes and jewelry. Plus, she’s got plenty of sold-out Adidas collaborations under her belt—including popular artisanal takes on the sports giant’s Samba sneakers. Wales Bonner SS ’21 (courtesy) Diotima Rachel Scott launched Diotima in 2021, rooted in her design education and Jamaican heritage. Since then, she’s become a fashion darling within the NYC industry. By the end of 2024, Scott earned the prestigious CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, as well as the CFDA and Frazier Family Foundation’s Empowered Vision Award—which included a $100,000 grant. Soon after, she showcased a striking, versatile Fall 2025 collection rooted in the power of speaking out, and became one of Time magazine’s “The Closers” list members that same month. It’s clear the industry is paying rapt attention to Scott’s rise—and her chic, rich designs, including intricately textured dresses, knit separates, and slick boots. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Rachel Scott (BFA.com) Sunni Sunni Sunni Sunni has broken into the footwear space with a commitment to dynamic style, genderless silhouettes, and a flair for the dramatic. Self-taught designer Sunni Dixon launched his namesake label in 2020, blending both sporty, subversive, and sophisticated aesthetics across his range of boots and mules—plus a new blucher design, which we got a sneak peek at during COTERIE New York. The brand’s square-toed Reese boot has particularly become its identifying signature over the years, owed to its slick 3-inch heels and vast range of colors and textures. Sunni Sunni’s Reese boots (Courtesy of Sunni Sunni) Brandon Blackwood Brandon Blackwood always keeps us wanting more! Though the dynamic designer launched his brand in 2015, he rose to fame in 2020 with his “End Systemic Racism” tote, which raises proceeds for his namesake Brandon Blackwood Foundation. Today, he’s a top name to watch in the accessories space from his star-studded campaigns, drop-style launches, and  handbag styles toted by stars including Beyoncé, Oprah, Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, and Tracee Ellis Ross. Plus, Blackwood’s known for incorporating customer feedback into his designs in real-time—proving the power of social media in brand operations. As for what’s next? His recently launched footwear and outerwear lines are continuing to grow, as well as his existing range of hit bags. Brandon Blackwood LYS Beauty First launched in 2021, Tisha Thompson created LYS Beauty with a focus on loving, elevating, and caring for your skin with clean ingredients in mind. Rooted in her two decades of makeup artistry, Thompson’s high-performance products have made a distinct impact with formulas including organic turmeric, ashwagandha, pineapple, pomegranate, and more—plus a sleek, rosy aesthetic that’s impossible to resist. Several years later, LYS Beauty’s expanded with more categories, including skincare, eyelashes, lip treatments, and its own makeup brush line. Though there’s lots to love, the label’s glossy Speak Love lip balm, glitzy triangular eyeshadows, and multi-purpose foundation stick are all topping our wish lists right now! LYS Beauty Speak Love lip balm (Courtesy of LYS Beauty) Tia Adeola  Nigerian-born designer Tia Adeola began her brand in 2017—straight from her college dorm room! Known for her signature ruffled, sheer organza garments, Adeola has since dressed celebrities like SZA and Gigi Hadid. The designer’s Fall 2025 collection at New York Fashion Week paid homage to her Nigerian heritage, featuring vibrant colors and textures from feathers, shells, and beads. We’re especially crushing on her ruffled skirts and tops, too! Tia Adeola Fall 2025 Brother Vellies Launched by Aurora James in 2013, Brother Vellies has become a staple luxury accessories brand dedicated to cultural empowerment and personal freedom. James has particularly emphasized her label’s focus on preserving traditional African craftsmanship and sustainability, ensuring the brand’s stylish pieces also hold a deep social impact! In 2015, Brother Vellies notably won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, elevating its prominence in the fashion industry—and leading to the launch of hit pieces like its Sailboat bag, Ronstadt boots, and Holly pumps. Brother Vellies’ Mermaid Doodle Cowboy mules (Courtesy of Brother Vellies) Sergio Hudson Sergio Hudson, who founded his namesake brand in 2014, is celebrated for his impeccable tailoring and vibrant use of color. The designer gained significant attention during the 2021 U.S. presidential inauguration, when both Vice President Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama wore his ensembles—and marked a pivotal moment in history. Hudson’s standout pieces include his shawl-collared blazers and belted trench coats in luxe velvets, which are quickly becoming wardrobe staples. Veronica Webb, Sergio Hudson Theophilio Edvin Thompson launched Theophilio in 2016, rooted in his Jamaican heritage and immigration experience. Since then, he’s become known for his dynamic and subtly edgy silhouettes, ranging from sheer polos and crocheted dresses to vibrantly printed separates and swimwear. During his time leading his brand, Thompson’s notably received praise from the fashion industry, including his 2021 win for American Emerging Designer of the Year at the CFDA Awards. Edvin Thompson (Courtesy of Theophilio) Briogeo Nancy Twine founded Briogeo in 2013, inspired by her late mother. The brand’s clean formulas and colorful, modern aesthetics have made it a top seller in the beauty space, along with its focus on natural ingredient-based hair care for all hair types. As Twine continues to expand her brand, she’s also innovating the beauty space with new products like her Style + Treat line’s sculpting crème, hair cream, and dry shampoo puff. However, Briogeo’s wide range includes a variety of award-winning faves, like its Mega Moisture Superfood hair mask, Mango + Cherry Balancing shampoo, and Almond Oil + Algae Super Moisture conditioner—which also look especially sleek in our vanity shelves and bathroom cabinets. Briogeo (Courtesy of Briogeo) Hanifa Created by Anifa Mvuemba in 2011, Hanifa is known for bold, figure-flattering designs and its dynamic presentations. The brand made headlines in 2020 with its revolutionary virtual fashion show, highlighting its Pink Label Congo collection on ghost-like 3D digital models of all sizes. Hanifa’s standout pieces include her textured bags, cropped knits, and cutout dresses, which are all at the top of our wish lists! WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: The Hanifa “Dream” DC Fashion Show at National Portrait Gallery on November 16, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Hanifa) Additional reporting by Preston Lyles. 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What should I do to become a fashion designer?

