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Must Read: Teen Vogue Unveils 21 Under 21 List, Halima Aden on Compromising Her Beliefs While Working in Fashion
Posted on November 25 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Meet Teen Vogue's 21 Under 21Teen Vogue published its fifth-annual 21 Under 21 list this week. Honorees include actors Lexi Underwood ("Little Fires Everywhere") and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan ("Never Have I Ever"), TikTok ...
J.Crew Names New CEO
Posted on November 24 2020
"Finally" was a common sentiment when J.Crew Group named former Victoria's Secret executive Jan Singer CEO in February of this year. The long-struggling retailer hadn't had someone in that position for over a year at that point and was in need of leadership. But only 10 months later, Singer is ...
Must Read: The Pandemic's Second Wave Threatens To Devastate Fashion's Supply Chain, 'Them' Hosts 'Chosen' Holiday Event
Posted on November 24 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. The pandemic's second wave threatens to devastate fashion's supply chain Fashion's supply chain is bracing for challenges posed by the second wave of Covid-19, after getting hit hard by the first wave. In a piece for Business of ...
Telfar's Shopping Bags Got Ugg-ified
Posted on November 24 2020
This holiday season is going to be different for everyone — but Telfar Clemens is here to bring a little joy, no matter how you're celebrating. On Tuesday, the designer offered a first look at his highly-anticipated collaboration with Ugg. The line isn't expected to drop until next fall, but ...
The Pandemic Transformed Fashion's Sustainability Narrative in 2020
Posted on November 24 2020
As 2019 drew to a close, the fashion tide seemed to be turning in favor of sustainability. After years of advocacy and education by activists, garment laborers, small brands, independent journalists and more, fashion finally began to acknowledge the need for a more environmentally conscious and ...
Must Read: Macy's and 'InStyle' Commit to the 15 Percent Pledge, 'Town & Country' Writes Love Letter to NYC
Posted on November 23 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Macy's and InStyle commit to the 15 Percent PledgeThe 15 Percent Pledge, Aurora James's initiative to encourage companies to stock and represent more Black-owned businesses, has two new supporters as of this week: Macy's and InStyle. ...
A 21-Year-Old's Collection of Supreme T-Shirts Expected to Sell for $2 Million With Christie's
Posted on November 23 2020
In 2018, a collection of 248 Supreme skate decks — believed to comprise every version ever produced — sold for $800,000 at auction with Sotheby's. A new Supreme sale is expected to fetch more than twice that amount. Christie's anticipates that 21-year-old James Bogart's collection of what is ...
Must Read: Beauty Investing Still Lacks Inclusivity, Pyer Moss Partners With The Marsha P. Johnson Institute
Posted on November 20 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Why isn't beauty investing more inclusive?WWD's Alexa Tietjen asks why the beauty investment landscape remains so homogenous, even "despite progress in recent years toward gender diversification." Despite a major gender gap that remains ...
Filipinos in Fashion Rally Around Typhoon Relief, Whether at Home or Abroad
Posted on November 20 2020
When Karen Bolilia and Anna Canlas set out to revive a defunct shoe brand called Studio Josanna in their hometown of Manila, Philippines, they weren't just trying to bring cool archival designs to the next generation of Filipinos — although they certainly did that. They were also paying homage ...
Must Read: Barack Obama Covers Special Edition of 'InStyle,' 'Out' Announces Out100 Honorees
Posted on November 19 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Barack Obama covers special edition of InStyleFormer President Barack Obama — who's latest book, "A Promised Land," was published this week — appears on the cover of a special January 2021 edition of InStyle, photographed ...
Must Read: Farfetch Partners With the Folklore, J.Crew's Survival Plan
Posted on November 18 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Farfetch partners with The Folklore to onboard 10 new designersAs part of its efforts to work with more Black-owned businesses, Farfetch announced it has partnered with Amira Rasool's The Folklore to bring 10 designers from Africa and ...
Karlie Kloss Is Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Husband Joshua Kushner
Posted on November 18 2020
Karlie Kloss is pregnant! The 28-year-old supermodel announced on Tuesday that she's expecting her first child with husband Joshua Kushner. (He is, of course, the brother of Jared Kushner, son-in-law of and senior advisor to President Donald Trump.) The two married in an ...
