The Spring 2019 Runways Were More Racially Diverse Than Ever — But There's Still Lots of Work to Be Done
Yes, there's good news in The Fashion Spot's latest diversity report, but also some important lessons for the industry.
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Where Are All the Indian Models?
After renouncing the traditional runway show format last season, Sachin & Babi is looking to answer that question for Spring 2019.
Diversity on American September Covers Increased by More Than 30 Percent in 2018
We reviewed this year's batch of September covers from nine leading U.S. fashion publications, and compared them to September issues going back to 2015.
Recent Makeup Swatching Failures Highlight the Dire Need for Diversity in Beauty Hiring
Why does this keep happening?
Pat McGrath on Why Diversity and Inclusivity Have Been Crucial to Her Brand From Its Launch
"It's so important to know that you're not left out."
ICYMI: Aerie's Diverse Models, J.Crew x Universal Standard & Fall Campaigns Begin Rolling In
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Aerie's Latest Campaign Features Women in Wheelchairs, With Colostomy Bags and More
Body hair, visible illnesses and a range of body types are all on display in the brand's most recent unretouched ads.
Four Women of Color on How to Navigate the Path to a Racially Inclusive Fashion Industry
"Essence" Fashion and Beauty Director Julee Wilson, casting specialist Gilleon Smith, CEO of Harlem's Fashion Row Brandice Daniel and designer Azède Jean-Pierre weigh in.
Want to See More Gender Equality in Fashion? Here's What You Can Do
Whether you're managing people or at the bottom of the office food chain.
Racial Diversity in Ad Campaigns Continues to Improve
But size, age and gender inclusivity are still lagging behind.
Thandie Newton Wore a Gown Covered in Black 'Star Wars' Characters at Cannes
The print was based on figurines from her personal collection.
The Ethical Fashion Movement Can't Progress if It Ignores Plus-Size Shoppers
The average woman wears larger than a size 14. So why aren't sustainable brands pushing to offer her more ethical shopping options?
Catching Up with Fashion's Most Exciting New Face, Eniola Abioro
The model is helping usher in a new age of diversity for the industry.
Almay Is Trying to Undo Years of White-Washing Its Beauty Campaigns
"Somewhere along the way, Almay lost its way, targeting a small range of skin tones."
Fashion Photography Has A Real Gender Equality Problem
Here's why the industry should actively push for more women behind the lens.
The Fall 2018 Runways Saw Increases in Racial Diversity and Transgender Inclusivity
But size and age diversity decreased substantially, as compared to previous seasons.
Why the Fashion Industry Should Adopt Inclusion Riders, Too
As influencers continue to have growing lucrative platforms and partnerships with brands, social responsibility can't be ignored.
Kim Kardashian Faces Backlash Over 'Vogue' India Cover
"You're perpetuating a detrimental cycle of underrepresentation," said one commenter.
Aimee Mullins on Disability, Design and Becoming an Alexander McQueen Muse
"Fashion is a perfect arena to explore these larger societal conversations around inclusivity."
New York Fashion Week Still Has a Long Way to Go On the Diversity Front
The casting of transgender, non-binary, nonwhite and plus-size models either decreased or only slightly improved on the Fall 2018 runways.
7 Ways Fashion Joined the Political Conversation in 2017
From slogan tees to suing the president.
ICYMI: Not-Ugly Winter Boots, Gift-Worthy Sneakers & Diversity in Magazines
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Diversity on Magazine Covers Saw a Slight Decline in 2017
We reviewed 154 covers from 10 leading U.S. fashion publications, and while some titles saw distinct improvement, others went in a disappointing, opposite direction.
'GQ' and 'GQ Style' Had a Banner Year in Terms of Diversity
The Condé Nast titles featured the likes of Mahershala Ali, LeBron James, John Boyega and Colin Kaepernick on their covers in 2017, setting a high bar on the inclusivity front.