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. […]
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, […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
It looks like we’re going to be wearing cloth face masks for a while, which is all the more reason to find one that you like. The CDC has been recommending that people wear masks when going out in public for weeks. And both New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and California Governor Gavin Newsom issued […]
Gucci has unveiled the 2020 class of Gucci North America Changemakers Scholars. The 20 recipients come from diverse backgrounds and are pursuing various careers within fashion at undergraduate colleges or universities. They will receive an academic scholarship for up to $20,000, in addition to mentorship and virtual internship opportunities through Gucci America. But the money […]
Forget claims that oysters are a natural aphrodisiac. The REAL reason you should give these mollusks a try is that oysters are a nutritional powerhouse from the sea. One 3-ounce serving of Pacific oysters provides 190% of the daily value of selenium, 45% of the daily value of iron, and 20% of the daily value […]