How the Fashion World Remakes Itself in Defiance of Terrorism - Huffington Post
"The show must go on!" is a lot more than a kitsch pop battle cry. In light of recent tragedies that aim to redefine cultural front-lines, it is a strong expression of commitment to freedom. Many in the fashion world have voiced solidarity with the "Je Suis Charlie" campaign, including the likes of Jean-Paul Gaultier and Elle magazine. Paris Fashion Week is attempting a pirouette of careful balance between grieving for victims of the savage attacks and the need to capitalize on the hoopla surrounding the industry's largest -- and most prestigious -- biannual event. The fact that it was neither cancelled nor postponed speaks to the resilience of the creative community and hopefully it may contribute to the process of helping France (and with it, the world) heal.
Source: gala.fr
Fashion and terrorism have a dialectical bond forged in tragedy. The September 11, 2001 attacks happened on the fourth day of New York Fashion Week canceling some 73 remaining fashion shows and completely evacuating the tents. Shows during the years that followed have vacillated between a subdued atmosphere, when they fall on the actual anniversary and festive energy that completely ignores the legacy of the attacks in favor of business. After all, fashion is business. Sadly, so is terrorism, with large implications for arms trade, security contracts and other defense procurements worldwide.
Hundreds of armed police have been protecting Paris fashion show guests this week; while all of France and much of Europe remain on high alert. Meantime, the ever-growing militarism across our societies is keenly reflected on the Fall/Winter 2015 runways, especially in menswear. From Juun J. military parade of khaki colors and Dries van Noten first-respondent fireman's coat inspired looks to paratrooper invasion of Moncler Gamme Bleu by Thom Browne. Earlier in London, a city that has suffered its share of terror threats and attacks, the intense guts-and-glory paradigm of service in the name of any authorities was on display in Alexander McQueen collection with coats made to look like honor-ribbons.
Source: depesha.com
For provocative Belgian designer Walter van Beirendonck terrorist attacks in Paris proved to be a certain turning point. "Initially, I didn't want to make a statement, but when you see what is happening in the world, you must react," he shared with French newspaper Le Point. So he opened his show with a model wearing a PVC shirt with the words "Stop Terrorising Our World." The collection was accessorized with oversize bright colored pins of eagles carrying replicas of Paul McCarthy's controversial Christmas Tree/Butt Plug sculptures, which were vandalized and ultimately taken down in Paris last year. Van Beirendonck reminds us that freedom of expression can be compromised in many ways and must be defended not just against brutal physical attacks.
Source: depesha.com
Yet on the other hand, when certain clothing choices might still fuel suspicion, scholars, activists and designers must continue to fight the dress code stigmas driven by the mass media proliferation of potential terrorist targets and suspects. Terrere means "to make tremble" in Latin. Fashion has never been a domain of the weak. The right-to-fashion discourse and positioning of mass market as a civil liberty reasserts a future of social mobility and individualism. In his fall 2015 menswear collection in Paris, Rick Owens best captured these complex sentiments. His models wore upside-down tunics with peek-a-boo genital openings. Fashion has raised its middle finger (even if too-literally for some tastes) to all forms of censorship and terrorism in the outlandish memorable way only fashion can.
Source: depesha.com
That may be the best response. After the New York attacks, the popular wisdom was that "9/11" changed everything.
Well, yes and no. There certainly have been tyrants and madmen before - it wasn't so very long ago that Hitler systematized killing in a fashion that makes today's self-styled religious zealots seem like amateurs, playing games inspired by YouTube videos and gaming consoles, however tragic the consequences.
Count on the French to keep the hysteria in perspective. The show must go on.
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When Lolita fashion go old, designer Samantha evolved - TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press
Samantha Rei (Courtesy Photo Deviance)
Whether there to support other fashion designers or show her own works, Samantha Rei, 34, is a fixture in the Twin Cities fashion scene. Her pieces stand out for their strong editorial point of view and eye-catching designs.
With a series of fashion shows starting this month, we talked with Rei about how she got her start, what advice she would give to aspiring designers and her upcoming fashion show, Black Pearl Lounge.
Q. How did you get your start in fashion design?
A. I've been into it since middle school, when I started making stuff for other people. During my senior year of high school, I started making prom dresses. I had so many orders I didn't have time to make my own, so my mom had to make it.
I attended the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul for illustration. In 2000, I started my own clothing label called Blasphemina's Closet. It was Lolita and cyber gothic clothes. There was no book on how to start a fashion business; it was trial and error. I did what I could in the infancy of the Internet sales.
