You’ll also gain an all-access pass to prime design resources and star-studded signature events like internationally renowned SCAD FASHION runway shows. When taking an explicit political stance, designers generally favor issues that can be identified in clear language with virtuous undertones. Prabal Gurung debuted his collection of T-shirts featuring slogans such as “The Future is Female”, “We Will Not Be Silenced”, and “Nevertheless She Persisted”, with proceeds going to the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and Gurung’s own charity, “Shikshya Foundation Nepal”. Similarly, The Business of Fashion launched the #TiedTogether movement on Social Media, encouraging member of the industry from editors to models, to wear a white bandana advocating for “unity, solidarity, and inclusiveness during fashion week”.
Samir Soni found his role as a closeted Fashion News designer very challenging, requiring research to flesh out the character and his personality. Soni’s greatest challenge was to avoid a stereotypical homosexual character, instead subtly …