#inclusivefashion Archives - Voir Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:33:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.17 Who Are Ester Manas And How Are They Pioneering Inclusivity In High Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/who-are-ester-manas-and-how-are-they-pioneering-inclusivity-in-high-fashion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-are-ester-manas-and-how-are-they-pioneering-inclusivity-in-high-fashion Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:33:53 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=88954 Ester Manas is one of Paris’s most need to know up and coming Size inclusive designers. The brand was created by Ester Manas and Balthazar Delepierre, who both studied at La Cambre in Brussels. Throughout her studies Ester took on multiple trainee roles in fashion houses as renowned as Acne Studios, Balenciaga and Paco Rabanne. They founded the label in 2019 and the soul ethos of the brand was to be size inclusive, which has remained what the company strives for as well as ensuring the pieces still had expressive and feminine design.

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]]> Ester Manas is one of Paris’s most need to know up and coming Size inclusive designers. The brand was created by Ester Manas and Balthazar Delepierre, who both studied at La Cambre in Brussels. Throughout her studies Ester took on multiple trainee roles in fashion houses as renowned as Acne Studios, Balenciaga and Paco Rabanne. They founded the label in 2019 and the soul ethos of the brand was to be size inclusive, which has remained what the company strives for as well as ensuring the pieces still had expressive and feminine design.

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The brand founders won the Andam Special Prize in February 2023 and were able to put the awarded £100,000 towards building their brand, they took some time off after the release of  their Fall 2023 collection in March to focus on building their brand and coming back bigger and better than ever before. Her Fall 2024 Collection in Paris was no exception. The invitations were sent out along with a bouquet of flowers labelled “missed you” with a red lipstick kiss.

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The brand focuses on making sustainable and inclusive pieces for the fierce and bold. They are largely inspired by female empowerment and that theme is reflected in their design and their sizes range from size 2 to 18. Upon their return, Manas was quoted saying “This collection is a gift for the people around us. Thank you for welcoming us again; we came back and we came back with what you asked from us.”

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The collection was built of down jackets which were made from recycled nylon, and trench coats that were constructed using deadstock Balenciaga. There was also a lot of colour blocking and ribbed knits that were sportier than Manas previous pieces. The brand also played with texture with a lot of ruffles and sheer fabrics.

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The previous collections have been just as magical, with the Fall 23 collection based around their upcoming marriage of the two designers and partners titled “For Better or For Worse”. “We’re getting married, so we tried to do the most stereotypical wedding we won’t do for ourselves,”  they were quoted saying to a reporter. 

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They hosted the show in a church and played beautiful love songs like Sade’s “No Ordinary Love”. And as you can imagine, the show hosted a stunning array of white gowns on a stunning array of body types in true Esther Manas fashion. However the collection was not just about gowns, it was the epitome of the “cool bride”. 

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As absolute pioneers when it comes to inclusivity in fashion, we are expecting and exited to see a lot more of Ester Manas, and eagerly awaiting what they have up their sleeves for the futures of the brand.

Written By Lauren Dickson

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]]> Good American Partner with NET-A-PORTER: Inclusivity Meets Accessibility https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/good-american-partner-with-net-a-porter-inclusivity-meets-accessibility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=good-american-partner-with-net-a-porter-inclusivity-meets-accessibility Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:46:35 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=68946 Very good news, incoming. Our Christmas wishes have been heard and answered, thank you Saint Nick. Or should we say thank you to Good American and NET-A-PORTER? If you are familiar with the American brand, you will be aware of their core goal of including and empowering women by offering a wide range of clothing styles and sizes.

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]]> Very good news, incoming. Our Christmas wishes have been heard and answered, thank you Saint Nick. Or should we say thank you to Good American and NET-A-PORTER? If you are familiar with the American brand, you will be aware of their core goal of including and empowering women by offering a wide range of clothing styles and sizes. The brand continues to expand on their brand message of inclusivity as they launch on NET-A-PORTER. Available to buy now, NET-A-PORTER brings Khloé Kardashian’s and Emma Grede’s successful brand to their global customer base and grow the brand’s accessibility.

Only working with partners that will stock the extensive and inclusive size range the brand offers (00-32 plus), expect all sizes available to purchase on NET-A-PORTER. Of course, you can expect Good American signature denim and bodysuits on the site as well as best sellers.

Emma Grede shares her excitement with working with NET-A-PORTER as she states “I’m a long-time customer of NET-A-PORTER, so giving our customers the opportunity to shop our product on their website is a dream come true. NET-A-PORTER has been a leader in curating luxury fashion for consumers, so we are very excited to partner with them to bring our products to an even wider audience.” This partnership is super exciting for both Good American and NET-A-PORTER, but more importantly, us. Easier accessibility of size inclusive clothing is so important and this partnership hits the nail on the head. We prophesize a very successful future for this duo as the fashion landscape becomes more inclusive.

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“At Good American, we’re committed to continuing to work with like-minded retail partners that share our values to provide as many women as possible access to a range of fully inclusive clothes.”