Q. How has your work evolved over the years?
A. I shut down Blasphemina's Closet three seasons ago. I wasn't really passionate about Lolita fashion anymore. I felt the scene was getting really negative and I wasn't super inspired. I wanted to do different things and take different risks. The only way I could do that was to start all over.
Now, my designs are under the label Samantha Rei. It's still inspired by literature and historical fashion. It still has that kind of hyper-feminine aesthetic to it. I feel like I'm a lot more free with my designs.
Q. What advice would you give others starting out in the industry?
A. Stick with it. It's a really, really long journey. It's not something you can do instantly. It's hard work and a little bit of luck.
Every collection should be better than the one you just did. If you're not constantly improving, you're going to get stale.
Do research and ask for help. I have friends and colleagues who are willing to give me advice, and I am always willing to give advice if they need it. Build up a good support system. Make friends in the community and the industry. Feeling supported and being surrounded by a lot of positive people inspires me.
Designs by Samantha Rei (Courtesy Fairshadow Photography)
Q. Next up for you is a fashion show featuring your latest works. What can we expect?
A. This is my first solo show since 2011 and the first under the Samantha Rei label. This show will be an evening-wear collection -- cocktail and evening dresses.
We have a bunch of small businesses involved. APATICO, a designer who makes hats for me is coming from Chicago; Haus Salon (Minneapolis) is doing the styling; Realia by Jen is showing her jewelry collection; and Max Martin shoes is loaning some stuff. Also, it won't be a traditional runway show. It will be a little more interactive. I'm pretty stoked.
Nancy Ngo can be reached at 651-228-5172. Follow her at http://ift.tt/1fPtlBs and http://ift.tt/1fPtlBu.
IF YOU GO
What: Black Pearl Lounge, Samantha Rei fall/winter 2015 collection
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 13
Where: The Gale Mansion, 2115 Stevens Ave. S., Minneapolis
Cost: General admission, $20
Info: Tickets at eventbrite.com, keywords are Black Pearl Lounge. Additional information at http://ift.tt/1JW9LFw Clothing
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How the Fashion World Remakes Itself in Defiance of Terrorism - Huffington Post
"The show must go on!" is a lot more than a kitsch pop battle cry. In light of recent tragedies that aim to redefine cultural front-lines, it is a strong expression of commitment to freedom. Many in the fashion world have voiced solidarity with the "Je Suis Charlie" campaign, including the likes of Jean-Paul Gaultier and Elle magazine. Paris Fashion Week is attempting a pirouette of careful balance between grieving for victims of the savage attacks and the need to capitalize on the hoopla surrounding the industry's largest -- and most prestigious -- biannual event. The fact that it was neither cancelled nor postponed speaks to the resilience of the creative community and hopefully it may contribute to the process of helping France (and with it, the world) heal.
Source: gala.fr
Fashion and terrorism have a dialectical bond forged in tragedy. The September 11, 2001 attacks happened on the fourth day of New York Fashion Week canceling some 73 remaining fashion shows and completely evacuating the tents. Shows during the years that followed have vacillated between a subdued atmosphere, when they fall on the actual anniversary and festive energy that completely ignores the legacy of the attacks in favor of business. After all, fashion is business. Sadly, so is terrorism, with large implications for arms trade, security contracts and other defense procurements worldwide.
Hundreds of armed police have been protecting Paris fashion show guests this week; while all of France and much of Europe remain on high alert. Meantime, the ever-growing militarism across our societies is keenly reflected on the Fall/Winter 2015 runways, especially in menswear. From Juun J. military parade of khaki colors and Dries van Noten first-respondent fireman's coat inspired looks to paratrooper invasion of Moncler Gamme Bleu by Thom Browne. Earlier in London, a city that has suffered its share of terror threats and attacks, the intense guts-and-glory paradigm of service in the name of any authorities was on display in Alexander McQueen collection with coats made to look like honor-ribbons.
Source: depesha.com
For provocative Belgian designer Walter van Beirendonck terrorist attacks in Paris proved to be a certain turning point. "Initially, I didn't want to make a statement, but when you see what is happening in the world, you must react," he shared with French newspaper Le Point. So he opened his show with a model wearing a PVC shirt with the words "Stop Terrorising Our World." The collection was accessorized with oversize bright colored pins of eagles carrying replicas of Paul McCarthy's controversial Christmas Tree/Butt Plug sculptures, which were vandalized and ultimately taken down in Paris last year. Van Beirendonck reminds us that freedom of expression can be compromised in many ways and must be defended not just against brutal physical attacks.
