Dame Vivienne Westwood passed away “peacefully and surrounded by her family” on December 29 at the age of 81 in Clapham, South London, according to a statement from her brand’s Twitter. Completely self-taught as a designer, Westwood was a legendary leader in womenswear and was considered to have spearheaded the punk movement in fashion in the late 1970s for her […]
When writer Jason Chen coined the term “gorpcore” in The Cut back in 2017, he wasn’t discovering a new trend — he simply put a label on an aesthetic we were already familiar with: fashion that leans towards an outdoorsy fitness motif, like something you might see on a hiker or a camper (if they were trend-conscious), with […]
What does legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath have in common with George Lucas, the filmmaker behind the “Star Wars” franchise? Both are considered visionary geniuses, both have inspired legions of fans and both have become icons in their own right. And now, their creative visions have joined forces, if you will, in the form of Star Wars […]
Whitney Houston was an internationally renowned singer, actress, and icon. She was also a style icon, known for embracing glamour in both her fashion and makeup. Just in time for the holiday season and in conjunction with the release of the biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” MAC Cosmetics is celebrating the late superstar by launching a […]
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 […]