Shows
FORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 106 - ´Paris Couture S/S 2026 Review´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Paris Couture Fashion Week spring / summer 2026, live from Paris´ majestic Grand Palais.
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2026-02-0414 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 105 - ´Paris Men´s A/W 2026 Review´In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Paris Men´s Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2026.
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2026-01-2814 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 104 - ´Paris Ready to Wear S/S´2026 Review´In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent Paris Ready to Wear collections for Spring / Summer 2026, direct from Paris.
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2025-10-1439 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 103 - ´Paris Couture A/W´25-26 Review´In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent Paris Couture collections for Autumn / Winter 2025-26, direct from Paris´ Place Vendome.
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2025-07-2214 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 102 - ´Paris Men´s S/S 2026 Review´In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Paris Men´s Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2026.
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2025-07-0426 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 101 - ´Paris Ready to Wear A/W´25-26 Review´
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent Paris Ready to Wear collections for Autumn / Winter 2025-26, live from Sant Germain de Pres.
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2025-03-2036 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 100 - ´Paris Couture S/S´25 Review
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent Paris Couture collections for Spring / Summer 2025, direct from Paris´ Place Vendome.
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2025-02-0620 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 99 - ´Paris Men´s A/W´2025-26 Review´In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Paris Men´s Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2025-26.
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2025-02-0318 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 98 - ´Milan Men´s A/W´2025-26 Review´In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Milan Men´s Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2025-26.
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2025-01-2716 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 97 - ´Paris Fashion Week S/S´25´In this seasonal feature, Charles Daniel McDonald continues on with the second part of his international fashion week reviews for spring / summer 2025, this time concluding in Paris.
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2024-10-1526 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 96 - ´Milan Fashion Week S/S´25´In this seasonal feature, Charles Daniel McDonald continues on with his international fashion week reviews for spring / summer 2025, this time from the Italian fashion powerhouse of Milan.
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2024-09-2924 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 95 - ´Paris Olympic Games Fashion Special´In this landmark show, Charles Daniel McDonald joins all the team in the studio for a very special event, welcoming the 33rd games of the summer Olympiad to Paris. Here, he dives into the fashion archives, to discover more about the history and development of the Olympic Games, their competitors, and their timeless sacred style.
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2024-07-0825 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 94 - ´Paris Couture A/W´24 Review
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent Paris Couture collections for Autumn / Winter 2024, direct from Paris´ Place Vendome.
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2024-07-0815 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 93 - ´Paris Men´s S/S´25 Review´
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent Men´s Ready to Wear collections for Spring / Summer 2025, direct from Paris.
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2024-07-0826 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 92 - ´Milan Men´s S/S´25 Review´
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent Men´s Ready to Wear collections for Spring / Summer 2025, direct from central Milan.
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2024-06-2517 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 91 - ´Cruise Collections 2025´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent 'Cruise / Resort' collections for Summer 2025 - from exotic destinations such as Barcelona, Venice, Shanghai, Marseille, London and Perthshire.
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2024-06-1618 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 90 - ´Paris Fashion Week A/W´24: Part II´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald continues on with his international fashion week reviews for autumn / winter 2024. This time, he returns to Paris for the second part of the city´s latest ready to wear offerings.
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2024-03-0828 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 89 - ´Paris Fashion Week A/W´24: Part I´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald continues on with his international fashion week reviews for autumn / winter 2024. This time, he takes a look at the last port of call, Paris, as he presents part 1 of the city´s latest ready to wear offerings.
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2024-03-0829 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 88 - ´Milan Fashion Week A/W´24´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald continues on with his critiques of the international fashion week reviews for autumn / winter 2024 - this time from Milan.
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2024-02-2833 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 87 - ´London Fashion Week A/W´24´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald continues on with his critiques of the international fashion week reviews for autumn / winter 2024 - this time from London.
