Nearly seven years after shutting down The Tig — a blog covering travel, fashion and more — Meghan Markle is finally giving the people what they want: a new lifestyle brand. And this time, it’s shoppable. As Fashionista reports, a series of caption-less photos were posted to Instagram on Thursday, debuting American Riviera Orchard, out of The Duchess of […]
On Saturday, The Body Shop filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy — in which assets are sold to cover debts — after having ceased its U.S.-based operations and closing of dozens of Canadian stores. Once a retail powerhouse, the company is known for its presence in malls as cruelty-free and “ethically produced” beauty retailer. The Body Shop was […]
It all started with a stain. After needing a change of pace and renewed sense of purpose, Lilly Pulitzer opened her first juice stand in Palm Beach, Florida, and soon she noticed all of her outfits were getting stained thanks to spilled fruit juices. It was then that she worked with a local dressmaker to create a […]
At this point, starring in a campaign for Heaven by Marc Jacobs is a rite of passage for any “It” pop culture star. The Gen-Z-targeted label has tapped everyone from nostalgic celebs like Pamela Anderson and Kyle MacLachlan to internet phenomenons like Bhad Bhabie and even the murderous doll/robot M3gan. “From suburban alienation to day-glo euphoria, Heaven by Marc Jacobs draws upon […]
In the retail world it feels like at any given moment, a Sephora near you is being graced by a gaggle of savvy, ambitious tweens. As their Golden Gooses plod across the glossy white floors, fellow store-goers can observe 13 year-olds scoop up Drunk Elephant bronzing drops and Rare Beauty Soft Pink liquid blush — high-end skin-care and beauty products already beloved by […]
Iris Apfel, the influential fashion icon and businesswoman, died Friday at the age of 102. According to the Associated Press, her death was confirmed by her commercial agent, as well as her official Instagram account. No cause was given. As Fashionista reports, Apfel was born in 1921 in Queens, New York. A lover of style from an […]
The legendary Chanel fashion house claimed victory in a multi-pronged lawsuit against luxury “iconic vintage” boutique What Goes Around Comes Around, rounding out a six-year-long legal saga. A Fashionista reports, a New York jury unanimously voted in favor of the French fashion house on all four courses of action of its trademark infringement case, which was first filed in 2018: trademark infringement […]
G-III Apparel Group, which owns the Donna Karan name, has launched a new brand (separate from DKNY) that draws from its high-fashion archives. As Fashionista reports, last week, Donna Karan New York revealed both a Spring 2024 workwear-oriented collection and accompanying campaign photographed by Annie Leibovitz, titled “In Women We Trust.” It features eight supermodels chosen for their already-established connection to the brand: Amber Valletta, Carolyn […]
Zac Posen has been named creative director of Gap Inc., as well as chief creative officer of Old Navy, the company announced on Monday. As Fashionista reports, the designer will work with the retailer as a “cultural curator and creative partner,” per a press release. Posen’s design career spans more than 25 years, and encompasses ready-to-wear, couture and costume design […]
Well, Miuccia has done it again — with an assist from Raf Simons. Per the newest Lyst Index, Prada is the world’s hottest fashion brand, taking the top spot from her other label, Miu Miu. As Fashionista reports, the shopping app’s quarterly index ranks fashion’s 20 most in-demand brands and 10 hottest products. Its Q4 2023 rankings (encompassing October through December) […]