John Singer Sargent, the celebrated American artist, is often revered for his remarkable ability to capture the essence of his subjects with unparalleled skill and finesse. Beyond his mastery of portraiture and landscapes, Sargent had …

The Hidden Health Hazards of Fashion Trends: From Fast Fashion to Excessive Earrings
In the fast-paced world of fashion, trends come and go quicker than ever before. From the runway to the streets, we’re constantly bombarded with new styles and must-have items. However, amidst the excitement of staying …

Three Ways Your Wardrobe Could Help You Avoid Fast Fashion
In recent years, the fashion industry has come under increasing scrutiny for its environmental and social impacts. Fast fashion, characterized by rapid production cycles and low-cost clothing, has been particularly criticized for its contribution to …

Unveiling the Suitcase Trade: Women of Angola Selling Brazilian Fashions, Spotting Trends, and Pedaling Dreams
In the bustling markets of Luanda and Angola, amidst the vibrant array of colors and patterns, a unique phenomenon thrives – the suitcase trade. This clandestine economy sees Angolan women traversing continents, bringing back the …

Fatigue Factor
It is not a new issue that audits and standards can be tiresome. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this fatigue. Standards, compliances, and audits are all important. Or, rather, a glut of them. Recently, the Standards Convergence …

Why New Fashion Designers Need to Have a Quality Management System
A Quality Management System, which is documented and implemented, can be a key component in enhancing quality control for fashion product production and sampling. Quality control is important in the fashion industry as clothing and apparel …

Top 4 Composition Tips for Better Fashion Photography
Fashion photography is a thriving industry that is important worldwide. Daily, millions of fashion images featuring models promoting clothing, accessories, or other products are published on the internet. It may seem easy to get great photos, but …

Sustainable fashion with Responsible Sourcing
Circularity and sustainability are two buzzwords that have only gained in popularity since the pandemic last year. This case study of the sustainable fashion brand Let’s Save As based in Allahabad, shows how it practices ethical …

36 Best Current Fashion Trends
The 2021 fashion trends are a refreshing change from the 2020 fashion trend of online business meetings, WFH, and other similar events. Runways, fashion magazines, and youth culture primarily influenced fashion trends in the past. …

A Guide to Creating and Highlighting Quality Apparel Products
There are many brands in the fashion market, and new ones appear every day. It’s important to create a product of high quality that will set your business apart. This can include choosing the right apparel manufacturers, …
