Other debuts on the schedule include Leblanc Studios, the Dominican label founded in 2014 by Angelo Beato and Yamil Arbaje, and Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen, which has, until now, held intimate, buzzy off-schedule presentations.
The act will ultimately boost labor protections in an industry “that was previously not subject to them with dire consequences and an environment that can be ripe for exploitation,” said Carla Varriale-Barker, shareholder of law firm Segal McCambridge.
While platforms will evolve and new trends will emerge, cultivating strong relationships with creators will help brands remain resilient and adaptable in the dynamic digital world.
And we have Diotima’s Rachel Scott, who this season presented a truly star-making collection with an emphasis on sophisticated craftsmanship to rival that of any European house focusing on a similar hands-on aesthetic.
Guizio is launching a limited-edition sneaker with Puma, exclusively available at her New York store, and is hosting a pop-up activation for viral beauty brand Laneige (which is also supplying gift bags for the opening).
“People want to be a part of the conversation as it happens.” With a label like Area that sets forth splashy ideas that make noise or impact but are not always instant classics, the way to keep the consumer excited and committed has been to invite them to participate immediately, while everything feels new.