Source: depesha.com
Yet on the other hand, when certain clothing choices might still fuel suspicion, scholars, activists and designers must continue to fight the dress code stigmas driven by the mass media proliferation of potential terrorist targets and suspects. Terrere means "to make tremble" in Latin. Fashion has never been a domain of the weak. The right-to-fashion discourse and positioning of mass market as a civil liberty reasserts a future of social mobility and individualism. In his fall 2015 menswear collection in Paris, Rick Owens best captured these complex sentiments. His models wore upside-down tunics with peek-a-boo genital openings. Fashion has raised its middle finger (even if too-literally for some tastes) to all forms of censorship and terrorism in the outlandish memorable way only fashion can.
Source: depesha.com
That may be the best response. After the New York attacks, the popular wisdom was that "9/11" changed everything.
Well, yes and no. There certainly have been tyrants and madmen before - it wasn't so very long ago that Hitler systematized killing in a fashion that makes today's self-styled religious zealots seem like amateurs, playing games inspired by YouTube videos and gaming consoles, however tragic the consequences.
Count on the French to keep the hysteria in perspective. The show must go on.
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When Lolita fashion go old, designer Samantha evolved - TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press
Samantha Rei (Courtesy Photo Deviance)
Whether there to support other fashion designers or show her own works, Samantha Rei, 34, is a fixture in the Twin Cities fashion scene. Her pieces stand out for their strong editorial point of view and eye-catching designs.
With a series of fashion shows starting this month, we talked with Rei about how she got her start, what advice she would give to aspiring designers and her upcoming fashion show, Black Pearl Lounge.
Q. How did you get your start in fashion design?
A. I've been into it since middle school, when I started making stuff for other people. During my senior year of high school, I started making prom dresses. I had so many orders I didn't have time to make my own, so my mom had to make it.
I attended the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul for illustration. In 2000, I started my own clothing label called Blasphemina's Closet. It was Lolita and cyber gothic clothes. There was no book on how to start a fashion business; it was trial and error. I did what I could in the infancy of the Internet sales.
Q. How has your work evolved over the years?
A. I shut down Blasphemina's Closet three seasons ago. I wasn't really passionate about Lolita fashion anymore. I felt the scene was getting really negative and I wasn't super inspired. I wanted to do different things and take different risks. The only way I could do that was to start all over.
Now, my designs are under the label Samantha Rei. It's still inspired by literature and historical fashion. It still has that kind of hyper-feminine aesthetic to it. I feel like I'm a lot more free with my designs.
Q. What advice would you give others starting out in the industry?
A. Stick with it. It's a really, really long journey. It's not something you can do instantly. It's hard work and a little bit of luck.
Every collection should be better than the one you just did. If you're not constantly improving, you're going to get stale.
Do research and ask for help. I have friends and colleagues who are willing to give me advice, and I am always willing to give advice if they need it. Build up a good support system. Make friends in the community and the industry. Feeling supported and being surrounded by a lot of positive people inspires me.
Designs by Samantha Rei (Courtesy Fairshadow Photography)
Q. Next up for you is a fashion show featuring your latest works. What can we expect?
A. This is my first solo show since 2011 and the first under the Samantha Rei label. This show will be an evening-wear collection -- cocktail and evening dresses.
We have a bunch of small businesses involved. APATICO, a designer who makes hats for me is coming from Chicago; Haus Salon (Minneapolis) is doing the styling; Realia by Jen is showing her jewelry collection; and Max Martin shoes is loaning some stuff. Also, it won't be a traditional runway show. It will be a little more interactive. I'm pretty stoked.
Nancy Ngo can be reached at 651-228-5172. Follow her at http://ift.tt/1fPtlBs and http://ift.tt/1fPtlBu.
