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'Vogue' and Amazon Fashion Partner on Digital Storefront for 'A Common Thread'
Posted on May 14 2020
On Thursday, Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced a partnership with Amazon Fashion to support small- and medium-sized fashion businesses amid the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of its "A Common Thread" initiative. Amazon Fashion committed to donating $500,000 to ...
Must Read: Ulta Tests Virtual Beauty Try-On Technology, Pattern Launches Hair Accessories
Posted on May 13 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Ulta tests virtual beauty try-on technologyFour years ago, Ulta Beauty launched a virtual try-on program called GlamLab. And with coronavirus concerns bringing in-store beauty sampling to a screeching halt, the technology has seen a ...
Condé Nast is Laying Off Almost 100 Employees
Posted on May 13 2020
The coronavirus-induced economic slowdown has already been hitting retailers hard, and the hiatus of publications like W Magazine have proven that the media isn't immune to the shocks, either. On Wednesday, another media titan revealed that it's being impacted: Condé Nast announced via a letter ...
Designers and Executives Publish Open Letter Calling for 'Fundamental and Welcome Change' to Current Fashion Calendar
Posted on May 12 2020
An open letter published online on Tuesday, May 12 — and signed by a host of influential designers, retail executives and CEOs from across the globe — is calling on the fashion industry to make some big, consequential changes to its current calendar. Dries Van Noten — who, with Lane Crawford ...
Must Read: Robert Pattinson's Bizarrely Entertaining 'GQ' Cover Story, Tanya Taylor Launches First Swimwear Capsule
Posted on May 12 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Robert Pattinson photographs himself for GQAt this point in lockdown, it's not particularly unusual for a star to photograph themself for a magazine cover. What is unusual, in the case of Robert Pattinson covering GQ, is ...
Old Navy Donates $30 Million of Clothing to American Families in Need
Posted on May 12 2020
On Tuesday, Old Navy announced it would donate over $30 million in clothing to U.S. families in need. The retailer — which is owned by Gap Inc. — joins a growing list of apparel companies that have offered financial aid or given away product for free to relieve some of the hardships ...
Danielle Bernstein Gets Candid About Love, Loss and Business in Her New Memoir
Posted on May 12 2020
The most that followers ever get to see of influencers' lives is a tightly-curated feed of highlights, with maybe a few less polished, behind-the-curtain glimpses on Instagram Stories. Danielle Bernstein, the blogger behind We Wore What, is changing that with her new memoir, This Is Not a Fashion ...
Must Read: J.C. Penney Said to Be Exploring Bankruptcy Filing, Emma Chamberlain Covers 'Allure'
Posted on May 11 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. J.C. Penney said to be exploring bankruptcy filingAccording to CNBC, J.C. Penney is in talks to secure financing for bankruptcy as soon as next week after skipping a $12 million interest payment on April 15. The Covid-19 ...
Savage x Fenty Creates Community From Self-Isolation in New Campaign
Posted on May 11 2020
Like many other brands unable to photograph new product amid worldwide coronavirus-related lockdowns, Rihanna's Savage x Fenty turned to its crew of brand ambassadors, friends and even customers to create and collaborate on its summer campaign from self-isolation. Titled Savage x Summer, ...
U.S. Fashion and Beauty Retailers Begin to Reopen
Posted on May 11 2020
If for some reason you need to go to a Macy's right now, you may be able to — depending on where you live. After weeks of lockdown, several states and counties in the U.S. are beginning to ease up on the lockdown measures that were put in place to slow the spread of Covid-19, and allow certain ...
Must Read: How Beauty Sampling Will Change Post-Pandemic, Some Brands Are Getting the 'Crisis Pivot' Right
Posted on May 08 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Beauty sampling is poised for major changes post-pandemicAs cosmetics retailers grapple with the future of beauty shopping, WWD asks the question: What does a high-touch category look like in the new normal? Designers and manufacturers ...
Must Read: Stores Closed Due to Covid-19 May Never Reopen, Rent the Runway's Treatment of Warehouse Employees
Posted on May 07 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Stores closed due to Covid-19 may never reopenEven as retailers like Macy's and Gap announce tentative, preliminary plans to reopen at least some of their stores across the U.S., many companies are considering what to do about expiring ...
