McDonell: The New York Times debuts Men's Style section, responds to female-dominated fashion industry
On April 3 The New York Times debuted Men’s Style — the first new launch of a print section of the newspaper since 2005. Read more »
Writer archives: Alexis McDonell
McDonell: New fiber-recycling technology proves fashion can be sustainable
On Wednesday, H&M and Kering announced that they are working with textile upcycling company Worn Again on testing groundbreaking fiber-recycling technology that aims to meet the growing demand for cotton and polyester production worldwide. Read more »
McDonell: Other countries should follow suit if French Parliament sets minimum weight requirements for models
The French Parliament is debating a bill that would effectively set a minimum weight requirement for women and girls who want to work as models. Read more »
McDonell: Pharrell Williams doesn't deserve CFDA Fashion Icon Award
Pharrell Williams will receive the Fashion Icon award at the CFDA Fashion Awards this upcoming June. Read more »
McDonell: Model Karlie Kloss leaves Victoria's Secret, highlights importance of education
By the end of the year, an Angel will lose her wings. After four years with Victoria's Secret and two years as one of eight… Read more »
McDonell: Tom Ford's fashion show move to LA puts him in Oscar's spotlight
Tom Ford is always full of surprises, experimenting with fabrics, materials and techniques to have a show that really stands out. And this year is… Read more »
McDonell: Kanye West's new clothing line lacks luxurious design, misses the mark
Kanye West has a pretty wide, high-profile repertoire. He’s a 21-time Grammy winner, uber-famous rap star, songwriter, record producer, director and entrepreneur. And now you… Read more »
McDonell: Shorts, rompers stray away from traditional wedding attire
When someone says the word wedding, I picture men in black tuxedos and a bride coming down the aisle in a voluminous white ball gown… Read more »
McDonell: Designers use fashion as an outlet for socio-political commentary
Will the show go on? That is the question that many Parisians started asking about Paris Fashion Week following their capital’s worst terror attacks in… Read more »
McDonell: National audiences should credit designers at red carpet events
All designers dream of having a celebrity wear their most extravagant creation on the red carpet. The lights and the cameras are all drawn to… Read more »
McDonell: Trend of child designers will influence fashion world
When people are 4 years old, their biggest accomplishments usually start with successfully putting on clothes by themselves for the first time or making a… Read more »
McDonell: 3D printing could serve as solution for ill-fitted clothing
As many women know, it can be very difficult to find a dress that fits like a glove. Oftentimes, it can be hard enough to… Read more »
McDonell: Image recognition apps allow users to take inspiration from others' wardrobes
Have you ever seen someone’s outfit and loved it so much that you just wanted to know where they got it, but didn’t want to… Read more »
McDonell: Designers should embrace Instagram, social media
In this day and age, if you see something you like, you take a picture of it. And then post it to Instagram. If there… Read more »
McDonell: Runway shows should emphasize clothes that are wearable, functional
Runway shows are meant to be dramatic — the lights, the music, the crazy outfits with super high stilettos. But they’re not meant to be… Read more »
McDonell: Kim and Kanye on Vogue cover poses controversy for fashion aficionados
Vogue is the bible of fashion. Anyone and everyone in the fashion industry looks to its glossy pages for trends, forecasts, style tips and just… Read more »
McDonell: Retro 90s trends come back, though they haven’t aged gracefully
Comebacks: they’re great for boy bands and sports teams, but when it comes to fashion, they’re absolutely everything. In the past year, we’ve seen the… Read more »
McDonell: 'Normcore' fails to impress, despite new found popularity
In a society where everyone is trying to distinguish himself or herself, it seems that doing the exact opposite is becoming a trend. Out are… Read more »
Brands bring wearable technologies to reality at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
You can use your phone to turn off the lights. You can use your phone to pay taxes, buy tickets, and change the channel on… Read more »
Traditional fashion show runway moves to virtual reality
Fashion week — it’s the event for anyone and everyone in the fashion industry. But for those of us who couldn’t make it, a British… Read more »
McDonell: Rat fur in counterfeit merchandise should not be considered fashion trend
If it looks like cashmere and it feels like cashmere, it is probably cashmere. Or, it could be rat fur. You wouldn’t even be able… Read more »
McDonell: Cuomo's child labor law may affect young models, New York Fashion Week
Models are known for their youthful faces and skinny bodies, parading one after the other down the runway. It’s no secret that designers use underage… Read more »
McDonell: Columnist speaks out against men's legging trend
Apparently, men don’t like wearing real pants just as much as women. Maybe that is the reason why leggings for men, also known as meggings,… Read more »
McDonell: Marc Jacobs' decision to hire Miley Cyrus causes breach in fashion loyalty
It doesn’t matter if Miley Cyrus is still a thing or not because either way, she will still be plastered on newsstands and billboards. Why?… Read more »