Becoming a fashion designer is an exciting journey that combines creativity, skill-building, and industry know-how. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

1. Develop Your Creative Skills

Learn to Draw/Sketch: You don’t need to be a master artist, but sketching is essential for communicating your ideas. Practice drawing figures and clothing designs.

Explore Design Basics: Study color theory, textiles, patterns, and composition. Books like Fashion Design Essentials by Jay Calderin or online courses can help.

Get Inspired: Follow fashion trends, study iconic designers (e.g., Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent), and build a mood board of styles you love.

2. Build Technical Skills

Learn to Sew: Understanding garment construction is key. Start with a sewing machine and basic projects like skirts or tote bags.

Master Pattern-Making: This skill lets you turn sketches into wearable pieces. Look into classes or software like Adobe Illustrator or CLO3D.

Understand Fabrics: Learn how different materials (cotton, silk, denim) behave and how to choose them for your designs.

3. Get Educated

Formal Education (Optional): A degree in fashion design or merchandising from schools like Parsons, FIT, or Central Saint Martins can give you a strong foundation and industry connections.

Join an Academy: Enroll in a specialized fashion academy, such as the Cadence Wardhmanagr Nagpur, to gain hands-on training, access to professional tools, and mentorship from industry experts.

Online Courses: Platforms like Coursera, Skillshare, or Domestika offer affordable classes in design, illustration, and even fashion business.

Self-Teach: If formal education isn’t an option, use free resources like YouTube tutorials or books such as The Fashion Designer Survival Guide by Mary Gehlhar.

4. Gain Experience

Internships: Work with a local designer, boutique, or fashion house to learn the ropes and network.

Freelance or Side Projects: Design clothes for friends, family, or small clients to build a portfolio.

Competitions: Enter contests like the CFDA Fashion Awards or local design challenges to get noticed.

5. Create a Portfolio

Showcase your best work—sketches, finished garments, and photos. Make it digital (e.g., a PDF or website) and physical if possible. Highlight your unique style to stand out.

6. Learn the Business Side

Branding: Develop a signature aesthetic and a story behind your designs.

Marketing: Use social media (Instagram, TikTok) to share your work and build a following.

Production: Research sourcing materials, manufacturing, and pricing your pieces.

7. Network and Break In

Connect: Attend fashion shows, join online communities, or reach out to mentors in the industry.

Start Small: Launch a capsule collection or sell on platforms like Etsy or Depop to test the waters.

Apply for Jobs: Look for assistant designer roles or apprenticeships at established brands.

Tips to Stay Motivated

Experiment freely—don’t fear mistakes.

Stay updated on trends via Vogue, WWD, or fashion blogs.

Be persistent; the industry is competitive, but passion and hustle pay off.

