The Loop Issue One
WHO:
The late Queen Elizabeth II
It was announced this month that England’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth, passed away at age 96. While she was most known as being, well, England’s Queen, she was also a fashion icon in her own right. Here are some notable moments of her style:
Serena Williams’s —and her daughter’s— Fashion Callbacks
During Serena’s historic matches during the 2022 U.S. Open, her and her five-year-old daughter were clothed in similarly sparkling tennis dresses. While the dresses were designed with the help of Serene herself, they were said to serve as a metaphor for the night’s sky. What may be even more symbolic than that was her daughter’s hair, braided with white beads to match her own mother’s hair from her first U.S. Open Tournament in 1999.
Kim Kardashian x Nadia Lee Cohen
Kim Kardashian has recently been experimenting with some experimental photoshoots, mainly for her new SKIMS swimwear collection and her cover on Interview Magazine. While Kim’s beautiful modeling is definitely a piece in what makes these photos so exciting, it seems as though her work with photographer and artist Nadia Lee Cohen is behind these heavily stylized aesthetics. With the understanding that much of Cohen’s work surrounds themes of pop culture, consumerism, and nostalgia, it’s clear that she and Kardashian are a match made in heaven.
WHAT:
Fendi’s 25th Anniversary Baguette Show at NYFW
The Fendi baguette bag has now been honored in all its glory at New York Fashion Week. For the bag’s 25th anniversary, Fendi showcased an homage to the Fendi baguette, complete with new designs in collaboration with Marc Jacobs, Tiffany & Co., and the one who arguably put the bag on the map in her performance as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and The City, Sarah Jessica Parker.
Venice Film Festival
Aside from the drama (onscreen and off), the Venice Film Festival has always been a monumental time for showcasing extravagantly fabulous attire, and this year is certainly no different. Here are some of our top looks from the festival:
Venice Film Festival 2022: all the red-carpet fashion
The First Vogue World
On September 12th, Anna Wintour hosted the first “Vogue World” runway show in New York City. The show celebrated New York City as a fashion capital of the world, featuring a plethora of elaborate acts and attendees. This extravaganza showcased several designers’ creations from their fall collections and was live streamed on Vogue’s website.
Coperni’s Spray Painted Dress
Fashion history was made at Paris Fashion Week with Coperni’s sprayed-on dress with a special material that seemed to magically become a gorgeous white dress. With the beautiful Bella Hadid modeling, it became one of the most memorable fashion moments in recent years.
WHEN:
Upcoming Fashion Weeks
While New York and Milan Fashion Weeks have come to an end, here are the next upcoming Fashion Weeks to keep an eye out for!
Milan Fashion Week: September 20-26
Paris Fashion Week: September 26-October 4
WHERE (HINT… IT’S ANN ARBOR):
Lululemon x The M Den Belt Bag
The Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag has quickly become a fan favorite, especially for Michigan fans! The M Den’s Lululemon collection released a limited edition belt bag with the iconic block “M,” which led to the bag being sold out within hours. Go blue!
Vote 2022: Midterms Matter at the UMMA
The University of Michigan Museum of Art will be showcasing its newest exhibit entitled “Vote 2022: Midterms Matter” from September 27 to November 15. The theme of this exhibition centers around civic participation and will be displaying art from local, regional, and national artists and organizations.
Career Fairs
Companies such as Bloomingdale’s, UNIQLO, and Kohl’s will be at the University Career Center Job Fair in person on October 6th and 7th and virtually on October 11th.
MFMS x RRC x Gap Inc
MFMS and Ross Retail Club were thrilled to co-host a conversation with Gap Inc. Senior Recruiter Heather Chamberlain. With over 36 virtual attendees, we discussed Gap’s seasonal collections and learned how the company merchandises its products. We had such a blast and learned so much about retail!
WHY:
To inspire and educate the next generation of fashion industry leaders by connecting them to creative and professional opportunities across the retail world. The Michigan Fashion Media Summit is the premier platform for college students and industry professionals to collaborate and shape the future fabric of fashion.
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