ethical fashion

WHO: Lauren Burke, Founder of Cafe Society NYFor those who are unfamiliar with your work, how long have you been in the fashion industry?LB: I have been in the fashion industry for the last ten years, working with various brands,…

For those who know about the concept of archival work, how would you describe it? And how would you define the difference between a historian and an archivist?Being a fashion historian means knowing precise details…

Let's be honest: deciding what to put on your shopping list requires more deliberation than we all care to admit. We all have been there, spending gratuitous amounts of time searching for the best fall staples or…

Visibility has always been a double-edged sword. On one side, it’s been incredible to witness how the world, and by extension, the fashion industry, has begun to advocate for change. From the call to action to support LGBTQ+ brands…

Speaking of your global directory, why was it essential to create this directory of Black social media editors, writers, and stylists? So much of the Black community was disproportionately impacted by the onset of COVID-19. I saw…

WHO: Amira Rasool, Founder of The FolkloreFor those who aren't familiar with your work, what do you do? And how did you break into the fashion industry?I am the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, the leading commerce…

WHO: Jacqueline Zenere, Stylist For those who aren't familiar with your work—what do you do? And how did you break into the fashion industry? I am a stylist, but my background is entirely editorial. I started at W…

WHO: Mindy Scheier, CEO and founder of Runway of Dreams and Gamut Management Let’s start at the beginning: What compelled you to enter the adaptive-clothing market? My child, Oliver, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy,…