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Leandra Medine to 'Step Back' From Man Repeller
Posted on June 12 2020
Following criticism over her company's lack of diversity and treatment of former Black and POC employees, Leandra Medine Cohen announced that she would "step back" from Man Repeller, the site she founded in 2010. In a message posted to her personal Instagram page late Wednesday, Medine wrote ...
Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario Has Stepped Down
Posted on June 11 2020
Rose Marcario, longtime president and CEO of Patagonia, is stepping down from her position effective June 12. Marcario was at the helm of the company for 12 years, during which time she elevated the company to a new level of commitment to environmental and social activism. She helped pioneer ...
Retailers Announce Commitments to Diversify the Brands They Carry
Posted on June 10 2020
When Aurora James first shared her idea for what would officially become the 15 Percent Pledge — a 501(c)(3) non-profit that calls on major retailers to ensure that at least 15% of the products on their shelves are from Black-owned businesses — she specifically turned her attention (and ...
Must Read: Alicia Keys Covers 'InStyle', Anna Wintour Issues an Apology for 'Hurtful and Intolerant' Mistakes
Posted on June 10 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Alicia Keys covers InStyle's July 2020 issueAfter much of the world went into social isolation earlier this year, magazines found themselves needing to get creative about cover shoots. InStyle's solution for its July 2020 issue ...
Samira Nasr Named Editor-in-Chief of 'Harper's Bazaar'
Posted on June 09 2020
Harper's Bazaar U.S. has a new editor at the helm. Samira Nasr — who, since May 2018, has been the executive fashion director at Vanity Fair — was named editor-in-chief of the Hearst glossy, following Glenda Bailey's departure earlier this year. (Bailey, who helmed the magazine for ...
[SPONSORED] Looking for a Completely Unique, Customizable Father's Day Gift?
Posted on June 09 2020
Father's Day is June 21 — we could all use a reminder, and coming up with an original, actually-useful gift can feel even more challenging than remembering what day it is. We're here to help. At this point, your dad is probably all set with socks, wallets and ties (to wear...where exactly?), so ...
Must Read: Why Luxury Brands Should Work With Black Content Creators, Fashion Investors Bet on Recession-Proof Start-Ups
Posted on June 09 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Tamu McPherson pens a letter on why luxury brands should work with Black content creatorsIn an open letter to luxury fashion brands on her blog All the Pretty Birds, Tamu McPherson calls out the industry for leaving so many ...
Black Fashion, Beauty and Culture Scholars to Follow
Posted on June 09 2020
As a fashion and beauty publication, the very least we can do is use our platform — today and everyday — to amplify the voices of the many talented Black people who make this industry what it is. In addition to resources on Black creatives to follow in the fashion industry, we're sharing a ...
Must Read: What Fashion Can Do Beyond a Black Square on Instagram, Ralph Toledo on the Future of the Runway
Posted on June 08 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. What the fashion industry can do, beyond posting a black square on InstagramIn the New York Times, Vanessa Friedman reflects on what actions the fashion industry can take beyond expressing solidarity publicly for the Black community, in ...
Refinery29 Founder Christene Barberich Steps Down as Editor-in-Chief in Response to Accusations of Racism and Toxic Company Culture
Posted on June 08 2020
Christene Barberich, co-founder and longtime global editor-in-chief of Refinery29, announced that she would be stepping down from the head of the company on Monday. The cause? Accusations of racism and toxic company culture at the media business she helped create in 2005. Refinery29 is the latest ...
Reports of Racism Besmirch Reformation's 'Sustainable' Reputation
Posted on June 08 2020
Reformation has long been a darling of millennial shoppers due to its sustainability-centered marketing and LA cool girl aesthetic. But as the United States erupts in protests over white supremacy and police brutality, Reformation is finding itself in the spotlight for something other than its ...
Must Read: Beauty Brands Are Being Called Upon to Change, Black Creatives Speak Up About Racism in Fashion
Posted on June 05 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Beauty brands are being called upon to commit to anti-racism practicesWhile the beauty industry has been patting itself on the back for becoming more inclusive over the last few years, the events of the past week have shed light on ...
