When thinking about trends for summer, there are two major indicators for what styles you can expect: The fashion from the runways, and the fashion from the streets. The spring/summer 2020 runways give a good indication on what new pieces will be popular, while the street style showcases what people are actually wearing from said […]
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Miaou Chose the Coolest Cast of Models for Its Summer Campaign
This past week, the saucy Los Angeles–based label Miaou released a teaser video of three sun-soaked familiar faces that appeared plucked out of some angelic Renaissance-style painting. But instead of illustrating nine muses, this campaign for the brand’s summer collection depicted three “It” girls. Madonna’s striking daughter Lourdes Leon (who, now that she’s all grown […]
Five Million People Signed Up to Buy Air Jordan 1 OG Dior Sneakers
Five million people – roughly the population of Ireland or New Zealand – registered for a chance to buy the limited-edition Air Jordan 1 OG Dior sneakers, Pietro Beccari, president and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Couture, said in an interview with WWD. The executive said 13,000 pairs of the coveted shoes were produced, […]
Lululemon acquires Mirror interactive home fitness
Lululemon Athletica is expanding. The athletic apparel and accessories maker said Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy the interactive home fitness system Mirror for $500 million. “In 2019, we detailed our vision to be the experiential brand that ignites a community of people living the Sweatlife through sweat, grow and connect. […]
Here are the Post-Quarantine Hair Trends you’ll want this Summer
If your local hair salon has safely resumed business, and you’ve assessed the risks and decided to go ahead and book an appointment, there’s one big question left: What are you actually going to ask for once you sit down in the chair? Since you likely haven’t seen your stylist in three to six months, […]
Kim Kardashian West Signs $200 Million Beauty Deal With Coty Inc.
The mega beauty brand Coty is deepening its ties with the Kardashian-Jenner beauty empire. On Monday, the company announced it will partner with Kim Kardashian West to expand her KKW Beauty line into new categories (such as skin care, hair care, personal care and nail products) and grow the brand internationally. It will also acquire a […]
Kanye West signs 10-Year Deal with The Gap
Kanye West has long been open about his desire to make clothing for the masses, and now it seems like he’s getting a real chance to do just that. On Thursday, West inked a 10-year deal with Gap to produce a new clothing line called “Yeezy Gap,” which will be introduced in stores in 2021. […]
Fashion and Beauty Brands Start Grants for BIPOC-Owned Businesses
According to CBS News, 40% of Black-owned enterprises might not make it through the Covid-19 pandemic. The Center for Responsible Lending estimated that 90% of small businesses owned by people of color “have been, or will likely be, shut out” from the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Ashley Harrington, the organization’s director of federal advocacy and senior […]
The #VogueChallenge has become a worldwide movement for change
If you’ve opened up social media this week, you’re likely to have seen a slew of new Vogue “covers.” They might feature your neighbor, co-worker, or the art student next door. The DIY front pages stem from the #VogueChallenge, a viral endeavor that reimagines what the glossies they mimic could be. The content offers a […]
Diane Von Furstenberg faces major Layoffs due to Coronavirus
Diane von Fürstenberg’s namesake fashion brand is facing major setbacks amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The beloved New York-based label has laid off 75 percent of its 400-person staff and is set to close 18 of its 19 retail stores. Its new focus will be centered on a “digital-only, China-focused” business model, according Business of Fashion‘s […]