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LVMH's Perfumes and Cosmetics Division Is Manufacturing Hand Sanitizer to Combat the Spread of Coronavirus
Posted on March 16 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting every corner of society, and fashion is far from exempt. On Sunday, one of the industry's largest luxury conglomerates, LVMH, announced one way it intended to address the crisis: by turning its perfumes and cosmetics business into a hand sanitizer manufacturer. Many ...
ICYMI: Meghan Markle's Final Royal Engagements, 'Mulan' Red Carpet & Zoë Kravitz's 'High Fidelity' Makeup
Posted on March 15 2020
Sure, we're all glued to our phones/tablets/laptops/watches that barely tell time, but even the best of us miss out on some important #content from time to time. That's why, in case you missed it, we've rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank ...
Must Read: What Brands Need to Know About Addressing Mental Health and Gen Z, Everlane Announces Organic Cotton Commitment
Posted on March 13 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. What brands need to know about addressing mental health and Gen ZGen Z customers are drastically different from their predecessors. And as brands try to cater to this demographic, they need to create strategies that respond to their ...
Do Yourself a Favor and Follow Daphne Guinness on TikTok
Posted on March 13 2020
A little over a decade ago, Daphne Guinness dominated the front rows and street-style galleries with her unique, unmissable goth take on high fashion. She served as muse to many and counted the likes of Alexander McQueen and Tom Ford as friends. Guinness bought the late Isabella Blow's entire ...
Must Read: Models From Around the World Cover 'Vogue,' Danielle Bernstein's Line Made Macy's Millions in One Day
Posted on March 12 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Vogue's April 2020 issue stars models from around the world, including Kaia Gerber, Adut Akech, Paloma Elsesser and moreFor its April 2020 issue, U.S. Vogue tapped its global editors-in-chief around the world to pick ...
Meet the Finalists for the 2020 LVMH Prize
Posted on March 11 2020
After 20 talented designers presented their collections to the LMVH's committee of experts in Paris during fashion week, the eight finalists for the 2020 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers were announced on Tuesday morning. "This year, once more, the semi-finalists impressed us with ...
Must Read: The Hollywood Reporter's Top 10 Stylists of the Decade, Luxury Fashion's Hidden Indian Embroiderers
Posted on March 11 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. The Hollywood Reporter announces top 10 stylists of the decadeFor the 10th edition of its annual Power Stylists issue, The Hollywood Reporter removed rankings and focused on the most impactful stylists on the scene. The issue boasts ...
Must Read: Italian Luxury Goes on Lockdown, What Went Wrong at Outdoor Voices
Posted on March 10 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Italian luxury goes into lockdownCovid-19's impact on the world is steadily increasing, with confirmed cases in over 100 countries. There were a variety of changes and cancellations throughout Fashion Month, but the big news now is the ...
Must Read: Dior Launches Podcast, Rick Owens Collaborates With Champion
Posted on March 09 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Dior launches podcast Dior just launched a 'Dior Talks' podcast series that will feature conversations with "artists, collaborators and close friends of the House, all prestigious figures from the cultural sphere" on topics ranging ...
ICYMI: Wrapping Up All Things Fashion Month Fall 2020
Posted on March 08 2020
Sure, we're all glued to our phones/tablets/laptops/watches that barely tell time, but even the best of us miss out on some important #content from time to time. That's why, in case you missed it, we've rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank ...
Must Read: Gap Names New CEO, the Dixie Chicks Cover 'Allure'
Posted on March 06 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Gap names new CEOGap Inc. announced that Sonia Syngal will become the company's new chief executive officer. Most recently, she's been the CEO of Old Navy, having first joined Gap Inc. in 2004. In her new role, she will work on ...
Must Read: Danielle Bernstein Launches Line at Macy's, Gucci Opens First Beauty Pop-Up in L.A
Posted on March 05 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Danielle Bernstein launches line at Macy's Danielle Bernstein has tapped into the design world with swimwear and jewelry collections through WeWoreWhat — but her recent most endeavor, an affordable ready-to-wear line available ...
Karl Lagerfeld Collab Raises Ongoing Questions About Diversity and Inclusion in the World of DIY Knitting
Posted on March 05 2020
One year after his death, legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld is still stirring up controversy. It all started with a collaboration destined for the seemingly innocent sphere of the DIY knitting world. Before he died in 2019, the creative chief of Chanel, Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld Paris was working ...
