Several brands with the name "Rai" have recently "opened" their first collections or retail spaces:
: A Dubai-based label recently "opened" its new collection featuring exclusive kaftan prints designed specifically for the brand. Rai Rai Couture
Fashion on television has historically been ephemeral. Before the 2010s, most broadcasters, including RAI, stored fashion segments in inaccessible formats (2-inch quadruplex videotape, 16mm film) with restricted viewing. In 2017–2020, RAI launched its first major initiative for non-news content. Among the first thematic collections released without paywalls or institutional login was “Moda e Costume” (Fashion and Custom) — a digital portal featuring over 300 original clips from 1954 onwards. This paper asks: What constituted RAI’s first open fashion and style content, and how did its release transform access to Italian fashion heritage?
Allows audience engagement and creator discourse to shape what becomes fashionable.
Choose pieces that are thoughtfully created, emphasizing the longevity of the garment rather than fast-fashion trends. The Impact of Open Content on Fashion
Several brands with the name "Rai" have recently "opened" their first collections or retail spaces:
: A Dubai-based label recently "opened" its new collection featuring exclusive kaftan prints designed specifically for the brand. Rai Rai Couture
Fashion on television has historically been ephemeral. Before the 2010s, most broadcasters, including RAI, stored fashion segments in inaccessible formats (2-inch quadruplex videotape, 16mm film) with restricted viewing. In 2017–2020, RAI launched its first major initiative for non-news content. Among the first thematic collections released without paywalls or institutional login was “Moda e Costume” (Fashion and Custom) — a digital portal featuring over 300 original clips from 1954 onwards. This paper asks: What constituted RAI’s first open fashion and style content, and how did its release transform access to Italian fashion heritage?
Allows audience engagement and creator discourse to shape what becomes fashionable.
Choose pieces that are thoughtfully created, emphasizing the longevity of the garment rather than fast-fashion trends. The Impact of Open Content on Fashion