Designers and Politics

Vivienne Westwood has always boldly expressed her political opinion through her fashion

Fashion is not an abstract concept, it is shaped and influenced by society and history. In this way even if it is not always realised it is influenced by politics as well. The collections are demure and dark in times of a recession and full-blown and dazzling in times of economic boom. A lot of designers chose to express their own political opinion through the clothes they make and that has given them a strong and distinguishing presence. Read more.

Trend Forecasting

Milan Bloomer

Trend forecasting is apparently a science ... well not really but almost. What and probably more importantly HOW it is being worn on the streets of the big metropolitan capitals of the world is sooner or later reflected in the work of designers across the globe. Vilislava Petrova works for WGSN, one of the leading trend forecasting companies and comments on the future tendencies of the coming five-ten years: the consumer is tired of all the information noise and will continue the interest in minimalism, fine tailoring and detailing. As the capitals of the new emerging economic powers (Beijing, Rio, Mumbai) grow, it is interesting how they will start setting the trends of the future of fashion.
Interview in Bulgarian.
Trendsetting sites:
Probably the most famous of them all: the Sartorialist
http://facehunter.blogspot.com
http://www.twistedlamb.com/
http://fashiongonerogue.com

Ethical Fashion and Politics

Amisha Jewellery 

Amisha Ghadiali designs beautiful jewellery and makes sure it is produced without causing harm to humans or the environment. She is part of a movement for ethical fashion that is becoming more and more influential.
Read the interview