Alber Elbaz Opens up About His New Start-up AZ Factory
Posted on November 17 2020
The fashion industry mourned when Lanvin lost Alber Elbaz in 2015. Not only did the designer single-handedly revive the French label, but he also became one of fashion's most beloved figures: If the late Karl Lagerfeld was the runway's cold uncle, Elbaz was its super approachable ...
Must Read: Normani Covers 'Women's Health,' Circular Fashion Gets a Boost From New Projects
Posted on November 17 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Normani covers Women's HealthFor the December 2020 issue of Women's Health, cover star Normani opened up to writer Jessica Herndon about her debut solo album and establishing a more fulfilling career. The 24-year-old singer also shared ...
These Are the Brands to Watch in 2021
Posted on November 17 2020
As we near the end of 2020, we're about to encounter a lot of content that "looks back" at what has been one of the strangest years on record. Lyst has taken one of the first in-depth looks at how fashion was impacted by the year's events, at least in terms of shopping data. The platform used ...
Lizzo: 'Putting Fashion on Big Black Women Like Me Is Where it Begins'
Posted on November 16 2020
In addition to being one of the greatest songwriters, artists and performers of our time, Lizzo has firmly established herself as something of a fashion trailblazer. And as she explained Monday during the Vogue Forces of Fashion digital conference, her perspective on fashion is very much informed ...
The Power of Fashion's Current Plus-Size Moment Extends Far Beyond the Runway
Posted on November 16 2020
The plus-size movement in fashion, which has steadily been building up over the past decade, hit some major milestones in recent seasons: Back in February, major European houses like Fendi, Alexander McQueen and Chanel all put plus models on the runway, and then Versace made headlines when it cast ...
Bella Hadid and Virgil Abloh Drive Positive Change in Fashion by Flexing Their Empathy Muscles
Posted on November 16 2020
For years, fashion was built on a myth that a fleeting moral compass could lead to success. Taste was always required, but kindness was optional. And while it's taken several rude awakenings, the industry is finally learning how to strengthen its empathy muscle. Leading the compassionate charge is ...
Must Read: Megan Thee Stallion Covers 'GQ,' What A Quick Vaccine Would Mean for Beauty
Posted on November 16 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Megan Thee Stallion covers GQ's December/January 2021 issueMegan Thee Stallion opened up to writer Allison P. Davis about her rollercoaster of a year, from being shot, to creating "Savage," one of the year's most viral hits, to those ...
Must Read: UPS Lifts Ban on Natural Hair and Beards, How Brands Are Marketing to a Divided Country
Posted on November 13 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. UPS lifts its ban on natural hairstyles and facial hairUPS announced it would be loosening its employee appearance guidelines, lifting its ban on facial hair and "allowing natural Black hairstyles like Afros and braids," writes Paul ...
Thank God: Harry Styles Is Finally on the Cover of 'Vogue'
Posted on November 13 2020
Okay, first of all....[long, loud scream] Great! With that out of the way, we can discuss the matter at hand: Harry Styles, likely the actual best person currently alive on this planet, has finally, finally scored his own cover of Vogue. Tyler Mitchell shot the superstar for the December ...
Must Read: Sally Singer Is Headed to Amazon, Noah Releases Collection With Feminist Bird Club
Posted on November 12 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Sally Singer is headed to AmazonSally Singer has a new job. Vogue (her former employer) reports that the longtime editor and creative director took a job at Amazon. She'll be its new Head of Fashion Direction, a brand-new position ...
Pharrell Answers Beauty World's Prayers, Announces Skin-Care Line
Posted on November 12 2020
Plenty (like, pleeeeenty) of celebrities have gotten into the beauty business over the better part of the last decade, each with varying degrees of demand serving as the impetus for their product lines. But if there's one celebrity brand the beauty world, specifically, has been clamoring for ...
Yoox Net-a-Porter and Prince Charles (Yes, That One) Unveil Partnership
Posted on November 12 2020
What happens when HRH the Prince of Wales, Yoox Net-a-Porter Group, Italian fashion design students and British artisans all team up for a fashion collaboration? Despite the number of cooks in that proverbial kitchen, the result is a smart, desirable and versatile (if safe) assortment of luxury ...
Must Read: Cardi B Launches Collection With Reebok, Emma Roberts Covers 'Cosmopolitan'
Posted on November 11 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Cardi B unveils first footwear collection with ReebokFollowing the release of a sneaker on her birthday last month, Reebok is launching the full Club C collection by Cardi B. (The partnership is also on the cover of Footwear ...
