February 2023
Fashion Minority Report Launches Newspaper
LONDON — Fashion Minority Report, created in 2020 by Daniel Peters as a way of bolstering diversity within the creative industries, has launched a newspaper called The Reporter.
The newspaper’s aim is to spark discussions around diversity, equity and inclusion and have a long-term impact on marginalized communities inside the creative sectors, in response to the founders.
The quilt story of issue 001 is an interview with Susanna Lau, often called Susie Bubble, which looks at how she is using her platform to challenge the industry to alter.
Designer Patrick McDowell; Josephine Phillips of clothing repairs service Sojo, and Victoria Jenkins, whose brand makes adaptable clothing for individuals with disabilities, also discuss how emerging talent can create positive impact.
The inaugural...
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JCPenney Lines
As a part of its ongoing all-are-welcome strategy, JCPenney has recruited Prabal Gurung for a collaboration.
The Recent York-based designer is vocal concerning the importance of inclusivity, and the retailer is counting on that status to resonate with shoppers nationwide. Offered in 25 sizes and retailing for lower than $100, the iMPower by Prabal Gurung collection is supposed to appeal to a big selection of shoppers — including recent ones. It'll debut online and in 300 of the retailer’s 660 stores on March 2 at midnight CST. The colourful limited-run of dresses and jumpsuits is supposed to convey a get-it-while-you-can sentiment with shoppers.
In an interview Tuesday, Michelle Wlazlo, JCPenney’s executive vp and chief merchandising officer, spoke of how Gurung shared...
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