Grace Chen: China’s Power Dresser Blending East and West

Named “the Power Dresser of China” by the South China MorningPost and “China’s Most Sought-After Couturier” by The Hollywood Reporter, Chen hascultivated a distinctive aesthetic that masterfully bridges Eastern and Western sensibilities whileempowering the women who wear her designs.

Sculpting Dreams in Silk: The Couture of Sohee Park

More than 85 percent of majors from top fashion schools are female, but around 70 percent of designers and creative directors at major labels are male. The imbalance is striking, especially because a majority of the demographic clientele happen to be women.

Who is the Gong Girl? Mark Gong’s Global Muse

The world has heard of Gone Girl. Bond Girl. But how about – Gong Girl? You may find her stutting the Bowery in asymmetrical cropped jackets, masculine-meets-feminine suits, or lacy little black dresses. She bows at the altar of Shanghai-based designer Mark Gong, the rockstar Parsons School of Design alum behind his eponymous label Mark Gong Studio.

Rhyme with Reason: Irish Tapestry Studio puts Sustainability First

“Ninety percent of carpets are made with non-sustainable synthetic fiber. That same percentage also goes to waste.” Leading a sustainable campaign to revitalize wool production and design heritage in Ireland, New York-based Dubliner Claire McGovern is the voice behind the award winning Rhyme Studios…

WAX: The African Fabric at the Heart of Fashion and Art

As the curtains fall on Paris Fashion Week, the city’s artistic energy continues to thrive, seamlessly blending fashion with art. This season, museums across Paris have embraced this synergy, showcasing exhibitions that celebrate the intricate relationship between these two realms. Notably, the Musée de l’Homme has unveiled WAX…

Person Place Thing : The Building Blocks

Wells is gracious and indulges me on the query I’m sure her entire immediate circle has asked her. Nonetheless, in Corbet’s sweeping immigrant story about a genius architect, one her favorite scenes takes place at an Italian stone quarry, where the material’s sheer magnitude takes over the screen.