IF YOU GO
What: Black Pearl Lounge, Samantha Rei fall/winter 2015 collection
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 13
Where: The Gale Mansion, 2115 Stevens Ave. S., Minneapolis
Cost: General admission, $20
Info: Tickets at eventbrite.com, keywords are Black Pearl Lounge. Additional information at http://ift.tt/1JW9LFw Clothing
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How the Fashion World Remakes Itself in Defiance of Terrorism - Huffington Post
"The show must go on!" is a lot more than a kitsch pop battle cry. In light of recent tragedies that aim to redefine cultural front-lines, it is a strong expression of commitment to freedom. Many in the fashion world have voiced solidarity with the "Je Suis Charlie" campaign, including the likes of Jean-Paul Gaultier and Elle magazine. Paris Fashion Week is attempting a pirouette of careful balance between grieving for victims of the savage attacks and the need to capitalize on the hoopla surrounding the industry's largest -- and most prestigious -- biannual event. The fact that it was neither cancelled nor postponed speaks to the resilience of the creative community and hopefully it may contribute to the process of helping France (and with it, the world) heal.
Source: gala.fr
Fashion and terrorism have a dialectical bond forged in tragedy. The September 11, 2001 attacks happened on the fourth day of New York Fashion Week canceling some 73 remaining fashion shows and completely evacuating the tents. Shows during the years that followed have vacillated between a subdued atmosphere, when they fall on the actual anniversary and festive energy that completely ignores the legacy of the attacks in favor of business. After all, fashion is business. Sadly, so is terrorism, with large implications for arms trade, security contracts and other defense procurements worldwide.
Hundreds of armed police have been protecting Paris fashion show guests this week; while all of France and much of Europe remain on high alert. Meantime, the ever-growing militarism across our societies is keenly reflected on the Fall/Winter 2015 runways, especially in menswear. From Juun J. military parade of khaki colors and Dries van Noten first-respondent fireman's coat inspired looks to paratrooper invasion of Moncler Gamme Bleu by Thom Browne. Earlier in London, a city that has suffered its share of terror threats and attacks, the intense guts-and-glory paradigm of service in the name of any authorities was on display in Alexander McQueen collection with coats made to look like honor-ribbons.
Source: depesha.com
For provocative Belgian designer Walter van Beirendonck terrorist attacks in Paris proved to be a certain turning point. "Initially, I didn't want to make a statement, but when you see what is happening in the world, you must react," he shared with French newspaper Le Point. So he opened his show with a model wearing a PVC shirt with the words "Stop Terrorising Our World." The collection was accessorized with oversize bright colored pins of eagles carrying replicas of Paul McCarthy's controversial Christmas Tree/Butt Plug sculptures, which were vandalized and ultimately taken down in Paris last year. Van Beirendonck reminds us that freedom of expression can be compromised in many ways and must be defended not just against brutal physical attacks.
Source: depesha.com
Yet on the other hand, when certain clothing choices might still fuel suspicion, scholars, activists and designers must continue to fight the dress code stigmas driven by the mass media proliferation of potential terrorist targets and suspects. Terrere means "to make tremble" in Latin. Fashion has never been a domain of the weak. The right-to-fashion discourse and positioning of mass market as a civil liberty reasserts a future of social mobility and individualism. In his fall 2015 menswear collection in Paris, Rick Owens best captured these complex sentiments. His models wore upside-down tunics with peek-a-boo genital openings. Fashion has raised its middle finger (even if too-literally for some tastes) to all forms of censorship and terrorism in the outlandish memorable way only fashion can.
Source: depesha.com
That may be the best response. After the New York attacks, the popular wisdom was that "9/11" changed everything.
Well, yes and no. There certainly have been tyrants and madmen before - it wasn't so very long ago that Hitler systematized killing in a fashion that makes today's self-styled religious zealots seem like amateurs, playing games inspired by YouTube videos and gaming consoles, however tragic the consequences.
Count on the French to keep the hysteria in perspective. The show must go on.
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IMG, SGIA Collaborate to Expand Shenzhen Fashion Week - Women's Wear Daily
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IMG IN CHINA DEAL: IMG has linked with the Shenzhen Garment Industry Association (SGIA), in collaboration with the People's Government of Shenzhen Municipality, to expand Shenzhen Fashion Week. (SZFW).
The collaboration between SGIA and IMG looks to help SZFW become one of the top fashion weeks in Asia, and expand its presence on the world stage. IMG seeks to leverage its relationships with top media, models and designers to help international designers break into China and for Chinese brands to grow their businesses domestically and internationally.
Shen Yongfang, president of SGIA, said, “We highly respect IMG’s capacity in the fashion industry, with their international resources and advanced experience across the globe. That is exactly the reason why SGIA chose to cooperate with IMG; to jointly build Shenzhen Fashion Week. We look forward to welcoming friends from across the world to SZFW in March to witness a fashion festival that highlights domestic and international designers."
