FORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode Show

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.

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...

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 wh...

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.

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 offering...

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...

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 ov...

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 man...

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.

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.

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.

In this weeks FASHIONmode show for World Radio Paris, Charles Daniel Darius McDonald looks at the importance of fragrance and the mechanics of scent; through an interview with Thomas Dennis from the internationally renowned ´The Perfumery´ specialist fragrance boutique.

Something wicked, this way comes. With Halloween just around the corner, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at the more sinister side of fashion; including the most macabre works of Alexander McQueen, Trussardi´s Tarot collection, Paco Rabanne´s latest sacrifice to Esoteric Ecstasy and an interview with fashion astrologer, Chani Nicholas.

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 ´20 collections, across the four corners of the globe. For this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a detailed look and in-depth critique at their European offerings; with Milan, P...

Both inside and outside the fashion scene – Paris is full of international media, talent and personalities. In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald speaks with French media royalty, Raphael Pathe. Descended from the renowned Pathe cinema family, the international business man, model and socialite takes time out to speak about his experience of the fashion scene and his ´Sound Of Luxury´memories; as...

After an apparel action packed summer, the city of light shows no signs of resting into the Autumn months. With the bi-annual pret-a-porter fashion week celebrations happening in Paris, the city is showing its Spring / Summer 2020 offering to the international media. Here, Charles Daniel McDonald investigates all the latest fashion news in the run-up to the main event.

The heady heights of summer have arrived in the city. Being the protagonist for international street style and trends means that this season, each and every Rue has its own Parisienne style-file and sidewalk-catwalk in full swing. In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald looks at the top seven trends which have been sweeping across the city. This is complimented, as always, by the father of French Fa...

The end of June saw the bi-annual presentations in Paris for its internationally renowned Couture Fashion Week. In this special 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. The additional business feature ´Small Items Mean Big Business´ takes a l...

In this edition, Charles Daniel McDonald investigates the ending of summer in Paris. An array of special seasonal exhibitions highlight the international fashion talents; ranging from the charm of Yves Saint Laurent´s childhood sketches right up to the clandestine mystery of Maison Margiela´s reportage.

In this weeks show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at the business of fashion. With a candid insight into the world of retail merchandising, he discusses the topics of sustainability, luxury re-sale and his ‘New Commandments Of Consumerism’ which have recently featured in the international fashion press.

This week, Charles Daniel McDonald catches up with all the latest fashion news currently saturating the city; from Rihanna´s new Savage X Fenty collection and Dior´s latest´IT´bag, to Ariana Grande for Givenchy and Farfetch´s realm into resale compliance.

This show features a detailed discussion by Charles Daniel McDonald on the ethics of the ´Business Of Fashion´ and how clothes are made and distributed in both developed and developing countries. A case study into Instagram´s new e-commerce strategy sets the scene on how we can expect to buy our clothes, in years to come.

Within a broad look at the international fashion news, Charles Daniel McDonald reviews the months top stories; such as Fendi’s latest tribute to the late Karl Lagerfeld and the resounding impact of Schiaparelli´s new design Director on it´s Paris headquarters.

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 Autumn / Winter´19 collections, across the four corners of the globe. For this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a detailed look and in-depth critique at their European offerings, with Paris fas...