Mother of Pearl + Richard Saja for Fall 2014

British brand taps the Brooklyn-based embroidery artist for a hybrid between couture and sportswear

In a world over-saturated with half-baked fashion collaborations, there are very few stories as compelling as that of Mother of Pearl, the British luxe sportswear line founded by Maia Norman in 2010. Rather than using collaborations as a thinly veiled marketing technique, the brand has made them part of their DNA, creating an intriguing alternative to the limited edition model by working with a new …

Fashion Photography Next

A survey of 35 emerging photograhers from 14 countries

As time has shown, those who document fashion are oftentimes as influential and culturally significant as the individual designers themselves. While Bill Cunningham and Richard Avedon have long since secured their place in history, the continued evolution of print, digital and social media has opened innumerable doors for the current crop of emerging fashion photographers. Photography curator and writer Magdalene Keaney recently culled 35 emerging …

Studio Visit: Alder New York

The Brooklyn-based designers discuss influence, diversifying and the gaps in fashion design education

After just a few semesters into school at the Pratt Institute, designers Nina Zilka and David J. Krause took their passion out of the studio and into the marketplace. With one label already under their belt by graduation, Zilka and Krause started anew with Alder New York. With an unflinching commitment to quality and a diverse array of influences, the label has expanded from menswear …