https://www.scmp.com/rss/328543/feed Barry Samaha is a freelance lifestyle writer and fashion editor. He has contributed to Forbes, Departures, The Daily Beast and WWD, among others. He is based in New York City and can't seem to find enough closet space for all his shoes. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Whether one is pro or anti-fur, it is assumed that buying, say, a parka or bag with fur trim is clearly marked on a tag. Regrettably, this isn’t always the case. In a report published in January, the Humane Society International found that high-street brands and some of the biggest online retailers are selling wares that are too often made from the pelts of cats, dogs, raccoons and rabbits. Mislabelling has become increasingly pervasive, and what the average shopper believes is fake is sometimes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2186599/if-label-says-its-real-fur-can-you-be-sure-its-not-fake?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2186599/if-label-says-its-real-fur-can-you-be-sure-its-not-fake?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:03:22 +0000 Fur, a one-time fashion staple, has become so controversial that many luxury brands have disavowed pelts altogether. Burberry, John Galliano, DKNY and Versace are among the latest brands to jump on the faux fur bandwagon. Purportedly, it’s a result of the change in ideologies and how millennials and Generation Z are far more aware of how their apparel and accessories are made and where they come from. “Consumers are no longer just buying a product. They are buying an entire history and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2186594/are-burberry-john-galliano-dkny-and-versace-wrong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2186594/are-burberry-john-galliano-dkny-and-versace-wrong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Feb 2019 04:03:16 +0000 Fashion Month is now in full swing, which means that cities around the world will be swarming with festively clad fashion editors and store buyers looking to fill their shelves, magazines and websites with the best the industry has to offer. View this post on Instagram Last night, @EEntertainment, @ELLEUSA, and IMG kicked off #NYFW with a star-studded party at @ThePoolLounge. Swipe for look inside the glamorous evening. : @GettyImages A post shared by NYFW (@nyfw)... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2163574/how-wealthy-gain-vip-access-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2163574/how-wealthy-gain-vip-access-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Sep 2018 01:00:45 +0000 Risk is an essential component for success. Indeed, the risk to do something different, to put oneself out there and show one’s passions to an audience can be a daunting endeavour. But without at least the attempt, one’s inner progress can stagnate. This is what led Claudia Li to launch her own eponymous ready-to-wear line in 2015, amid a dense marketplace that has myriad labels all vying for the hard-earned dollars of consumers. View this post on Instagram Miss... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2163022/claudia-li-fashion-risk-taker-who-counts-bella-hadid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2163022/claudia-li-fashion-risk-taker-who-counts-bella-hadid?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:02:10 +0000