FORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode Show

In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald looks towards Diane Pernet’s upcoming ASVOFF 13 fashion film festival submission call, Chanel’s Cocteau Cruise '21 collection and MoMu's preparation for its grand reopening.  

The fashion industry appears to be gaining momentum again; so in this week's FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald looks at the top trending topics such as the Balmain X Maluma collaboration, the death of Alber Elbaz, LVMH’s deadstock fabric platform and why branding matters now, more than ever.    https://www.forcmagazine.com/wrp-fashionmode-show / 

In this week's FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald continues his critique as the fashion calendar continues to travel. This time, he stops off at Paris to investigate its offerings for the Autumn / Winter 2021-2022 ready to wear collections. He also takes a look at the 'Prince Of Gothic Fashion', Olivier Theyskens second collaborative publication - ‘In Praesentia’.  

In this week's FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald gets under starters orders as the fashion calendar strikes time for the Autumn / Winter '21-22 ready to wear offerings. He takes a look at the latest womenswear collections from London and Milan - as they adapt to the 'new normal' format of fashion via live-streaming and fashion film. https://www.forcmagazine.com/wrp-fashionmode-show/  

In this week's FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald continues on with the second part of his critique for Paris Fashion Week’s spring / summer ’21 Couture week collections. He investigates the current collections from Oteyza, Juana Martin, Schiaparelli, Dior and Celine. He also discusses what we should expect from the upcoming A/W '21 ready to wear collections, from the four international fas...

In this weeks FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald investigates the high’s and highs of Paris Fashion Week’s spring / summer ’21 Couture week collections. Although the showcase was orientated towards live-streaming and video footage, the talent and imagination was still there in abundance - cementing the city of light’s reputation, once again, as the Grand Dame of fashion.

In this weeks FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at some emerging trends and fashion talents from the current Milan Men’s Fashion Week A/W’21-22, which for this session appears as an online, digital showcase.

In this weeks FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald investigates the life of Pierre Cardin and the impact his holistic approach to design had on the international fashion industry. He also takes a look at some of the upcoming collaborations between the fashion and art scenes that are taking place in Paris; from Maison Margiela’s Lafayette art show to Kenny Scharf’s collaboration with Dior men’...

Once upon a time there was a very beautiful city called Paris. It was famed for fashion and regarded for its style so much that all the Kings, Princesses and Queens wanted to be associated with it. This story is captivating - imagine a knitted suit so iconic, you could tell the designer simply by looking at it. Then, the ability to make lips a colour so striking, it both empowered and sensualised...

In this weeks FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald reviews some of the top style trends that have landed upon the city. From seasonal shades and silhouettes for women, to timeless codes and festive dressing for men.

In this weeks FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald discusses international fashion talent Diane Pernet's career, inspirations and new namesake range of unisex perfumes that were launched at Paris' Joyce Gallery.

In this weeks FASHIONmode instalment, Charles Daniel McDonald investigates how the French fashion industry is maintaining visibility within the city's current restrictions. Notable events such as Olivier Theysken’s homage to Mylene Farmer, Diane Pernet’s all digital ASVOFF 12 and an array of fashionable new exhibitions help to reinforce the city of light’s fashion credentials like never before. 

In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a critical look at the latest installments for Paris Menswear and Milan´s mixed fashion weeks. This sees both cities having recently undertaken their first ever digital / live-streaming S/S´21 editions as a response to these unprecedented times.

In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a candid look at the pioneering face of fashion. The COVID-19 crisis has forced many fashion weeks and design houses to look at their presentation alternatives to live shows; such as live-streaming and remote broadcasting. He will also be critiquing London Fashion Week S/S ´21´s first ever ´digital edition´ and Chanel´s 2021 Remote Resort Collection alon...

In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald reviews some of the headlining changes within this fashion season; from an in depth look at Givenchy´s new Creative Director Matthew Williams and Johnny Coca´s return, to LVMH to M Missoni´s summer sartorial special and Dior´s ultimate take on ´fast fashion´.

In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald highlights the importance of black fashion talent within the industry, as an act of solidarity towards the current worldwide movement in memory of George Floyd. From the personal thoughts of Vogue´s Edward Enninful and the re-emergence of Andre Leon Talley, to Solange Knowles championing new graduate talents and Halima Aden´s couture care charter for the PPE i...

In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald investigates the past and present influences of culture on fashion collections and campaigns. From photography and dance to music and travel; renowned designers such as Maria Grazia Chiuri and Hedi Slimane are looking to the zeitgeist like never before, for inspiration within their latest collections. 

In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald investigates the past and present influences of culture on fashion collections and campaigns. From photography and dance to music and travel; renowned designers such as Maria Grazia Chiuri and Hedi Slimane are looking to the zeitgeist like never before, for inspiration within their latest collections.

In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at some of the headlining fashion news that´s starting to trickle back down into the world fashion press. From industry updates on the design, art and management sectors - be prepared for more than a few surprises from over the past few months.

In an exclusive interview with Charles Daniel McDonald - Lisa Keenan, manager of the iconic Japanese Atelier Tabio speaks about its brand range, values and the surprising celebrity following it has attained in Hollywood - all the way from Paris´s Rive-Gauche. 

Here Charles Daniel McDonald sits down in conversation with budding French fashion photographer Lydia Metral, who speaks about her experiences within the Parisienne fashion and art scene.

The months of September and October saw the re-ignition of the ready-to-wear fashion calendar for the end of this year. All the international fashion houses collectively presented their offerings for the Spring / Summer ´19 collections, across the four corners of the globe. In this first show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a detailed look and in-depth critique at their European offerings; with Par...

In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at the current trend of lock-down ´clear-outs´ and how best to rationalise your wardrobe, with style and sustainability in mind. He also presents his thoughts on other topics such as why the fashion industry must pay more attention to carbon footprint labeling and how the cult French brand, Bella Loves, is trending again more than ever thanks to s...

In this feature, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a futuristic look at the environments of fashion and the spectacles of runway shows to see how technology has influenced the fashion we see and wear today. This special show is also directly referenced from videos and content sourced from FORÇ Magazine´s ´Techno-Tela´ article.

Despite the current social climate - time, tide and style wait for no one. In this spring Easter special, Charles Daniel McDonald investigates the top catwalk, street style fashion & makeup trends that you can expect to see across the coming months.