How Fashion In Hollywood Benefits From Diversity

You don’t have to be a red carpet maven to know that fashion and Hollywood are deeply interconnected. While movies certainly reflect and popularize the fashions of their time, film can shape the fashion world as well. From urbanite women donning menswear after watching Diane Keaton in Annie Hall to fans of 2018’s Black Panther driving interest in Afro-futuristic clothing, fashion has always shaped movies. In other words, what happens in Hollywood will have a ripple effect across the fashion industry, touching both high-end catwalk models and ordinary shoppers.

Unfortunately, the lack of diversity has a domino effect that reaches the fashion industry. Attorney April Reign famously coined the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag in 2015 in reaction to the Academy picking all-white nominees for all major acting Oscars two years in a row. In short, have things gotten better since then? Some gaps are closing; people of color make up about 40% of the U.S. population and landed about 28% of lead acting roles in 2019 blockbusters, which is an improvement in relation to previous years’. However, these heartening statistics shouldn’t distract from how far there is to go.

Recently. UCLA’s 2020 Hollywood Diversity Report concluded that Hollywood still hasn’t demonstrated the “fundamental structural change” required for true equality. Behind-the-camera and executive roles are still overwhelmingly white and male. Directors of 2019 blockbusters were only 15.1% women and 14.4% minorities, while writing credits were 17.4% female and 13.9% people of color. Of the eleven major studios UCLA studied, 91% of C-level executives were white, and 82% were male. These authority figures have an outsized influence on how business gets done in Hollywood, perpetuating a film industry where women and people of color get paid drastically less than their white male co-stars and actors.Vestiti da Sera
Hollywood’s deep resistance to structural change has consequences for the world of fashion. Black actors have spoken up about encountering on-set makeup artists who don’t have the tools or experience to make their complexions and hair look good. Stylist Jason Bolden has seen brands pass on partnerships with slim, Oscar-nominated actresses of color while taking expensive, risky chances on unknowns. Lighting and technology choices can affect how actors of color appear on camera, whether they’re acting in a film or walking a red carpet—and many photographers tend to lean towards calibrations that make lighter skin look better. Clothing sizes and design are some of the most obvious connections between Hollywood and fashion. Designers often make high-profile, widely seen dresses for red carpets in size two only, leaving plenty of actresses scrambling to find an outfit (the average dress size among American women, meanwhile, is 16-18).

How To Watch The Chanel Fall 2020 Show Live From Paris Fashion Week

Luxury French brand Chanel is unveiling its Fall 2020 collection on March 3rd at 1030am in Paris. Its show is one of the biggest and most important events of fashion month, and has been one of the most coveted tickets among editors. But now, even those without the golden ticket can enjoy the show and join in the excitement as Chanel will be livestreaming the show on its website and all of its social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. All you need is a decent internet connection.

Chanel is one of the most recognized brands in the world and its seasonal collections and classic accessories continue to dominate the retail landscape in the luxury sector. In 2018, the privately-owned brand published its sales figures for the first time, revealing nearly $10 billion in revenue in 2017. That figure was topped a year later, as profits rose to $11 billion.

The French fashion house will be streaming its Fall 2020 collection on March 3rd starting at 1030am from Paris. This means you can start watching models walk down the runway from 4:30am EST. Fashion shows often run a little bit late and most streaming will show the set as people start walking into the venue. Chanel is known for its thoughtful and often elaborate sets, transforming the Grand Palais, where the show has been held for several years, into different spaces including a Chanel-branded supermarket and an overgrown garden of a cloister.

It will also be streamed live on Chanel's YouTube channel and for those who can't watch it while the show is going on in Paris, the entire show will be available on the platform immediately after.

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The Emerald Maldives Is Bringing New Flavors To Paradise

This month marks the opening of the Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa—a 5-star all-inclusive property occupying the entirety of the Raa Atoll. Set amidst the lesser-explored northern parts of the archipelago nation it features 120 oceanfront villas and untouched white sand beaches. Stunning beauty is par for the course in this part of the world. But Emerald is looking to separate itself with an enviable commitment to service and sustainability. And don't forget the food.

