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Gigi Burris collaborates with Disney in new capsule

One more label is joining Disney’s celebrations of Mickey’s 90th anniversary: Gigi Burris. The New York-based designer is launching a capsule collection featuring nine headwear pieces inspired by the beloved cartoon character. The designer, who was raised in Florida in the vicinity of Walt Disney World, has driven inspiration from the two black...

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W Hotels launches Panama hat collection with Gigi Burris

W Hotels has launched its latest fashion collection, a trio of Panama hats designed by milliner Gigi Burris to celebrate its W Panama City hotel, which opened earlier this year. Inspired by her travels, Burris has designed three unique hats celebrating Panama City through hand-blocked, naturally woven straw looks, which are available exclusively...

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CFDA and Milano Unica set to connect American designers with Italian craftmanship

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has teamed up with textile trade fair Milano Unica for The Fabric Program, which offers selected designers the chance to work with Italian mills to create their own unique textile. The aim of the collaboration is to introduce American designers to the techniques and methods which are used by...