Meet the Brands Making Accessories Out of Greenhouse Gases
Posted on November 11 2020
Fashion has long displayed a penchant for turning trash into treasure. One need look no further than Project Runway's "trashion" challenge or Girlfriend Collective's cult favorite leggings made from recycled bottles for proof. But as climate change looms larger and more deadly than ever, ...
The New Ruth Finley Documentary Is an Emotional Farewell to Fashion's Old Guard
Posted on November 11 2020
Early in my fashion career, I remember being stunned to learn that the Fashion Calendar — the official schedule for New York Fashion Week, to which everyone subscribed — was being run by one woman, whom you had to call on the phone to get a listing or request a hard copy. That woman was Ruth ...
Must Read: Zendaya Covers 'Elle', Ulta Beauty and Target Announce Partnership
Posted on November 10 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Zendaya covers ElleZendaya covers Elle for the magazine's December/January issue, wearing a series of bold looks styled by Law Roach. For the cover story, the actress chats with Timothée Chalamet about her Emmy win, what ...
Must Read: Viola Davis Covers 'InStyle', Eloquii Partners with Nabela Noor
Posted on November 09 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Viola Davis covers InStyleAward-winning actress Viola Davis covers InStyle for the magazine's December issue, wearing a series of power suits and chatting with Editor-in-Chief Laura Brown about Black Lives Matter, the occupational hazards ...
Meghan Markle Wore A Thing: Brandon Maxwell Jacket Dress on Remembrance Day
Posted on November 09 2020
Ever since announcing her engagement to Prince Harry, the world's eyes have been fixed on Meghan Markle — and her style. We'll be following the Meghan Markle Effect™ with our column, "Meghan Markle Wore a Thing." Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might not live in the United Kingdom anymore, but that ...
Supreme to Be Acquired by VF Corporation
Posted on November 09 2020
On Monday, VF Corporation — parent company to Vans, Timberland and The North Face, among other brands — announced it would acquire Supreme. Business of Fashion reports that the deal values the streetwear icon at $2.1 billion and is expected to close by the end of 2020, with founder James ...
On a Historic Night, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris and Dr. Jill Biden Represent American Fashion
Posted on November 08 2020
After days of counting, waiting and protesting (and a roller coaster of emotions in between), the 2020 Presidential Election was called on Saturday, with Joe Biden projected to win 279 Electoral College votes and become the 46th President of the United States. That night, the President-Elect ...
Must Read: New Mega-Deal Signals a Shift in Luxury E-Commerce, the Significance of the 'Changing Republican Uniform'
Posted on November 06 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont deal means for luxury e-commerceBusiness of Fashion's Chantal Fernandez explores the new joint venture between Farfetch, Alibaba and Richemont and its implications for online luxury retail. ...
Must Read: Fashion Executives on What Happens Now, Gap Misses the Mark With Tweet
Posted on November 05 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. American fashion executives on what happens nowIn Business of Fashion, Lauren Sherman spoke with Rent the Runway's Jennifer Hyman, Warby Parker's Neil Blumenthal, 11 Honoré's Patrick Herning and other American fashion executives about ...
Gucci to Present New Collection Via Mini Film Series Starring Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and More
Posted on November 05 2020
Of all the brands opting out of the traditional fashion calendar this season, Gucci is sure to be one of the most closely watched. And the Italian label just announced its plans for its next collection debut, entitled "Ouverture of Something that Never Ended." The brand will be presenting its ...
How Two Sustainability-Focused Brands Have Adapted to Weather the Pandemic
Posted on November 04 2020
So many brands have closed or declared bankruptcy due to the financial pressures of the global pandemic that it's hard to keep track of them all. And though some citizens have pointed to this moment of unparalleled change as an opportunity to build back a more equitable, environmentally-conscious ...
Must Read: Retailers Brace for Potential Post-Election Violence, How Royal Fashion Blogging Turned Into a Big Business
Posted on November 03 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Retailers brace for potential post-election violenceStores across the country are boarding up their windows in anticaption of election-related unrest. "Business owners' nervousness about the election is unsurprising given the events ...
