As France waits for the second round of legislative elections, part of the country is mobilising against the arrival of the National Rally (RN) in power, after it won 29.25 percent of the vote (33.15 percent with the Republican allies) in the first round. In this historic context, a handful of personalities from the fashion sector have spoken...
Jul 4, 2024
Rishi Sunak has been elected as the UK’s new prime minister, after Liz Truss stepped down earlier last week. Mr Sunak beat rivals Penny Modaunt and Boris Johnson who both withdrew from the race. His popularity has divided the conservative party, with the last two leaders having been ousted in short succession. Mr Sunak will be the youngest prime...
Oct 24, 2022
In this episode, Conscious Chatter interviewed Hilary Jochmans and discussed her call for a fashion czar in the US government. Jochmans elaborated on the need for regulations within fashion, and how having an advocate for the fashion industry in the government can help amplify current issues. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious...
Oct 26, 2021
For women running for public office, getting dressed is about to get a lot easier. Workwear clothing company M.M.LaFleur announced that it has committed to providing free clothing loans to any woman running for positions ranging from the House of Representatives to town council. In a letter the clothing brand released, chief executive officer...
Feb 20, 2020
Anyone following the recent fashion weeks will have noticed that the boundary between fashion and politics has become exceedingly blurred. This was particularly apparent during New York Fashion Week, which was rife with political statements. From the bright pink Planned Parenthood pins taking pride of place on the lapels of more than 40...
Apr 12, 2017
Taiwan's new president Tsai Ing-wen faced global scrutiny over her take on China relations as she was sworn in Friday -- but the island's first female leader was also under the spotlight for her dress sense. Like other high-profile women in politics, from German Chancellor Angela Merkel to prospective US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton,...
May 20, 2016
The retail landscape in Hong Kong is not above political instability and the recent protest have seen a dive in sales for many luxury retailers as footfall has slowed and less visitors from mainland China are coming to shop. In the wake of the heightened political campaign, Italy's luxury retailers have called for short-term rate cuts on their...
Nov 10, 2014
