fashion

• Opinion

Baltimore fashion designer Bishme Cromartie represents 'best of the city'

In a period when there seems to be so much bad news about Baltimore, fashion designer Bishme Cromartie represents the best of the city.

• Opinion

Bishme Cromartie a Baltimore booster on Project Runway

Fashion designer Bishme Cromartie uses his role as a contestant on Project Runway to promote Baltimore.

• Business

Analyst says Under Armour missing the mark on fashion and design ahead of earnings announcement

A day before Baltimore-based Under Armour is set to release quarterly earnings, one analyst says the brand is lacking in fashion, design and innovation.

By Lorraine Mirabella

May 1, 2019

• Entertainment

'Project Runway' contestant Bishme Cromartie uses Baltimore roots for inspiration

Baltimore-based fashion designer Bishme Cromartie embraced his hometown roots on "Project Runway" to the delight of the judges. Now, he's inspired to continue showcasing his upbringing through his clothes.

By Hallie Miller

Apr 26, 2019

• Baltimore's Best

Baltimore's Best lifestyle and shopping destinations

The Baltimore Sun’s readers and staff scoured the region for the best places to shop and enjoy life, from antiques to yoga studios. Here’s who came out on top in 2019.

• From the Community:

How Gulnora Mukhedinova juggles fashion design with Instagram

The ways in which social media can be used has evolved over the years, and so has its users. Entertainment, monetization, awareness, and even politics, are just a few ways to use social apps. They can be used to not only promote businesses but also promote personal brands. This is evident in the noticeable rise of influencers across multiple account categories and we can see a trend of improved content being created by influencers directly tied to an increase in influencer ad-spend by brands. In addition, influencers are beginning to spend money and time creating professional content in order to ...

• From the Community:

How the 22 year old Alan King is doing the impossible in the fashion industry

Fashion has long been seen as the dynamic process of making people look good. From makeover to clothing and cosmetic surgeries, the goal is simply to enhance the feel and look of people. For so long in the industry, things have been done with very little change and innovative drive. Along comes a 22 year old millenial Alan King and he is set to disrupt the fashion industry. As a collegiate fellow, Alan King began to notice the disparity between the life of a college student and that of the corporate American. While the college student ...

• From the Community:

Technicolor Doll: Behind Photographer Rodney Torres and Designer Tracy Dizon’s High Fashion Collaboration.

It's an exciting time to be an artist. With platforms like Instagram and Tumblr, you can very easily follow and collaborate with other artists-you only need to message them to make magic happen. But everyone can do 'collabs'. Finding someone you'll really click with creatively is a whole different ball game altogether. And sometimes, it just happens in a way you never expected. That's what happened when designer Tracy Dizon and photographer Rodney Torres combined their creative talents at Rodney's Giclee Manila studio in Mandaluyong City, Philippines in the 30th of January. Together with LabRat's Ariel ...

• Maryland

Carroll Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Show still evolving after 59 years

The Carroll Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Show, to be held April 12 at Martins Westminster, is still evolving after 59 years, adding an after party to this year's festivities and fundraising for the hospital's new family birthplace facility.

• Entertainment

With Christian Siriano as the new Tim Gunn, 'Project Runway' will have some serious Maryland flair

Christian Siriano hopes he can take his real-life career experiences and inspire the new crop of competitors this season on “Project Runway” when he returns in the mentor role made famous by Tim Gunn.

By John-John Williams IV

Mar 8, 2019

• Entertainment

Maryland native Christian Siriano's 'tuxedo gown' for Billy Porter makes waves at Oscars

A "tuxedo gown" designed by Maryland native Christian Siriano and worn by actor Billy Porter created a stir at the 91st Academy Awards Sunday evening.

By Lillian Reed

Feb 25, 2019

• Features

New season of Project Runway will feature noted Marylanders Christian Siriano, Bishme Cromartie

Get ready for a very Maryland-centric Project Runway when the reality show’s 17 season premieres March 14 on Bravo. Annapolis-native and fashion designer Christian Siriano returns to the show this year in the role of mentor—previously held by Tim Gunn.

By John-John Williams IV

Feb 11, 2019

• Maryland

Carroll County Career and Technology Center's 'Fashion Avenue' showcases New York City-inspired designs

A variety of colors and textures were highlighted before a graffitied brick facade as 14 Carroll County teens showed off their handmade clothing Friday night for “Fashion Avenue,” the Carroll County Career and Technology Center 2019 fashion show.

• Maryland

Kwanzaa celebration lights up Reginald F. Lewis Museum

Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum celebration honors Kwanzaa, a seven-day observance for African Americans centered around seven principles such as Umoja (unity) and Imani (faith).