Catherine Bennett, senior vice president and managing director, IMG Fashion Events & Properties, explained, “A few years ago IMG was asked to host a show of a group showing of Shenzhen’s most promising designers at New York Fashion Week. Immediately following that show we knew that region’s talent pool deserved its own stage. We look forward to working with the local authorities in establishing this event as a gateway to upcoming Chinese talent.”
IMG owns, produces or represents 32 fashion events a year, including fashion weeks in New York, Milan, London, Berlin, Tokyo and Sydney.
Hosted by the People’s Government of Shenzhen Municipality and SGIA, the next SZFW will take place March 20 to 24 at OCT Bay in Shenzhen.
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IMG, SGIA Collaborate to Expand Shenzhen Fashion Week - Women's Wear Daily
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IMG IN CHINA DEAL: IMG has linked with the Shenzhen Garment Industry Association (SGIA), in collaboration with the People's Government of Shenzhen Municipality, to expand Shenzhen Fashion Week. (SZFW).
The collaboration between SGIA and IMG looks to help SZFW become one of the top fashion weeks in Asia, and expand its presence on the world stage. IMG seeks to leverage its relationships with top media, models and designers to help international designers break into China and for Chinese brands to grow their businesses domestically and internationally.
Shen Yongfang, president of SGIA, said, “We highly respect IMG’s capacity in the fashion industry, with their international resources and advanced experience across the globe. That is exactly the reason why SGIA chose to cooperate with IMG; to jointly build Shenzhen Fashion Week. We look forward to welcoming friends from across the world to SZFW in March to witness a fashion festival that highlights domestic and international designers."
Catherine Bennett, senior vice president and managing director, IMG Fashion Events & Properties, explained, “A few years ago IMG was asked to host a show of a group showing of Shenzhen’s most promising designers at New York Fashion Week. Immediately following that show we knew that region’s talent pool deserved its own stage. We look forward to working with the local authorities in establishing this event as a gateway to upcoming Chinese talent.”
IMG owns, produces or represents 32 fashion events a year, including fashion weeks in New York, Milan, London, Berlin, Tokyo and Sydney.
Hosted by the People’s Government of Shenzhen Municipality and SGIA, the next SZFW will take place March 20 to 24 at OCT Bay in Shenzhen.
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Fashion Project raises $7.2 mln from investor group - Thomson Reuters' peHUB (press release)
Fashion Project, an online clothing donation company, has raised $7.2 million in Series A funding from a group of investors. Investors in the funding round include Second Time Around, Simon Venture Group, Burch Creative Capital, Robert Hall of Vera Bradley, RiverPark Ventures, Schooner Capital and Abundance Partners. Fashion Project donates the majority of net proceeds of each sale to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Press Release
Fashion Project, the leading online clothing donation destination today announced the company secured $7.2 million in Series A funding from a group of private investors including Second Time Around (STA), Simon Venture Group, Burch Creative Capital, Robert Hall of Vera Bradley, RiverPark Ventures, Schooner Capital, and Abundance Partners. This funding marks the largest investment in the two-year-old startup to date. Funds are earmarked for growing its workforce, facilities expansion and increasing its charitable partner network.
Since its inception in 2012, Fashion Project has grown significantly year-over-year. In Q3 2014, the company recorded 300 percent growth across all aspects of business. This latest round of funding enables the company to grow its workforce and strengthen marketing, technology and operational infrastructures. Plans also include the addition of a new warehouse facility and photography studios that will triple the amount of merchandise listed daily and enhance the shopper experience. Finally, the brand will more than double its network of charity partners, providing non-profits with funding for much-needed tools and resources.
“Fashion Project is an innovative company that’s disrupting clothing donation and making it better through transparency and monetization,” said STA CEO Kristin Burrows. “Our businesses are complementary, and together we can offer a broader portfolio of services. We’re thrilled to help Fashion Project attain the resources they need to scale operations and are tremendously excited for the growth that lies ahead.”
Fashion Project, which donates the majority of net proceeds of each sale to the charity of the donor’s choice, supports more than 2,000 non-profits and has raised over $400,000 for charities including Dana Farber and The Jimmy Fund, Big Brother Big Sister, Dress for Success and Autism Speaks. The company has received 220,000 donated items including clothing from high-profile celebrities such as Heidi Klum and Chelsea Handler.