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2024-02-2718 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 86 - ´New York Fashion Week A/W´24´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the international fashion week reviews for autumn / winter 2024, starting with New York.
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2024-02-2732 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 85 - ´Marc Jacobs & Jacquemus S/S´24´It´s showtime again, and in this programme, Charles Daniel McDonald undertakes the spring / summer 2024 runway critiques for two of the titans in fashion today – Marc Jacobs and Simon Porte Jacquemus. He also concludes with a review on the new EU legislation on unsold fashion.
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2024-02-0719 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 84 - ´The Real Miss Dior´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald delves into the not-so-secret life of Monsieur Dior´s original muse - his war heroine sister, Catherine. Plus, he takes a special look into the sweet smell of success, with top Parisienne perfumer, Delphine Jelk.
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2024-02-0624 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 83 - ´Paris Couture S/S´24 Review´In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2024.
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2024-01-2823 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 82 - ´Paris Men´s A/W´24 Review´In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Paris Men´s Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2024-25.
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2024-01-2430 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 81 - ´Milan Men´s A/W´24 Review´In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Milan Men´s Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2024-25.
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2024-01-2324 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 80 - ´AI In Fashion´In today’s show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at the further developments within the future of fashion, by stepping into the world of Artificial Intelligence (or AI) and all its latest advancements.
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2023-10-1634 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 79 - ´Organised Crime In Luxury Fashion´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at the ugly side of beautiful fashion; why organised crime in the luxury retail sector is on the up - from card cloning and high end fakes to ram raiding and transit thefts.
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2023-10-1623 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 78 - ´Quiet Luxury´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald talks about how ´wealth whispers´ and why, the new trend of ´Quiet Luxury´, has been around for longer than you can imagine.
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2023-09-2422 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 77 - ´Couture Collections A/W’23-24’In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent ‘Couture Collections’ for Autumn / Winter 2023-24, from Paris.
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2023-08-2435 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 76 - ´European Men´s Ready To Wear Collections S/S´24 – Part 2´In part 2 of this feature two part show, Charles Daniel McDonald continues on with his comprehensive review of the recent European Menswear Ready To Wear Collections For Spring / Summer 2024, which spectacularly concluded in Paris.
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2023-07-2128 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 75 - ´European Men´s Ready To Wear Collections S/S´24 – Part 1´In part 1 of this feature two part show, Charles Daniel McDonald undertakes a comprehensive review of the recent European Menswear Ready To Wear Collections For Spring / Summer 2024, which took place across London and Milan.
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2023-07-1029 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 74 - ´Why Dr. Sknn Is In´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald speaks to skin guru, Dr. Eddie Shaffu. Here, he discusses his international career, alongside industry treatment trends and the advent of Doctor-led skincare within his British based clinic, Dr. Sknn.
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2023-03-1028 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 73 - ’Why Clothing Sizes For Men Are All Wrong’In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at the enigma within men’s fashion and the difficulty sourcing the sizes that reflect today's real man, off the runway. Plus why women, like never before, are getting into menswear.
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2022-11-2427 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 72 - ’The Passions Of Marco De Rivera’
In today’s show, Charles Daniel McDonald joins fashion, art and culture polymath, Marco De Rivera, live from the ASVOFF 14 film festival at 3537.org in Paris. Here, they speak about his life and loves of fashion, art and culture, within the French capital and beyond.
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2022-11-2331 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 71 - ’Diane Pernet On ASVOFF 14’
In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald reports live from the Paris cultural space of 3537.org in an interview with industry legend, Diane Pernet, as she celebrates the 14th edition of her internationally renowned film festival, A Shaded View On Fashion Film (ASVOFF).
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2022-11-2335 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 70 - ’The Colourful World Of Felix Mas’ Part II
In the second part of this feature interview show, Charles Daniel McDonald sits down again with Catalan art royalty. Hailed as one of the Spanish Masters, who sits next to Dali, Picasso and Miro. He counts Brad Pitt as a fan, Ivana Trump as a collector and was a guest at Dali’s summer house in Port Lligat. Join us, as we step again into the colourful world of fine artist and illustrator, Felix Mas, to discuss his future inspirations, plans and works.
