Co-founder and creative director of Combatant Gentlemen, Vishaal Melwani, is a third generation tailor and spent 17 years as an apprentice in the fashion industry before launching his direct to consumer business. He said his background and understanding the supply chain system is what helps him run this business model,...

A couple of years ago, Buzzfeed, guarantor of viral success, put Who What Wear editorial director Kat Collings in a listicle about the best Instagrammers in fashion. Her following soared from a few hundred to over 10,000 -- today, Collings has over 14,000 followers and an Instagram presence that gives...

People magazine is partnering with Cameron Dale, costume designer behind Pretty Little Liars, on its latest e-commerce People Shop venture. The online shop, which launched yesterday in tandem with the start of season seven, currently features 50 items as worn by the characters and will be updated in real-time as...

Carolina Herrera is a luxe brand becoming known for its digital experiments. The company recently launched her 2017 resort collection exclusively on the Snapchat-based publication, Sweet, to make the brand more relevant to a millennial audience. "Shows need to be covered by social media and it's not important, it is...

As the fashion industry rapidly continues to transform amid increased digital offerings and the rise of social media, Kristen Naiman, Kate Spade's svp of brand creative, is establishing what it means to be a storyteller in a technological age. "If there's one massive shift that digital has done to fashion,...

The Cut is experimenting with new social media strategies to drive engagement, including collaborations with photographers and recently hiring an Instagram editor to design tactics leading into New York Fashion Week.

Eyewear is going the same way as streetwear. At least it is according to Safilo’s chief executive. “The rise of digital and social media is influencing new avenues of design and aesthetic, and the trend of ‘urban athlete’ is emerging in eyewear,” Luisa Delgado said. Delgado has been been at...

Digital sports publisher, Bleacher Report, has teamed up with street-wear label KITH as it tries to build brand culture and be more than just a sports website. The nine day pop-up shop in Soho features computers to create memes, an exclusive KITH collection, and snacks, and is targeted towards young...

Samsung 837, an emerging offshoot of the technology conglomerate, is continuing to expand its partnerships with a number of industries including music, sports, and most recently, fashion. The organization recently partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America on the after party for the organization's annual award event, and...

One of the most common charges leveled against wearable tech is that it has a “woman problem.” Ringly hopes it can solve that. In an effort to make tech gadgets something women would want to wear as part of their regular wardrobe, Ringly has created smart bracelets and rings that are...

The ephemeral photo sharing app has become the next frontier for fashion designers as they seek to reach consumers with behind-the-scenes looks at products — and their own personal lives.

The word luxury is traditionally evocative of flashy handbags, fine furs and five-star hotels. Yet in the era of modern fashion and style, it no longer denotes exorbitance and exclusivity. Luxury has evolved to transcend price points and couture, and instead puts a premium on authenticity and accessibility, all while...