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Links with a * are affiliate links. Last month I attended the Salon International de la Lingerie for the first time, and my trend report from the show was so long that I decided we’d do the usual look back at last year’s trend forecast in a separate article. I’ve been writing annual lingerie trend predictions since 2019. Sometimes I get them right, sometimes I get them wrong. It’s all in good fun! Here are four key trends I thought we’d be seeing in 2024, and whether we in fact did or not… Bows First up on my list of 2024 lingerie trends was statement bows. Dramatic oversized bows, designs with multiple bows, bow-themed embroideries… really anything that made bows the centre of attention. And did we end up seeing it? Sure did! Back in March, FIT launched a temporary exhibition dedicated to bows since they were – and still are – having a fashion moment. In the lingerie world specifically, Lirika Matoshi’s Bow corset, above, is precisely the sort of exaggerated, bow-centric design I’d pictured (the brand released this bow-trimmed Chibi corset too), as it this custom design by corsetier Immoral London. I also enjoyed the collection that lingerie-adjacent luxury brand Mirror Palais dropped in January 2024, featuring appliquéd bows on a silk cami set and slip dress. Agent Provocateur’s 2024 Melle and Velvetta* sets also both featured bow embroideries, not to mention the entire bow-themed jewellery collection they recently released. And I saw bow embroideries and appliqués at Fleur du Mal and Ann Summers, and so many examples at For Love & Lemons. It’s a trend that’s still going too; just last month, Boux Avenue announced a collaboration with Dilara Findikoglu which included statement bow embroidery, and also released this fun bow-themed set. Stays Next on my list was stays-inspired corsetry, especially designed to be styled as outerwear, by which I meant a general shift towards shorter corsets with a more conical shape and wide, squared neckline instead of the longer hourglass shape we’ve become used to seeing (which nips in at the waist and then flares back out again). Agent Provocateur’s Zena corset top, above, is exactly the kind of silhouette I had in mind; this style was first launched in 2023 in black silk, with multiple new colours and PVC versions added throughout 2024 so I’m figuring it was popular! Elsewhere, stays were the style lingerie designer Karolina Laskowska selected to create last year for her 2024 Patreon corset tier reward, Stephanie Santos selected a very conical shape when designing a 3D-printed corset in March, For Love & Lemons released this Isabella bustier and this Nelly corset top, Oh La La Cheri brought out this bustier and this one, and I just generally saw more stays-inspired shapes than ever before from the corsetry creators I follow on social media. Check out this Hedera Corsets bow-covered stays design for example, tying both trends together. It’s a silhouette that was spotted on celebrities throughout the year too: Addison Rae at the CFDA Awards (a ‘proper’ stays design complete with tabs!), Nicola Peltz Beckham at a launch event, Anne Hathway in a Versace campaign, Emily Blunt’s Stella McCartney top on Saturday Night Live… More than this though, I feel like this morphed into a much wider trend for ‘corset tops’, which are popular again in a way they haven’t been since the 1990s. So many lingerie brands brought out lightly-structured corset tops or cropped bustiers in 2024. Gossard, for example, added a couple to their longstanding Retrolution range, while some others I saw were at Curvy Couture, Bordelle, Victoria’s Secret, Etam, LIVY, Fleur du Mal, Savage X Fenty and even Marks & Spencer. Now, I wouldn’t exactly call any of those stays, so I’m kind of going off topic here. But note the similar elements: cropped lengths, some straighter necklines, and straight seams and boning channels, angled inwards, instead of curvy hourglass lines. Berry tones After a couple of years of really vivid pinks being absolutely everywhere, I’d thought things might progress to more sophisticated, berry-like shades. On the one hand, I have seen some darker, richer pinks around lately – the ‘Cerise’ and deep ‘Fuchsia’ pinks in the SS25 collections of Coco de Mer and Louisa Bracq for example – and although not lingerie specific, ‘Berry’ was Etsy’s colour of the year for 2024. But really, even now it’s still those bright, in-your-face pinks that are everywhere I look. Curvy Couture’s new ‘Glamberry’, Mey’s new ‘Exotic Pink’, Aubade’s new ‘Exciting Pink’, Marie Jo’s new ‘Cactus Flower’ and ‘Hollywood Pink’, Simone Pérèle’s new ‘Fabulous Pink’, Primadonna’s new ‘Blogger Pink’*, Maison Close’s simply-named but neon ‘Pink’, so many recent arrivals at Lane Bryant… the list goes on and on. So, my prediction was off, but maybe it was just premature. Who What Wear says berry tones are a top 5 new trend for 2025, and The Best of Intima magazine (page 102) also highlighted ‘Amaranth’, a very deep, berry-wine colour as a key trend for next season. Asymmetry My fourth and final 2024 lingerie trend prediction was asymmetry, based on a mini flood of asymmetrical designs I saw towards the end of 2023. I did see additional asymmetrical designs through 2024, but not enough to really label it as a trend. Alongside the brands highlighted above, I spotted it at Lumey (a cool, newly-launched brand), Un Cri de Joie (a cool, not-quite-yet-launched brand), at Voiment (not a new brand, still very cool), Noo (a new-to-me discovery, very relaxed French chic), in the new collections of brands that were already doing asymmetry before 2024, and in a ton of low-impact sports bras although that last one doesn’t tend to overlap much with ‘innerwear’ lingerie design. I’m still hoping we’ll see more asymmetry in lingerie because it’s something that hasn’t been done to death yet, so there are plenty of ways for brands to take this theme and put an original spin on it. But yeah, in the end it was not a key 2024 trend. More asymmetry from Valnue, seen at the Salon International de la Lingerie If you haven’t already checked it out, you can find my 2025 lingerie trend forecast here. It’s the longest trend report I’ve written to date, and it was really interesting to contemplate upcoming trends through the lens of a major trade show for the first time – actually seeing some of next season’s products, instead of guessing at what we might see based on what was happening at the end of the previous season. I also wrote about my general experience of the Salon show for Lingerie Briefs, if you want to learn more about what goes on there. Had you noticed any of the above four lingerie trends through 2024, or more recently? And which one’s your favourite? Let me know in the comments section! The product recommendations directly above are affiliate links Source link