Neiman Marcus Files for Bankruptcy
Posted on May 07 2020
Neiman Marcus filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday in Texas, following multiple reports in recent weeks that the Dallas-based luxury retailer was discussing the possibility of doing so. According to court documents, the company said it expected to emerge from ...
Must Read: Carey Mulligan Covers 'InStyle', Luxury Fashion Keeps Hope Alive
Posted on May 06 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Carey Mulligan covers InStyleIn a photoshoot completed just before the world went into social distancing mode, Carey Mulligan covers the June 2020 issue of InStyle wearing some of Paris's finest fashions. The "Promising Young ...
Milan Prepares to Launch Its First Ever Digital Fashion Week in July
Posted on May 06 2020
When Covid-19 began to grind all kinds of activities to a halt, fashion folks began to immediately wonder what the lockdown might mean for fashion week. In Milan, at least, an answer is emerging: it's time to go digital. On Wednesday, WWD reported that organizing body Camera Nazionale ...
Workers Who Form the Backbone of the Secondhand Market Are Especially Vulnerable in a Time of Pandemic
Posted on May 06 2020
If you've ever cleaned out your closet, donated the excess and congratulated yourself for keeping clothing out of landfill, chances are you've been relying on a group of people you've probably never even heard of: Ghana's kayayei. Though they're seldom celebrated by vocal champions of the circular ...
Must Read: Naomi Campbell Covers 'Essence' on its 50th Anniversary, Pat McGrath Reflects on Met Galas Past
Posted on May 05 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Naomi Campbell covers 50th anniversary issue of EssenceEssence, the "longest-running Black media platform," celebrated its 50th anniversary with a cover featuring Naomi Campbell, who styled and photographed herself while in quarantine. ...
Thom Browne Created a Custom Look for the HF Twitter Met Gala
Posted on May 04 2020
The first Monday in May is a bit different this year, as we won't be treated to a red-carpeted staircase that turns the Metropolitan Museum of Art into a feast of haute couture and bold designs. But, thanks to hf twitter, we're still getting a high-fashion fix on May 4. The group is hosting ...
Dame Judi Dench Just Scored Her First-Ever 'Vogue' Cover
Posted on May 04 2020
Dame Judi Dench may be a living treasure, but her status as a legendary actress hadn't resulted in her landing a Vogue cover — until now. On Monday, British Vogue released the cover of its June 2020 issue, starring an 85-year-old Dench. According to Edward Enninful, editor-in-chief ...
Must Read: Barbour Collaborates With Supreme, Weibo Gets Into E-Commerce
Posted on May 04 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Barbour collaborates with SupremeBarbour is the latest brand to dip its toes into streetwear with a Supreme collaboration. The British heritage brand teamed up with the skate label-turned-fashion powerhouse on a collection of a waxed ...
J.Crew Officially Files for Bankruptcy
Posted on May 04 2020
After years of declining sales, failed turnaround attempts and a revolving door of creative and business leadership, J.Crew officially filed for bankruptcy on Monday. The coronavirus pandemic has not been kind to retailers of all shapes and sizes. One might expect small, independent retailers ...
Must Read: Independent Fashion Brands Are Struggling, the Beauty Industry Is Cashing in on Virtual Consultations
Posted on May 01 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Independent fashion brands are struggling during the pandemicIndependent fashion brands around the world are facing an onslaught of business challenges amidst the pandemic, including declining sales, loss of funding, uncertainty about ...
Gigi Hadid Confirms She Is Pregnant
Posted on April 30 2020
Big news out of self-isolation: Gigi Hadid has officially confirmed she is pregnant. The supermodel took part in a remote interview with Jimmy Fallon for "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" in which she shared the happy news. "Obviously, we wish we could have announced it on our own ...
Italian Fashion Operations Begin to Reopen
Posted on April 30 2020
In March, which was somehow only last month, the Covid-19 outbreak swiftly and aggressively devastated Italy and put the entire country on lockdown early in the pandemic's global progression. This temporarily crippled one of Italy's biggest industries: fashion. The country is a manufacturing ...
Must Read: How Covid-19 Changed Resale, Pierpaolo Piccioli Talks Designing Couture From Quarantine
Posted on April 30 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. How Covid-19 changed the resale marketResale platforms like Depop and Poshmark are reporting an increase in sales during the global pandemic. The market was already positioned and expected to grow, but amid worldwide lockdowns, an ...