“The support from established members of the retail and consignment communities speaks volumes about their commitment to using fashion as a force for good,” said Anna Palmer, CEO of Fashion Project. “Christine and I started this company to raise as much money as possible for charity and this funding is the fuel we need to grow that impact from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars per year.”
About Fashion Project:
Fashion Project is the industry leader in online clothing donation, and the ultimate shopping and donation platform for women who want to give back. At every touch point, both donors and shoppers have the opportunity to do something impactful for someone in need. Since its founding in 2012, FashionProject.com has worked with more than 2,000 non-profit partners and powered donation programs for the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Joie, Milly, Helmut Lang, and more. By focusing on maximizing the value of every item donated, FashionProject.com can raise up to 100 times more funds for charity than an average donation storefront. For more information on FashionProject.com, visit http://ift.tt/U056K6.
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IMG, SGIA Collaborate to Expand Shenzhen Fashion Week - Women's Wear Daily
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IMG IN CHINA DEAL: IMG has linked with the Shenzhen Garment Industry Association (SGIA), in collaboration with the People's Government of Shenzhen Municipality, to expand Shenzhen Fashion Week. (SZFW).
The collaboration between SGIA and IMG looks to help SZFW become one of the top fashion weeks in Asia, and expand its presence on the world stage. IMG seeks to leverage its relationships with top media, models and designers to help international designers break into China and for Chinese brands to grow their businesses domestically and internationally.
Shen Yongfang, president of SGIA, said, “We highly respect IMG’s capacity in the fashion industry, with their international resources and advanced experience across the globe. That is exactly the reason why SGIA chose to cooperate with IMG; to jointly build Shenzhen Fashion Week. We look forward to welcoming friends from across the world to SZFW in March to witness a fashion festival that highlights domestic and international designers."
Catherine Bennett, senior vice president and managing director, IMG Fashion Events & Properties, explained, “A few years ago IMG was asked to host a show of a group showing of Shenzhen’s most promising designers at New York Fashion Week. Immediately following that show we knew that region’s talent pool deserved its own stage. We look forward to working with the local authorities in establishing this event as a gateway to upcoming Chinese talent.”
IMG owns, produces or represents 32 fashion events a year, including fashion weeks in New York, Milan, London, Berlin, Tokyo and Sydney.
Hosted by the People’s Government of Shenzhen Municipality and SGIA, the next SZFW will take place March 20 to 24 at OCT Bay in Shenzhen.
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Fashion Project raises $7.2 mln from investor group - Thomson Reuters' peHUB (press release)
Fashion Project, an online clothing donation company, has raised $7.2 million in Series A funding from a group of investors. Investors in the funding round include Second Time Around, Simon Venture Group, Burch Creative Capital, Robert Hall of Vera Bradley, RiverPark Ventures, Schooner Capital and Abundance Partners. Fashion Project donates the majority of net proceeds of each sale to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Press Release
Fashion Project, the leading online clothing donation destination today announced the company secured $7.2 million in Series A funding from a group of private investors including Second Time Around (STA), Simon Venture Group, Burch Creative Capital, Robert Hall of Vera Bradley, RiverPark Ventures, Schooner Capital, and Abundance Partners. This funding marks the largest investment in the two-year-old startup to date. Funds are earmarked for growing its workforce, facilities expansion and increasing its charitable partner network.
Since its inception in 2012, Fashion Project has grown significantly year-over-year. In Q3 2014, the company recorded 300 percent growth across all aspects of business. This latest round of funding enables the company to grow its workforce and strengthen marketing, technology and operational infrastructures. Plans also include the addition of a new warehouse facility and photography studios that will triple the amount of merchandise listed daily and enhance the shopper experience. Finally, the brand will more than double its network of charity partners, providing non-profits with funding for much-needed tools and resources.
“Fashion Project is an innovative company that’s disrupting clothing donation and making it better through transparency and monetization,” said STA CEO Kristin Burrows. “Our businesses are complementary, and together we can offer a broader portfolio of services. We’re thrilled to help Fashion Project attain the resources they need to scale operations and are tremendously excited for the growth that lies ahead.”
Fashion Project, which donates the majority of net proceeds of each sale to the charity of the donor’s choice, supports more than 2,000 non-profits and has raised over $400,000 for charities including Dana Farber and The Jimmy Fund, Big Brother Big Sister, Dress for Success and Autism Speaks. The company has received 220,000 donated items including clothing from high-profile celebrities such as Heidi Klum and Chelsea Handler.