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Links with a * are affiliate links. Last month I attended the Salon International de la Lingerie for the first time, and my trend report from the show was so long that I decided we’d do the usual look back at last year’s trend forecast in a separate article. I’ve been writing annual lingerie trend predictions since 2019. Sometimes I get them right, sometimes I get them wrong. It’s all in good fun! Here are four key trends I thought we’d be seeing in 2024, and whether we in fact did or not… Bows First up on my list of 2024 lingerie trends was statement bows. Dramatic oversized bows, designs with multiple bows, bow-themed embroideries… really anything that made bows the centre of attention. And did we end up seeing it? Sure did! Back in March, FIT launched a temporary exhibition dedicated to bows since they were – and still are – having a fashion moment. In the lingerie world specifically, Lirika Matoshi’s Bow corset, above, is precisely the sort of exaggerated, bow-centric design I’d pictured (the brand released this bow-trimmed Chibi corset too), as it this custom design by corsetier Immoral London. I also enjoyed the collection that lingerie-adjacent luxury brand Mirror Palais dropped in January 2024, featuring appliquéd bows on a silk cami set and slip dress. Agent Provocateur’s 2024 Melle and Velvetta* sets also both featured bow embroideries, not to mention the entire bow-themed jewellery collection they recently released. And I saw bow embroideries and appliqués at Fleur du Mal and Ann Summers, and so many examples at For Love & Lemons. It’s a trend that’s still going too; just last month, Boux Avenue announced a collaboration with Dilara Findikoglu which included statement bow embroidery, and also released this fun bow-themed set. Stays Next on my list was stays-inspired corsetry, especially designed to be styled as outerwear, by which I meant a general shift towards shorter corsets with a more conical shape and wide, squared neckline instead of the longer hourglass shape we’ve become used to seeing (which nips in at the waist and then flares back out again). Agent Provocateur’s Zena corset top, above, is exactly the kind of silhouette I had in mind; this style was first launched in 2023 in black silk, with multiple new colours and PVC versions added throughout 2024 so I’m figuring it was popular! Elsewhere, stays were the style lingerie designer Karolina Laskowska selected to create last year for her 2024 Patreon corset tier reward, Stephanie Santos selected a very conical shape when designing a 3D-printed corset in March, For Love & Lemons released this Isabella bustier and this Nelly corset top, Oh La La Cheri brought out this bustier and this one, and I just generally saw more stays-inspired shapes than ever before from the corsetry creators I follow on social media. Check out this Hedera Corsets bow-covered stays design for example, tying both trends together. It’s a silhouette that was spotted on celebrities throughout the year too: Addison Rae at the CFDA Awards (a ‘proper’ stays design complete with tabs!), Nicola Peltz Beckham at a launch event, Anne Hathway in a Versace campaign, Emily Blunt’s Stella McCartney top on Saturday Night Live… More than this though, I feel like this morphed into a much wider trend for ‘corset tops’, which are popular again in a way they haven’t been since the 1990s. So many lingerie brands brought out lightly-structured corset tops or cropped bustiers in 2024. Gossard, for example, added a couple to their longstanding Retrolution range, while some others I saw were at Curvy Couture, Bordelle, Victoria’s Secret, Etam, LIVY, Fleur du Mal, Savage X Fenty and even Marks & Spencer. Now, I wouldn’t exactly call any of those stays, so I’m kind of going off topic here. But note the similar elements: cropped lengths, some straighter necklines, and straight seams and boning channels, angled inwards, instead of curvy hourglass lines. Berry tones After a couple of years of really vivid pinks being absolutely everywhere, I’d thought things might progress to more sophisticated, berry-like shades. On the one hand, I have seen some darker, richer pinks around lately – the ‘Cerise’ and deep ‘Fuchsia’ pinks in the SS25 collections of Coco de Mer and Louisa Bracq for example – and although not lingerie specific, ‘Berry’ was Etsy’s colour of the year for 2024. But really, even now it’s still those bright, in-your-face pinks that are everywhere I look. Curvy Couture’s new ‘Glamberry’, Mey’s new ‘Exotic Pink’, Aubade’s new ‘Exciting Pink’, Marie Jo’s new ‘Cactus Flower’ and ‘Hollywood Pink’, Simone Pérèle’s new ‘Fabulous Pink’, Primadonna’s new ‘Blogger Pink’*, Maison Close’s simply-named but neon ‘Pink’, so many recent arrivals at Lane Bryant… the list goes on and on. So, my prediction was off, but maybe it was just premature. Who What Wear says berry tones are a top 5 new trend for 2025, and The Best of Intima magazine (page 102) also highlighted ‘Amaranth’, a very deep, berry-wine colour as a key trend for next season. Asymmetry My fourth and final 2024 lingerie trend prediction was asymmetry, based on a mini flood of asymmetrical designs I saw towards the end of 2023. I did see additional asymmetrical designs through 2024, but not enough to really label it as a trend. Alongside the brands highlighted above, I spotted it at Lumey (a cool, newly-launched brand), Un Cri de Joie (a cool, not-quite-yet-launched brand), at Voiment (not a new brand, still very cool), Noo (a new-to-me discovery, very relaxed French chic), in the new collections of brands that were already doing asymmetry before 2024, and in a ton of low-impact sports bras although that last one doesn’t tend to overlap much with ‘innerwear’ lingerie design. I’m still hoping we’ll see more asymmetry in lingerie because it’s something that hasn’t been done to death yet, so there are plenty of ways for brands to take this theme and put an original spin on it. But yeah, in the end it was not a key 2024 trend. More asymmetry from Valnue, seen at the Salon International de la Lingerie If you haven’t already checked it out, you can find my 2025 lingerie trend forecast here. It’s the longest trend report I’ve written to date, and it was really interesting to contemplate upcoming trends through the lens of a major trade show for the first time – actually seeing some of next season’s products, instead of guessing at what we might see based on what was happening at the end of the previous season. I also wrote about my general experience of the Salon show for Lingerie Briefs, if you want to learn more about what goes on there. Had you noticed any of the above four lingerie trends through 2024, or more recently? And which one’s your favourite? Let me know in the comments section! The product recommendations directly above are affiliate links Source link

