It’s fashion week, y’all! And it’s already off to a buzzy start.
- Kanye West showed his collection with Adidas yesterday, powerhouse front row and all, and the reviews aren’t bad. In fact, I would snap up the boots and the military-style coats. There’s nothing groundbreaking about the clothes; they’re fresh, luxe-casual, technically fine. But what he knocked out of the park is the model casting: his runway diversity – in body size and skin color – is almost as impressive as Rick Owens’ enthralling spring 2014 show (Owens has also collaborated with Adidas). Let’s hope this diversity is a runway trend that sticks.
- The Times’ Vanessa Friedman digs into fashion’s racial divide. It’s a thoughtful, important piece.
- You can stream Jason Wu’s show here at noon.
- Luggage lovers will be happy to hear Mayfair is getting a Tumi store.
- Researchers at the University of Missouri (disclosure: my alma mater) found that people who are more conscious of how others see them are less likely to buy clothes with prominent branding or logos.
- The Cut has a pretty sweet feature on four women and the outfits in which they feel the most comfortable. In this case, “comfortable” means something different for each.
Have a favorite 2015 fall ready-to-wear show? Leave it in the comments. I’ll write about my favorites next week.
