You could say that Kacey Jeffers is the kind of guy who thinks of lemonade when he encounters lemons. The 31-year-old photographer is about to publish his first book, Uniform, a project that only came about because he found himself having to return to live on Nevis, the Caribbean island that he grew up on.
Continue Reading...Erdem Put This Drugstore Staple to Glamorous Use at London Fashion Week
Today at Erdem, models’ heads hosted a variety of eye-catching accessories. But amid the line-up of bloom- and bauble-bedecked beanies, embellished headbands, and showgirl-inspired headpieces, one drugstore detail quietly stole the show: the single bobby pin. For a handful of models, pins positioned on one side of a slicked finger wave kept the stylized look
Continue Reading...Rick Owens Crafts “A Story About Personal, Intimate Space”—and a Tour Bus—for Moncler
Rick Owens is a world builder, a creator with the self-assured authority that allows any item or idea to be Owens-ified. It’s best evidenced, of course, in his fashion and furniture design—but those are just the two most readily available products that he makes. Think bigger; think of Owens’s entire life, a place where sphynx
Continue Reading...In London, the Next Generation of Designers Are Building a More Meaningful Future
The walls of Brexit haven’t gone up yet, but as of the 31st of January, they’re officially under construction. This week marked the first season of London Fashion Week to be held in the wake of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, meaning much of the conversation has inevitably turned to where the
Continue Reading...FINAL FIGURES OF PITTI BIMBO 90
International children’s fashion and kids’ lifestyles brought together at Pitti Bimbo to creatively respond to the complexities of the market. Great quality and internationality among the buyers who arrived for an edition characterized by research and attention to topics focused on the environment and sustainability “Pitti Bimbo has become the spokesperson for an industry that
Continue Reading...A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BRANDS LAUNCHED BY THE NEST
They were little and they have grown up. They are the newborn brands discovered by the Pitti Bimbo scouts in collaboration with Little Pop Up, the Berlin store/concept lab and launched between 2016 and 2018 in The Nest section, which welcomes the most interesting up-and-coming name. Very young designers work behind the names Atelier Choux
Continue Reading...INTERVIEW WITH BUYERS ON PITTI BIMBO 90
Lydia Parkes, Assistant Buyer, LIBERTY, United Kingdom: This was my first visit to Pitti Bimbo and I found it surprising. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing, unlike other sector events. I was able to calmly discover the collections and understand the identity of the brands we work with, even comparing them with each other. My
Continue Reading...PITTI BIMBO 90: INTERVIEWS WITH EXHIBITORS
APARTMENT Lieven Borgs, CEO, Bo(y)smans: This was our first time at Pitti Bimbo and it went really well. I liked our position inside Apartment a lot. We have taken part in other sector fairs in Paris, but the difference is remarkable: here the brands are grouped according to type and style and the quality of
Continue Reading...What to Do for a Baby in Breech Position
During the last few weeks of pregnancy, most babies are positioned with their head near the cervix in “vertex” presentation. Yet 4% of infants assume breech position, which means that his bottom or feet are near the cervix instead. Breech position complicates labor and delivery, since the baby’s feet can get tangled with the umbilical
Continue Reading...7 Wacky Ways to (Possibly) Get Pregnant Faster
Are you and your partner ready to hop on the “TTC” (that’s trying to conceive, ICYMI) bandwagon? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard some of the crazy old wives tales about different “tried and true” tricks to get pregnant faster. From common sense notions, like laying down with your legs up (you
Continue Reading...Plant-Based Foods Can Be a Risk for Kids With Allergies
All the new plant-based products hitting store shelves—think meatless burgers and non-dairy milks—give people many more options. But these products are also introducing surprising new allergy risks. The most concerning is pea protein, which is being used in products like plant-based meat alternatives and non-dairy yogurt. Because peas are legumes just like peanuts are, some
Continue Reading...We Asked a Pediatrician and a Sleep Consultant The Best Way to Sleep Train, Here’s What They Said
My son was 9 months old and his sleep habits were in a word, exhausting. Every night felt like I was preparing for battle. Armed with coffee and a jukebox full of lullabies, I waited for the inevitable cry from his crib. I clung to the hope that a miracle would occur, and that my
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