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2022-11-1945 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 69 - ’The Colourful World Of Felix Mas’ Part I
In this feature interview show, Charles Daniel McDonald sits down with Catalan art royalty. Hailed as one of the Spanish Masters, who sits next to Dali, Picasso and Miro. He counts Brad Pitt as a fan, Ivana Trump as a collector and was a guest at Dali’s summer house in Port Lligat. Join us, as we step into the colourful world of fine artist and illustrator, Felix Mas.
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2022-11-1847 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 68 - ’The Science Of Beauty’
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at all things beautiful. More specifically, the science of beauty, its place in the Metaverse, the 'spirituality' of its algorithms and why it's not cool to smile on the runway.
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2022-11-1831 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 67 - ’Couture Collections A/W’22-23’
In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent 'Couture Collections' for Autumn / Winter 2022-23, from Paris.
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2022-11-1743 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 66 - ’Ready To Wear Collections S/S’23’
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent 'Ready To Wear Collections' for Spring / Summer 2023, from all the top international fashion houses.
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2022-11-1726 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 70 -’The Colourful World Of Felix Mas’ Part IIIn the second part of this feature interview show, Charles Daniel McDonald sits down again with Catalan art royalty. Hailed as one of the Spanish Masters, who sits next to Dali, Picasso and Miro. He counts Brad Pitt as a fan, Ivana Trump as a collector and was a guest at Dali’s summer house in Port Lligat. Join us, as we step again into the colourful world of fine artist and illustrator, Felix Mas, to discuss his future inspirations, plans and works.
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2022-10-0445 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 69 - ’The Colourful World Of Felix Mas’ Part IIn this feature interview show, Charles Daniel McDonald sits down with Catalan art royalty. Hailed as one of the Spanish Masters, who sits next to Dali, Picasso and Miro. He counts Brad Pitt as a fan, Ivana Trump as a collector and was a guest at Dali’s summer house in Port Lligat. Join us, as we step into the colourful world of fine artist and illustrator, Felix Mas.
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2022-10-0447 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 68 - ’The Science Of Beauty’In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at all things beautiful. More specifically, the science of beauty, its place in the Metaverse, the 'spirituality' of its algorithms and why its not cool to smile on the runway.
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2022-10-0431 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 67 - ’Couture Collections A/W’22-23’In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent 'Couture Collections' for Autumn / Winter 2022-23, from Paris.
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2022-10-0443 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 66 - ’Ready To Wear Collections S/S’23’In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent 'Ready To Wear Collections' for Spring / Summer 2023, from all the top international fashion houses.
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2022-10-0426 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 65 - ’Resort Collections 2022-2023’
In this summer special show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent 'Resort Collections' for 2022-2023, from all the top international fashion houses.
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2022-06-1628 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 64 - ’Managing The Metaverse’
It’s one of the biggest revolutions to take place within the digital world, and it’s set to change how we live, we think and we buy. In today’s show, Charles Daniel McDonald speaks about the Metaverse, what it is, and why the future, talking about the future, is here to stay.
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2022-06-1642 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 63 - ’Influencing The Influencers’
Their appearance can evoke delight and provoke distain. In today’s show, Charles Daniel McDonald looks into the advent and development of ‘Influencer Marketing' - what it is and how they work.
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2022-06-1630 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 62 - ’The Pride & Prejudice Of Queer Fashion’
In today’s show, Charles Daniel McDonald reviews the growth of the 'Queer Fashion' genre, by taking a look at its parlance, and its top trending designers and trends. He also investigates how the pre-conceived notions of masculinity are being challenged - thanks to the V&A's 'Fashionising Masculinities' exhibition and the rise and fall of Abercrombie & Fitch and its ongoing mysogyny crisis.
