Last week, Condé Nast announced “Vogue Values,” a pretty major ideological rebrand for its most famous title. The statement, which all of Vogue’s editors-in-chief have signed off on, including Anna Wintour, British Vogue’s Edward Enninful, Vogue Paris’ Emmanuelle Alt, Vogue Italy’s Emanuele Farneti, and Vogue China’s Angelica Cheung, will act as a guide for editorial […]
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Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness Makes History on the Cover of Cosmopolitan U.K.
Brexit isn’t the only big change afoot in the U.K. For its January 2020 issue released later this week, Cosmopolitan U.K. has eschewed from the usual go-to actresses and singers that frequently appear on the covers of many a magazine, often giving the feeling of déjà vu. Instead, the British publication chose “Queer Eye” personality […]
Victoria’s Secret Angels wave Goodbye to the 2019 Fashion Show
It’s confirmed: The 2019 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has officially been canceled. After months of speculation and comments from VS Angels like Shanina Shaik, who told The Daily Telegraph the show was canceled back in July, Stuart B. Burgdoerfer, chief financial officer and executive vice president of L Brands, finally confirmed the news during a conference call […]
Zac Posen Says Goodbye to his Fashion Brand
Zac Posen is closing its doors. The beloved designer — a red carpet go-to for celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Katie Holmes and Coco Rocha — is ceasing operations and the Spring/Summer 2020 collection shown in September will not be shipped. The brand confirmed the news (which was first reported by WWD) in a statement to […]
Lady Gaga to Star in Ridley Scott’s Upcoming Gucci Movie
Lady Gaga is stepping back in front of the camera. The Oscar-winner will star in an upcoming film on the Gucci family dynasty, taking on the role of Patrizia Reggiani. Reggiani is the ex-wife of Maurizio Gucci, grandson of the Italian fashion house’s founder, Guccio Gucci. The film will be directed by Ridley Scott. According […]
LeBron James’ UNKNWN Launching Thom Browne Collaboration
WWD broke the news that LeBron James‘ Miami boutique and brand UNKNWN has confirmed an upcoming collaboration with American fashion designer Thom Browne and his eponymous label. The basketball superstar is a known fan of Browne, having been spotted numerous times wearing a Thom Browne suit on the NBA catwalk. LeBron even purchased and suited […]
No More Rebellion? Designer Denma Gvasalia Leaves Vetements
Designer Denma Gvasalia has decided that he’s done enough Vetements, the brand he co-founded with his brother, Guram. News broke this week that Gvasalia would be shifting his focus away from his disruptive and subversive label and focus on Balenciaga and other projects. WWD notes that Vetements was always meant to be seen as a […]
Rebecca Minkoff Beauty Line Lifts Off
Since finding her namesake label in 2005, Rebecca Minkoff has established herself as a New York fashion mainstay with her ever widening empire of clothing, accessories, handbags, eyewear, luggage, swimwear and even tech. And now the iconic designer is launching her own beauty line. According to WWD, Minkoff has signed an exclusive licensing deal with The Premiere Group, the prestige […]
Fashion Controversy in China: Designers vs. Spokesmodels
Brands such as Givenchy, Coach and Versace have all come under fire recently for marking Hong Kong as its own country on their merchandise and web sites. The brands have been criticized for offending Chinese sovereignty as the Hong Kong protests continue after 10 weeks. The fashion controversy in China continued in the past week when models Liu Wen and Yang Mi ended their […]
Luke Evans Fronts Versace Eyewear Campaign
The 40-year-old Welsh actor has teamed up with the luxury Italian fashion house to model their latest collection of frames, which range from aviator style shades to contemporary visor silhouettes, and the Hollywood star is “super excited” to be given the opportunity to feature in the campaign created by his long-time “friend” and Versace chief […]