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Links with a * are affiliate links. Last month I attended the Salon International de la Lingerie for the first time, and my trend report from the show was so long that I decided we’d do the usual look back at last year’s trend forecast in a separate article. I’ve been writing annual lingerie trend predictions since 2019. Sometimes I get them right, sometimes I get them wrong. It’s all in good fun! Here are four key trends I thought we’d be seeing in 2024, and whether we in fact did or not… Bows First up on my list of 2024 lingerie trends was statement bows. Dramatic oversized bows, designs with multiple bows, bow-themed embroideries… really anything that made bows the centre of attention. And did we end up seeing it? Sure did! Back in March, FIT launched a temporary exhibition dedicated to bows since they were – and still are – having a fashion moment. In the lingerie world specifically, Lirika Matoshi’s Bow corset, above, is precisely the sort of exaggerated, bow-centric design I’d pictured (the brand released this bow-trimmed Chibi corset too), as it this custom design by corsetier Immoral London. I also enjoyed the collection that lingerie-adjacent luxury brand Mirror Palais dropped in January 2024, featuring appliquéd bows on a silk cami set and slip dress. Agent Provocateur’s 2024 Melle and Velvetta* sets also both featured bow embroideries, not to mention the entire bow-themed jewellery collection they recently released. And I saw bow embroideries and appliqués at Fleur du Mal and Ann Summers, and so many examples at For Love & Lemons. It’s a trend that’s still going too; just last month, Boux Avenue announced a collaboration with Dilara Findikoglu which included statement bow embroidery, and also released this fun bow-themed set. Stays Next on my list was stays-inspired corsetry, especially designed to be styled as outerwear, by which I meant a general shift towards shorter corsets with a more conical shape and wide, squared neckline instead of the longer hourglass shape we’ve become used to seeing (which nips in at the waist and then flares back out again). Agent Provocateur’s Zena corset top, above, is exactly the kind of silhouette I had in mind; this style was first launched in 2023 in black silk, with multiple new colours and PVC versions added throughout 2024 so I’m figuring it was popular! Elsewhere, stays were the style lingerie designer Karolina Laskowska selected to create last year for her 2024 Patreon corset tier reward, Stephanie Santos selected a very conical shape when designing a 3D-printed corset in March, For Love & Lemons released this Isabella bustier and this Nelly corset top, Oh La La Cheri brought out this bustier and this one, and I just generally saw more stays-inspired shapes than ever before from the corsetry creators I follow on social media. Check out this Hedera Corsets bow-covered stays design for example, tying both trends together. It’s a silhouette that was spotted on celebrities throughout the year too: Addison Rae at the CFDA Awards (a ‘proper’ stays design complete with tabs!), Nicola Peltz Beckham at a launch event, Anne Hathway in a Versace campaign, Emily Blunt’s Stella McCartney top on Saturday Night Live… More than this though, I feel like this morphed into a much wider trend for ‘corset tops’, which are popular again in a way they haven’t been since the 1990s. So many lingerie brands brought out lightly-structured corset tops or cropped bustiers in 2024. Gossard, for example, added a couple to their longstanding Retrolution range, while some others I saw were at Curvy Couture, Bordelle, Victoria’s Secret, Etam, LIVY, Fleur du Mal, Savage X Fenty and even Marks & Spencer. Now, I wouldn’t exactly call any of those stays, so I’m kind of going off topic here. But note the similar elements: cropped lengths, some straighter necklines, and straight seams and boning channels, angled inwards, instead of curvy hourglass lines. Berry tones After a couple of years of really vivid pinks being absolutely everywhere, I’d thought things might progress to more sophisticated, berry-like shades. On the one hand, I have seen some darker, richer pinks around lately – the ‘Cerise’ and deep ‘Fuchsia’ pinks in the SS25 collections of Coco de Mer and Louisa Bracq for example – and although not lingerie specific, ‘Berry’ was Etsy’s colour of the year for 2024. But really, even now it’s still those bright, in-your-face pinks that are everywhere I look. Curvy Couture’s new ‘Glamberry’, Mey’s new ‘Exotic Pink’, Aubade’s new ‘Exciting Pink’, Marie Jo’s new ‘Cactus Flower’ and ‘Hollywood Pink’, Simone Pérèle’s new ‘Fabulous Pink’, Primadonna’s new ‘Blogger Pink’*, Maison Close’s simply-named but neon ‘Pink’, so many recent arrivals at Lane Bryant… the list goes on and on. So, my prediction was off, but maybe it was just premature. Who What Wear says berry tones are a top 5 new trend for 2025, and The Best of Intima magazine (page 102) also highlighted ‘Amaranth’, a very deep, berry-wine colour as a key trend for next season. Asymmetry My fourth and final 2024 lingerie trend prediction was asymmetry, based on a mini flood of asymmetrical designs I saw towards the end of 2023. I did see additional asymmetrical designs through 2024, but not enough to really label it as a trend. Alongside the brands highlighted above, I spotted it at Lumey (a cool, newly-launched brand), Un Cri de Joie (a cool, not-quite-yet-launched brand), at Voiment (not a new brand, still very cool), Noo (a new-to-me discovery, very relaxed French chic), in the new collections of brands that were already doing asymmetry before 2024, and in a ton of low-impact sports bras although that last one doesn’t tend to overlap much with ‘innerwear’ lingerie design. I’m still hoping we’ll see more asymmetry in lingerie because it’s something that hasn’t been done to death yet, so there are plenty of ways for brands to take this theme and put an original spin on it. But yeah, in the end it was not a key 2024 trend. More asymmetry from Valnue, seen at the Salon International de la Lingerie If you haven’t already checked it out, you can find my 2025 lingerie trend forecast here. It’s the longest trend report I’ve written to date, and it was really interesting to contemplate upcoming trends through the lens of a major trade show for the first time – actually seeing some of next season’s products, instead of guessing at what we might see based on what was happening at the end of the previous season. I also wrote about my general experience of the Salon show for Lingerie Briefs, if you want to learn more about what goes on there. Had you noticed any of the above four lingerie trends through 2024, or more recently? And which one’s your favourite? Let me know in the comments section! The product recommendations directly above are affiliate links Source link