• Maryland

Celebrity makeup artist Lindsay Ebbin fashions makeup makeovers to benefit Carroll Hospital birthing center

Fashion world veteran and cosmetic entrepreneur Lindsay Ebbin brought his makeup artistry to Carroll Hospital Wednesday evening. Sales of the Make Up Factory cosmetics line from the hospital gift shop go to benefit renovation of the Family Birthplace.

• Business

Fila, Baltimore's other sneaker company, is banking on a retro revival

Fila, the once hot sports brand of the 1990s with a Sparks-based US headquarters, is seeing a revival thanks to its retro appeal and the bulky sneaker trend. The now Korean-owned company with a growing Balimore presence has even signed a new deal with its former NBA star endorser, Grant Hill.

By Lorraine Mirabella

Nov 21, 2018

• Maryland

Flashy fashion designer Stevie Boi calls Havre de Grace his home

When flashy fashion designer Stevie Boi isn’t jet-setting around the world building his brand, he is relaxing and recharging at home in Havre de Grace.

By John-John Williams IV

Nov 17, 2018

• Maryland

5 looks to try from Ellicott City celebrity makeup artist Maeion Bryant

Maeion Bryant’s rise as a celebrity makeup artist started as a model in her native Seattle in the early 1980s, but now she works in Ellicott City.

By John-John Williams IV

Oct 3, 2018

• Maryland

Led by 'momager' Gigi Soto, Columbia talent agency feels like a family

Gisele "Gigi" Soto's Cima Talent Management group in Columbia represents roughly 150 actors and models.

• Maryland

Columbia fashion designer channels her native Ghana with Ohemaa Couture

Get to know Sandra Takyi and the Columbia-based fashion designer's brand Ohemaa Couture.

By John-John Williams IV

Oct 2, 2018

• Features

The Baltimore Sun's 25 Women to Watch in 2018

Meet the Baltimore area’s leading voices in business, activism, research and more.

• Entertainment

Must-go cultural events in New York, Philadelphia and D.C. this fall

From "Beetlejuice" to the New York Film Festival, these are the fall events arts lovers

• Business

People are quickly cycling through cheap, on-trend clothing. It's fueling a push for more sustainable apparel.

The rise of fast fashion, cheap yet fashionable clothing that people wear and discard, has helped fuel a sustainable-apparel movement that's beginning to be embraced by retailers and shoppers.

By Lorraine Mirabella

Jul 11, 2018

• Maryland

Capital Gazette shooting victim Wendi Winters: A prolific writer who chronicled her community

Wendi Winters spent a dozen years writing her way into the Capital Gazette newsroom.

By Yvonne Wenger

Jun 29, 2018

• Baltimore's Best

Best of Baltimore 2018: Lifestyle and shopping

From best consignment store to best activewear, Baltimore Sun staffers make their top picks in the lifestyle and shopping category.

By John-John Williams IV

Apr 11, 2018

• Opinion

Cultural appropriation not always a bad thing

The fashion and grievance industries are abuzz about Gucci’s show at Milan Fashion Week last month because Gucci sent a few white models with turbans down the runway. As lifelong Sikhs, we approve. The move may help diffuse harmful associations with the turban post 9/11.

• Maryland

Rita's Closet fashion show and tea raises money for scholarships, 'keeps Rita's light illuminated'

The tables were set with linens and music wafted through the dining hall. A collection of china tea cups surrounded a runway, where attendees were treated to a glamorous live fashion show, all of it to support the nonprofit, Rita’s Closet.

• Features

For designers Christian Siriano and David Hart, a friendship with a Maryland connection

Anne Arundel County natives David Hart and Christian Siriano have become big-name designers with bridal and formal wear lines. Each has dressed celebrities, and they’ve developed a friendship and working relationship; Hart designed the suits for Siriano’s wedding in 2016.

By John-John Williams IV

Feb 15, 2018

• Maryland

Tech Center Fashion Show set for this week

Carroll County Career and Technology Center students will strut their stuff this week at the school’s annual fashion show.

• Features

Randallstown native Liris Crosse wins model competition of 'Project Runway'

Liris Crosse, the Randallstown native who made history this season of “Project Runway” by being one of the first plus-sized models to compete on the show, has won the modeling portion of the competition.

By John-John Williams IV

Dec 1, 2017

• Features

Harbor East resident's luxury jewelry line Ri Noor is getting international notice

Shibani Shinde Patil has been selling jewelry professionally for the past year and has already had her designs featured in Vogue and Elle UK.