For American travelers, securing a Maldivian passport stamp involves a significant schlep; at least two commercial plane rides followed by a short-hop on a seaplane. But for the adventurous sorts, this is a feature not a flaw. When you arrive, you're greeted by some of the clearest water in the world along with pristine surf—ideal for diving.

Emerald enhances the natural charm with a buildout that exists in harmony with the surrounding seascape. Bamboo, driftwood, native langhi langhi leaves have all been incorporated into construction. The resort is operating largely devoid of single-use plastic. It hopes to rely primarily on renewable energy within the next five years.

Then there is perhaps the property's greatest asset—Aldo Cadau. The Sardinian-born chef has been cooking at some of the Maldives' top resorts for seven years. It's only natural that he would end up here, at a place owned and operated by native Italians. In fact, Italy sends more tourists to this part of the world than almost any other country. Yet Cadau isn't focusing exclusively on his familiar Mediterranean cuisine.

"Our style is authentic, creative, and healthy," he explains. "This is such a great place to work because I have so many ways to express myself." Between four restaurants and two cafes, spread across the island's 50 acre footprint, Cadau plates everything from teppanyaki (at the pan-Asian Le Asiatique) to Brazilian beef (at Amazònico).

Sustainable Fashion Brands Dominate London Fashion Week

It's good news that most fashion brands, large and small, are looking at how to incorporate sustainable or "eco-friendly" practices into their businesses. The British Fashion Council's London Fashion Week is particularly good at taking the lead in social issues. LFW was the first main fashion week to go fur-free last year. This year the BFC launched the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to recognise a fashion designer focused on sustainable and community practices. The first award winner in February 2019 was Bethany Williams. And this month, the designer showrooms at LFW became a "positive fashion" exhibition, showcasing new brands new brands with a focus on sustainability, craftsmanship and ethics. The British Fashion Council has been a leader in eco-friendly fashion inititatives for many years, starting with Estethica launched by Fashion Revolution founders Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci in September 2006, to promote sustainable fashion during London Fashion Week.

According to Vin+Omi, "fast fashion has had its day and fashion companies that ignore the planet have had their day." Since 2004, Vin+Omi have developed twenty new textiles and a meeting with Prince Charles led to the designers transforming the Prince's nettle plants from Highgrove Estate into woven material. Garments made from this new fabric and colored with plant dyes were featured in their runway show this month. Recycled plastic waste from art supplies company Daler Rowney was turned into fabric for their printed outfits. Also on show were colorful bags made from discarded vinyl outdoor advertising posters donated by Ocean Outdoor.

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A Wine Fashioned Exclusively For Emmy Award Winners

Last weekend millions of viewers tuned in to watch the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. They were treated to comedic cameos, poignant acceptance speeches, and historic victories (Billy Porter became the first openly gay black man to win in the category of ‘Lead Actor In A Drama'). What they didn't see at home was what all the stars were drinking after the show.

It turns out Emmy winners have more than just the famous gold statue in common. They also all have a hankering for California cab. Lauren Kopit is charged with slaking that thirst. The Napa-based winemaker for Sterling Vineyards was posted up at the Winners Circle, where recipients got their names engraved on the hardware throughout the Governors Ball after-party. She arrived bearing a prize of her own: a $250 bottle of 2015 vintage Iridium.

The bottle holds a small sampling of the vineyard's best grapes from a specific year. If the right fruit isn't to be found that year, they won't release it. According to Kopit, it's only natural that Iridium would fall into the hands of television's best and brightest. And, in fact, over the past three previous Emmys, the wine debuted here prior to a general release.

"The effort that we put into Iridium every year complements the effort that each award winner puts into perfecting their craft," says Kopit. "It starts with evaluating ripeness in the vineyards until the grapes are perfectly ready to harvest, and continues through tasting each wine daily during the fermentation process, all the way to selecting the best barrels from the best wines of the vintage."