CFDA Announces Initiatives to Combat Systemic Racism in Fashion
Posted on June 04 2020
Over the past several days, amid outcries for justice in the deaths of Black people at the hands of police, many individuals working in fashion have spoken out against the industry's long-standing history of racism. Some have offered suggestions on how to fix it (like Aurora James's call on ...
Must Read: 'Anti-Viral-Leisure' Could Be a $20 Billion Opportunity, This Is Not the End of Fashion
Posted on June 04 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. 'Anti-viral-leisure' could present a billion-dollar opportunity for a struggling fashion industryFashion businesses have taken significant financial hits due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. As these companies look for ways to get ...
Aurora James Has a Plan to Support Black-Owned Businesses in the Long Term
Posted on June 04 2020
As fashion and beauty companies continue to respond to the ongoing police brutality protests happening around the world — whether it's through monetary donations to anti-racism organizations or by lending their platforms to promote Black creators — Brother Vellies founder Aurora ...
Must Read: Voices From the Black Community Speak Up on Fashion, Banana Republic Donates $20 Million in Clothes
Posted on June 03 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Voices from the Black community speak up on fashionWhen it comes to diversity and inclusivity, the fashion industry has always fallen short. Business of Fashion spoke to a group of Black journalists, influencers, venture ...
L'Oréal Paris Slammed by Model Munroe Bergdorf for Using Black Lives Matter Post as a 'PR Opportunity'
Posted on June 02 2020
As brands navigate the choppy waters of communicating in the midst of widespread protests against racism and police brutality, some are learning that social media posts can go very wrong if they're seen as incongruous with the company's values and actions. On Monday, L'Oréal Paris shared a ...
Must Read: How Brands Can Move Beyond Virtue Signaling, Inside the Latest Virgil Abloh Backlash
Posted on June 02 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. How brands can move beyond virtue signaling Many fashion brands have come to adopt predictable and pretty useless responses to global crises. And while they've gotten away with it in the past, these labels are now getting slammed by ...
'How Would We Feel if a Client or Employee Died After Contracting the Virus at Our Salon?'
Posted on June 02 2020
Neal Miller Black is the co-owner of Gem Salon + Spa in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With his permission, Fashionista is sharing the open letter he penned in response to Governor Tim Walz's plans for reopening salons in the state beginning on June 1. Read on for his unedited thoughts on the subject. We ...
How Fashion and Beauty Brands Are Responding to the Ongoing Police Brutality Protests
Posted on June 02 2020
In response to the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black Americans at the hand of the police, people across the world have taken to the streets to protest police brutality and systemic racism. Some of these demonstrations have turned violent, with reports ...
Black Lives Matter
Posted on June 01 2020
Over the weekend, protests erupted all over the United States in reaction to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade, the latest in a long line of injustices committed against the Black community. We have been disturbed by the treatment of protestors by police ...
Timberland Is Investing Further in Regenerative Agriculture
Posted on May 29 2020
When I first started writing in January of 2019 about regenerative agriculture — a form of farming that focuses on soil health — it was hard to find mentions of this term, which was already gaining prominence in the food space, anywhere in fashion publications. But the momentum's ...
Must Read: September Issues Are Being Delayed This Year, Tom Ford Is Optimistic About Fashion's Comeback
Posted on May 29 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Magazine publishers are delaying the release of their September issuesDue to the coronavirus pandemic, some magazine publishers such as Hearst are delaying the release dates of their September issues from August to September. This will ...
Must Read: How Fashion Has Embraced Digital From Lockdown, What's Next for Bergdorf Goodman?
Posted on May 28 2020
These are the stories making headlines on Thursday. How fashion has embraced digital from lockdown — and what that means moving forwardThe fashion industry is slowly starting to reopen in some countries, but many are still living — and trying to go about their jobs — from lockdown. Worldwide ...
Naomi Campbell Named First-Ever Global Face of Pat McGrath Labs
Posted on May 28 2020
Supermodel Naomi Campbell and makeup artist Pat McGrath have been friends and collaborators for 25 years, creating looks together on the runway, in the pages of magazines and on the red carpet. On Thursday, they announced on Twitter that Campbell would become the first-ever global face of Pat ...