By John-John Williams IV

Nov 29, 2017

• Features

Think pink: Fashion and beauty products to benefit breast cancer awareness

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are some products, sales and events to benefit awareness and research.

By John-John Williams IV

Oct 11, 2017

• Business

BWI Airport retail program aims to give boost to entrepreneurs

Program at BWI Airport aims to help entrepreneur grow into airport retailers.

By Lorraine Mirabella

Oct 6, 2017

• Howard County

In Howard County, a boom in secondhand stores brings designer looks for less

Secondhand shopping is all the rage these days – and Howard County fashion lovers are getting in on the action.

• Features

A French connection: Visit to Baltimore vintage store inspires Parisian clothing line

Parisian brand called Baltimore-Paris pays homage to Baltimore with its overalls clothing line.

By Brittany Britto

Sep 20, 2017

• Features

Christian Siriano shows new growth with stunning spring collection at New York Fashion Week

Christian Siriano describes his spring collection as a "psychedelic hallucination of what's inside my fantasy greenhouse."

By John-John Williams IV

Sep 12, 2017

• Baltimore City Paper

Sunday: Shook

The designs of Blairé León, Allure Bound, Bokeum Jeon, and Mack Smith walk the Graffiti Alley runway in a local fashion showcase presented by GRL PWR with...

• Features

Model Liris Crosse makes great strides as 'Project Runway' cast member

Dubbed the "Naomi Campbell of plus," Randallstown native Liris Crosse will appear as a model on this season's "Project Runway."

By John-John Williams IV

Aug 15, 2017

• Features

At men's fashion week, Maryland natives are among designers addressing social issues

New York Fashion Week (Men's) picks up where the women's clothing industry left off, with designers like Maryland's David Hart and Stevie Boi addressing social issues through their collections.

By John-John Williams IV

Jul 12, 2017

• Features

Still the one: Versatile one-piece bathing suit is stylish and budget-friendly

With new designs, bold colors, sassy slogans and a dose of star power, one-piece swimwear is your best bet this season.

By John-John Williams IV

Jul 5, 2017

• Harford

CJ Kollective fashion truck owner opens Bel Air boutique

At the end of most workdays, Courtney Jackson, chief security officer for a government contractor, steps away from the high-pressure world of cybersecurity and

• Baltimore City Paper

2017 Big Music Issue

I’ll level with you: This year’s Music Issue is a rip-off of the New York Times’ feature “25 Songs That Tell Us Where Music Is Going,” a very neat thing that...

• Harford

New women's fashion boutique, truck open in Harford

CJKollective women's boutique and fashion truck in Bel Air offers customers "glam-on-the-go" at affordable prices. The owner, Courtney Jackson, is a Navy

• Maryland

Towsontown Spring Festival celebrates 50 years

Hours before the opening ceremonies of the Towsontown Spring Festival each year, Michael DiCarlo can be found prepping his beef.

By Margarita Cambest

May 5, 2017

• Howard County

Laurel's ManneqART Museum preserves wearable sculptures for new audiences

A flash of bright silver beckons visitors to the warehouse at 9010 Maier Road in North Laurel.

• Laurel Leader

'Hons' and Elvis bring Baltimore to Savage Mill fundraiser April 30

At historic Savage Mill on April 30, local women supporting the breast cancer community will celebrate "100 Hons & Elvis" for the third year running, just in time to rock the golden wedding anniversary of Elvis and Priscilla Presley while raising money for the nonprofit, For 3 Sisters.

• Features

After 30 years, custom suit maker Victor Pascal to retire in May

For the past 30 years, Pascal 67, has been a go-to for Baltimore businessmen looking to make the right impression at work. In May, he's closing up his Light Street shop and retiring.

By John-John Williams IV

Apr 12, 2017

• Business

Baltimore ad firm Warschawski will promote Xcel Brands' "quick-time-response" fashion model

Baltimore advertising and marketing firm Warschawski has become agency of record for Xcel Brands Inc., owner of Isaac Mizrahi, Judith Ripka, H Halston, and other brands, and will handle corporate public relations

By Lorraine Mirabella

Apr 10, 2017

• Business

Five Minutes with Betsy Brooks Wendell, owner of Octavia Boutique

Five Minutes With Betsy Brooks Wendell, owner of Octavia Boutique in Cross Keys

By Lorraine Mirabella

Mar 25, 2017

• Features

J Shoes' Baltimore team kicks off a new decade of growth

Nestled in Natty Boh Tower and tucked behind a series of walkways and entrances

By John-John Williams IV

Mar 15, 2017