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  • Willy Chavarria Is the 2023 CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year: The Importance of Representation and Visibility in Fashion

    By Nicholas Isaza  This past week, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) held its annual awards ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History, where they recognized various names in the fashion industry for their contributions over the past year. Catherine Holstein won American Womenswear Designer for the second consecutive year with her…

  • CUFS Editorial Team Fall Fashion Favorites

    By: Leah Goryachkovsky, Annie Buda, and Nick Isaza As the leaves start to turn colors and the air gets a little chillier, it can mean only one thing: fall fashion. Fall is regarded by many as the number one season to get fits off, and for good reason. More shoes enter the rotation, you unlock…

  • Prada, Pretty Please Take Me to the Moon 

    By Leah Goryachkovsky Have you heard? Fashion innovation on Earth has become passe. In collaboration with Axiom Space, the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, Prada is creating spacesuits for the next NASA astronauts to walk on the moon.  You’ve probably seen Chanel tennis rackets or Dior skis, but…

  • CUFS Presents: The History of Stuart Weitzman – Sensational Soles

    By Annie Buda In the realm of luxury footwear, few names shine as brightly as Stuart Weitzman. This iconic brand has left an indelible mark on the world of fashion, gracing the feet of celebrities, fashionistas, and discerning individuals for decades. The name, Stuart Weitzman, is synonymous with elegant, timeless shoes for every season. How…

  • The Only Time You Should Repurpose Condoms: A Look at the Diesel and Durex Runway 

    By Leah Goryachkovsky *Written in April, lol* As this season’s global fashion week comes to a close, I’d like to highlight a particularly innovative show with a shocking display of creativity and resourcefulness. Diesel’s 2023 collection, shown at Milan’s Fashion Week, was set around a heaping pile of 200,000 condoms. This elaborate runway design was…

  • Beautiful Repair: The Importance of Mending 

    By Leah Goryachkovsky I recently experienced a transformative exhibit that furthered my understanding of how powerful one’s relationship with fashion can be. Fashion is deeply personal, almost acting as an extension of oneself. So much so that anyone, no matter their fashion background, can find a connection to it. I’d like to dedicate this article…

  • The Evolution of Fashion: From Bourgeoisie to Authentic Narratives

    By Guest Writer: Riya Goel In the kaleidoscopic history of fashion, the recent years have witnessed a tectonic shift. Gone are the days when fashion was synonymous with the “bouginess”, epitomized by opulent atelier brands, plush runways, and exorbitant price tags. Today, it’s less about extravagance and more about the essence — the story, the…

  • The Cave in the City: An Interview with Cueva Owner Justin Felizzari 

    by Nicholas Isaza As you descend the steps that will take you into Cueva, you feel you are about to enter a special place. Cueva, Spanish for cave, is a menswear store carefully tucked into the heart of the West Village. The store itself is beautifully organized, with racks carefully lined up against the wall…

  • Kering: The Intersection of Luxury and Sustainability

    By Carly Slager In 2019, CEO of luxury conglomerate Kering announced the launch of a Fashion Pact. This initiative grouped a coalition of companies with a shared commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious business practices. The coalition agreed to an overarching agenda with three pillars: stopping climate change, restoring the planet’s biodiversity, and protecting the health…

  • A Bold Take on Nature: Quetzalcoatl’s Nest Influence on Ulla Johnson’s 2023 Summer Collection 

    By Leah Goryachkovsky Natural doesn’t have to equate to neutral. Ulla Johnson’s 2023 summer collection is a bright and vivid display celebrating the unique site of Quetzalcoatl’s Nest, Mexico. Quetzalcoatl’s Nest is an organic architectural structure designed by renowned Mexican architect Javier Senosiain, with the aim to integrate nature with minimal environmental impact. The serpentine…