Fashion in 2019: Sustainability, Loss, and Retail Apocalypse
The year 2019 witnessed the fashion sector prioritizing sustainability, gender inclusivity, and e-commerce, while iconic designers faded from the scene. On its December cover, Vogue Mexico highlighted Estrella Vazquez, marking her as the first indigenous transgender model. In January 2020, Vogue Italia featured illustrations, with funds supporting Venice's Fondazione Querini Stampalia. The British Fashion Awards celebrated Adut Akech and Bottega Veneta's Daniel Lee. Amid the "Retail Apocalypse," traditional retailers faced downturns, and fast fashion faced backlash, despite Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor sporting an H&M onesie. Luxury brands flourished, with Gucci's revenue rising 23% to $15.949 billion. The Victoria and Albert Museum hosted the "Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams" exhibition, showcasing over 200 garments. The industry also mourned the losses of Karl Lagerfeld, Piero Tosi, and Emanuel Ungaro.
Key facts
- Vogue Mexico's December 2019 cover featured Estrella Vazquez, the first indigenous transgender model.
- Vogue Italia's January 2020 issue had no photos of clothes or models, only illustrations by artists like Milo Manara.
- Savings from Vogue Italia's special issue went to restore Venice's Fondazione Querini Stampalia onlus.
- British Fashion Awards 2019 honored Adut Akech, Daniel Lee of Bottega Veneta, and Giorgio Armani.
- Daniel Lee's elasticized sandals for Bottega Veneta were the most sought-after shoes of 2019.
- Gucci grew 23% in 2019 to $15.949 billion, selling a double-G belt every minute.
- The exhibition 'Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams' at the V&A featured over 200 original garments.
- Karl Lagerfeld, Piero Tosi, and Emanuel Ungaro died in 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Milo Manara
- Estrella Vazquez
- Adut Akech
- Daniel Lee
- Giorgio Armani
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Piero Tosi
- Emanuel Ungaro
- Oriole Cullen
- Nathalie Crinière
- Lady Hale
- Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor
- Henry
- Meghan
- Silvana Mangano
- Charlotte Rampling
Institutions
- Vogue Italia
- Vogue Mexico
- British Fashion Awards
- Bottega Veneta
- Gucci
- Louis Vuitton
- Nike
- Zara
- Jacquemus
- H&M
- Chanel
- Fendi
- Christian Dior
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Fondazione Querini Stampalia onlus
- Artribune
Locations
- Mexico
- Italy
- Venice
- London
- United Kingdom
- France