Emma Grede, Good American Co-Founder & CEO

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Excited yet? Check out the campaign released on NET-A-PORTER’s YouTube channel. Khloé Kardashian participates in their ‘Fashion Challenge’ series where she uses Good American items to solve outfit dilemmas. Khloé gives great inspiration and styling tips and most importantly we get a good glimpse of the products Good American offers and why she loves them. This is a great campaign for styling their pieces with one another as well as mixing with other brands. An in-depth knowledge of product details is given to us and it really does make you fall in love with the collections.

Mission of empowering the masses through amazing, stylish, comfortable clothing: successful.

Words By: Erin Wilson

Header Image: Good American, Khloé Kardashian

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]]> Pride 2022 Collections That Are Making An Impact https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/pride-2022-collections-that-are-making-an-impact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pride-2022-collections-that-are-making-an-impact Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:49:02 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=58289 Every year more and more brands join in celebrating Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community. Their pride collections with bold designs and fun colours spread awareness and contribute to equality.

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]]> Every year more and more brands join in celebrating Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community. Their pride collections with bold designs and fun colours spread awareness and contribute to equality. Besides their clothes, shoe or bag collections that you can wear all year round, most brands also donate a portion of their profits to organisations that support members of the LGBTQ+ community (which makes spending all your money on fashion feel a lot better!). So, keep scrolling if you want to know the hottest pride collections of 2022 that also support the community.

Cher x Versace

Two LGBTQ+ icons united. Cher and Donatella Versace, both lifelong supporters of the LGBTQ+ community, unite for Pride Month this year. The result is a limited capsule collection consisting of a Chersace T-shirt, logo socks and a Chersace baseball cap. A portion of the profits will be donated to Gender Spectrum. This organisation creates gender-sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. So why not


Converse

Converse has outdone themselves this Pride Month, serving us an inclusive collection that celebrates the diverse LGBTQ+ community. This year’s collection comes in two parts featuring classics like the Chuck 70, One Star, and clothes. Converse “Pride By You” lets you create your own personalised “All- Star”, giving you the option to change laces, patches and license plate. The highlight is the patch that can be adjusted to a pride, trans, bisexual, pansexual, lesbian, or non-binary flag, allowing you to express yourself this Pride.

The second part of the collection consists of apparel, headwear and shoes in a rainbow bandana print, representing the diverse community. Converse supports organisations with annual grants all year round, including It Gets Better Project, The Ali Forney Center, Skate Like A Girl, Theater Offensive, Out Metrowest, BAGLY (the Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth), and Las Fotas Project.


UGG

We are a sucker for UGG’s. This June, Ugg’s popular slides come in a new pride look, inspired by different pride flags. Their vibrant pride collection, featuring Maxi and Yeah slides, socks and apparel, is here to make you feel heard and supported. UGG is donating $50,000 to SwitchBoard, a charity listening service for everyone who struggles with their sexuality, gender identity and overall wellbeing.


Coach

Also, Coach launched a small collection of bags, wallets and more to wear with pride and joy this June. Their collection features some of the bestselling pieces, with the reworked signature canvas in rainbow colours. Have you already spent a fortune on designer items this year? No worries. Buying this collection means your money goes to the Hetrick-Martin Institute, Point Foundation and CenterLink Community of LGBTQ Centers to create supportive environments where LGBTQIA+ young people can thrive.

Words by: Maxi Pfeifer

Header Image: Coach

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]]> London Fashion Week 2022 is back to eliminate gender constructs https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/london-fashion-week-2022-is-back-to-eliminate-gender-constructs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=london-fashion-week-2022-is-back-to-eliminate-gender-constructs Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:00:25 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=58257 The London Fashion Week returns this June from Saturday 11th June till Monday 13th June, with young upcoming labels on the list. The event will be held digitally and in-person again. Since the inception of the June event, the showcase has "evolved to support a future of fashion that eliminates gender constructs".

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The London Fashion Week returns this June from Saturday 11th June till Monday 13th June, with young upcoming labels on the list. The event will be held digitally and in-person again. Since the inception of the June event, the showcase has “evolved to support a future of fashion that eliminates gender constructs”.
Twenty physical and 14 digital activations will showcase their work.

LFW will kick off on Saturday with Carlota Barrera, a Spanish designer based in London. Her elegant menswear, seen from the female gaze, features contemporary designs that create emotions and question gender identity.

They are followed by AGR, founded by London designer Alicia Robinson: a knitwear brand is known for its bold colours inspired by London’s diverse culture, with the main focus on up-cycling and sustainability.

Sunday’s highlight is Ahluwalia, fashion pieces inspired by family trips taken to Nigeria and India, music and art, and London roots.

Other collection launches include Agnė Kuzmickaitė, QASIMI, Tiger of Sweden, HENSHALL, University of Westminster BA, etc.

DiscoveryLAB returns this year to the digital schedule, too, in collaboration with DAZED to give viewers the chance to connect with emerging brands. These collaborations explore the intersection of fashion, music, art, photography, and performance. Participants are ABAGA VELLI, Bad Habits London, Brandon Choi, KINGWEN, Lea Nyland Studio, Mark Chapman, Noirgaze, PERTE D’EGO, SansPeng, seventyfive and TREDDENICK.

Words by: Maxi Pfeifer

Header Image: Qasimi

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