Must Read: Sacai to Design Jean-Paul Gaultier's Next Couture Collection, Uncertainty at Paris Fashion Week
Posted on March 04 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Sacai to design Jean-Paul Gaultier's next couture collectionJean-Paul Gaultier has appointed Sacai's Chitose Abe to create the Fall 2020 Gaultier couture collection. Speaking to WWD, he explained that he planned to choose a new ...
Missguided Ad Banned in U.K. for Featuring 'Overly Sexualized' Women
Posted on March 04 2020
A Missguided ad that was on display at railway stations last November in the U.K. has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority. According to the report, the poster featured a model leaning against a side table wearing sheer tights, high heels and an unbuttoned jacket with ...
Must Read: Kith Women and Estée Lauder Announce 2nd Collaboration, Sophie Turner Covers 'Elle'
Posted on March 03 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Kith Women and Estée Lauder Announce Second CollaborationTo celebrate International Women's Day, Kith Women and Estée Lauder have collaborated on another collection of makeup products. The theme is 'generational beauty', meaning how ...
Here's North West Performing at the Yeezy Season 8 Show During Paris Fashion Week
Posted on March 02 2020
When news spread just days ago that Kanye West was set to stage his latest for Yeezy — Season 8 — during Paris Fashion Week after a two-year hiatus, there was no doubt that West & co. were up to something special. That "something special," as it was, arrived at the end of the runway ...
Must Read: How Brands Can Be Transparent With Their Customers, Do Runway Shows Need a Theme?
Posted on March 02 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. How brands can be transparent with their customersAs shoppers become more conscious about their consumption, more pressure is being placed on brands to be transparent about their production and sustainability credits. Nevertheless, ...
Hey, Quick Question: Is Drone Delivery Coming for Fashion?
Posted on March 02 2020
Welcome to our column, "Hey, Quick Question," where we investigate seemingly random happenings in the fashion and beauty industries. Enjoy! There was a moment maybe, like, three years ago when fashion was very heavily intrigued by drones. The verb used here is intentional: I wouldn't go so far as ...
ICYMI: Milan Street Style, Best Things We've Bought Recently & the Latest from Dior and Saint Laurent
Posted on March 01 2020
Sure, we're all glued to our phones/tablets/laptops/watches that barely tell time, but even the best of us miss out on some important #content from time to time. That's why, in case you missed it, we've rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank ...
Must Read: Outdoor Voices Collaborates With St. Vincent, Birchbox Rethinks Private Label Strategy
Posted on February 28 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Outdoor Voices collaborates with St. Vincent Outdoor Voices tapped Grammy-award winning artist St.Vincent for a collection centered around versatile yet simple dressing that minimizes the time it takes to make outfit ...
Patrick Kelly Dressed Everyone From Princess Diana to Grace Jones in the '80s — and His Work Is Still Relevant Today
Posted on February 28 2020
He referred to himself as the "black, male Lucille Ball." Essence considered him "a breath of fresh air in an industry that often takes itself too seriously." He dressed the likes of Grace Jones, Princess Diana and Paloma Picasso, and was known for his exuberant designs and spirited runways. ...
Must Read: Peter Pilotto Label Put on Hold, Calvin Klein's Spring 2020 Campaign Stars Justin Bieber and Kendall Jenner
Posted on February 27 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Peter Pilotto is putting label on holdPeter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos announced Wednesday morning that they will be hitting pause on their label. The duo have been working together for 12 years on Peter Pilotto, and have ...
Christian Louboutin's New Paris Exhibit Looks Beyond the Red Sole and Into the Man Behind It
Posted on February 27 2020
When Christian Louboutin was nine years old, he would often walk by the Palais de Porte Dorée, an imposing art-deco structure in Paris's 12th arrondissement, the neighborhood where he grew up. He found it intimidating and scary, and never wanted to go inside. "Thank god I was pushed by my older ...
Must Read: Glenda Bailey Talks Leaving 'Harper's Bazaar,' Is Virgil Abloh the Next Karl Lagerfeld?
Posted on February 26 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Could Virgil Abloh be the next Karl Lagerfeld?Karl Lagerfeld is seen as an icon in the fashion industry. Could Virgil Abloh — serial collaborator and designer of Off-White and Louis Vuitton menswear — be deemed his 'millennial' ...
Seoul Fashion Week Canceled Due to Coronavirus, New 'CR Fashion Book' Issue Stars Cher, Naomi Campbell and Kim Kardashian West Cover
Posted on February 25 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Seoul Fashion Week canceled due to coronavirusAs the coronavirus continues to spread globally, South Korea has decided to cancel its fashion week, which was scheduled for March 17 through 21. After China, South Korea has mounted the ...
Bureau Betak Announces Efforts to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Fashion Productions
Posted on February 25 2020
Bureau Betak, the production company founded by Alexandre de Betak and known for putting on some of the most elaborate — and Instagrammed — runway shows in the industry, announced on Tuesday new measures it's taking to reduce its carbon footprint. The announcement came in the form of ...
Must Read: You Can Now Buy Tickets to Tyra Banks's ModelLand, What Influencer Paywalls Mean for Fashion Brands
Posted on February 24 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. You can now buy tickets to Tyra Banks's ModelLandAdvance tickets to Tyra Bank's ModelLand — the 21,000 square foot, multi-level attraction in Santa Monica, CA — are now on sale. It promises to combine "the glamour of 'America’s Next ...
Hey, Quick Question: Why Are We Still Claiming Fashion Is the World's 2nd Most Polluting Industry?
Posted on February 24 2020
Earlier this month, I attended a conference in Paris that billed itself as the largest sustainability convening in the world. There were so many great exhibitors, speakers and experts represented, but much of that was overshadowed by a simple misstep: misinformation being trumpeted from the ...
Giorgio Armani Cancels Fall 2020 Runway Show After Coronavirus Outbreak in Italy
Posted on February 23 2020
After coronavirus has killed two people near Milan and sparked a lockdown in a dozen towns across northern Italy, Giorgio Armani has decided to take the safe route and disinvite guests to his Fall 2020 show. Instead, the designer will reveal his latest collection behind closed doors and livestream ...
Raf Simons Is Going to Prada as Co-Creative Director
Posted on February 23 2020
Raf Simons is back in womenswear. The Belgian fashion designer — who's been working on his namesake menswear label since leaving Calvin Klein in late 2018 — will join Prada as co-creative director, working with Miuccia Prada to collaborate on design and decision-making. ...
ICYMI: The Best of London Fashion Week, The Latest from Gucci & The History of MAC's Ruby Woo
Posted on February 23 2020
Sure, we're all glued to our phones/tablets/laptops/watches that barely tell time, but even the best of us miss out on some important #content from time to time. That's why, in case you missed it, we've rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank ...
Must Read: Vans Launches Collaboration With Sandy Liang, Ty Haney Steps Down as CEO of Outdoor Voices
Posted on February 21 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Vans launches collaboration with Sandy Liang Sandy Liang is known for her quirky yet forward sense of design — and she brought that sensibility to Vans, creating a unique collection of footwear and apparel that launches today. In a ...
It's the Best Time of the Year to Sell Your Clothing Online
Posted on February 21 2020
The secondhand market has been growing explosively in the past 18 months and online resale platforms like Thredup, Poshmark and Depop are becoming ever more popular with young shoppers looking for options that have a lower impact on the planet and their wallets. "Millennials and Gen ...
Must Read: Gap Inc. Announces Partnership With thredUp, Glossier Rethinks Its 'Play' Line
Posted on February 20 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday Gap Inc. announces partnership with thredUP Gap Inc. is working with the online consignment platform thredUp to encourage customers to turn in their old clothes in exchange for shopping credits for Gap, Banana Republic, ...
Victoria's Secret Acquired, Leslie Wexner to Step Down
Posted on February 20 2020
Victoria's Secret officially has a new owner: Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm, acquired the lingerie giant from L Brands in a deal that makes it a privately held company. Meanwhile, Bath & Body Works will exist as a standalone public company, and Leslie Wexner, L Brands founder ...
Must Read: Chanel and Fendi One Year After Karl Lagerfeld's Passing, Can Daniel Lee Go Beyond the Bottega Veneta "It" Bag?
Posted on February 19 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday Looking at Chanel and Fendi, one year after Karl Lagerfeld's passingKarl Lagerfeld created a world with Chanel so iconic, it made him an international celebrity. One year after his death, his longtime collaborator Virginie ...
How Luxury Brands Are Responding to Coronavirus
Posted on February 19 2020
As coronavirus continues to devastate China and the lives of its citizens, luxury goods companies have begun speaking out about the health crisis — mainly in regards to how it's affecting the health of their business in the region. Kering, owner of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, announced ...
Must Read: Maison Margiela Collaborates With The North Face, Behind Tommy Hilfiger's Success
Posted on February 18 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. MM6 Maison Margiela collaborates with The North FaceAlongside its Fall 2020 collection, MM6 Maison Margiela presented a new collaboration with outdoor brand The North Face at London Fashion Week. The collection includes elevated takes on ...
'Alaïa-Adrian: Masters of Cut' Passes the Art of Tailoring and Technique Onto the Next Generation
Posted on February 18 2020
Two days after CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner and recent alum Christopher John Rogers won New York Fashion Week with his stunning Fall 2020 runway, the Savannah College of Art and Design — his alma mater — opened "Alaïa-Adrian: Masters of Cut" at the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion ...
The High-Fashion-ification of Reusable Water Bottles
Posted on February 18 2020
In my high school in suburban Chicagoland in the mid- to late-aughts, Nalgene water bottles were a certain and undeniable form of adolescent social currency. To carry one indicated you were an acceptable amount of granola-y, which, in my crunchy, beachy hometown, was among the most aspirational of ...
ICYMI: The Best of the Best From New York Fashion Week
Posted on February 16 2020
Sure, we're all glued to our phones/tablets/laptops/watches that barely tell time, but even the best of us miss out on some important #content from time to time. That's why, in case you missed it, we've rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank ...
Must Read: British Fashion After Meghan Markle's Departure, 'Vogue' UK Names Amber Valletta Sustainability Editor
Posted on February 14 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. British Fashion after Meghan Markle's departureAs Meghan Markle became a royal, the duchess also became a fixture in the fashion world with her support of British and ethical brands, appearance at the 2019 Fashion Awards and her decision ...
Must Read: Inside the New Esquire, the Rise of the Brow Lift
Posted on February 13 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Inside the new EsquireMichael Sebastian was named editor-in-chief of Esquire last summer, and has made it his quest to revamp the men's magazine for the modern reader, including those who favors streetwear over ...
Olivia Palermo's Long-Awaited Clothing Line Is Finally Here
Posted on February 13 2020
For about as long as Olivia Palermo has been a fixture in the fashion industry — and that's over 10 years now — people have been wondering when she'd launch her own fashion line. Well, folks, that day is here. "This is going into the next phase of the brand," Palermo tells ...
Ask a Sustainability Expert: How Do I Recycle My Worn-Out Shoes?
Posted on February 13 2020
Even for fashion and beauty lovers who think sustainability is important, wading through all the sometimes-conflicting information about it can be tricky. To combat the confusion, we're asking scientists, researchers and other authorities to answer all your most pressing questions in our column Ask ...
Must Read: Phoebe Philo May Be Planning Her Comeback, Amazon Reveals Secret Luxury Site
Posted on February 12 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Could Phoebe Philo be planning her comeback?Phoebe Philo, former creative director of Celine and, before that, Chloé, is rumored to be planning a new collection and in the process of interviewing designers. When her project will ...
New Bill Cunningham Documentary Reveals the More Emotional Side of an Icon
Posted on February 11 2020
The late Bill Cunningham was not a divisive person in the fashion world. Commonly regarded as the grandfather of street style photography, he was not mired in controversy like so many of his industry peers, nor was he publicly political. He could be called fashion's Mr. Rogers, although his ...
Must Read: Big Tech Is Infiltrating Fashion Week, Does a Modeling Agency Need a Fashion Brand?
Posted on February 10 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Big tech is infiltrating fashion weekAs fashion and technology grow more intertwined, an increasing amount of tech companies are partnering with brands. There have been a few notable examples, like Amazon's partnership with Rihanna's ...
'Vogue' Announces Lineup For 4th Forces of Fashion Conference
Posted on February 10 2020
For the past few years, American Vogue has taken its glossy pages to the real world with a star-studded conference in New York City, which in the past has featured industry headline-makers ranging from Gigi Hadid to Rihanna. Forces of Fashion returns in October 2020, with a star-studded ...