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Amid the less fortunate news surrounding the looming energy crisis and the worsening clashes in the Middle East, there are also updates that bring a sigh of relief - at least for a moment. In Shanghai, during the local Fashion Week, several independent designers such as Mark Gong and Samuel Gui Yang are bringing a fresh wave of creativity to the runway. The two designers draw inspiration from European style but infuse it with a highly personal touch, offering a new perspective that the fashion industry greatly needs. During the same week, Glenn Martens presented his new creative direction for Maison Margiela in China, with a show that certainly made an impact, polarizing both the press and the brand’s fans.
In short, amid all this disorder, fashion is still managing to find a glimmer of hope - just in time for the Easter weekend, when it can finally get a bit of rest.
In Milan for the Easter weekend? Here are 5 things to do, from flower shopping in the Brera district on Easter Monday to 14 hours of clubbing.
What is the April Theory and why do so many relationships change or end in April: between psychology, social media, and new awareness.
Are we ready to have fun again? Funmaxxing is the new direction of digital communication.
The 10 hashtags that (really) sell on TikTok Shop.
The journey and rebellion of the Antwerp Six on display at MoMu.
Presented at Cosmoprof Bologna, This is Bellezza aims to enhance the Italian cosmetics system through innovation, exports, and identity.
An update on men’s footwear trends - and we’re not just talking about men’s ballet flats.
The “reptile boyfriend” phenomenon: charming, knowledgeable men with snakes and reptiles, between pop culture, social media, and romantic archetypes
AI is raising major concerns about job losses, but it is also creating new opportunities. The Wall Street Journal discusses this
Why do video games cost so much? The Guardian asks, questioning the prices of new devices.
Brand names are in crisis. The Cut criticizes the absurd titles that celebrities give their companies.
Is American Gen Z really returning to Christianity? The Atlantic reveals data suggests otherwise.