Revisionary, a startup site that is “a space to discover, shop, and support BIPOC-owned brands” is honoring Black History Month with “The Impact Initiative,” where they are partnering with “some of our favorite Black-owned brands to amplify our collective impact.” Shoppers can buy products from 22 Black-owned companies while supporting organizations like the Loveland Foundation, Equal Justice […]
Last Wednesday, Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty lingerie brand announced that it has completed a $115 million Series B fundraising round. The latest round was led by the Growth Fund of L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm, with participation from existing investors as well as a number of new investors. With the Series B funding, […]
IMG Models has announced its latest addition to the agency. The brand will now represent Natalia Bryant for fashion and beauty projects. On February 8, WWD exclusively reported that the oldest daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant will now join the mega model conglomerate. IMG represents popular names like Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn, and Maria […]
After a tumultuous year for the job market, skin care brand No7 is turning its attention to women in the workplace — or rather, the increasing lack of them. No7’s latest campaign, called “Unstoppable Together,” focuses on working toward gender parity in spite of the current challenges to the job market. The campaign, which launches […]
When Azzedine Alaïa passed away in 2017, he left huge shoes to fill. And now, the maison that still bears his name has announced his successor: Pieter Mulier. Long known as Raf Simons’s right-hand man, Mulier followed Simons from house to house, with stints at Jil Sander, Dior and Calvin Klein. But just as Simons […]
Allure just turned 30, and the industry beauty bible kicked off the celebration by announcing its foray into brick-and-mortar retail. The beauty magazine is opening an “experiential retail concept” called the Allure Store in New York City. The reason behind the move and vision for the store is that shoppers will be able to buy editor-vetted products, […]
February is Black History Month, so the timing couldn’t be more perfect for Pull Up for Change and its founder Sharon Chuter’s new “Make it Black” campaign to take aim at outmoded, negative associations with the word “black.” Initiatives include introducing a Change.org petition to change the dictionary definition, and partnering with nine beauty brands on a fundraising […]
Blake Lively had a heck of a time fitting into clothes after giving birth to her third child, so she’s asking designers to do better. The Gossip Girl alum, who, in October 2019, gave birth to her third child with husband Ryan Reynolds, recently shared several photos on her Instagram Stories, recapping some treasured looks. […]
Grammy-award winning artist Ciara wants to inject some love and positivity into the often cold, make profits at all costs, world of fashion. “The world needs a lot more love, respect and care — love, respect and care for ourselves and love, respect and care for each other. And I think that when we think […]
Levi Strauss & Co. has tapped filmmaker Oge Egbuonu once again, this time for a campaign called “Beauty of Becoming.” In a series of short films, 14 individuals are featured — figures in sports, entertainment, fashion, art and activism who share their triumphs and obstacles, while highlighting racial equality, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights and environmental […]