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23 May

Costume Designer Ruth Carter Talks Dressing in Black Film

Costume Designer Ruth Carter Talks Dressing in Black Film
COURTESY OF RUTH CARTER “It was out of this world, otherworldly. It was God saying ‘You’re fulfilling your purpose girl and the individuals who support and love you might be here to applaud your efforts, your exertions and your sacrifice,’” Ruth Carter told WWD regarding the Oscar she won in 2019, making history as the primary Black woman to win for Best Costume Design.  Costume Designer Ruth Carter along with her Academy Award for Best Costume Design. COURTESY OF RUTH CARTER The famed costume designer has been the brains behind the style for among the most legendary movies, including “Do the Right Thing” (1989), “Malcom X” (1992), Marvel’s “Black Panther” (2018) and its sequel (2023). After a three-decade-long profession, Carter is gearing as much as...
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11 May

Balenciaga Is Now Dressing Academicians, Too

Balenciaga Is Now Dressing Academicians, Too
SCHOLARLY CHIC: Couture clients can come from many walks of life, including academia. French literary critic, author and professor Antoine Compagnon commissioned Balenciaga for the “habit vert” he'll wear for his induction to the Académie Française Thursday. The ceremonial garb features a sword and a black or navy suit embroidered with green and gold olive branches. In keeping with Balenciaga, which resumed making couture in 2021 after a 53-year absence, that is the primary time because the house was founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 that it was called upon to supply a bespoke suit for the academy, which was founded in 1635 to safeguard the French language. Created by creative director Demna, the black cloak, tailcoat and pants, white shirt, white...
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1 May

Power Dressing, Activewear Star in Matchesfashion’s Fall 2023 Buying Report

Power Dressing, Activewear Star in Matchesfashion’s Fall 2023 Buying Report
LONDON — Matchesfashion’s flame is burning brilliant for fall 2023. On Wednesday, the brand shared their women’s and menswear fall 2023 predictions and what they will probably be buying into for the approaching season. In January, private equity investor Apax gave Matchesfashion a vote of confidence in the form of 60 million kilos in fresh funding. The investment comes on the heels of an improved performance under the most recent chief executive officer Nick Beighton, who joined the retailer last summer. The 60 million kilos consists of 40 million kilos in fresh equity and 20 million kilos in debt.  It represents Apax’s largest commitment to Matchesfashion because it purchased the corporate in 2017 from founders Tom and Ruth Chapman and other investors. “We’ll find a...
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