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Links with a * are affiliate links. Last month I attended the Salon International de la Lingerie for the first time, and my trend report from the show was so long that I decided we’d do the usual look back at last year’s trend forecast in a separate article. I’ve been writing annual lingerie trend predictions since 2019. Sometimes I get them right, sometimes I get them wrong. It’s all in good fun! Here are four key trends I thought we’d be seeing in 2024, and whether we in fact did or not… Bows First up on my list of 2024 lingerie trends was statement bows. Dramatic oversized bows, designs with multiple bows, bow-themed embroideries… really anything that made bows the centre of attention. And did we end up seeing it? Sure did! Back in March, FIT launched a temporary exhibition dedicated to bows since they were – and still are – having a fashion moment. In the lingerie world specifically, Lirika Matoshi’s Bow corset, above, is precisely the sort of exaggerated, bow-centric design I’d pictured (the brand released this bow-trimmed Chibi corset too), as it this custom design by corsetier Immoral London. I also enjoyed the collection that lingerie-adjacent luxury brand Mirror Palais dropped in January 2024, featuring appliquéd bows on a silk cami set and slip dress. Agent Provocateur’s 2024 Melle and Velvetta* sets also both featured bow embroideries, not to mention the entire bow-themed jewellery collection they recently released. And I saw bow embroideries and appliqués at Fleur du Mal and Ann Summers, and so many examples at For Love & Lemons. It’s a trend that’s still going too; just last month, Boux Avenue announced a collaboration with Dilara Findikoglu which included statement bow embroidery, and also released this fun bow-themed set. Stays Next on my list was stays-inspired corsetry, especially designed to be styled as outerwear, by which I meant a general shift towards shorter corsets with a more conical shape and wide, squared neckline instead of the longer hourglass shape we’ve become used to seeing (which nips in at the waist and then flares back out again). Agent Provocateur’s Zena corset top, above, is exactly the kind of silhouette I had in mind; this style was first launched in 2023 in black silk, with multiple new colours and PVC versions added throughout 2024 so I’m figuring it was popular! Elsewhere, stays were the style lingerie designer Karolina Laskowska selected to create last year for her 2024 Patreon corset tier reward, Stephanie Santos selected a very conical shape when designing a 3D-printed corset in March, For Love & Lemons released this Isabella bustier and this Nelly corset top, Oh La La Cheri brought out this bustier and this one, and I just generally saw more stays-inspired shapes than ever before from the corsetry creators I follow on social media. Check out this Hedera Corsets bow-covered stays design for example, tying both trends together. It’s a silhouette that was spotted on celebrities throughout the year too: Addison Rae at the CFDA Awards (a ‘proper’ stays design complete with tabs!), Nicola Peltz Beckham at a launch event, Anne Hathway in a Versace campaign, Emily Blunt’s Stella McCartney top on Saturday Night Live… More than this though, I feel like this morphed into a much wider trend for ‘corset tops’, which are popular again in a way they haven’t been since the 1990s. So many lingerie brands brought out lightly-structured corset tops or cropped bustiers in 2024. Gossard, for example, added a couple to their longstanding Retrolution range, while some others I saw were at Curvy Couture, Bordelle, Victoria’s Secret, Etam, LIVY, Fleur du Mal, Savage X Fenty and even Marks & Spencer. Now, I wouldn’t exactly call any of those stays, so I’m kind of going off topic here. But note the similar elements: cropped lengths, some straighter necklines, and straight seams and boning channels, angled inwards, instead of curvy hourglass lines. Berry tones After a couple of years of really vivid pinks being absolutely everywhere, I’d thought things might progress to more sophisticated, berry-like shades. On the one hand, I have seen some darker, richer pinks around lately – the ‘Cerise’ and deep ‘Fuchsia’ pinks in the SS25 collections of Coco de Mer and Louisa Bracq for example – and although not lingerie specific, ‘Berry’ was Etsy’s colour of the year for 2024. But really, even now it’s still those bright, in-your-face pinks that are everywhere I look. Curvy Couture’s new ‘Glamberry’, Mey’s new ‘Exotic Pink’, Aubade’s new ‘Exciting Pink’, Marie Jo’s new ‘Cactus Flower’ and ‘Hollywood Pink’, Simone Pérèle’s new ‘Fabulous Pink’, Primadonna’s new ‘Blogger Pink’*, Maison Close’s simply-named but neon ‘Pink’, so many recent arrivals at Lane Bryant… the list goes on and on. So, my prediction was off, but maybe it was just premature. Who What Wear says berry tones are a top 5 new trend for 2025, and The Best of Intima magazine (page 102) also highlighted ‘Amaranth’, a very deep, berry-wine colour as a key trend for next season. Asymmetry My fourth and final 2024 lingerie trend prediction was asymmetry, based on a mini flood of asymmetrical designs I saw towards the end of 2023. I did see additional asymmetrical designs through 2024, but not enough to really label it as a trend. Alongside the brands highlighted above, I spotted it at Lumey (a cool, newly-launched brand), Un Cri de Joie (a cool, not-quite-yet-launched brand), at Voiment (not a new brand, still very cool), Noo (a new-to-me discovery, very relaxed French chic), in the new collections of brands that were already doing asymmetry before 2024, and in a ton of low-impact sports bras although that last one doesn’t tend to overlap much with ‘innerwear’ lingerie design. I’m still hoping we’ll see more asymmetry in lingerie because it’s something that hasn’t been done to death yet, so there are plenty of ways for brands to take this theme and put an original spin on it. But yeah, in the end it was not a key 2024 trend. More asymmetry from Valnue, seen at the Salon International de la Lingerie If you haven’t already checked it out, you can find my 2025 lingerie trend forecast here. It’s the longest trend report I’ve written to date, and it was really interesting to contemplate upcoming trends through the lens of a major trade show for the first time – actually seeing some of next season’s products, instead of guessing at what we might see based on what was happening at the end of the previous season. I also wrote about my general experience of the Salon show for Lingerie Briefs, if you want to learn more about what goes on there. Had you noticed any of the above four lingerie trends through 2024, or more recently? And which one’s your favourite? Let me know in the comments section! The product recommendations directly above are affiliate links Source link

