Topic: Fashion
Made Institute
Couture designer Rachel Ford traded her fashion career for one that teaches amateurs — 225 so far — to pursue their own design dreams. Now, national brands are paying attention
By Courtney DuChene
LGBTQ-Owned Shops, Restaurants, More in Philadelphia
Brick-and-mortar LGBTQ-owned businesses span all of Philly. Here, some that strive not just to sell, but also to do good in and beyond our city
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Jim Buck of Made by Buck
The iconic brand marketer, photographer and chef meets up with a custom sneaker maker rooted in throwback culture
By Reuben Harley
Designer K.Vaughn
The iconic photographer, brand marketer and chef sits down with a self- (and Philadelphia-) made lifestyle and fashion guru
By Reuben Harley
Saeed Ferguson, Streetwear Spiritualist
The founder of All Caps talks about his start on South Street, his current mantra, and his silent but visible business partner
By Logan Cryer
Shaw Lewis of Expect Lace
The style icon and photographer talks undergarments with the owner of a popular intimates boutique and a jewelry concept shop on Main Street in Manayunk
By Reuben Harley
“Fashion Is A Profound Form of Communication”
Rad Girls’ Style Influencer of the Year is an icon for what she wears. But to her, clothes are about every woman’s power, resilience and joy
By Erikka Banks
The Slow Unraveling of Philly’s Slow Fashion Scene
Are the recent closures of two prominent Philly designer-run shops a sign that sustainable brick-and-mortar clothing retail is just not … sustainable?
By Courtney DuChene
American Trench
The Main Line company stocks rugged, classic apparel made in the U.S.A. that’s made to grow jobs — and made to last
By Courtney DuChene
Babe on 52nd Street
Ted Hall opened his women’s boutique in 1972. Today, a legendary chef and photographer honors one of the last Black-owned businesses on the Strip
By Reuben Harley
