State of the Art is an online journal powered by CreateMe. We connect ideas and people at the intersection of fashion, culture, tech, and sustainability to discover how internal and external forces are moving fashion forward.
CM Editorial TeamMacro-trends can stick around for years or even decades, and they rarely arrive unannounced. Because of their cyclical nature, they leave clues for eagle-eyed fashion enthusiasts to anticipate the next big thing.
CM Editorial TeamToday's fashion trends move at the speed of memes, but COVID-19 hit pause, giving us a unique lens into the social psychology of how micro-trends emerge, evolve, and eventually fade away.
CM Editorial TeamFrom mass market to ultra-luxury, brands are getting into video games — quite literally — to engage their existing audience and attract a new one. But how did these seemingly disparate genres become unlikely friends?
CM Editorial TeamThe pandemic made instantaneous, widespread changes to how we do business. For the apparel industry, it highlighted just how sorely a record-scratch moment was needed.
CM Editorial TeamState of the Art is where we connect ideas and people at the intersection of fashion, culture, tech, and sustainability.
Athleisure that tracks your vitals. Virtual reality apparel. And jeans that help you find your way back to your hotel. The future of fashion is here—and it's built for utility.
CM Editorial TeamGone are the days of afterthought plus-size collections relegated to a dusty corner. Customers are embracing a new guard of brands that view sizing as it should be seen: an all-encompassing spectrum.
Sophie BensonFrom changing consumer sentiment to the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability has become top of mind for many fashion players. Here are the most game-changing concepts that have emerged.
CM Editorial TeamHow did fast fashion happen? It's easy to blame today's trend-chasing culture, but the seeds were planted centuries ago.
CM Editorial TeamManufacturing onshore generates jobs, secures the supply chain, and drives economic growth in the US. So why does so much of it still take place overseas?
CM Editorial TeamSocial media influencers helped fuel the rise of disposable fashion. Now they're making a turn toward sustainability, but is it too late to crush the monster they created?
Sophie BensonGiven an unexpected supply of free time, millions of people started making, remaking, mending, and upcycling clothing during the pandemic. Was it a random side effect of boredom, or will this trend have legs for the long haul?
Sophie BensonA company’s environmental footprint is the best way to prove sustainability isn't just a buzzword in a press release. But how do you calculate it? Depends on who you ask. And that's not a good thing.
Beatrice Murray-NagOffshore manufacturing used to be a no-brainer for nearly every fashion brand. Then the pandemic renewed demand for onshore production. "Made in the USA" isn't just a PR slogan; it makes financial sense now. Here's how.
CM Editorial Team