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 […]
Foot paddles, velcro sandies, cutout hiking boots: Whatever you may refer to them as, Tevas have become the ultimate archetype for comfortable sandals. Originally designed for trekking, they’re the best thing to happen to extra sweaty toes and footbeds. After making a comeback and filling the void last year as the summer alternative to the […]
The Accessories Council has begun accepting entries for its second annual Design Excellence Awards. Applications will remain open through July 26. Brands, entrepreneurs and fashion-related companies can enter into categories including handbags, fine jewelry, footwear and sustainability. This year, the council will introduce a special PPE category for excellence in the design of personal protective […]
Donatella Versace is again showing her support of the LGBTQ community with the launch of the Versace X Pride 2020 capsule collection. Celebrating Pride Month, the limited-edition capsule will include tank tops, swimwear, underwear, as well as accessories, such as a bucket hat and socks, all worked in black and embellished with the Versace logo […]
Munroe Bergdorf and L’Oréal Paris are off to a fresh start. “Looking forward to new beginnings and a new positive relationship with the L’Oréal team,” she Tweeted on Tuesday. Bergdorf made headlines in 2017, when she was hired as the company’s first transgender model and then fired after speaking publicly about racism after a white […]
Fashion businesses have taken significant financial hits due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. As these companies look for ways to get through it, a new category is emerging: protective apparel and accessories — or “Anti-Viral-Leisure,” as WWD has coined it. Marshal Cohen of NPD, one of the top American market research companies, told WWD, “Fashion […]