“The support from established members of the retail and consignment communities speaks volumes about their commitment to using fashion as a force for good,” said Anna Palmer, CEO of Fashion Project. “Christine and I started this company to raise as much money as possible for charity and this funding is the fuel we need to grow that impact from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars per year.”
About Fashion Project:
Fashion Project is the industry leader in online clothing donation, and the ultimate shopping and donation platform for women who want to give back. At every touch point, both donors and shoppers have the opportunity to do something impactful for someone in need. Since its founding in 2012, FashionProject.com has worked with more than 2,000 non-profit partners and powered donation programs for the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Joie, Milly, Helmut Lang, and more. By focusing on maximizing the value of every item donated, FashionProject.com can raise up to 100 times more funds for charity than an average donation storefront. For more information on FashionProject.com, visit http://ift.tt/U056K6.
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The 2015 Spring Fashion Trends We're Most Excited About - Huffington Post Canada
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: A model walks the runway at the Erdem Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 15, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: A model walks the runway at the Erdem Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 15, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: A model walks the runway at the Erdem Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 15, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A model walks the runway at the Simone Rocha Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 16, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A model walks the runway at the Simone Rocha Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 16, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A model walks the runway at the Simone Rocha Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 16, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
A model wears a creation for Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection presented in Paris, France, Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A model walks the runway during the Saint Laurent show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 29, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A model walks the runway at the Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A model walks the runway at the Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: A model walks the runway at the Isabel Marant Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: A model presents a creation by Isabel Marant during the 2015 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show, on September 26, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: A Model walks the runway at the Tibi runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at the Highline Stages on September 6, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Albert Urso/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: A Model walks the runway at the Tibi runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at the Highline Stages on September 6, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Albert Urso/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: A Model walks the runway at the Tibi runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at the Highline Stages on September 6, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Albert Urso/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: Camille is seen outside the Tibi show wearing Balenciaga top, Tibi skirt, Celine Bag, and Jimmy Choo flats on September 6, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: Margaret Zhang is seen outside the Tibi show wearing Illesteva sunglasses, a Dion Lee top, Elizabeth & James bag, Tibi jacket, Jil Sander skirt, and Mode Collective shoes on September 6, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)
The Ralph Lauren Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, in New York, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The Ralph Lauren Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, in New York, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The Ralph Lauren Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, in New York, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A model walks the runway at the Acne Studios Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
The Alexander Wang Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: A model walks the runway at Alexander Wang during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015>> at Pier 94 on September 6, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Thomas Concordia/WireImage)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 17: A model walks the runway at the Gucci Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 17, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: A model walks the runway at Alexander Wang during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015>> at Pier 94 on September 6, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Thomas Concordia/WireImage)
A model wears a creation for Gucci women's spring-summer 2015 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
A model wears a creation for Gucci women's spring-summer 2015 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 17: A model walks the runway at the Gucci Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 17, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 17: A model walks the runway at the Gucci Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 17, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: A model walks the runway during the Derek Lam show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at Sean Kelly Gallery on September 7, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/FilmMagic)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: A model walks the runway at Derek Lam during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at Sean Kelly Gallery on September 7, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Randy Brooke/WireImage)
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
The Rag & Bone Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
The Rag & Bone Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the J.Crew Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during New York Fashion Week on September 9, 2014 in New York, United States. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
A model wears a creation for Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection presented in Paris, France, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
A model wears a creation for Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection presented in Paris, France, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
A model wears a creation as part of Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection, presented in Paris, France, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014.(AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
Model Cara Delevingne wears a creation as part of Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection, presented in Paris, France, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014.(AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the Vera Wang Collection fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 24: A model walks the runway at the Dries Van Noten Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 24, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
In this image released by Starpix, Kendall Jenner models fashion from the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2015 collection during Fashion Week on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Aurora Rose)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: A model walks the runway at the Tommy Hilfiger Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during New York Fashion Week on September 8, 2014 in New York, United States. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: A model walks the runway at the Tommy Hilfiger Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during New York Fashion Week on September 8, 2014 in New York, United States. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
A model wears a creation for Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection presented in Paris, France, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
A model wears a creation for Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection presented in Paris, France, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: A model walks the runway at the Erdem Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 15, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: A model walks the runway at the Erdem Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 15, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the Oscar De La Renta fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: A model walks the runway at the Chanel Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: A model walks the runway during the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 30, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
A model wears a creation for Marni women's Spring Summer 2015 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
A model wears a creation for Marni women's Spring Summer 2015 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 01: A model walks the runway at the Miu Miu Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on October 1, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the Oscar De La Renta fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the Oscar De La Renta fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the Oscar De La Renta fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, file photo, the Marc Jacobs Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
