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Weekend Watch: The September Issue (2009)

Well, taking into account the latest fashion news, our weekend recommendation will be pretty obvious!
'The September Issue' is a legendary documentary film that offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Vogue’s iconic September 2007 issue was created. At its core is the dynamic between editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and creative director Grace Coddington, revealing the tension, artistry, and precision behind each editorial decision.

Take it as a visual case study in fashion media and creative leadership. It’s essential viewing for anyone curious about how fashion narratives are built.

#FashionStudies #AnnaWintour #Vogue

📍WEEK NEWS DIGEST
The most important and thought-provoking updates from the creative world.

Art Basel 2025 Recap
Art Basel 2025 came to an end, revealing several key shifts in the global art market:
— Digital art takes center stage, with growing interest in video art and digital sculpture;
— A strong focus on emerging and young artists was one of the fair’s highlights.

Crisis in LVMH
LVMH, one of the leading luxury corporations, is facing serious challenges. The company’s value has dropped by nearly 50% in 2 years, among the reasons: poor management, the non-alcoholic beverages trend, andthe slowdown of Dior Fashion House.

Sotheby’s Report on Women Artists
The share of women artists in the auction market is rising. Last year, women made up 23.6% of artists represented at auctions — the highest number ever recorded!

#DAFES #CreativeCommunity #DesignForFuture #ArtAndDesign #CreativeInnovation

⚡️ Breaking News from the Fashion World: Anna Wintour is leaving her position

According to BOF, the absolutely legendary figure of the Fashion Industry, Anna Wintour, may be leaving her position as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue U.S. after 37 years at the helm! The source claims that Wintour shared this news with her staff earlier today.
However, she won't completely leave Condé Nast, but will focus on her roles as Condé Nast Chief Content Officer and Global Editorial Director of Vogue.

We will monitor the situation and keep you informed about how events unfold.

#FashionNews #DAFESFashion #FashionIndustry #CondeNast #AnnaWintour

Marketing Lessons from Milan Fashion Week
Here are 4 marketing strategies leading brands are using right now:

Crowd engagement – Dolce&Gabbana’s SS26 show ended with models walking into the street, turning the city into a live runway and creating media buzz.
Immersive experience – Gentle Monster x 10 Corso Como created a futuristic art-meets-tech installation, redefining the shopping experience.
‘Third places marketing’ (informal settings beyond stores) – SEASE turned a Milan courtyard into a tennis club, letting visitors watch matches and engage with their collection emotionally.
Pop-up stores – they are cost-effective and help to strengthen clients' loyalty by providing valuable experiences and gifts. For example, Ferragamo offered visitors styling consults, photo ops, and exclusive discounts.

These strategies go beyond sales — they tell stories, build communities, and create shareable moments (= amplify media buzz).

#DAFESLearning #FashionBranding #MilanFashionWeek #FashionMarketing

Confronted with these introspective, unsettling, and at times repulsive portraits, one might ask: What makes them special?

The answer lies in the uncompromising vision of their author, British portraitist Lucian Freud, one of the most influential figures in XX century art. A grandson of Sigmund Freud, he channelled the psychoanalytic ideas into paint, striving to uncover what lies beneath the surface of physical appearance.

Whether portraying anonymous sitters or iconic figures like Kate Moss, he refused to idealise. The human body, to him, was not an object of beauty, but a living, aging, flawed, and truthful presence.

His close friendship with another art legend, Francis Bacon, further sharpened this vision. Freud admired Bacon’s emotive distortion and raw immediacy; Bacon, in turn, drew inspiration from Freud’s psychological insight. Together, they redefined the possibilities of figurative art in an era increasingly dominated by abstraction.

#FigurativeArt #LucianFreud #ArtHistory

5 Figma plugins to elevate your creative workflow

Whether you’re developing a portfolio project or preparing an entry for the new season of DAFES Awards (coming soon), these tools can help streamline your work and boost creativity:

Curve Text — bend and stylize your typography;
Redlines — generate technical redlines;
Blobs — craft organic, abstract shapes;
LottieFiles — transform your visuals into Lottie animations;
Supa Palette — generate stunning color palettes.

Have a favorite plugin? Share your must-haves in the comments!

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