Monthly Archives: October 2024

Social media may be abuzz with celebrity Halloween costumes, and, among the Halloween madness, witches remain favorites, with inspirations coming from "Wicked" and "Agatha All Along" (and Artificial Intelligence image generators à la Midjourney seem to be able to effortlessly … Continue reading →

In their S/S 24 collection, the Shanghai-based brand Staffonly Studio embraced the theme of valuing the process behind creation, focusing on its beauty and significance. This collection responded to a modern-day reliance on AI-generated images, where a simple typed prompt … Continue reading →

When we hear the word "handmade," we often think of artisanal products, crafted objects, garments, or accessories. The adjective evokes images of skilled artisans or craftspeople dedicating hours to creating something precious, perhaps using ancient techniques. Passionate fashion enthusiasts might … Continue reading →

In recent years, fashion has shifted towards more sustainable materials: for example, mycelium emerged at the forefront of experimental projects, fashion collections, interior design, and even art. Lebanese American artist Nour Mobarak has actually been one of the mycelium pioneers … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post, we explored how shifting perspectives can lead to new solutions, approaches, and strategies in fashion. This simple mindset can also spark fresh inspiration for fashion collections. One common mistake that first-year fashion and textile design students (but … Continue reading →

Fashion houses constantly seek the trendiest ambassadors, from film and music stars to assorted celebrities and prominent influencers. In recent years, some have also begun to enlist diversity consultants. However, these efforts often feel superficial, amounting to tokenism rather than … Continue reading →

The history of fashion is shaped by iconic moments and trends, but also by micro-narratives that continually resurface. Referring to them as "narratives" rather than trends is more fitting, as they often don't lead to widespread global movements, but instead … Continue reading →

At times, situations in life can shift dramatically in just a few months or even weeks. When the 60th International Art Exhibition in Venice opened in April, it was announced that the Israeli Pavilion would remain closed. A single poster … Continue reading →

In the previous post, we explored the symbolism behind a woven hammock on display at the 60th International Art Exhibition in Venice (running until 24th November), representing a vessel. However, while walking through the Arsenale, you'll come across a real … Continue reading →

We have explored the theme of water in relation to architecture, fashion, and art, yet to navigate and find refuge from water, we require a vessel. Artist Juliette Zelime, known as Jadez, envisions a woven one in her installation at … Continue reading →