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France: Fashion industry players mobilise against the National Rally

As France waits for the second round of legislative elections, part of the country is mobilising against the arrival of the National Rally (RN) in power, after it won 29.25 percent of the vote (33.15 percent with the Republican allies) in the first round. In this historic context, a handful of personalities from the fashion sector have spoken...

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Fashion outlook: Rishi Sunak appointed UK's new prime minister

Rishi Sunak has been elected as the UK’s new prime minister, after Liz Truss stepped down earlier last week. Mr Sunak beat rivals Penny Modaunt and Boris Johnson who both withdrew from the race. His popularity has divided the conservative party, with the last two leaders having been ousted in short succession. Mr Sunak will be the youngest prime...

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Podcast: Conscious Chatter interviews Politically In Fashion founder, Hilary Jochmans

In this episode, Conscious Chatter interviewed Hilary Jochmans and discussed her call for a fashion czar in the US government. Jochmans elaborated on the need for regulations within fashion, and how having an advocate for the fashion industry in the government can help amplify current issues. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious...

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Mixing fashion and politics: Is it a good idea?

Anyone following the recent fashion weeks will have noticed that the boundary between fashion and politics has become exceedingly blurred. This was particularly apparent during New York Fashion Week, which was rife with political statements. From the bright pink Planned Parenthood pins taking pride of place on the lapels of more than 40...

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Taiwan's new leader Tsai faces fashion spotlight

Taiwan's new president Tsai Ing-wen faced global scrutiny over her take on China relations as she was sworn in Friday -- but the island's first female leader was also under the spotlight for her dress sense. Like other high-profile women in politics, from German Chancellor Angela Merkel to prospective US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton,...