Diversity and Inclusion
Fanatics Names Chief People Officer
Orlando Ashford will oversee human resources, diversity and inclusion for the digital sports company.
Why Is There Still the Misconception That Black-owned Beauty Brands Are Only for Black People?
It's well past time to debunk this notion, beauty founders say.
Prada and UNFPA’s New Fashion Training Program Pushes for Women’s Economic Inclusion in Ghana, Kenya
This first program may be just the beginning.
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From Lingerie to Luxury, Brands Tap ’90s Supermodels
But is fashion using this as a diversity loophole?
Latine Designers Want You to Support Hurricane Fiona Relief Efforts Now, Sustainability Long-term
Santos by Mónica, Cuyana, Ética and Carolina K are advocating for sustainability efforts and community relief…
Latin Fashion Professionals Speak on What’s Now and Next When it Comes to Representation in the Industry
And in an upcoming workshop, they'll pay forward their learnings to an incoming crop of Latin fashion talent.
10 Questions With Venezuelan Designer Efrain Mogollon
What Mogollon can't do without in his designs, why he'd have André Leon Talley as a guest at his fantasy…
Wake-up Call: The ‘Dire’ Financial Inequity Facing Young Designers Under Inflation
Inside the urgent struggle facing young designers from low- and middle-income backgrounds.
Willy Chavarria Wins National Design Award for Fashion
The designer discussed his thought-provoking approach to fashion that explores identities and cultures.
At True Religion, Diversity Is Becoming a Way of Life
For True Religion leader Theresa Watts, diversity is about seeing people, not just counting them.
Fe Noel Debuts Couture ‘Dre$$’ to Highlight 30 Percent Retirement Income Gap Between Men and Women
Both the dress and the data should get people talking.
Bloomingdale’s Keeps Its Commitment to Philanthropy
The retailer is kicking off an alliance with FIT to support future leaders in sustainability.
As CFDA Turns 60, President CaSandra Diggs on Its Journey of Representation
This year, for the first time, 25 percent of the designers represented on the NYFW calendar are Black, CFDA…