On September 14, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the nominees and honorees for its annual awards, and the list includes brands leading their categories with a combination of creative and retail-ready prowess. Being nominated is a huge deal for American designers, as it signals support from the fashion industry at large. As Fashionista reports, there […]
A new collaboration introduces a West Coast aesthetic to Wrangler. Staud and Wrangler are teaming up for a new premium denim collaboration that combines Staud’s contemporary feminine designs with Wrangler’s classic denim construction and Western aesthetic. Inspired by vintage Wrangler advertisements and Staud founder Sarah Staudinger’s favorite pair of Wrangler jeans, the brands describe the partnership as one […]
Rihanna’s Fenty and Puma brands have decided to join forces again with their latest upcoming release, the Avanti, reimagined by the singer and entrepreneur. Even better news: Miss Fenty will be returning in her old role as the Creative Director of Fenty X Puma. As Essence reports, the Avanti is a remix of two iconic Puma shoes—the […]
For the past 50 years, the Pirelli Calendar has spotlighted the most prominent voices and faces in fashion and the arts – with cultural figures like Bella Hadid, Julianne Moore and Serena Williams starring in various renditions of the yearly release. But as Fashionista reports, the 2024 edition is particularly significant: In addition to the prestigious calendar’s 50th anniversary, it also marks […]
Fashion Week has arrived in New York City and everyone is quite excited about it, including Spotify! To kickstart the first fashion week of September, the music streaming platform has teamed up with the Council Of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to unveil the first Official New York Fashion Week Playlist. According to Augustman, with […]
You heard that right: Jimmy Buffett, who passed away this week from Merkel cell carcinoma at the age of 76, was a fashion icon. As Guy Trebay at the New York Times writes, Buffett’s laid-back island style left a lasting and indelible mark on fashion for an entire generation, and shows no sign of abating […]
As part of JCPenney’s continuing efforts to make the erstwhile department store relevant (and profitable) again, the company has partnered with celebrity stylist, Jason Bolden, known for his iconic red-carpet and fashion moments, to reimagine collections for JCP’s private brands – J.Ferrar and Worthington. Both collections will include an innovative take on tailored suiting and chic […]
According to Bloomberg, Kylie Jenner has begun negotiations to buy a 51% stake in Kylie Cosmetics, acquired in 2020 by Coty for $600 million. In July, Kim Kardashian also started negotiating with Coty, aiming to take back total control of her Skkn by Kim skincare brand, an act which leads many to speculate was the impetus for […]
Acclaimed shoe designer Brian Atwood has joined Express as Creative Director of Footwear. The announcement coincides with the launch of a new, exclusive, collaborative shoe collection, “Brian Atwood for Express,” which launched last week. “We wanted to create excitement around our shoe business, seeing as it is our largest demand-driving category in accessories,” said Sara Tervo, Executive Vice President […]
It only makes sense that the campaign for Stella McCartney’s Fall 2023 collection, with its “Horse Power” theme and horses galloping alongside the models on the runway, stars known horse girl Kendall Jenner. It’s the model/entrepreneur’s first time working with the British fashion designer and staunch animal advocate. McCartney said she chose Jenner because they both share a love […]