BAV TAILOR: Milan’s New Luxe Eco Label
By Valentina Accardo and Sofia Celeste MILAN–Indian by origin, British by nationality, Nigerian raised… designer Bav Tailor has taken her rich heritage, culture and experiences and invested…
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FRANCESCA SERAFIN: How to Wear a Man’s Scarf
A self-starter, Francesca Serafin decided to build her own brand of artisanal pocket squares, after she had a few made for her boyfriend on a whim….
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Milan’s Biffi Showcases Latest African Talent
MILAN–One of the highlights of Milan Fashion Week, was the “Beat of Africa” event hosted for the third time by upscale boutique Biffi and…
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CRILOI: Italian Sartorial Style Meets French Minimalism
PARIS– Criloi, by Italian designer Cristina Loi, was selected this season by France’s Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à-porter des Couturiers et des…
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ISSUE NO. 25: Empowering Artisans
This issue is about people, fashion brands and organizations that have changed the lives of artisans and their communities. Since the dawn of the financial crisis,…
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PERIOD FEATURES: Japanese Design, Indian Sari Craft
Florence, Italy–Japanese flair and Indian sari-inspired hand craft, Masakatsu Tsumura’s brand Period Features was inspired by a trip to West Bengal. Tsumura is now planning to…
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BACO GETAWAY: Namibia
NAMIBIA–One of the most stunning stops on the Southern African safari trail, Namibia – with its vast white sand deserts, melon-tinted dunes and opal…
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Rahul Mishra on Empowering Artisan Villages
Florence, Italy–Rahul Mishra, the Mumbai-based designer who nabbed the 2014 Woolmark Prize, is taking the world by storm with his modern twist on Indian fashion known…
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KINSFOLK: Sri Lankan Craft, Swiss Style
By Marie Josephine Cartier Zurich, Switzerland–Kinsfolk tells a story of connections: the connection between sisters, artisans and countries. Childhood summers spent in Sri Lanka was the…
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OWL: Paris’ Link To African Fashion
PARIS—On Rue Caulaincourt, a beautiful street at the foot of Montmartre lined with majestic Haussmanian buildings, an elegant boutique offers a stimulating and refreshing…
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