Pantone’s 2023 color of the year is a “a carmine red,” made in conjunction with an AI tool, named Viva Magenta. Per a press release, it is “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time.” Pantone prides itself on choosing its color of the year with an eye for upcoming trends and an appreciation for the future cultural landscape. […]
Victoria’s Secret & Co. fully acquired direct-to-consumer lingerie brand Adore Me for $400 million. As Fashionista reports, the infamous lingerie company with its blockbuster deals and its (now-defunct) Angels show, tied in controversy and scandal, faced a years-long demise before rebranding and re-entering the cultural lexicon. “Adore Me is a technology-led, digital-first innovator in the intimates category that will help us bring differentiated experiences […]
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is one of the most anticipated films of the year, and now it’s getting a makeup collection. Starting on November 1, fans will be able to bring a piece of the film home via a limited edition collaboration between MAC Cosmetics and Marvel in celebration of the second installment in the “Black Panther” […]
As Fashionista reports, Adidas has ended its business relationship with Kanye West — now known as Ye — after he made a series of public white supremacist and antisemitic statements. Adidas first partnered with the artist in 2013, going on to build a wildly successful sneaker line that in many ways defined the decade in sneaker […]
On “Menopause Awareness Day,” actress Naomi Watts introduced Stripes, a product line catering to menopause health. The name Stripes references the DNA of the brand, similar to how thread-like chromosomes are embedded in every one of us. At the launch party in Pacific Palisades, the actress wore a two-piece matching green, pink and brown striped ensemble […]
As Fashionista reports, the fashion industry is often ridiculed for taking itself too seriously, with gatekeepers dictating what’s “in” or brands sending “ready-to-wear” clothes down the runway that are rarely actually ready to be worn. At the end of the day, it’s important to remember that the stakes really aren’t that high. Fashion is about creativity […]
When it comes to runway trends, there’s often a decent amount of overlap between cities. But if there’s one fashion week that’s more likely to introduce a few new ones, it’s Paris. The French capital has a long-held reputation as the city whose designers inspire everyone else, and with good reason: It’s home to many of fashion’s […]
On Friday morning, the Metropolitan Museum of Art held a press conference in Paris to announce the theme of the 2023 Costume Institute exhibit — fitting, as it’ll be a Karl Lagerfeld retrospective. As Fashionista reports, the event, which was co-hosted by Wendy Yu Curator at Large Andrew Bolton and Vogue Global Editorial Director (and Met trustee) Anna Wintour, confirmed rumors that have been swirling since the […]
As Fashionista reports, almost half a century since American rock climber-turned-businessman Yvon Chouinard founded Patagonia, his worldwide outdoor clothing and gear company, he’s announced an unconventional sort of exit plan. In the company’s own words, it’s “going purpose” instead of “going public.” In lieu of selling the company or going public, the reluctant billionaire is transferring all […]
Target announced the launch of a new apparel and accessories brand just in time for New York Fashion Week. As Fashionista reports, in an effort to expand its rapidly growing fashion business, the big-box retailer introduced Future Collective, an in-house ready-to-wear label designed in collaboration with a rotating crew of style influencers. As their press release states, Target will partner […]