Allbirds and Adidas Embark on New Collaboration to Create Shoe with 'Lowest Ever Carbon Footprint'
Posted on May 28 2020
The phrase "collaboration over competition" is well-worn in sustainability circles, and for good reason: You can't solve a global problem like climate change by focusing on individual gains at the expense of the collective good. But as frequently repeated as it is, evidence of the idea in action ...
This Valentino Spring 2020 Dress Is Proving to Be Quite Popular in Editorial
Posted on May 27 2020
Typically, there's a look from a designer runway that stands out to audiences as "the one" — the one you'll be hearing about for months after, the one that'll make it to a red carpet as soon as the samples deliver, the one that'll end up being requested for many a magazine shoot that season. For ...
Must Read: How Raf Simons's Senior Thesis Ended Up on Grailed, What's Actually Selling Online Now
Posted on May 27 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. How Raf Simons's senior thesis ended up on GrailedLate last week, a listing on Grailed went viral. The seller had somehow gotten their hands on Raf Simons's senior thesis from his time at the LUCA School of Arts, and was asking ...
Walmart is Getting in on the Secondhand Market
Posted on May 27 2020
The secondhand clothing market has been exploding of late, with high-end brands like Burberry and Stella McCartney increasingly investing in resale. But it's not just the luxury end of the spectrum that's expanding its investment in pre-owned clothing: Walmart just announced that it, too, is ...
Must Read: Gucci Says Goodbye to Fashion Week, The Tech Behind Social-Distance Shopping
Posted on May 26 2020
These are the stories making headlines on Tuesday. Gucci says goodbye to fashion weekIn a video news conference Monday, Alessandro Michele announced that Gucci is cutting down on the number of shows it holds each year from five to two. The Italian label isn't the first to rethink the fashion ...
People Are Apparently Buying a Lot of Fine Jewelry to Wear With Their Sweats
Posted on May 26 2020
Shopping behavior during this worldwide pandemic has been an interesting thing to observe. Obviously, categories like athleisure and household items have seen a surge in demand, but people are also evidently buying more fine jewelry than one might expect. Moda Operandi recently reported a 35% ...
Must Read: Can Bath & Body Works Save L Brands?, How Fashion Can Overcome the Industry's Discounting Problem
Posted on May 22 2020
Can the recent success of Bath & Body Works save L Brands?L Brands' attempt to sell off a majority stake in the struggling Victoria's Secret fell apart amidst the pandemic, just as another of the company's assets, Bath & Body Works, saw a spike in demand for its products, like hand soap and ...
Hey, Quick Question: What Was Boohoo Thinking Sponsoring an Event During a Pandemic?
Posted on May 22 2020
Welcome to our column, "Hey, Quick Question," where we investigate seemingly random happenings in the fashion and beauty industries. Enjoy! On the off chance you completely missed it because you just woke up from one of those months-long comas, got stranded on an island "Castaway" style or have ...
Must Read: The Great Influencer Shakeout, Megan Thee Stallion for Savage x Fenty
Posted on May 21 2020
These are the stories making headlines on Thursday. Influencers aren't going anywhere, but the way they work is going to changeSpending on sponsored content and influencer partnerships is down across the board, as fashion brands cut budgets and think strategically about their spending amid a global ...
CFDA and BFC Are Also Now Calling for Change in the Way the Fashion Industry Operates
Posted on May 21 2020
On Thursday, after two different groups of industry professionals released separate (though thematically similar) open letters calling for a change in the way the fashion calendar operates, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and the British Fashion Council (BFC) released their ...
Harlem's Fashion Row Launches Non-Profit to Support Designers of Color Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Posted on May 20 2020
On Wednesday, Harlem's Fashion Row announced the launch of ICON 360, a non-profit venture that aims to provide financial relief to designers of color who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Brandice Daniel, founder and CEO of Harlem's Fashion Row explained in a statement that she ...
Must Read: Instagram Makes a Play for Digital Fashion Shows, Facebook Launches Its Own Shopping Platform
Posted on May 20 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Instagram wants to become the go-to platform for digital fashion showsWith fashion shows looking increasingly unlikely in 2020, the race is on to capture the industry's attention with a digital platform. Instagram already has a leg up ...
