2023 SPRING/SUMMER TRENDING COLOR – DIGITAL LAVENDER

            Firstly, the lavender color was first identified by the book A Dictionary of Color in 1930. Before that, the name only applied to flowers. This color brings a soft, elegant, and feminine feeling to any silhouette.  

Like the plant itself, lavender tones are best suited for garments with a vibe of vulnerability. Especially expressed in the mermaid skirt (#2 from right) by Louis Shengtao Chen in Spring 2023 Shanghai Fashion Week. This style perfectly presents the fragile and hazy feeling by the draping sheer voile. Another beautifully dreamy use of voile is the asymmetrical maxi dress (#2 from left) in Victoria Beckham’s S/S 23 collection. A smooth silhouette, continuous spiraling ruffles, and a layer of black contrast. This contemporary and neat dress is simple and unforgettable.

Ming Ma’s empire dress (center) with ancient Greek drape inspired hem detail demonstrates the possibility of the aesthetics in minimalism. In fact, lavender was one of the few colors generally considered acceptable for women’s mourning dress in Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian Britain. Which is partially why purples are known in some cultures as the color of death. However, we think the lavender in SS23 collections is breathing life into the air with its whimsical and playful coloring. 

SUGGESTED COLOR COMBOS

Candy Apple Red, Purple Jasper, Aspen Gold, Double Cream, Green Ash, Vivid Green, and we always love a great head-to-toe monochrome moment.  

SUGGESTED JEWELRY PAIRINGS

Mini pearl, Baroque pearl, yellow-tone crystal, silver.

2023 SPRING/SUMMER TRENDING COLOR – LUSCIOUS RED

         Beauty and power, softness and strength, the delicacy of lace and the structure of a tailored blazer, covered and exposed, masculine and feminine, red on red. It is impossible to be only one thing while wearing such a bold and empowering color.

           As one of the key colors of S/S 23, Luscious Red is endowed with the warmth of early spring and the brightness of early summer. Whether it’s Louis Shengtao Chen’s three-color gauze semi-transparent ankle-length skirt that complements the model’s dark chestnut curly hair, or Alexander Mcqueen’s minimalist bright red one-piece suit, this touch of red, whether elegant or square, there is no better color to awaken enthusiasm in the post-pandemic era. 

           Obviously red from lip to fingertip is a statement. All the pink and sweet pairings, all the black and white chic combos, enliven this color and direct its messaging from bold and modern to flirty and confident. Red is a color for those not afraid to be seen.

SUGGESTED COLOR COMBOS

First Blush, Candlelight Peach, Purple Rose, Lemon Icing

SUGGESTED JEWELRY PAIRINGS

Ruby, silver, coral.

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NYFW: NXT Endeavor Impact free online content will be available starting on Monday, September 28th. This initiative is meant to give access to industry insider knowledge to underrepresented communities. In other words, it is a push to diversify the pool of fashion industry professionals. 

Registration is open now. Workshops, courses and talks led by proven industry creatives will be running for free from September 28^ththrough October 9^th. Fashion’s heavy hitters will share their experiences and the ins and outs of what they do. Therefore, this is going to be a program not to be missed!

What to Expect From the Course

Jason Wu will map out how to create a breakout fashion moment. After that, models Chanel Iman, Emily DiDonato, Nouri Hassan, and Zach Miko are on deck, too. They will address aspiring models in their panel discussion “Breaking the Mold: The Modeling Industry.” Topics of conversation will be diversity and body inclusivity in fashion. 

In addition, Rebecca Minkoff, long time industry veteran, founder of her eponymous brand as well as the Female Founder Collection (of which we are a proud member of), will detail how a collection comes to life from concept to catwalk.  

What the Industry is Saying

Recently, executive Vice President of fashion events and properties at IMG, Leslie Russo, told Variety “The events of 2020 have created a cultural watershed moment. Through NYFW: NXT, we hope to spark meaningful dialogue between today’s experts and tomorrow’s leaders, accelerating paths to entry for diverse young groups ready to make change in our industry.”

Romola Ratnam, head of social impact at Endeavor continued, “We’re thrilled to leverage the Endeavor network to create exposure for those seeking access to an oftentimes exclusive industry. This is just one step on our continued journey to create opportunities for aspiring professionals to enter, succeed and make change in the fashion industry.”

Word has spread. More than 1,600 registrants have signed up to be a part of the program. According to WWD, many signed up through outreach by groups such as Black Design Collective, HBCU 20×20, HBCU in L.A., Mesa Hilton’s Fashion Academy, and Lower Eastside Girls Club. In addition, various colleges and universities through the Endeavor network’s higher education relationship have also helped spread awareness.

Endeavor’s goals are to promote increased access and opportunity in the sports, entertainment and fashion industries. The NYFW: NXT program follows the Endeavor Impact Fellowship Program and the freshly wrapped Endeavor Summer Series. The Summer Series was stacked with power players dropping their hard-earned knowledge. 

How to Sign Up

Registration is free and open to the public. To conclude, if you have dreamed about entering into the fashion industry, this is for you. Level up your skillset to rise the ranks of the design firm you are currently working at. Sign up for this course. Share it with a friend who has the passion but needs to the break.

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