COVID-19 Archives

Environment

UK’s Iconic Chelsea Flower Show Is Moving Online This Year Due to COVID-19

May 7, 2020

As the world continues to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the world’s most prestigious horticultural festival, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020, has unfortunately been cancelled. However, the event will be moving online for all those at home and in isolation to enjoy.

Music

Ryuichi Sakamoto Releases Therapeutic Performance for People in Quarantine

May 3, 2020

Sakamoto has released his full performance, "Improvisation for Sonic Cure,” on his YouTube channel. His gentle and ethereal concert is now available for anyone who may need their spirits lifted.

Fashion

Jacquemus’ SS20 Campaign Is Shot Entirely Via FaceTime

May 1, 2020

For Jacquemus’ Spring/Summer 2020 campaign, photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti shot a series of images with supermodel Bella Hadid, body positivity icon Barbie Ferreira, and musician Steve Lacy. Entitled “Jacquemus at Home”, the campaign was shot via FaceTime with iOS devices (presumably iPhones).

Fashion

Carine Roitfeld Is Hosting a Virtual Runway With amfAR to Fight Against COVID-19

April 30, 2020

Carine Roitfeld, French fashion editor and CR Fashion Book founder, has partnered with AIDS research foundation amfAR on a virtual runway to help raise funds for COVID-19 research.

Photography

The Best of Photographs for the Trussell Trust

April 30, 2020

Organized by British and UK-based photographers, Photographs for the Trussell Trust is a print sale fundraiser that will donate 100 percent of proceeds to the Trussell Trust.

Digitally Explore Works of Art With MoMA’s Virtual Exhibitions

April 25, 2020

Dubbed "Virtual Views", art exhibitions have been made digitally available by MoMA in the form of videos, photographs, live Q&A sessions, articles, and audios.

Tech

Airbnb Hosts Are Now Offering One of a Kind Experiences and Activities Online

April 20, 2020

Although Airbnb hosts are now unable to rent out property and share memorable times with travelers in-person, a new form of traveling can be made thanks to the introduction of Online Experiences.

Fashion

All Profits from Everlane’s 100% Human Collection are Being Donated to Feeding America

April 19, 2020

The San Francisco-based brand recently announced that all profits from its 100% Human collection will be donated to Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund.

Photography

A Photo Print Sale Fundraiser Is Donating All Proceeds to the Elmhurst Hospital

April 18, 2020

In support of the patients and medical staff, a group of distinguished New York-based photographers have assembled to hold a print sale fundraiser where all proceeds are donated directly to the Elmhurst Hospital Center.

Tech

Google and Apple Are Developing COVID-19 Contact Tracing Technology

April 15, 2020

In a bid to assist governments and health authorities reduce the spread of COVID-19, Google and Apple are jointly developing a COVID-19 contact tracing technology that harnesses Bluetooth.

Fashion

$1 Million Donation Made by Kering to the CDC Foundation

April 14, 2020

To support the continuous fight against COVID-19, Kering, a French luxury group with Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen as its houses among more, has donated $1 million USD to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Foundation.

Fashion

Los Angeles Apparel Creating Face Masks in Wake of COVID-19

April 10, 2020

Known for quality basics and the practice of paying workers an above living wage, Los Angeles Apparel has joined the wave of fashion brands that are now using its factories to make face masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fashion

Aritzia Donating Sale Proceeds to Community Relief Fund for Employees

April 9, 2020

Fashion brand Aritzia’s “Thanks To You Sale”, which offers 20 percent off products, as well as free shipping and free returns, aims to financially help Aritzia employees who have been affected by COVID-19.

Health

Italian Brand Bvlgari Is Producing and Donating Hand Sanitizer

April 8, 2020

To help Italians fight against COVID-19, Bvlgari, an Italian luxury brand specializing in jewelry, watches, bags, fragrances and accessories, is producing hand sanitizer in partnership with ICR (Industrie Cosmetiche Riunite).

Fashion

Ralph Lauren Commits $10 Million to COVID-19 Relief

April 7, 2020

One of the largest COVID-19 relief donations made by a fashion company is Ralph Lauren, who has committed $10 million to help "teams and communities around the world".

Fashion

Crocs Is Donating Free Pairs of Shoes to Heathcare Workers Combatting COVID-19

April 6, 2020

As the number of cases and deaths of COVID-19 rises, the need to support healthcare workers is paramount. Leading the charge is Crocs, who is making a daily donation of 20,000 shoes to the "frontline heroes in healthcare".

Fashion

$1 Million Towards COVID-19 Relief Commited by PVH, Parent Company of Calvin Klein

April 4, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PVH, the parent company of brands Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, has committed $1 million USD toward relief efforts.

Fashion

Burberry Is Creating Gowns and Masks for COVID-19 Patients

April 2, 2020

With a global supply chain network at hand, Burberry has decided to put it to good use amidst closed retail stores and slumping sales by creating non-surgical gowns and masks for patients in UK hospitals and fast-tracking the delivery of 100,000 surgical masks for the medical staff of the UK National Health Service.