While passing off personalized bottles–specially-packaged in its trademark metallic capped glass–Kopit could be spotted talking shop with decorated celebrities. She discussed wine pairings with Tony Shalhoub, who earlier in the night won a ‘Best Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series' for his turn in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She laughed with Billy Porter, still glowing from the audience's lengthy ovation. And she almost had to card Jharell Jerome, the fresh-faced, 21-year-old actor who stole the show with his riveting acceptance speech for When They See Us.

                                                           

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How Leighton Meester Is Making A Difference In Sustainable Fashion With This Brand

ctress Leighton Meester is a style icon on and off camera. Beyond her role as Blair Waldorf in the hit TV series Gossip Girl, the star is creating her own admirable mark within the fashion industry. Recently, she teamed up with sustainable Los Angeles-based brand Christy Dawn to design an important must-have summer essential.

Meester and founder Christy Dawn came together to release the environmentally friendly "Leighton Jumper" — which sold out just shortly after it launched — earlier this month. The label prides itself in their ability to repurpose deadstock, or leftover fabrics from major fashion houses, for their products. "Fashion has meant many different things to me over the years, but now I think a lot about the story behind each item I buy," emphasized Meester in a press release. "As a mom, I look for styles that are both stylish and practical, and as a conscious consumer, I seek out companies that are female-led and mission-driven. As they say, each dollar we spend is a vote cast toward the type of world we want to live in."

In addition, all proceeds from the sales of the jumpsuit will benefit the Downtown Women's Center, an organization in LA with a mission to empower and assist women in the area suffering from homelessness. As a strong advocate with a personal connection to the cause, the idea came naturally for the collaboration. "My heart goes out to all of our LA women burdened with housing insecurity," Meester added. "I am thrilled to get behind any opportunity to raise funds to support this important organization and cause. I am excited to be creating something beautiful for women and by women, that supports other women."

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Fashion Maven Gloria Yu On Being Chic And Sustainable In Hong Kong

Gloria Yu - a fashion consultant, writer and designer, is all about staying chic and sustainable in Hong Kong. She is on a noble mission and spearheading initiatives to save the planet - and doing it all while looking impeccably stylish.

Ms. Yu has always been enamored with wearable art. With her talents, she studied fashion design at Parsons in New York City. Shortly after, she launched her own brand called Yunotme which sold at Lane Crawford, Net-a-Porter and other established retailers. However, she soon experienced a bit of a crisis of conscience. "It got to a point where I noticed the insane negative impacts of fashion on our planet and people, so I decided to switch lanes. Eventually I started consulting with Lane Crawford on sustainability and lately I became brand manager of LUXARITY, the social impact initiative of Lane Crawford Joyce Group." Today, she avidly educates consumers about sustainable fashion and lifestyle on her social platforms which include her Instagram, Youtube and website.

For Yu, she remarks that Hong Kong is, indeed, a burgeoning fashion hub but that - "not a lot of home-grown trailblazing creative talents' full potentials are realized here — simply because rent is so high! It's difficult for any city with little affordable spaces to groom creative talent because you need physical space to breathe, ruminate and create." She adds that, "currently, the only young creatives who can afford studio spaces are trust fund kids or a very fortunate few. So what happens as a result is that creatives either base themselves in other cities or end up working with big corporations." But Yu is hopeful and believes that Hong Kong can entice talents to return and for them to pursue more meaningful fashion projects whose foundations are grounded in eco and sustainable missions. And as a long time Hong Kong resident she has observed that, "the industry is shifting for the better. Through local start-ups, everyone's becoming more aware and receptive to supporting sustainability issues in the last number of years."

Yu says that the movement first began with Redress. "It is an NGO and one of the first entities in HK (both for and non-profit) which started in 2007. It focuses on promoting sustainable causes and raising awareness about waste issues in fashion. They have done so much good work and driving momentum alongside other voices to speak up and join in. Also, organizations and festivals such as Green is The New Black, as well as individual influencers and personalities are helping to shine a light on these important causes."