Springfield’s Inaugural Fashion Week Showcases Unique Array of Designers and Brands SPRINGFIELD — A unique array of fashion designers and brands are taking center stage now during Springfield’s inaugural Fashion Week. Attendees can expect an extraordinary lineup of talented designers and brands, presenting their collections that dazzle with a variety of styles and aesthetics. The main events include a series …

Kit Connor: Embracing the Chill “I’m as chill as can be,” says Kit Connor, over Zoom from his South London home. The 19-year-old actor is, of course, much less busy these days, due to the ongoing SAG strike. So here Connor finds himself — having recently returned home from some travel and debating heading off to Italy with some friends …

The Rise of Balletcore: Aesthetic Inspired by Ballet Fashion If you paid close attention to the trending styles from 2022, then you are probably aware of the balletcore aesthetic. What is Balletcore? Balletcore is a niche term for the variations of ballerina-inspired clothing. Think flats, ruffles, or satin slip skirts, just to name a few. Your typical outfit could come …

Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter Photo: Paul G. Wiegman Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens extended its Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter show due to high visitor rates. That means there is still time to see how local college and high school students became an active part of creating the …

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Digging through a Box of Late Grandmother’s Piano Music Uncovers Unexpected Legacy Mindy Brancamp of Beloit, while going through a box of her late grandmother’s piano music, stumbled upon a plain folder. To her surprise, the folder contained “page after page of drawings of beautiful women in various fashions and lingerie,” mixed in with movie themes and show tunes. The …

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The Revival of Nostalgic Fashion Trends Fashion is an ever-evolving phenomenon that embraces both innovation and nostalgia. It’s fascinating how styles from past decades resurface and find their way back into contemporary fashion, proving their relevance in today’s world. In recent years, the minimalistic fashion of the 1990s has experienced a revival. Clean lines, neutral colors, and simple silhouettes have …

Credit: Shutterstock. The fashion industry is invested in boosting its circular and ESG measures and knows it needs to step away from just using sustainability as a marketing buzzword. A recent panel session at Future Fabric Expo suggests the sector is finally realizing that competition does not work when it comes to sustainability and collaboration will be the only way …