18 Fashion People Recommend Their Sustainability Must-Reads
Posted on May 20 2020
As much as I appreciate films, podcasts, articles and social media feeds, none of them have changed my life as consistently or dramatically as books have. There is a depth of research and singularity of focus possible between the covers of a book that is hard to attain in a Twitter thread. So ...
Condé Nast Announces Commitment to Become Carbon Neutral By 2030
Posted on May 20 2020
Condé Nast, the publisher behind Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker and more, announced on Wednesday its commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030. "The credibility of our environmental journalism depends on our willingness as a company to improve our own operations and supply chains in ways that ...
Must Read: Janelle Monáe Covers 'Vanity Fair,' Rosalía Fronts the Latest Issue of 'Elle'
Posted on May 19 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Janelle Monáe covers Vanity Fair Janelle Monáe opens up about anxiety, hope and how she's filling her days in isolation in a Zoom interview for Vanity Fair's June issue. For the cover shot (see above), which was also done ...
Hey, Quick Question: What Does Reformation Think 'Victorian' Means?
Posted on May 19 2020
Welcome to our column, "Hey, Quick Question," where we investigate seemingly random happenings in the fashion and beauty industries. Enjoy! At some point during my Monday afternoon Instagram crawl, I saw something so jarring that each time I tried to move past it, I had to scroll back up to take ...
Must Read: Runway Shows as We Knew Them Are Over, Fashion's Survival Depends on Responsible Operations
Posted on May 18 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Say goodbye to the runway shows you once knewFashion shows as we experienced them in February might be gone for good — and what will take their place is still up in the air, though it's likely to combine digital offerings and smaller ...
All the Fashion and Beauty Brand Closures and Bankruptcies Caused by the Pandemic
Posted on May 18 2020
As we're all now well aware, the Covid-19 pandemic has been particularly tough on the fashion industry, with sales down across the board. And given that many companies — especially those with more traditional business models — were already struggling to adapt to a new retail environment or keep up ...
Target Is Releasing a Collection of Designer Dresses This Summer
Posted on May 18 2020
Target is betting on loungewear fatigue with its latest designer collaboration. The retailer, which has a rich history of highly-anticipated partnerships with beloved fashion brands, has teamed up with three female-founded labels — Cushnie, Lisa Marie Fernandez ...
Pyer Moss to Host Drive-In Event During New York Fashion Week
Posted on May 18 2020
Though some fashion weeks originally slated for the summer have announced plans to go all-digital, amid the global Covid-19 pandemic, there's been no update on the status of the September shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris, at least from official organizers. While some designers ...
In a Covid-19-Ravaged World, Beauty Brands Offering 'Humanity' and Authenticity Will Thrive
Posted on May 18 2020
Virtually no industry has remained unscathed by the global health and economic crisis that continues to unfold across the globe as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It's become clear that a return to pre-pandemic normalcy may not be a realistic goal — at least not any time soon — and so ...
Must Read: Andre Leon Talley Calls His Memoir a 'Love Letter' to Anna Wintour, Beauty Brands Must Focus on E-commerce
Posted on May 15 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Andre Leon Talley calls his memoir a 'love letter' to Anna WintourWhile most reviews of Andre Leon Talley's memoir "The Chiffon Trenches" consider it a vengeful takedown of his former boss, Anna Wintour, Talley himself considers it a ...
Must Read: Jay Manuel Talks 'ANTM' Exit, André Leon Talley's Book Is More Than a Tell-All
Posted on May 14 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Why Jay Manuel left "America's Next Top Model"In an interview with Variety promoting his new novel, former "America's Next Top Model" judge and creative director Jay Manuel revealed the truth about his exit from the show after 18 ...
Les Wexner Officially Leaves Victoria's Secret
Posted on May 14 2020
Months after his intention of stepping down was first announced, longtime Victoria's Secret executive Leslie Wexner has officially left the lingerie brand. He announced his retirement from L Brands, parent company of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, during an investors meeting (held ...
Second Group of Industry Leaders Call for 'Rewiring' of the Fashion Industry
Posted on May 14 2020
On Thursday, a group of fashion professionals hailing from brands like Gabriela Hearst, Phillip Lim, Proenza Schouler and Rodarte released a plan to "rewire fashion" that includes an overhaul of the fashion calendar, a reimagination of fashion shows and an alternative approach to discounting. ...