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 […]
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Oysters are more than an Aphrodisiac, they’re a Superfood!
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 […]
Teva-Like Sandals Are The Biggest Shoe Trend Of The Summer
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 […]
Accessories Council Opens Applications for Design Excellence Awards
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 […]
Versace Launches Pride 2020 Capsule
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 Joins L’Oréal U.K. Diversity Board
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 […]
‘Anti-Viral-Leisure’ Could Be a $20 Billion Opportunity for ailing Fashion Industry
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 […]
CFDA Announces Initiatives to Combat Systemic Racism in Fashion
Over the past several days, amid outcries for justice in the deaths of Black people at the hands of police, many individuals working in fashion have spoken out against the industry’s long-standing history of racism. Some have offered suggestions on how to fix it (like Aurora James’s call on retailers to stock 15% black-owed businesses as […]
Chanel to Unveil Cruise Collection Online TODAY
Having been forced to cancel its planned cruise show in Capri, Italy, last month because of the coronavirus pandemic, Chanel has now opted for a digital presentation of the collection. The French fashion house released the news that it will unveil its cruise 2020-2021 collection, titled “Balade en Méditerranée” (or “Mediterranean Stroll” in English) today, […]
Magazine Publishers are pushing release dates for Fall “Fashion Bibles” to September due to Coronavirus
In the world of glossy fashion magazines, September is actually August, but this year the September issues will do just what they say on the cover. Some publishers are pushing back the release dates of their most crucial issues of the year from August to September, allowing more time for ads and samples to roll […]