The Michael Kors Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The Michael Kors Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week, in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: A model walks the runway during the Ports 1961 show as a part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 18, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: A model walks the runway during the Ports 1961 show as a part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 18, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: Kendall Jenner walks the runwaz during the Ports1961 show as a part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 18, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images)
A model wears a creation for Roberto Cavalli women's spring-summer 2015 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 (AP Photo/Giuseppe Aresu)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway at the Roberto Cavalli Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway during the Roberto Cavalli show as a part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: A model walks the runway at the Tommy Hilfiger Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during New York Fashion Week on September 8, 2014 in New York, United States. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the Oscar De La Renta fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the Oscar De La Renta fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the Oscar De La Renta fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the Oscar De La Renta fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: A model walks the runway at the Altuzarra show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at Spring Studios on September 6, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Thomas Concordia/WireImage)
Fashion from Peter Som Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Fashion from the Peter Som Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: Leigh Lezark (shoe detail) attends the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 30, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: Kiko Mizuhara (Shoe detail) attends the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 201 on September 30, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: A guest wearing Chanel Sneakers in the streets of London during London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2015 at on September 13, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Timur Emek/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 21: A model walks the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 21, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 21: A model walks the runway during the Dolce & Gabbana show as a part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 21, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 21: A model walks the runway during the Dolce & Gabbana show as a part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 21, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway at the Bottega Veneta Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway at the Bottega Veneta Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: A model walks the runway at the Chloe Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: A model walks the runway at the Chloe Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: Model Hilary Rhonda attends the Polo Ralph Lauren fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at Cherry Hill in Central Park on September 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at Tory Burch during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center on September 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Edward James/WireImage)
A model wears a creation for Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection presented in Paris, France, Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A model walks the runway at the Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A model walks the runway at the Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A model walks the runway at the Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: A model walks the runway at the Isabel Marant Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: A model walks the runway at the Isabel Marant Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: A model walks the runway at the Isabel Marant Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway at the Roberto Cavalli Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: A model walks the runway at the Roberto Cavalli Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: A model walks the runway during the Ports1961 show as a part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 18, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: Kendall Jenner walks the runwaz during the Ports1961 show as a part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 18, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A model walks the runway at the Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A model walks the runway at the Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: A model walks the runway at the Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: A model walks the runway at the Isabel Marant Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: A model walks the runway at the Isabel Marant Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
A model wears a creation for Marni women's Spring Summer 2015 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
A model wears a creation for Marni women's Spring Summer 2015 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
A model wears a creation for Marni women's Spring Summer 2015 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
A model wears a creation for Valentino's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection presented in Paris, France, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: A model walks the runway at the Nonoo fashion show with TRESemme at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for TRESemme)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: A model walks the runway at the Nonoo fashion show with TRESemme at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 on September 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for TRESemme)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 25: A model walks the runway at the Balmain Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 25, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 25: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley walks the runway at the Balmain Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 25, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A model walks the runway at the Haider Ackermann Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A model walks the runway at the Haider Ackermann Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A model walks the runway at the Haider Ackermann Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: A model walks the runway during the Valentino show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 30, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: A model walks the runway at the Valentino Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: A model walks the runway at the Valentino Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: A model walks the runway at the Chanel Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: A model walks the runway during the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 30, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: A model walks the runway during the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 30, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A model walks the runway at the Haider Ackermann Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A model walks the runway at the Haider Ackermann Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 25: A model walks the runway at the Balmain Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 25, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 25: A model walks the runway at the Balmain Spring Summer 2015 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on September 25, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images)
FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, file photo, fashion from the Donna Karan Spring 2015 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: A model walks the runway during the Donna Karan New York show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at 547 West 26th Street on September 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/FilmMagic)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: A model walks the runway during the Donna Karan New York show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at 547 West 26th Street on September 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/FilmMagic)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Holly Fulton show during London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2015 at Somerset House on September 13, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
A model wears a creation as part of Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection, presented in Paris, France, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014.(AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
A model wears a creation as part of Chloe's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection, presented in Paris, France, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: A model walks the runway during the DSquared2 show as a part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on September 18, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Accessory detail at the Kate Spade New York Presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at Center 548 on September 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Accessory detail at the Kate Spade New York Presentation duringMercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at Center 548 on September 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Accessory detail at the Kate Spade New York Presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at Center 548 on September 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
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