This week we are taking a look into articles and the difference between opinion driven and analysis driven articles. My three favorite sources for fashion news are Vogue.com, Forbes, and TheFashionLaw.com . With New York Fashion week happening it was a perfect time to dig into the world of fashion and see what the internet is saying about the industry.
The first article, from The Fashion Law I found was an analysis about how Michael Kors is handling the counterfeit crisis and starting with little flea markets in the country instead of online sales. This article is driven by actual legal facts and quotes from owners of the flea markets, lawyers, and the Company of Michael Kors. This article also breaks down the exact case that was filed ( Michael Kors, LLC v. Cheslock et al, 3:19-cv-01364 (D. Conn.)) The author of this article is not trying to convince the reader of opinions about the defendant or the plaintiff but covering facts about the laws broken, and what this means for other brands who face the same counterfeit issue at hand.
The next article is also from the Fashion Law as well and its covering the news that Le Tote, Inc. is buying Lord & Taylor, a famous department store. Le Tote is a new brand that focus’ on renting clothes rather than retail. The article discusses 100 million business deal and that it is a first of it’s kind ( new rental company buys staple store). Without sharing opinions about why older departments are struggling it rather looks at the number on the market and financially which companies are thriving. There is mention of what has been proven by data to be failing but there is no opinion of why, only facts.
https://www.vogue.com/vogueworld/article/kaia-gerber-fall-cardigan-trend
The Next article I found was from Vogue. When most people think of fashion media- Vogue is the first to come to mind. Vogue is all about the style or trends happening right now in the fashion world. Anna Wintour often decides what is in vogue for each season. While fashion is covered and discussed in Vogue, the opinion of the writers and ultimately Anna Wintour are clearly heard in every article. In this article the trend of wearing an button up cardigan with nothing on underneath is discussed. Kaia Gerber is featured wearing a short sleeved beige cardigan with a bralette on under. The article states that It “seems the case is now closed: the summer cardi is officially extending into the fall season.” This may be true, but it the opinion of the author of this article that the cardigan trend is a good one and that it should stay for the fall. The article is written for the purpose of sharing with others that the author believes cardigans are on trend.
https://www.vogue.com/vogueworld/article/bella-hadid-vintage-vivienne-westwood-corset
The next article found of vogue is about Bella Hadid who stepped out in a Vivienne Westwood corset during NYFW. The corset in my opinion is very divine. The idea that Bella Hadid is wearing “the hottest corset of the season” is based on Christian Allaire, the authors taste. While I can assume Christian Allaire has renowned fashion sense due to the fact that they write for Vogue, there is no proof in the article that this corset is without a doubt the hottest corset of this season.
Because fashion is art and art is subjective I believe there is room for both opinion and factual reporting in this industry and i very much enjoy reading both.