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2022-06-0439 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 61 - ’Airport Retail Fashion - Why It’s Taking Off’
In today’s show, Charles Daniel McDonald looks into the latest international news, concerning the business of fashion. From the future of airport retail to Europe’s big crackdown on 'Fast Fashion'. He also undertakes a special investigation to see if street wear culture is really dying a death?
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2022-06-0425 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 60 - ’International Fashion Weeks’ A/W’22-23 Review: Part II’
In the second of this two part feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent international fashion weeks from New York, London, Milan and Paris for their Autumn / Winter ’22-23 collections.
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2022-06-0426 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 59 - ’International Fashion Weeks’ A/W’22-23 Review: Part I’
In the first of this two part feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent international fashion weeks from New York, London, Milan and Paris for their Autumn / Winter ’22-23 collections.
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2022-03-2928 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 58 - ’The Rise Of The Celebrity Stylist / Mens Fashion Trends For S/S’22.´
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at the rise and rise of the celebrity stylists, and their impacts all across the world. He also investigates the key men’s fashion trends for spring / summer 2022 and how Paris Fashion Week, once again, prepares to get physical.
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2022-02-1524 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 57 – ‘Paris Couture Week S/S’22 Review´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent Haute Couture Week for the Spring / Summer 2022 collections, direct from Paris.
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2022-02-0222 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 56 – ‘Paris Couture Week A/W’21 Review´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent Haute Couture Week for the Autumn / Winter ’21-22 collections, direct from Paris.
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2021-08-0323 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 55 - ´Paris Men’s & Milan Men’s S/S’22 Review´In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent menswear collections for spring / summer 2022 from Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks, which one again were mostly digital, in response to the ongoing health restrictions.
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2021-07-1921 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 51 - ´Balmain X Maluma & Advertising Vs Branding'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.
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2021-05-0624 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 49 - ´London & Milan RTW Fashion Week A/W ’21-22´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.
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2021-03-0820 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 48 - ´Paris Couture Fashion Week S/S '21´ - Part IIIn 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 fashion capitals.
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2021-02-2222 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 47 - ´Paris Couture Fashion Week S/S '21´ - Part IIn 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.
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2021-02-0926 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 44 - 'Fashion's Christmas Story´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 women of every class, all across the world. Our story ends by visiting an imposing castle at sunset - where we lay our weary heads surrounded...
2020-12-1522 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 43 - 'Autumn / Winter '20 Seasonal Style Trends & Festive Fashion For Men´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.
2020-12-0120 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 42 -´Diane Pernet Perfumes´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.
2020-11-1719 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 41 -´Fashion Marches On´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.
2020-11-0323 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 40 - ´Paris & Milan´s Digital S/S´21 Review ´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.
2020-07-2623 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 39 - ´London Fashion Week & The Future Of Live Streaming´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 alongside an in-depth discussion into ´the end of the fashion show, as we know it.´
2020-07-1522 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowPiano High (Original Mix) By Andrew GaleaAndrew Galea has been getting some great support for a while now from the likes of Richy Ahmed, Mark Knight, Roger Sanchez, Vanilla Ace, Tall Paul, Seb Fontaine, Judge Jules, K Klass, Slipmatt and loads more!
2020-07-0700 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 38 - ´A Change Of Order In Paris´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´.
2020-06-2319 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 37 - ´The Importance Of Black Fashion Talent´
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 industry.
2020-06-0921 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 36 - ´The Influences Of Culture On Fashion´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.
2020-05-2721 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 35 - ´International Fashion News Headlines´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.
2020-05-0721 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 34 - ´Fashion´s Reality Check´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 social media´s isolation strategies.
2020-04-2923 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 33 - ´The Influence Of Technology On Fashion´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.
2020-04-2818 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 32 - ´The Complete Fashion & Beauty Style Guide For Spring´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.
