Tag: Designer Feature
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Written by Sam Knowlton Edited by Léah Champagne To start off another year of Circle of Fashion, Anne-Marie Chagnon was kind enough to invite us to her 30th anniversary exhibition as a part of Montreal Fashion Week. And oh, what an exhibition it was. Let me walk you through the exhibition, her unique niche as…
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Written by Luke Christian-Smith Edited by Jack Bouchard The date is February 6th, 2025, and fashion week is only two weeks away. Gucci has seen its value plummet by more than 60% in the last two years. Their runways are fraught in minimalist “basics,” existing in opposition to the brand’s bold reputation. Headlines are silent…
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Written by Charlotte Dominy Edited by Leah Gilbert As the eve of the revolution approaches, Kirsten Dunst’s costumes in Sofia Coppola’s cult classic Marie Antoinette become heavier, stricter, and darker. The frills are forgone for firm and simple silhouettes, reflecting her turmoil from outside in. A similar development of depth is found in the colour…
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Written by Thelma Gauthier Edited by Olivia Taylor LVMH, the French conglomerate behind prestigious luxury houses such as Louis Vuitton and Dior – as well as renowned champagne brands such as Moët & Chandon – has increasingly become an industry powerhouse under Bernard Arnault’s leadership. In light of this, the LVMH Prize has established itself…
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Written by Lindsay Hohmann Edited by Ella Caverson Jacquemus made history at Paris Fashion Week with the first-ever runway show filmed entirely on iPhones. The show, which showcased Jacquemus’ mid-century-inspired collection La Croisière, fused traditional styles with contemporary technology. A star-studded lineup featuring Christy Turlington, Irina Shayk, and Adriana Lima brought the collection to life,…
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Author: Annabelle Aree Lee Editor: Leah Gilbert As the year came to a close, fashion creators on TikTok shared their predictions for the trends that will define 2025. I’ve seen lots of lace, long dresses, flowy floral prints, and one designer’s name repeatedly popping up—Isabel Marant. And this got me thinking… When was the last…
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Author: Annabelle Aree Lee Editor: Leah Gilbert Stylist Jared Ellner has recently emerged as a growing name in the fashion industry, gaining recognition as both a stylist and designer. I first encountered his name when striking images of Emma Chamberlain posing nude with a bag from his newly launched brand began circulating online. Intrigued, I…
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By Lindsay Hohmann Edited by Ella Caverson Resort fashion, also known as cruise or pre-spring collections, are those released by designers between the spring/summer and fall/winter seasons from November to January. Cruise collections cater to those eager to escape the winter in favour of warmer destinations, hence the name “resort”. Without the pressure of runway…
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Zoë Frantz Edited by Leah Champagne Atélier Melrai has quickly made a name for itself as a slow-made, stylish brand which specializes in “one of one” pieces of statement jewelry. Known best for their spikey silver seashell necklaces and similar accouterments, Atélier Melrai has been present at multiple McGill pop-ups, including with COF, and many…
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Natalia Kazantseva A mountain of 200,000 boxes of condoms, an explicit moan soundtrack and provocative symbols— an odd place to be at. Well, around 5,000 people were invited to the Spring-Summer 2023 Diesel show, which surrounded avant-garde themes and overall sex positivity. Creative director, Glenn Martens, introduced the show with a focal focus on technique.…