This Non-Profit Launched a Semi-Fine Jewelry Line in 35 Days
Posted on April 30 2020
Christina Grasso and Ruthie Friedlander co-founded the non-profit organization The Chain in 2017 as a support network for women working in fashion media and entertainment and struggling with or recovering from eating disorders. Since its inception, the group has partnered with ...
'Gossip Girl' Costume Designer Eric Daman Is Officially Confirmed for the Reboot
Posted on April 29 2020
It was barely a week ago that actor Sebastian Stan made the bold claim that there were no belts on "Gossip Girl." I was happy to investigate the issue myself, but the only way to officially close the case was to get on the phone with Eric Daman, the costume designer behind all of the show's iconic ...
Must Read: André Leon Talley's Memoir Gets Earlier Release Date, Preview the Delayed 'About Time' Met Exhibition
Posted on April 29 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. André Leon Talley's memoir gets earlier release dateAfter a particularly controversial excerpt from former Vogue editor André Leon Talley's memoir was leaked, his publisher Ballantine is moving the release date. "The Chiffon ...
Prabal Gurung Is Trying to Find Certainty in This Uncertain Moment
Posted on April 29 2020
It's been nearly two months since the coronavirus crisis brought New York — and the American fashion industry — to a grinding halt. But that doesn't mean designers are sitting back and giving in to panic. Whether it's making face masks à la Christian Siriano or working with Vogue and the ...
Off-White Once Again Tops Ranking of Hottest Fashion Brands
Posted on April 29 2020
On Wednesday, global search platform Lyst released its quarterly ranking of the most coveted fashion brands and products for the beginning of 2020 — and, once again, Virgil Abloh's Off-White came out on top. The Lyst Index Q1 2020 looks back on search data, conversion rates and sales on ...
Must Read: What Stores Will Look Like When They Reopen, Proenza Schouler Designers On What's Next
Posted on April 28 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Brick-and-mortar retail is going to look different post-lockdownEven as some cities are still at the height of lockdown orders, store owners are starting to think through what reopening will look like. It may mean the shopping experience ...
What Struggling American Beauty Brands Can Learn From China About Weathering a Pandemic
Posted on April 28 2020
As the global economy continues to experience the reverberating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, companies across virtually every business sector are facing unprecedented challenges. In the beauty industry, the retail landscape is uncertain, services and treatments are being put on indefinite ...
Carine Roitfeld Is Organizing a Virtual Fashion Show With Virgil Abloh, Hailey Bieber, Marc Jacobs and More
Posted on April 28 2020
When fashion folks hear "amfAR," they might think of models wearing couture at Cannes, and for good reason: The foundation frequently relies on beautiful people wearing fancy frocks to raise money for the AIDS/HIV research it conducts. But with gatherings on the red carpet and in far-flung ...
Levi's Pivots Its Festival Campaign Starring Hailey Bieber and Jaden Smith Amid Pandemic
Posted on April 27 2020
Like many brands — particularly those courting younger shoppers — Levi's usually devotes a not-insignificant amount of resources this time of year towards activating at music festivals like Coachella, where it dresses tons of musicians, celebrities and influencers in addition to hosting ...
Mink on Dutch Fur Farms Test Positive for Covid-19
Posted on April 27 2020
The coronavirus pandemic isn't just affecting people. Turns out minks can get the virus, too: On Sunday, two Dutch fur farms were put under quarantine after minks at both sites tested positive for Covid-19. The animals were tested after they were observed having difficulty breathing, and the Dutch ...
Must Read: Chloë Sevigny Covers 'The Cut' via Zoom, Can Anna Wintour's Condé Nast Weather the Crisis?
Posted on April 27 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Chloë Sevigny covers The Cut via Zoom Chloë Sevigny invited photographer Elizaveta Porodina into her home via Zoom to capture what quarantining looks like on the brink of motherhood for the May cover of The ...
You Can Tell We're in a History-Making Era, Because Anna Wintour Just Posed for a Picture Wearing Athleisure
Posted on April 27 2020
Anna Wintour may have minted her public image in an age before Instagram, but nobody embodies a more cohesive personal brand than her. The editor-in-chief of Vogue and artistic director of Condé Nast has long hewed to a small set of visual cues that make her instantly recognizable. Her ...