2020-04-2721 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 31 - ´Unique Shopping Experiences In Paris´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 Sant Germain De Pres.
2020-04-2622 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 30 - ´Coronavirus Couture Crisis´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 what roles fashion houses and designers are taking to offer their support and limit its spread. Additional expert advice is offered on how individuals can limit cross infection and explicit guidelines of...
2020-04-2523 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 29 - ´Paris Fashion Week A/W´20-21 Review´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.
2020-04-2421 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 28 - ´New York, London & Milan Fashion Week A/W´20-21 Review´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 offerings from New York, London and Milan.
2020-04-2322 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 27 - ´The New Fashion Talent You Need To Know´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 new talents hit the city of light, later this year. Alongside this, he will also be taking a look at why fashion sustainability ´Greenwashing´ is not all it´s ma...
2020-04-2222 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 26 - ´Paris Menswear & Couture Week A/W 20-21 Review´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 over Jean Paul Gaultier´s final couture show, and what his retirement means for the fashion industry today.
2020-04-2121 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 25 -´Why Plastic Hangers Are Fashions Plastic Straws´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 management and transportation programmes and asking if ´Plastic Hangers Are Fashions Plastic Straws´; as well as the current issues affecting the biodegradability of textiles within landfill sites.
2020-04-2019 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 24 -´The Biggest Fashion Headlines Of 2019: Part II´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.
2020-04-1922 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 23 -´The Biggest Fashion Headlines Of 2019: Part 1´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.
2020-04-1820 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 22 -´The Complete Christmas Style File´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.
2020-04-1722 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 21 -´Heaven Scent´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.
2020-04-1621 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 20 -´Don´t Be Afraid, It´s Only Fashion´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.
2020-04-1520 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 19 -´International Fashion Week Critiques S/S´20´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, Paris and their rich fashion cultures acting as the luminaries.
2020-04-1426 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 18 -´Introducing Raphael Pathe´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 well as a host of stylish and witty anecdotes from all across the world.
2020-04-1323 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 17 -´Preparing For Pret-A-Porter´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.
2020-04-1221 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 16 -´Summer Style File´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 Fashion, Pierre Cardin – who’s latest ´Future Fashion´ exhibition pays homage to the capital with his spectacular 70 plus year retrospective.
2020-04-1126 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 15 -´Paris Couture Week A/W´19 Review´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 look at the importance of accessorisation and customisation within entry point brand marketing.
2020-04-1022 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 14 -´The Charm Of Saint Laurent & The Mystery Of Margiela´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.
2020-04-0923 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 13 -´Fashion Film Festivals & The New Commandments Of Consumerism´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.
2020-04-0824 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 12 -´French Fashion Facts´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.
2020-04-0724 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 11 -´How Are My Clothes Made? & E-Commerce Sartorial Strategies´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.
2020-04-0623 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 10 -´Fendi´s Lagerfeld Legacy & Schiaparelli´s New Rules´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.
2020-04-0523 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 9 -´International Fashion Week Critiques A/W´19´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 fashion week acting as the global hub of fashion talent.
2020-04-0428 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 8 -´Cosmetic Couture´It has been suggested that today´s new breed of models and ´Millennials´now have the added advantage that they can make themselves more industrially beautiful for the camera. With models like Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner currently taking centre stage, looking beautiful has never been more achievable. Here, Charles Daniel McDonald speaks to the internationally renowned Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Ashish Dutta to discuss cosmetic surgery within the fashion world and what it means for the industry and its individuals alike.
2020-04-0321 minFORÇ Magazine - FASHIONmode ShowFASHIONmode 7 -´Karl Lagerfeld Is Dead´Karl Lagerfeld, the Creative Director of Chanel and one of the most prolific and widely popular designers of the 20th and 21st centuries has died in Paris at the age of 85. In this edition, Charles Daniel McDonald pays tribute to his remarkable talent and the legacy that he left for future designers all around the world.
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