The Cut reports that Bridget Foley, the executive editor of Women’s Wear Daily, and a pillar of the paper’s fashion coverage for more than 30 years, was laid off from her position. “It’s a huge part of my life,” Foley said in an interview with The Cut. “It’s been a privilege to cover this industry […]
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Lindsay Peoples Wagner Named Editor-in-Chief of The Cut
After two years at Teen Vogue, Lindsay Peoples Wagner is returning to New York Magazine‘s The Cut as its top editor. Peoples Wagner will replace outgoing editor-in-chief Stella Bugbee. “I cannot wait to see what Lindsay does as The Cut’s new editor-in-chief,” said David Haskell, the editor-in-chief of New York Magazine, in a statement. “She is that extraordinary thing: […]
Coty Closes $200M KKWBeauty Deal
WWD reports that Coty Inc. has closed the deal to acquire 20 percent of Kim Kardashian West’s beauty business, KKW Beauty, for $200 million. The deal was originally unveiled in June, but now it’s official. Coty plans to bring KKW beauty into new categories, including skin care, which is slated to launch in fiscal 2022. “Kim […]
Regina King shows off her “Badass” side on the February cover of InStyle
Last week, InStyle revealed the cover of its February 2020 “Badass Women” issue, and it stars acclaimed actress Regina King positively smoldering in an orange Versace dress, photographed by Christian Cody. In the accompanying interview, King reflects on her 30-year acting career, a career that has brought her to her feature-film directorial debut no less, with the drama […]
Changes coming to Tiffany & Co. following LVMH deal
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, the world’s leading luxury products group, announced last Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of Tiffany & Co. LVMH issued a statement which read, “the acquisition of this iconic US jeweler will deeply transform LVMH’s Watches & Jewelry division and complement LVMH’s 75 distinguished Maisons.” As the acquisition […]
André Leon Talley Stars in Ugg’s New ‘Feel’ Campaign
For André Leon Talley, Uggs are “comfort food” for the feet. The former “Vogue” editor, book author and longtime Ugg-lover is the star of the brand’s latest “Feel” campaign, which launched last year and highlights inspiring stories from “industry icons.” The partnership was announced via a series of images, which show Talley posing in front […]
Katherine Power launches “Merit,” a Five-Minute Clean Beauty Brand
Katherine Power is unveiling her “most personal project yet.” Katherine Power, the co-founder and CEO of Who What Wear, is launching a clean, cruelty-free, vegan beauty brand. The brand, called “Merit Beauty,” is made up of minimalist vanity essentials including a complexion stick, highlighter, cheek color, mascara, brow pomade, lip oil and blending brush. This “clean,” […]
Sandy Liang opens first brick-and-mortar store in NYC
New York-based fashion brand Sandy Liang has thrown caution to the wind during the COVID-19 pandemic, and opened its first-ever physical store on the Lower East Side, where the label has created a playful, community-focused space in a former laundromat. Having founded her label in 2014, Liang was a 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist. Earlier […]
Adidas and Fear of God Announce Long-Term Partnership
The goal of the team-up is to revolutionize the performance basketball industry. Adidas has announced a long-term partnership with Fear of God, the cult-favorite apparel label led by Jerry Lorenzo, specifically within its basketball division. The team-up is more than a collaboration between two brands. (A press release announcing the news describes it as an “alliance.”) According to […]
Designer Alexander Wang Accused of Sexual Assault
Designer Alexander Wang is denying sexual assault allegations levied against him on social media last week. Earlier this month, as reported by both the New York Times and the Daily Beast, male model Owen Mooney posted two videos to his TikTok account describing a time “a really famous fashion designer” touched him inappropriately and against his […]