All things Fashion by Sade Nicole

                                                                                                The past two weeks has been really heavy on the African American community. Yet, another young unarmed black man has been murdered by the police. It has started a worldwide protest for justice as well as police brutality to come to an end. We have a lot of work to do but willing to do whatever is necessary to allow not only our voices to be heard but actions to be taken. People are looking for answers from society to reduce racism's repercussions altogether.      The fashion industry has profited from the black culture for decades, from our street wear to our styling. The industry wants our culture but don't want to give us our well deserved credit which is why black people are always forced to create our own table oppose to being invited to the "table". Many of the worlds top leading Fashion Brands have been speaking out against racial injustice. Virgil Abloh the Creative 

COVID-19 has made a huge impact on the world as a whole. It has affected industries such as tourism, sports, entertainment, and retail. The pandemic has shed light on bad practices and unsustainable business models across industries especially the fashion industry. Fashion is the worlds second worst offender when it comes to water pollution and unsustainable clothing that end up in landfills. In fact, social distancing is predicted to take 12-18 months. According to the Business of Fashion, an estimated $500 billion value is lost every year due to clothing being barely won and rarely recycled. The pandemic has pushed fashion brands to redefine business models and build a more sustainable business as a whole. Brands are embracing new technologies and consumers are excited to see the new creative digital and virtual fashion. Denim manufacturer Soorty Enterprises revealed that "brands are already looking for radical ways of redefining their culture and operations to a more digital mi

(Left) Halle Berry 1998   (Right) Tibi Spring 2020 Square-toe style shoes might look familiar because they're from the 90s. In fact, I remember having a few styles myself growing up, my mom would often pair with a cute colorful skirt or shorts. Today, we can pair the square-toe style with straight leg jeans and a statement top, incorporated with a nice two piece suit for seasons to come. It was only a matter of time before we welcomed them back into our wardrobe. They're super sleek but at the same time impossible to miss thanks to the unique shape edge. The modern take on the square-toe shoe is minimal sandals, as spotted at Saint Laurent, or Balenciaga's Spring collection. This style lengthens your legs, as well as adds a special touch to your outfit. As the colder months start to approach feel free to transition with a pair of square toe ankle booties. It is a fresh way to complete an outfit, any time of the year. Bella Hadid in square-toe sandals Spring/Summer Fit Inspo

Elton John, 1978 Stewardess on Southwest Airlines, 1972 Group of women wearing short shorts, 1956  "Daisy Dukes, biker shorts, Bermuda shorts, hotpant has had its own era in fashion which were the 70s. The abbreviated pant was seen as a fashion fad until women began to embarrass them, creating a movement and straying away from the typical women dressing. Women were tired of the typical dress, long skirts, blouse, heeled shoes, and stockings. The style really emerged when Hollywood actresses would wear them on the beach and in pin-up photos to accentuate their curves. As women began to integrate the style into their everyday wardrobe, the style soon received huge backlash due to their disregard for accepted dress codes.  Shorts or (hot-pants) were typically worn as athletic wear but never before had it been taken to the streets in a range of different fabrics such as yarn and silk. New fabrics allowed hot pants to be made in more fluid fabrics like polyester perfec

                                                                      Lets take it back to the 18th century with Victorian inspired sleeves which are making a huge come back on the Spring 2020 runways. Sleeves had a huge moment in the 1980s, when Dynasty's Alexis Carrington was an archetype for shoulder pads and colossal arm covers. These show stopping sleeves were a way for women to make their presence felt.  Creates an illusion of a slimmer waist and adds an instant feminine touch to your outfit. Allowed women to claim space with frills and ruffles in feminine designs rather than imitating masculine styles. In todays modern fashion big sleeves are a modern way of creating dramatic shoulder pads.  Types of Show-stopping SLEEVES  BELL SLEEVES  Fitted on the shoulder and flaring out wide toward the wrist. Extra- wide flares, ones made modern, structured materials, flares that tie at the elbow and ruffles designs are all key styles to buy this season. Once yo

Short Suits were very popular in the 90s and making a huge come back for Spring/Summer 20'. Its a mix of vintage and modern fashion in my opinion. Mixture of masculinity as well as sex appeal which creates an interesting style statement. Can be styled as a casual outfit, date night, or even a night out with the girls.  Can you wear a Women Shorts Suit to the office ?? It all depends on your corporate environment. If your environment meets in the middle in terms of dress code try to choose a suit with shirts that end at or close to the knee. If your environment has a strict dress code you may need to limit the shorts suit trend and save for another occasion.  Link showing different styles  https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/gallery/spring-summer-2020-trends?image=5dfb56c1da7d6000083a6c57 - Sadé Nicole