Articles by Jackie Mallon
The unique learning environment of Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design is a private art school founded in 1978 by Paula Wallace, then an elementary school teacher with a different vision for creative studies in the US, who remains president to this day. The seat of learning that she built, on a loan from her parents and a dream, now has Georgia locations in both Savannah and...
NewsAug 7, 2024
New book details how to become a fashion educator
When you’re an educator standing in front of a class of expectant upturned faces for the first time, it’s often a nerve-wracking case of sink or swim. Being a fashion educator has only become more challenging post-pandemic and despite the importance of the work, there exists minimal guidance material for anyone considering a transition from...
News|Interview FeaturedJul 19, 2024
Reflecting on working for Giorgio Armani as the designer turns 90
Giorgio Armani turns ninety on the 11th of this month, and with this impressive life milestone I can’t help but reflect on my time as a womenswear designer on his team at the turn of the new millennium. I arrived at Armani HQ in my mid-20s. I’d just completed my Masters at London’s Central Saint Martins, which at that time was a dilapidated,...
People|Opinion FeaturedJul 2, 2024
Bringing luxury to luggage, the 100-year-old British brand Antler eyes US growth
The 100-year old British brand, Antler, is redefining luxury travel experiences for modern jet setters. The brand is in flight to have its biggest summer of travel ever and with a 12-month retail residency beginning next month in the heart of NYC’s Soho it’s ready to demonstrate to the US market why, after a century in business, its journey has...
Fashion |Interview FeaturedJun 26, 2024
6 consumer trends retailers can expect for rest of 2024 and beyond
As 2024 unfolds, retailers have shifted from recessionary expectations to a more hopeful outlook. However, there is a gap between consumers' expectations and retailers' current capabilities and as stores evolve they must place increased focus on one-to-one connection and experiential aspects. Nikki Baird, VP Strategy and Product at retail tech...
Retail|Interview FeaturedJun 25, 2024
Dean of fashion at Parsons seeks societal change with new book, Fashion Education, The Systemic Revolution
Parsons School of Design has been making strides in promoting inclusivity in fashion education, expanding course offerings and providing students with access to diverse perspectives. Upon his arrival as Dean 3 years ago, Ben Barry made it his mission to emphasize the influence of educators on the next generation of fashion professionals,...
News|Interview FeaturedJun 19, 2024
Judges at 9th Fida awards see bright future for fashion illustration
An annual staple in the world of fashion art, the Fida awards (Fashion Illustration and Design Awards) took place on May 31st recognizing the up-and-coming talent in the field. Founded by artist Patrick Morgan in 2019 the London-based organization with global influence promotes fashion illustration and drawing around the world, and is supported...
Fashion FeaturedJun 5, 2024
Individuality, culture and identity reflected on RISD graduate runway
Rhode Island School of Design presented its first graduate fashion show since the pandemic on the Friday evening of Memorial Day weekend. The venue, the WaterFire Center, a meticulously renovated former rubber factory, now a multipurpose arts center for the Providence community, whose 40-foot ceiling was festooned with lanterns. The clever...
News|REPORT Jun 3, 2024
Parsons changes it up for BFA Synergies graduate fashion show
Parsons tried something different this year for their BFA fashion show held in the august Hall Des Lumières in lower Manhattan. In the spirit of inclusivity that has become a core principle of the school’s pedagogy, especially since Ben Barry became Dean of the School of Fashion in 2021, the runway presented one look from every single graduating...
News|Report May 27, 2024
A glimpse into the life of Levi's fashion historian Tracey Panek
May 20 is an important day for denim historians. On this day in 1873 Levi Strauss and a tailor named Jacob Davis from Nevada received the US patent for adding rivets to the pockets of workwear pants, creating a landmark design innovation. The day is referred to as the birth of the modern blue jean or 501 Day within Levi’s World. It is also the...
PeopleFeaturedMay 23, 2024