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Links with a * are affiliate links. Last month I attended the Salon International de la Lingerie for the first time, and my trend report from the show was so long that I decided we’d do the usual look back at last year’s trend forecast in a separate article. I’ve been writing annual lingerie trend predictions since 2019. Sometimes I get them right, sometimes I get them wrong. It’s all in good fun! Here are four key trends I thought we’d be seeing in 2024, and whether we in fact did or not… Bows First up on my list of 2024 lingerie trends was statement bows. Dramatic oversized bows, designs with multiple bows, bow-themed embroideries… really anything that made bows the centre of attention. And did we end up seeing it? Sure did! Back in March, FIT launched a temporary exhibition dedicated to bows since they were – and still are – having a fashion moment. In the lingerie world specifically, Lirika Matoshi’s Bow corset, above, is precisely the sort of exaggerated, bow-centric design I’d pictured (the brand released this bow-trimmed Chibi corset too), as it this custom design by corsetier Immoral London. I also enjoyed the collection that lingerie-adjacent luxury brand Mirror Palais dropped in January 2024, featuring appliquéd bows on a silk cami set and slip dress. Agent Provocateur’s 2024 Melle and Velvetta* sets also both featured bow embroideries, not to mention the entire bow-themed jewellery collection they recently released. And I saw bow embroideries and appliqués at Fleur du Mal and Ann Summers, and so many examples at For Love & Lemons. It’s a trend that’s still going too; just last month, Boux Avenue announced a collaboration with Dilara Findikoglu which included statement bow embroidery, and also released this fun bow-themed set. Stays Next on my list was stays-inspired corsetry, especially designed to be styled as outerwear, by which I meant a general shift towards shorter corsets with a more conical shape and wide, squared neckline instead of the longer hourglass shape we’ve become used to seeing (which nips in at the waist and then flares back out again). Agent Provocateur’s Zena corset top, above, is exactly the kind of silhouette I had in mind; this style was first launched in 2023 in black silk, with multiple new colours and PVC versions added throughout 2024 so I’m figuring it was popular! Elsewhere, stays were the style lingerie designer Karolina Laskowska selected to create last year for her 2024 Patreon corset tier reward, Stephanie Santos selected a very conical shape when designing a 3D-printed corset in March, For Love & Lemons released this Isabella bustier and this Nelly corset top, Oh La La Cheri brought out this bustier and this one, and I just generally saw more stays-inspired shapes than ever before from the corsetry creators I follow on social media. Check out this Hedera Corsets bow-covered stays design for example, tying both trends together. It’s a silhouette that was spotted on celebrities throughout the year too: Addison Rae at the CFDA Awards (a ‘proper’ stays design complete with tabs!), Nicola Peltz Beckham at a launch event, Anne Hathway in a Versace campaign, Emily Blunt’s Stella McCartney top on Saturday Night Live… More than this though, I feel like this morphed into a much wider trend for ‘corset tops’, which are popular again in a way they haven’t been since the 1990s. So many lingerie brands brought out lightly-structured corset tops or cropped bustiers in 2024. Gossard, for example, added a couple to their longstanding Retrolution range, while some others I saw were at Curvy Couture, Bordelle, Victoria’s Secret, Etam, LIVY, Fleur du Mal, Savage X Fenty and even Marks & Spencer. Now, I wouldn’t exactly call any of those stays, so I’m kind of going off topic here. But note the similar elements: cropped lengths, some straighter necklines, and straight seams and boning channels, angled inwards, instead of curvy hourglass lines. Berry tones After a couple of years of really vivid pinks being absolutely everywhere, I’d thought things might progress to more sophisticated, berry-like shades. On the one hand, I have seen some darker, richer pinks around lately – the ‘Cerise’ and deep ‘Fuchsia’ pinks in the SS25 collections of Coco de Mer and Louisa Bracq for example – and although not lingerie specific, ‘Berry’ was Etsy’s colour of the year for 2024. But really, even now it’s still those bright, in-your-face pinks that are everywhere I look. Curvy Couture’s new ‘Glamberry’, Mey’s new ‘Exotic Pink’, Aubade’s new ‘Exciting Pink’, Marie Jo’s new ‘Cactus Flower’ and ‘Hollywood Pink’, Simone Pérèle’s new ‘Fabulous Pink’, Primadonna’s new ‘Blogger Pink’*, Maison Close’s simply-named but neon ‘Pink’, so many recent arrivals at Lane Bryant… the list goes on and on. So, my prediction was off, but maybe it was just premature. Who What Wear says berry tones are a top 5 new trend for 2025, and The Best of Intima magazine (page 102) also highlighted ‘Amaranth’, a very deep, berry-wine colour as a key trend for next season. Asymmetry My fourth and final 2024 lingerie trend prediction was asymmetry, based on a mini flood of asymmetrical designs I saw towards the end of 2023. I did see additional asymmetrical designs through 2024, but not enough to really label it as a trend. Alongside the brands highlighted above, I spotted it at Lumey (a cool, newly-launched brand), Un Cri de Joie (a cool, not-quite-yet-launched brand), at Voiment (not a new brand, still very cool), Noo (a new-to-me discovery, very relaxed French chic), in the new collections of brands that were already doing asymmetry before 2024, and in a ton of low-impact sports bras although that last one doesn’t tend to overlap much with ‘innerwear’ lingerie design. I’m still hoping we’ll see more asymmetry in lingerie because it’s something that hasn’t been done to death yet, so there are plenty of ways for brands to take this theme and put an original spin on it. But yeah, in the end it was not a key 2024 trend. More asymmetry from Valnue, seen at the Salon International de la Lingerie If you haven’t already checked it out, you can find my 2025 lingerie trend forecast here. It’s the longest trend report I’ve written to date, and it was really interesting to contemplate upcoming trends through the lens of a major trade show for the first time – actually seeing some of next season’s products, instead of guessing at what we might see based on what was happening at the end of the previous season. I also wrote about my general experience of the Salon show for Lingerie Briefs, if you want to learn more about what goes on there. Had you noticed any of the above four lingerie trends through 2024, or more recently? And which one’s your favourite? Let me know in the comments section! The product recommendations directly above are affiliate links Source link

