FORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode Show

FASHIONmode 31 - ´Unique Shopping Experiences In Paris´

In the last show, Charles Daniel McDonald took a sobering look at the Coronavirus crisis and what it meant for both design houses and consumers within the fashion industry. Looking ahead to the arrival of Spring and brighter times, he takes a look into some of the unique shopping experiences that Paris has to offer; from vintage treasure troves in Clignancourt to Moroccan inspired demi-couture in Sant Germain De Pres.

FASHIONmode 30 - ´Coronavirus Couture Crisis´

Right now, the world is in the midst of a global crisis. The Coronavirus infection is causing widespread disruption to health and businesses on a scale that has never been seen before. In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald reviews the impact COVID-19 has had on the business of fashion and consumerism. A candid commentary follows the origin of the virus and its effects on the industry; alongside what roles fashion houses and designers are taking to offer their support and limit its spread. Additional expert advice is offered on how individuals can limit cross infection and explicit guidelines of what first-line crisis management strategies should be implemented within affected businesses.

FASHIONmode 29 - ´Paris Fashion Week A/W´20-21 Review´

In the last show, Charles Daniel McDonald investigated the international offerings for the ready-to-wear Autumn / Winter ´20-21 collections from New York, London and Milan. In this show, he continues on with a detailed look and in-depth critique of the presentations from the ´Grand Dame´ of the fashion industry - Paris.

FASHIONmode 28 - ´New York, London & Milan Fashion Week A/W´20-21 Review´

The months of January and February saw the re-ignition of the ready-to-wear female fashion calendar for the start of this year. All the international fashion houses collectively presented their offerings for these Autumn / Winter ´20-21 collections, across the four corners of the globe. For this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a detailed look and in-depth critique at the international offerings from New York, London and Milan.

FASHIONmode 27 - ´The New Fashion Talent You Need To Know´

The first circuit of the ready to wear womenswear collections for autumn/winter´20 has already hit the runways of New York. As a result of this, the month of February has seen a greater push on this next generation of emerging fashion talents, which are thirsty for global exposure. With the Big Apple under their belt, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at what Paris can expect to see when these new talents hit the city of light, later this year. Alongside this, he will also be taking a look at why fashion sustainability ´Greenwashing´ is not all it´s made out to be and why the upcoming Christian Louboutin exhibition in Paris is set to call the style showcase of the year.

FASHIONmode 26 - ´Paris Menswear & Couture Week A/W 20-21 Review´

The start of January saw the bi-annual presentations in Paris for its internationally renowned Menswear and Couture Fashion Week´s, respectively. In this edition, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a detailed look and in-depth critique of these sartorial spectacles alongside what we can expect to see ´trickled down´ into street style in the coming months. He will also be taking a nostalgic look back over Jean Paul Gaultier´s final couture show, and what his retirement means for the fashion industry today.

FASHIONmode 25 -´Why Plastic Hangers Are Fashions Plastic Straws´

It is no understatement to say that right now, the world is facing an environmental crisis. There has never been a greater need to address the global sustainability issues which are affecting every corner of the globe; from the depth of the oceans to the tips of the sky. In this special sustainability feature, Charles Daniel McDonald will be looking at the future of fast fashion´s supply chain management and transportation programmes and asking if ´Plastic Hangers Are Fashions Plastic Straws´; as well as the current issues affecting the biodegradability of textiles within landfill sites.

FASHIONmode 24 -´The Biggest Fashion Headlines Of 2019: Part II´

Charles Daniel Darius McDonald takes a look at some of the biggest stories to grace the international fashion headlines in 2019. In the second installment of this two part show, he looks at the rise of sustainability in global fashion and the theme of feminism in commercial photography.

FASHIONmode 23 -´The Biggest Fashion Headlines Of 2019: Part 1´

Charles Daniel Darius McDonald takes a look at some of the biggest stories to grace the international fashion headlines in 2019. In the first installment of this two part show, he looks at the death of the Kaiser Karl, Sustainable Stella´s Sartorial Success and everything in between.

FASHIONmode 22 -´The Complete Christmas Style File´

In just under a month, Christmas day will be upon us and in the best of traditions, the Christmas party season. In this special style feature, Charles Daniel McDonald will be giving some tried and tested style tips, for both men and women which will help to see you dressed-in-your-best for any work or personal commitments you have made.