Must Read: How To Work With Tiktok Talent, Ty Haney on What Went Wrong at Outdoor Voices
Posted on November 02 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. How to work with Tiktok talentFashion brands know by now that they need to work with social media influencers, but many are struggling to adapt to the specifics of Tiktok talent. Part of the key is letting creators have lots of creative ...
Candace Marie Stewart's Black In Corporate Launches Mentorship Program
Posted on November 02 2020
Candace Marie Stewart has gained attention — and acclaim — within the fashion industry for her work developing and implementing social media strategies for brands like Barneys New York and Prada (and also, for her incredible personal style). She always knew she wanted to work in fashion, ...
Beyoncé Covers the December 2020 Issue of British 'Vogue'
Posted on October 30 2020
Beyoncé has just been revealed as the cover star for British Vogue's December 2020 issue. The announcement was made with the rollout of three different covers: one featuring Beyoncé laying on the ground photographed from above wearing her new Ivy Park drop in a bright lime colorway, one ...
Must Read: Retailers Are Pushing Pre-Election Sales, How the Beauty Industry Can Stop Excluding the LGBTQ+ Community
Posted on October 30 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Brands are pushing hard for sales ahead of the election"The coming weeks will be a test of what happens when the holiday shopping bonanza collides with one of the most fraught political events in recent history," writes Hilary ...
Megan Thee Stallion Fronts Savage x Fenty's Holiday 2020 Campaign
Posted on October 30 2020
Here's a bright spot to look forward to this holiday season: Megan Thee Stallion is the face of Savage x Fenty's Holiday 2020 campaign. In the imagery, the rapper is seen modeling pieces from the seasonal Pearls of Love Xtra VIP Box — a String of Pearls Cupless Bralette and matching ...
The Complicated Legacy of 'Man Repeller'
Posted on October 30 2020
When Michelle Li first moved to New York City to study at Parsons, she often felt out of place among other fashion students. "I was so lonely," she says, in an email. "All of the other fashion/art students kind of morphed into the people that wore head-to-toe black and smoked cigs outside of our ...
Must Read: Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh Cover 'Marie Claire,' How Bryanboy Became a TikTok Star
Posted on October 29 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh cover Marie Claire"Black Widow" stars Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh front the winter issue of Marie Claire, photographed by Quentin Jones. In the accompanying story by Mitchell ...
Luxury Ready-to-Wear Label Cushnie Is Closing
Posted on October 29 2020
After 12 years in business, Carly Cushnie is shutting down her namesake label, according to a report by The New York Times. Cushnie cited pandemic-related financial strains as the reason for the closure. The designer, who launched the brand right out of Parsons with Michelle ...
Uniqlo +J Is Back With Timeless, Understated Outerwear and More
Posted on October 28 2020
The fashion community rejoiced in August when Uniqlo announced it would be reviving its beloved collaboration with Jil Sander, +J. We haven't been able to buy Sander's stylish, practical, affordable coats for the Japanese apparel company since 2014 — and even that drop was only comprised of ...
Must Read: Mango Reveals Plans to Eliminate Plastic Bags From Supply Chain, Levi's Drops New xkarla Collection
Posted on October 28 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Mango reveals plans to eliminate 160 million plastic bags from supply chainAs part of its ongoing commitment to the Fashion Pact, Mango announced on Wednesday that it would work alongside its suppliers to eliminate plastic bags ...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Covers December Issue of 'Vanity Fair'
Posted on October 28 2020
As the final day of the 2020 presidential election looms closer, more politicians are appearing on the covers of fashion magazines. First it was Sen. Kamala Harris on Elle, then Rep. Ilhan Omar (and daughter Isra Hirsi) on Teen Vogue and now, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on ...
Must Read: Rep. Ilhan Omar and Daughter Isra Hirsi Cover 'Teen Vogue', Tapestry Inc. Names CEO
Posted on October 27 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Representative Ilhan Omar and daughter Isra Hirsi cover Teen VogueRep. Ilhan Omar, a congresswoman known as one of the members of "The Squad," and her teen daughter Isra Hirsi, known for her climate activism, appear together on the ...
The Costume Institute's 'About Time' Exhibition Subtly Points to Sustainability as the Future of Fashion
Posted on October 26 2020
If time used to march along in a straight line, progressing at regular intervals of minutes, days and years, that all seemed to change in 2020. As the pandemic forced people to stay home, the routines we'd relied on in the past — like going into an office Monday through Friday — dissolved, ...