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Editor-In-Chief, International Fashion Director, Creative Director, TV & Radio Presenter, Journalist, Author And Model – Charles Daniel McDonald has over 22 years of experience within the international fashion scene. The renowned Editor-In-Chief, presenter and fashion critic of contemporary fashion publication FORÇ Magazine presents FASHIONmode, a fashion show which speaks candidly about contemporary news, views and trends within the European and International fashion scenes from a range of features, discussions and interviews.

Episodes

In this seasonal show, Charles Daniel McDonald continues on with his international fashion week reviews for spring / summer 2025, this time from the Italian fashion powerhouse of Milan. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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.[...]
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent Paris Couture collections for Autumn / Winter 2024, direct from Paris´ Place Vendome. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent Men´s Ready to Wear collections for Spring / Summer 2025, direct from Paris. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent Men´s Ready to Wear collections for Spring / Summer 2025, direct from central Milan. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the international fashion week reviews for autumn / winter 2024, starting with New York. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2024. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Paris Men´s Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2024-25. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the runways of Milan Men´s Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2024-25. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent ‘Couture Collections’ for Autumn / Winter 2023-24, from Paris. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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). https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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[...]
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[...]
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com
In this feature show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent 'Couture Collections' for Autumn / Winter 2022-23, from Paris. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the recent 'Ready To Wear Collections' for Spring / Summer 2023, from all the top international fashion houses. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this summer special show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent 'Resort Collections' for 2022-2023, from all the top international fashion houses. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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[...]
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? https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent Haute Couture Week for the Spring / Summer 2022 collections, direct from Paris. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the most recent Haute Couture Week for the Autumn / Winter ’21-22 collections, direct from Paris. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald critiques the collections for the London Fashion Week Spring Summer '22 collections, which once again, were digital, as a response to the pandemic. Plus, as the deadline approaches for ASVOFF 13,he takes a look at the history of this fashion film festival, its categories and how to make a[...]
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald investigates the lingering legacy of the Antwerp Six and their immeasurable contribution to the Avant Garde fashion scene. He also takes a look into the world of design and technology – thanks to the newly inaugurated Activewear exhibition at the Belgian Hasselt Fashion Museum.
In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald looks towards Diane Pernet’s upcoming ASVOFF 13 fashion film festival submission call, Chanel’s Cocteau Cruise '21 collection and MoMu's preparation for its grand reopening.
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. https://www.forcmagazine.com/wrp-fashionmode-show/
In this week's FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald continues his critique as the fashion calendar continues to travel. This time, he stops off at Paris to investigate its offerings for the Autumn / Winter 2021-2022 ready to wear collections. He also takes a look at the 'Prince Of Gothic Fashion', Olivier Theyskens second collaborative publication[...]
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[...]
In 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[...]
In 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[...]
In this weeks FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at some emerging trends and fashion talents from the current Milan Men’s Fashion Week A/W’21-22, which for this session appears as an online, digital showcase.
In this weeks FASHIONmode show, Charles Daniel McDonald investigates the life of Pierre Cardin and the impact his holistic approach to design had on the international fashion industry. He also takes a look at some of the upcoming collaborations between the fashion and art scenes that are taking place in Paris; from Maison Margiela’s Lafayette[...]
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[...]
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.
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.
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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´.
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[...]
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.
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.
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[...]
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.
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.
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;[...]
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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,[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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.
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.
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[...]
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.
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Charles Daniel McDonald investigates the top street style trends for spring / summer 2019; both inside and outside the capital, that emerged from the most recent S/S’19 runway shows.
In this special edition, Charles Daniel McDonald speaks to Joel Miñana Granero - a celebrated international fashion illustrator who is representing a new breed of Renaissance fashion talent within the city´s ´Metiers d´art´ fashion movement.
In this special new year edition, Charles Daniel McDonald speaks to Riccardo Dominguez; an up-and-coming Columbian male model who is at the forefront of representing a new breed of androgynous male model, in Paris.
In an exclusive interview with Charles Daniel McDonald - Lisa Keenan, manager of the iconic Japanese Atelier Tabio speaks about its brand range, values and the surprising celebrity following it has attained in Hollywood - all the way from Paris´s Rive-Gauche.
Here Charles Daniel McDonald sits down in conversation with budding French fashion photographer Lydia Metral, who speaks about her experiences within the Parisienne fashion and art scene.
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 ´19 collections, across the four corners of the globe. In this first show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a detailed look and[...]