Fashion's Quest For Diversity

[Hypebeast] October 12, 2023 Weekly Digest 💬 Has Fashion Taken a Step Back On the Quest For Diversity? TLDR: Seán McGirr’s appointment at Alexander McQueen sparked a bigger conversation about diversity at Kering and by extension, the rest of the industry. Why It Matters: As the Spring/Summer 2024 fashion marathon season came to an end in Paris, Alexander McQueen and Kering announced Sarah Burton‘s successor following her departure from the label after 13 years: former JW Anderson Head of Men’s Seán McGirr. The appointment of McGirr almost instantly sparked criticism from industry insiders, but not because of his design chops; rather, the outrage stemmed from the French fashion conglomerate’s roster of creative directors now being composed entirely of Caucasian men. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 👁️ Paris Fashion Week SS24 Street Style TLDR: The Spring/Summer 2024 season of Paris Fashion Week has come and gone in a swift yet hectic week. This season saw showgoers dress in casual layering to keep themselves prepared for the ever changing weather in the city of Paris. Why It Matters: When it comes to the September to October fashion week window, the weather is often unpredictable. Paris days could easily be filled with blazing rays of sun and in a turn of moment, torrential downpour. While color palettes were muted, with many sticking to classic black, white and tan hues, details were in the silhouettes and the texture of the pieces. From all leather get ups to distressed denim to casual t-shirts and trousers, one thing is certain is that comfort is at the center of styling. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🏌️ Take a Swing at Travis Scott's Air Jordan 1 Golf in This Week's Best Footwear Drops TLDR: The month of October charges onward with a slate of fall releases across the fashion and footwear industry. Looking to the sneaker side of things, there’s plenty to look forward to with Nike, Jordan Brand, ASICS, New Balance, On and Under Armour all serving up notable drops and collaborations. Why It Matters: Giving a sneak peek into this week's releases, Travis Scott has another Air Jordan 1 Low on the way — with a twist this time preparing a golf version of the Air Jordan 1 Low. Australia-based retailer Above the Clouds has gone back and forth with ASICS in recent years, and is now outfitting the GT-2160 with silver and green. LOEWE looks to On to expand on its partnership by introducing a new silhouette — the Cloudtilt with seven tonal colorways. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 👣 Jordss and the Places That Keep Her Grounded with size? and The North Face TLDR: The DJ/producer discusses creativity, overcoming the unthinkable, and the importance of taking a break. It only takes one life-changing situation to alter your perspective, and Jordss knows this all too well. Why It Matters: For the latest installment of Hypebeast Visits, we’ve teamed up with size? and The North Face to explore not only the space where the DJ/producer creates, but also where she goes to find an escape, and how these both hold equal importance. “The best sets I’ve done, and the best music I’ve produced, have happened when I’ve just been completely free, had fun, and let my creativity flow,” she expresses. “That’s the beauty of it.” Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🪄 The Crafting of a Classic: Jack Daniel's Classic Remix Archives To give the small brands and artisans a leg up in their pursuit, the Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple Classic Remix program fully supports the arts and culture, championing independent creators by providing them with the funds and tools necessary to succeed in one of the world's most competitive industries. [Learn More]( Sponsored Content --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hypebeast] [Download the Hypebeast App]( On iOS & Android Devices [hypebeast facebook]( instagram]( twitter]( youtube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Manage Subscriptions]( Policy]( You are subscribed to Hypebeast’s marketing emails with the address: {EMAIL} Contact [subscription@hypebeast.com](mailto: subscription@hypebeast.com) for assistance on any enquiries. 2023 Hypebeast Limited. All Rights Reserved Hypebeast, 40/F, Cable TV Tower, No.9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong