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Treating Your Handbag Collection Like a Stock Portfolio Just Got Easier
Posted on October 01 2020
Handbags might be at the bottom of your shopping list as we prepare for another quarter spent indoors, but Rebag founder and CEO Charles Gorra thinks the pandemic will accelerate a growing trend in the handbag market: treating them as actual investments rather than frivolous splurges. "It has ...
Byredo Founder Ben Gorham Wants You to Have an 'Emotional' Connection to Your Makeup
Posted on October 01 2020
Ask just about anyone with access to Instagram and even a vague awareness of what's going on in the fashion world to name their idea of the ultimate cool-kid luxury fragrance and candle brand, and no doubt Byredo will be top of mind. The minimalist, influencer-beloved label — which also makes ...
Italian Makeup Brand Kiko Milano Reportedly Requested 'No Ethnics' While Casting a Campaign
Posted on September 30 2020
Kiko Milano is the latest brand to be accused of blatantly racist business practices. According to a story by Sara Li for Nylon.com, the Italian cosmetics brand — which has long served as a backstage staple in Milan and launched in the U.S. in 2014 — reportedly "reached out to various modeling ...
Condé Nast Names Yashica Olden as Its First-Ever Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Posted on September 30 2020
The reckoning with racism in the U.S. earlier this year, triggered by the killing of George Floyd, spread to all aspects of American life, including publishing. Condé Nast was criticized for several accounts of workplace discrimination and for its failure to promote diverse content. On ...
Must Read: Barbie Ferreira Covers 'Cosmo,' Museum Fashion Collections Confront Their Lack of Diverse Objects
Posted on September 30 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Barbie Ferreira covers CosmoBarbie Ferreira is ready to move on from the discussion about her body — and with good reason. The actress talks to Jen Ortiz for her November 2020 cover of Cosmopolitan magazine, shot by Peggy Sirota, about ...
Kerby Jean-Raymond Named Global Creative Director of Reebok
Posted on September 30 2020
Kerby Jean-Raymond, creator and designer of Pyer Moss, has been named Global Creative Director of Reebok. The new position comes as the culmination of an ongoing relationship between Jean-Raymond and Reebok, which have collaborated on the Reebok by Pyer Moss collection for four years. In this new ...
Anonymous Industry Players Launch 'Biden Beauty' to Support the Democratic Presidential Bid
Posted on September 30 2020
As the 2020 Presidential Election looms ever nearer (Nov. 3! Nov. 3! Nov. 3!), the fashion and beauty industries are leveraging their resources to encourage voter turnout. And some are even being quite specific about whom, exactly, they want you to vote for (and against). On Wednesday, ...
Must Read: Saint Laurent Rive Droite Reveals Collaboration With Helmut Lang, Victor Glemaud Debuts Network for Black Creatives
Posted on September 29 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Saint Laurent Rive Droite reveals collaboration with Helmut Lang Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello released plans for an upcoming collaboration with Helmut Lang on Tuesday. Called "Helmut Lang x Anthony Vaccarello for ...
An Extinction Rebellion Protestor Just Gatecrashed the Dior Runway
Posted on September 29 2020
Dior, under current creative director Maria Grazia Churi, is no stranger to bold messaging on the runway. Last season, the runway backdrop included signs that said things like "Patriarchy = CO2" in neon lights — so no one seemed to bat an eye when the Spring 2021 show, which debuted in Paris ...
Approaching Sustainability as a Mass-Market Retailer: A Case Study With Walmart and Asos
Posted on September 29 2020
After decades of being written off as a fringe issue, sustainability has taken center stage, and now everybody from Kanye West to Coach wants in on it. As luxury businesses from the top of the fashion food chain are clamoring to be seen as eco-friendly, mass-market retailers are following in their ...
Gucci Taps A$AP Rocky, Iggy Pop and Tyler, The Creator for Rock Star-Themed Tailoring Campaign
Posted on September 29 2020
Gucci's men's tailoring campaigns are some of its most delightful, having thrice blessed us with images of Harry Styles — of him gently holding a chicken, playing with piglets and answering the phone. The brand went in a different casting direction for its 2020 imagery, ...
Nordstrom to Ban Sales of Exotic Animal Skins and Genuine Fur by End of 2021
Posted on September 29 2020
Real fur's been slipping in popularity in the fashion ranks for awhile, but it's only recently that exotic animal leathers have joined them in the decline, as fashion weeks like Stockholm, Melbourne and Helsinki ban them from their runways. On Tuesday, Nordstrom announced that it was joining the ...
Must Read: Milan Fashion Week Focused on Reality, Meet the Women Decolonizing Sustainable Fashion
Posted on September 28 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Reality had a starring role at Milan Fashion WeekFashion shows are often known for being ostentatious and over-the-top, but at Milan Fashion Week, there was more of a focus on reality than fantasy this season, writes Angelo Flaccavento. ...
Matthew Williams's First Ad Campaign for Givenchy Is Here
Posted on September 28 2020
From the moment his appointment as creative director of Givenchy was announced in June of this year, Alyx's Matthew M. Williams has been making his aesthetic stamp clear — even though customers have yet to see so much as a single sketch. First, it was through a series of rather ...
Must Read: Data Underscores Importance of Latinx Consumers for Beauty Industry, Patagonia Names New CEO
Posted on September 25 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Latinx beauty shoppers significantly outspend peersAccording to Nielsen, those who identify as Hispanic or Latinx outspend other groups when shopping for beauty products by about 30%. With this demographic making up 18% (and growing) of ...
Chanel Commits $35 Million Toward Solar Energy Projects for Low-Income Californians
Posted on September 25 2020
When Karl Lagerfeld sent models down a solar panel runway against a backdrop of wind turbines for Chanel's Spring 2013 show, the references to renewable energy seemed more about an aesthetic than anything else. But seven years later, the brand is investing in renewable energy for real. On ...
Rihanna Is Introducing Savage X Fenty Menswear
Posted on September 24 2020
Rihanna is about to make her trailblazing Savage X Fenty line even more inclusive with a dedicated menswear capsule collection, debuting at the brand's upcoming runway show on Oct. 2. And she enlisted some help with adapting the sexy aesthetic for this new category. The ...
Must Read: 'InStyle' Pays Tribute to RBG, the New Wave of Fashion Criticism
Posted on September 24 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. InStyle honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg with special issue Following the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week, InStyle released a special edition honoring her legacy. In the accompanying story (which will ...
Lizzo on the Cover of 'Vogue' Is Good as Hell
Posted on September 24 2020
Vogue released its October 2020 cover on Thursday, and it's Good as Hell: The always fabulous Lizzo fronts the issue, which was shot by Hype Williams and styled by Carlos Nazario. Clad in a crimson Valentino dress that a politician could probably pull off at a luncheon, the ...
Gigi Hadid Gives Birth to First Child
Posted on September 24 2020
Gigi Hadid is a mom. The 25-year-old model and her partner, Zayn Mailk, announced on social media that she had given birth to her first child over the weekend. "Our girl joined us earth-side this weekend and she's already changed our world. So in love," she wrote on Instagram, on a ...
This Year's Election Matters to Fashion and Humanity More Than Ever
Posted on September 24 2020
In an op-ed for Fashionista, fashion policy counsel and professor Kenya Wiley outlines the the 2020 election issues that will have major repercussions for the industry. The late Rep. John Lewis reminded us that the "vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent [we] have in a democratic ...
Must Read: 'Vogue' Launches in Singapore, a Timeline of Black-Owned Beauty Brands
Posted on September 23 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Vogue launches in SingaporeThere's a new Vogue in town: Under the leadership of editor-in-chief Norman Tan, Vogue Singapore has launched with three covers. Diya Prabhakar was photographed by Bryan Huynh and layered with ...
How Brands Are Using Their Retail Spaces to Register Voters
Posted on September 23 2020
This week, on National Voter Registration Day, Saks Fifth Avenue unveiled a new display at its highly-trafficked Fifth Avenue flagship windows. It chronicles different voting milestones through U.S. history. It's timely, and it's not just for optics: Inside, the retailer has set up a booth where ...
Must Read: Sarah Paulson in 'Harper's Bazaar,' Elle Fanning in 'Vanity Fair' for October 2020
Posted on September 22 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Sarah Paulson covers the October issue of Harper's BazaarThe latest issue of Harper's Bazaar stars Sarah Paulson. The cover, styled by Paul Cavaco, sees the actor in an emerald Valentino confection. In the accompanying ...
Jenna Lyons Is Getting Into the Beauty Business
Posted on September 22 2020
Jenna Lyons is best known for having served as J. Crew's creative director and president before stepping down in 2017, after 26 years with the company. Since then, she's mostly maintained a low profile publicly — but actually, she's been hard at work dreaming up a new company. For her next ...
Aaron Philip Landed Her First Major Fashion Campaign — For Moschino
Posted on September 21 2020
Aaron Philip has been making the fashion rounds for awhile now, getting signed to Elite Model Management., talking about better representation for the disabled and queer communities in Vogue and, most recently, appearing on Collina Strada's digital runway. Now she's hit ...
Must Read: Jonathan Majors Covers 'GQ,' Ruth Bader Ginsberg's Enduring and Symbolic Style
Posted on September 21 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Jonathan Majors lands first GQ coverStar of 'Lovecraft Country,' 'Da 5 Bloods' and 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco' Jonathan Majors is coming into his stardom, and he now has the GQ cover to prove it. Majors talks to ...
Chioma Nnadi Named Editor of Vogue.com
Posted on September 21 2020
Chioma Nnadi has moved up the Vogue masthead. The magazine announced Monday that its current Fashion News Director will replace Stuart Emmrich, who announced his departure in July, as the Editor of Vogue.com. In her new role, Nnadi will oversee all of Vogue's digital content. "I am ...
What Everyone Wore to the 2020 (Virtual) Emmys
Posted on September 21 2020
The 2020 Emmys were unlike any other. And while there was no official red carpet, that didn't stop nominees and presenters from dressing up (and, in the cases of Lead Actress in a Limited Series/Movie winner Regina King, perpetual fashion inspiration Tracee Ellis Ross and the cast of "Schitt's ...
Must Read: Rent the Runway Ends Its Unlimited Service, Experts Warn Against TikTok's 'Tooth Shaving' Trend
Posted on September 18 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Rent the Runway ends its Unlimited subscription serviceApparel and accessories rental company Rent the Runway is continuing to adjust its business model amidst pandemic-wrought challenges, announcing on Thursday that it would be adjusting ...
Well, at Least We Have a New Rihanna Savage X Fenty Show to Look Forward to
Posted on September 17 2020
Rihanna was ahead of her time last year when she partnered with Amazon Prime to release a digital fashion show for her Savage X Fenty lingerie line. While there was a live audience of fashion folks in attendance during filming then, this year we'll all be watching the sure-to-be-incredible ...
Must Read: Blackpink Cover 'Elle,' 'Vogue' Launches New Podcast
Posted on September 17 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Blackpink cover ElleK-pop stars Lisa, Jennie Kim, Rosé and Jisoo of Blackpink appear on the cover of Elle U.S.'s October issue. Maria Sherman explores their massive global following in the accompanying story and speaks to the artists ...
Telfar Is Collaborating With Ugg
Posted on September 17 2020
Following the cancellation of its collaboration with Gap and its 2020 CFDA Award for accessory design, Telfar announced a buzzy new partnership that'll give shoppers something to look forward to in 2021. On Wednesday night, the brand posted a video of designer and ...
Here's Who's Showing During London Fashion Week
Posted on September 17 2020
London Fashion Week kicks off on Thursday, with a lineup that includes both physical events and digital presentations — or, as some of the industry has taken to calling it, a "phygital" experience. Earlier this summer, the British Fashion Council (BFC), which oversees the programming, ...
Must Read: Plus-Size Trailblazers on the Future of Fashion, Antoine Gregory Launches Black Fashion Fair
Posted on September 16 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Plus-size trailblazers on the future of fashionAs part of Teen Vogue's "What Is Fashion Now?" series, Gianluca Russo interviews seven plus-size trailblazers to get their take on the future of the industry. Find out what Tess Holliday, ...
Great Outfits in Fashion History: Leighton Meester in Versus Versace at Fashion's Night Out
Posted on September 16 2020
There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In 'Great Outfits in Fashion History,' Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks. Since it's technically New York ...
New Standard Institute Unveils 'Roadmap' to Rebuild a Better Fashion Industry
Posted on September 16 2020
As Covid-19 has turned life upside down and laid bare the already-existing inequalities in the fashion system, there's been much talk from sustainability advocates about the idea of "building back better." The idea is that this moment of upheaval could be used to transform the industry in positive ...
'Marie Claire' Editor in Chief Aya Kanai is Heading to Pinterest
Posted on September 15 2020
Just nine months after she took the helm at Marie Claire, Aya Kanai is stepping down from her role as editor in chief, according to a report by WWD. She's not leaving the women's mag for another publication — instead, Kanai is heading to Pinterest, where she'll be working on editorial ...
Must Read: Are Fashion Schools Worth the Price? Noyette Is a Sustainably Made & Size-Inclusive Women's Clothing Brand Made in L.A.
Posted on September 15 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. SPONSORED: Noyette is a sustainably made & size-inclusive women's clothing brand made in L.A.Noyette is a sustainably made and size-inclusive women's clothing brand made in Los Angeles, California featuring feminine florals and ...
The Supima Design Competition Names Amanda Forastieri Its 2020 Winner
Posted on September 15 2020
Throughout its 13 year history, the Supima Design Competition has given recent fashion school grads the invaluable opportunity to show their work at New York Fashion Week and potentially jumpstart their careers with a nice pool of prize money. But this year, amid the coronavirus crisis, Supima ...
John Boyega Resigns From Jo Malone Ambassadorship After Being Cut From Chinese Campaign
Posted on September 15 2020
On Monday, John Boyega announced that he would be stepping down as Jo Malone's global ambassador via social media. His decision came following the news that the "Star Wars" actor had been cut out of an advertisement he had conceived, directed and starred in when it launched in the Chinese ...
Chanel Is Taking Its Métiers D'Art Show on the Road Again — But It's Staying Close to Home
Posted on September 15 2020
After returning to Paris last December, Chanel's Métiers D'Art show is going on the road again for 2021 offering — but it's staying close to home. Over the last decade, Chanel has taken its Métiers D'Art collection across the globe, to places like Hamburg, Dallas and Shanghai. But the ...
Must Read: What's Next for Fashion, Industry Falls Behind on Sustainability Targets
Posted on September 14 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. On the eve of NYFW, what's next?Virgil Abloh, Gwyneth Paltrow, Antoine Arnault and Tory Burch spoke with the New York Times's Vanessa Friedman about what's next for fashion, covering everything from sustainability to racial equity to the ...
All the Winners From the 2020 CFDA Awards
Posted on September 14 2020
On Monday, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the winners of its annual Awards. Considered the biggest honor for a designer in the U.S. fashion industry, these prizes are typically handed out in a star-studded ceremony in early June. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 ...
Here's Who's Showing During New York Fashion Week
Posted on September 14 2020
New York Fashion Week officially — strangely, unprecedentedly — kicked off on Sunday, Sept. 14, with a socially-distant runway show on the roof of Spring Studios in Manhattan. Typically a six-day affair filled with back-to-back (and sometimes overlapping) events across the city, from first thing in ...
Must Read: Edward Enninful Covers 'Time', Katie Grand Has a New Project
Posted on September 11 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Edward Enninful covers TimeBritish Vogue's Edward Enninful covers Time, accompanied by a profile written by Diana Evans, who describes him as "the most powerful Black man in his industry." The editor discusses his own experiences growing ...
Get a First Look at Valentino's Celebrity-Approved Atelier 03 Rose Edition Handbag
Posted on September 11 2020
Valentino's Fall 2020 lineup was an almost too accurate depiction of the somber mood that would wash over the world in the following weeks. Pierpaolo Piccioli offered a goth serving of nearly 90 head-to-black looks, largely skipping the bold shades that we've come to expect from the designer ...
Are Unpaid Fashion Internships Inherently Exploitative?
Posted on September 11 2020
Not being paid for your work is bad. But paying someone else for the opportunity to get a job is even worse. And according to a new report, that's exactly what's happening at entry-level positions across the fashion industry: interns may pay more for the "privilege" of interning than they get ...
Must Read: Condé Nast Drops Some Claims in Lawsuit Against Stefano Tonchi, Marc Jacobs and Ava Nirui Discuss Creative Partnership
Posted on September 10 2020
Condé Nast reportedly drops some claims in its lawsuit against Stefano TonchiWWD reports that Advance Publications Inc., Condé Nast's parent company, is dropping two of the claims — of breach of confidentiality and of breach of employment agreement — in its countersuit ...
Watch the 2020 Supima Design Competition Live Right Here
Posted on September 10 2020
As you may have heard, Fashion Week is operating a little differently this year. And as a precursor to the mostly-digital proceedings, nonprofit luxury cotton purveyor Supima is streaming its annual Supima Design Competition live, right here, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Law Roach, image architect to ...