Fashion month recently wrapped after taking place at major hubs for style including New York, Paris, London, and Milan. At all four of these global cities, the Spring/Summer 2024 collections ignited a plethora of trends to look out for. The upcoming season is a time to revitalize and rethink your current wardrobe. Runways this past month showed us that there are pieces and colors you can add into your closet to stay on trend in the impending new year.
Rap sensationist Jay-Z is the designer behind Moncler’s newly released collection created in partnership with Roc Nation. The Genius sector of the Italian brand stems away from the initial protective mountain outerwear origins. Moncler Genius focuses on art, design, entertainment, music, sport, and culture which Jay-Z has a connection to. The latest collection entitled Moncler X Roc Nation is a reflection of Jay-Z’s polymath approach to creativity.
Grammy-award-winning producer Emilio Estefangushed ahead of his NYFW show, Latin Ignition: The Magic of Art. The fashion show, created in collaboration with Consuelo Vanderbilt of SohoMuse, focused on bringing Latino fashion and culture to the forefront, especially given the fact that Latin Americans make up 18% of the United States population and essentially a large chunk of the creative market.
CxC transcends the runway as Sindiso Khumalo returns to indulge guests in the rare opportunity to experience her latest collaboration with European retailer ‘& Other Stories’. Her playful dresses and newly launched children and swimwear were laced with ribbons, storied prints, and Peter Pan-style collars. She notes, “There is an amazing fashion community in South Africa. This is bigger than showing your work, it’s about community building”. This collection extends Khumalo’s commitment to a plastic-free ethos, which features clay jewellery by celebrated South African sculptor, Githan Coopoo.
Over the years, African fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands have gained significant recognition both locally and internationally. Despite this, several businesses continue to grapple with developing solid brands that have staying power in the market, resulting in their inability to scale.
Demand for the retro shoe is helping the sportswear company recover from its post-Yeezy slump
