Reina Lewis

Between the Catwalk and the Consumer: Fashion’s Growing Diversity Gap

11 October 2015 • By Helena Pike

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Between the Catwalk and the Consumer: Fashion’s Growing Diversity Gap

Luxury fashion customers are more diverse than ever, but on catwalks and magazine covers, white models still dominate. Why doesn’t the industry reflect its consumer base?

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Op-Ed | Fashion Reinforces Racial Hierarchies of Beauty

11 October 2015 • By Reina Lewis

11 October 2015 • By Reina Lewis

Narrow, historic definitions of beauty are holding back diversity in the fashion industry, argues Reina Lewis, professor of cultural studies at London College of Fashion.

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Op-Ed | Fashion Reinforces Racial Hierarchies of Beauty

Narrow, historic definitions of beauty are holding back diversity in the fashion industry, argues Reina Lewis, professor of cultural studies at London College of Fashion.

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Global Currents

Fashion’s Missed Muslim Market Opportunity

1 May 2014 • By Robin Mellery-Pratt

1 May 2014 • By Robin Mellery-Pratt

Socio-economic and political developments, aided by the connectivity of the Internet, have galvanised a newly emergent Muslim consumer demographic, creating significant, if complex, opportunities for international fashion brands.

Global Currents

Fashion’s Missed Muslim Market Opportunity

Socio-economic and political developments, aided by the connectivity of the Internet, have galvanised a newly emergent Muslim consumer demographic, creating significant, if complex, opportunities for international fashion brands.