The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris demonstrated courage in terms of fashion. And it was not just designs from the houses of the luxury group and official Olympic partner LVMH were in the spotlight, but also young talents. With the selection of costumes and designers, those responsible for artistic direction and costumes, Thomas...
29 Jul 2024
American department store chain Target has said that it will be removing part of its collection celebrating Pride Month after employees faced threats while at work. In a statement, the retailer noted that it had offered such an assortment “for more than a decade”, however it had seen a different response to the products this time round. The...
25 May 2023
Adidas has found itself facing criticism due to a swimsuit featured on its e-commerce website, worn by a male model. The swimsuit in question is part of the Adidas x Rich Mnisi Pride Collection, which the company describes as a celebration of self-expression and a partnership aimed at honoring the LGBTQIA+ community, in collaboration with their...
22 May 2023
& Other Stories is celebrating Pride 2022 by lending its platform to five creatives from the LGBTQIA+ community to amplify underrepresented voices within its stores, including London and New York. The retailer is teaming up with LGBTQIA+ artists including Yasha Lelonek, Djamila Imani, ShayShay Konno, Stella Zekri and Hanna Kisch throughout the...
21 Jun 2022
Fashion conglomerate Capri Holdings has announced a pledge of 10 million dollars to The Versace Foundation, supporting the new organisation’s initiatives that aim to drive awareness and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community. “We are pleased to announce the creation of The Versace Foundation,” said John D. Idol, chairman and chief executive officer of...
2 Jun 2022
São Paulo - During the Trama Affetiva event (about circular economy, upcycling and diversity) that took place last month in São Paulo, there was also a Fashion and Activism debate which was attended by Pri Bertucci. Bertucci is CEO of [SSEX BBOX], which seeks to visualize the issues of gender and sexuality in public life and the workplace. After...
26 Sept 2019