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What. A. Year. While the world was caught between the pandemic and a “new normal,” fashion persisted and continued to bring joy to individuals around the world. We are proud to play a continued role in this joy and have so much to celebrate as we look back on 2021, and ahead at 2022. Take a look at what we were able to accomplish this year!
January
Serena Williams Design Crew
What better way to kick off the year than with a Nike collaboration? Right from the start we set out to help the athleticwear giant find midwestern designers for its 2021 Serena Williams Design Crew.
March
*The following article was written by Midwest Fashion Week contributor, Ronda Bowen.
Photo Credit: Nick Souyris
You know what they say – sometimes you have to start at the bottom and work your way to the top. At Midwest Fashion Week we’re often asked, “how can I get involved in the fashion industry?” and the answer is, there are so many ways! Whether you’re just starting your fashion career, or simply want to get involved in the community within an industry you love, starting at the local level can be a great and rewarding experience. Check out these ways to get involved in local fashion and launch your career from the ground up.
Start a Blog or Ramp Up Your Instagram Activity
Blogging and Instagram have taken the fashion world by storm! Sharing your personal...
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If you’ve been following Midwest Fashion Week for long, you’ve come to learn that we believe fashion is so much more than clothes and accessories. It’s about beauty, individuality, design, and creativity that knows no bounds. It’s a lifestyle. That’s where Dr. Ameer Baroudi comes in. A cosmetic dentist and clinical professor originally from Syria, Ameer has a unique look at the world of beauty and design, and how they intertwine to create a story of their own for each patient he encounters. We recently sat down with him to chat about fashion, travel and his experience on the Midwest Fashion Week runway!
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The human figure comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes – curvy, tall, thin, muscular, short – and more designers are creating fashion that everyone can enjoy – no matter their size. Not only is this important for boosting self-esteem and body positivity, but it also helps our society to get away from the toxic diet culture, which has long been associated with the fashion industry.
One of the difficulties in identifying brands that are truly size inclusive is that the definition of size-inclusion can depend heavily upon who you are talking to. For example, one designer may believe that their line is size-inclusive, but those who would like to wear the brand may say otherwise. While there is somewhat...
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June marks Pride Month, a month-long celebration for the LGBTQ+ community to honor their history and heritage. It is during this time that we reflect on the countless accomplishments and contributions of this community both culturally and professionally, and one industry that has graciously benefitted from its influence is fashion. In this post we’re taking a look at five LGBTQ+ designers who are claiming their success and making a difference through their work. Let’s show some appreciation and support these talented designers, not only during Pride Month, but all year long!
Faircloth Supply
After studying fashion design in London and San Francisco, Phoebe Dahl created Faircloth Supply, an effortless and sustainable collection of linen casualwear. Inspired by heritage textiles and utilitarian workwear,...
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The following pages are from an editorial in the November/December 2020 edition of Fusion Magazine and features an interview with fashion designer and Midwest Fashion Week Director Berny Martin. Scroll through to read the full interview and be sure to follow Fusion Magazine for the latest editorials and fashion news!
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Fashion has always been about self-expression and as a highly personal artform, fosters the perfect environment for diverse creativity and talents to emerge and share their voice with the world. Without this diversity, fashion wouldn’t be the same. You’re likely familiar with the likes of Jason Wu, Phillip Lim, Derek Lam, Joseph Altuzarra, Thakoon Panichgul, and Prabal Gurung who have studded the pages of Vogue and L’Officiel for decades, but what about the up-and-comers who are working their way to the top? Here are six Asian & Asian-American Designers to keep an eye on this year.
Danny Nguyen
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Uncovering his love for design at a young age, Danny Nguyen honed his craft under the teachings of his...
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