Sandy Liang Hosted a Pop-Up in Animal Crossing
Posted on April 27 2020
Even if you couldn't head to a party with all of your friends this weekend, you could meet up with them in popular Nintendo video game Animal Crossing — and if you knew which island to head to, you could even pick up some new designer gear from the in-game Sandy Liang pop-up. On Saturday, Sandy ...
Saint Laurent Takes Itself Off the Fashion Calendar
Posted on April 27 2020
The future of fashion week and the runway format may be up in the air, but one major fixture on the traditional fashion calendar is making its stance quite clear. Saint Laurent, which is owned by Kering and designed by Anthony Vaccarello, announced on Monday that it would be taking ...
Must Read: Tory Burch Is Fighting for Fashion's Aid, Hair Salons in the South Begin to Reopen
Posted on April 24 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Tory Burch is fighting for fashion's aidDesigner Tory Burch has become the voice for the fashion industry in Washington, D.C. by fighting to help other brands get aid to help them with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak. ...
7 Years After Rana Plaza, 'Brands Still Do Not Value Human Lives'
Posted on April 24 2020
As Covid-19 sweeps across the world, labor organizers and activists have shared that fashion brands are mass canceling orders already produced or in production, without considering the devastating impact of unpaid wages to the women on the factory floor. These are the same women who have kept ...
Must Read: How to Navigate Brand Backlash During a Pandemic, Should Face Masks Be Making a Fashion Statement?
Posted on April 23 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. How to navigate brand backlash during a pandemicIn the face of the current pandemic, some businesses have found themselves under fire, like how Everlane is facing questions as to whether it was union-busting or Reese ...
Sebastian Stan Says There Were No Belts on 'Gossip Girl.' But What Is the Truth?
Posted on April 23 2020
Late last evening, my phone began lighting up with Instagram and Twitter notifications, tagging me into threads and posts. Why were so many people sending up my Bat Signal on a hum-drum Wednesday night during quarantine? Variety had posted an interview with actor Sebastian Stan, now a bonafide ...
Stretch and Share: Get to Know Sr. Audience Development Manager Liza Sokol
Posted on April 23 2020
Back when going to the office was a thing, the Fashionista team would sometimes break for an afternoon “stretch and share,” a chance to briefly get away from our screens, move our bodies and share responses to a fun, easy prompt. We realized there’s no reason not to continue doing this in our own ...
'Vogue' Releases Special June/July Issue Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Posted on April 23 2020
On Thursday, Vogue U.S. announced the release of a special issue for June/July, titled "Our Common Thread: Creativity in a Time of Crisis." The cover features a single red rose against a white backdrop, an unpublished 1970 photograph by Irving Penn. In her editor's letter, Anna Wintour noted ...
Must Read: How the Pandemic Will Impact Fast Fashion, the Death of the Department Store
Posted on April 22 2020
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. How the pandemic will impact fast fashionBefore the coronavirus pandemic, fast fashion brands like Forever 21, H&M and Zara were already struggling and going through major upheaval, but the outbreak has exacerbated an already dire ...
YouTube Influencer Receives Warning for Breaking Advertising Rules on Instagram
Posted on April 22 2020
With 9.4 million followers on Instagram and 4.82 million subscribers on YouTube, Zoe Sugg isn't exactly new to the influencer game — but that doesn't mean she's playing it perfectly. On Wednesday, the U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) warned Sugg to be more careful about ...
Stretch and Share: Get to Know Contributing Editor Fawnia Soo Hoo
Posted on April 22 2020
Back when going to the office was a thing, the Fashionista team would sometimes break for an afternoon "stretch and share," a chance to briefly get away from our screens, move our bodies and share responses to a fun, easy prompt. We realized there’s no reason not to continue doing this in our own ...
A Guide to Instagram's Many, Many Fashion Challenges
Posted on April 22 2020
If there's one thing that I've learned from scrolling through Instagram way beyond my screen-time limit these past few weeks, it's that people are... bored. And after they've exhausted their Netflix queue, they've found new ways to entertain not only themselves but their audiences online. Enter: ...
Glossier Navigates Launching a Beauty Product During a Global Pandemic
Posted on April 22 2020
On Thursday, Glossier launches its newest, in some ways aptly timed, product: hand cream. During a period when frequent, thorough hand-washing is crucial, the drop seems particularly fortuitous. But navigating a new product launch while the world is experiencing a global pandemic poses an ...