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Eleanor Lambert

(Very random, but I found out about her and she seems cool. I'm just dumping what information I can find here.)

Job- Publicist, aka an agent representing many famous artists

Famous for: Making a powerhouse out of American fashion, promoting New York as a fashion capital

Created- New York Fashion Week, CFDA Awards, International Best Dressed List, the Met Gala, also helped found MoMA

Perhaps the most eminent best-dressed list was the “International Best-Dressed Poll,” the brainchild of Eleanor Lambert (1903–2003), a New York City publi- cist considered the doyenne of fashion publicity. Lam- bert first penned the list in 1940 as a press release for the New York Dress Institute, a trade organization she helped establish to stimulate dress sales during World War II. Lambert claimed that her list was patterned af- ter an anonymous poll of the world’s ten best-dressed women issued by the Paris couture starting in the 1920s. Lambert’s annual list became a widely heralded tally of the world’s most beautifully dressed people, derided as frivolous, yet eagerly anticipated. She coordinated the poll by canvassing a coterie of fashion insiders to nomi- nate the contenders, and then revealed the winners in a press release to the media. Lambert elevated repeat win- ners to her own fashion Hall of Fame. Finally, at nearly 100 years old, she stopped coordinating her celebrated list in 2002.

-Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion

Some rabbitholes to go down: https://cfda.com/news/eleanor-lambert-the-fashion-force-behind-the-cfda https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelelspethgross/2024/04/15/eleanor-lambert-the-seventh-avenue-empress-who-created-the-met-gala/

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