Real crocodile skin is falling out of fashion. When Chanel banned the use of exotic skins (and fur) in December 2018, the designer house created a domino effect throughout the luxury industry. In February 2019, Victoria Beckham’s namesake brand confirmed that the label also will ban exotic skins from its A/W ‘19 collection. A week […]
Each year, we throw away enough plastic to circle the planet four times, 50 percent of which was only used once. Then it ends up emitting greenhouse gasses from a landfill or becoming part of the massive garbage island floating in the Pacific. But many fashion houses, which may be thought of as frivolous and […]
Both Gucci and Roberto Cavalli have just been awarded with the “Welcome. Working for Refugee Integration,” prize, spearheaded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, or UNHCR, which both companies committed to in 2018. The initiative is aimed at promoting inclusivity and human rights of refugees escaping from war-torn countries by enhancing their financial […]
Nike is teaming up with Swarovski for it’s latest collaboration, and the result is everything a girl wants from her best friend and more. The international athletic shoe brand revamped its classic Women’s Air VaporMax Flyknit 2, which was first introduced in 2018, but with a glittery twist. For the first time ever, Nike […]
Ashley Graham likes lingerie that reflects her personality, that is, “loud and proud” with “nothing to hide.” The 31-year-old model recently teamed up again with AdditionElle to release a new size-inclusive line that fits this empowering description. Over the last few years, Graham and AdditionElle have done a slew of “badass and sexy” campaigns, and […]
Adwoa Aboah’s striking features have made her a force within the world of fashion. Since the age of 16, she has dominated runways and campaigns from Calvin Klein to Fendi and has appeared on Vogue magazines across the globe—but it’s her activism and commitment to uplifting young women that has brought her respect, admiration and […]
For men, ambition is seen as a complement. For women to be ambitious, it is seen as a negative. Tory Burch wants to change this. The Tory Burch Foundation, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs, is working to destigmatize female ambition, as it recently hosted its now annual Embrace Ambition Summit at the Brooklyn Museum […]
To celebrate International Women’s Day, many of Gap Inc.’s brands — including Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta and Old Navy — will be donating $135,000 in proceeds collectively to CARE, a global humanitarian organization that supports girls and young women. Gap issued a statement that read, “Since 1969, this company has stood for equality. Starting with […]
Elizabeth Arden just announced March On Pink, the next phase of the brand’s signature philanthropic campaign, through a $1 million pledge supporting UN Women in their work to advance women’s issues worldwide. To bolster awareness and efforts, a limited-edition lipstick signed by Reese Witherspoon in “Pink Punch” shade will be sold globally with 100% of […]
As the 32nd annual Women’s History Month gets under way, many fashion and beauty brands are gearing up to celebrate and Donna Karan hosts an all-female art exhibit highlighting identity and femininity. The designer is collaborating with ArtLeadHer, a women-in-the-arts nonprofit organization, to host an all-female art exhibit on Friday called “King Woman,” at Urban […]