Tag: WWD

Betsey Johnson teams up with Jennifer Behr on Butterfly Collection

Inspired by their recent collaboration on custom hair accessories worn by Olivia Rodrigo at this year’s Met Gala, WWD reports that Jennifer Behr has partnered with Betsey Johnson to create a limited-edition butterfly capsule collection. “Since I started designing, butterflies have always been a source of inspiration,” said Behr. “We love to reimagine the silhouette […]

Cate Blanchett named new Louis Vuitton House Ambassador

Cate Blanchett has been named a House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton. The Oscar-winning actress was tapped to star in the luxury Italian fashion house’s latest campaign for its high-jewellery collection, Spirit. The 125 pieces carry the themes of Liberty, Grace, Fantasy, Radiance and Destiny, which have been hailed as “extraordinary” and “unique”. The Hollywood star […]

Jacquemus is collaborating with Nike and names New CEO

Nike has a track record for tapping some of the buzziest, most exciting designers in fashion to reimagine the iconic swoosh, including Virgil Abloh’s Off-White, Yoon Ahn’s Ambush, Chitose Abe’s Sacai. Now the sportswear giant announced its latest partner: Simon Porte Jacquemus. Vogue reports that Jacquemus is working on a collection with Nike, set to debut at the brand’s next runway […]

Renowned Fashion Photographer Patrick Demarchelier Has Died at 78

AP News reports that Patrick Demarchelier, the French-born photographer known for his high fashion images of top models and celebrities, including iconic images of Princess Diana, has died. He was 78. His Instagram account broke the news of his death on Thursday, March 30, but offered no further details. Although the cause of death has […]

Gabrielle Union welcomes Spring with re-collaboration for Fashion To Figure

Gabrielle Union, 49, is more than just an actress, producer, author, or the wife of an NBA superstar; she’s also a change agent in the fashion industry. Following her introductory December 2019 limited edition line, Union renewed her partnership with Fashion to Figure, a plus-size women’s retailer, to relaunch the brand’s plus-size spring capsule collection […]

Tom Brady has a New Clothing Line, but it leaves some with Sticker Shock

Tom Brady has plenty of accomplishments on the football field. Now he’s taking on a new venture outside the arena. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is officially launching his new clothing line with fashion entrepreneur Jens Grede.  BRADY is described as a “next generation apparel brand” with a collection of gym and street clothes made […]

Vetements names CEO Guram Gvasalia its Creative Director

WWD reports that Vetements forgot to mention something when it unveiled its fall 2022 collection late last month: It can be credited to Guram Gvasalia, who has now officially been named creative director of the Zurich-based fashion house. Cofounder of the brand, Gvasalia has been the chief executive officer since its inception, having forged strong […]

Naomi Osaka joins Victoria’s Secret VS Collective

Not long after revealing Hailey Bieber as a new member of the VS Collective, Victoria’s Secret announced that 24 year-old tennis champion Naomi Osaka would  join the elite group, which includes Megan Rapinoe, Paloma Elsesser, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Valentina Sampaio and more. Naomi, who is one of the most recognizable sports figures in the world, told WWD: “After learning and […]

Gucci to return to Milan Fashion Week schedule

Despite Alessandro Michele’s decree in May 2020 that Gucci would “abandon the worn-out ritual of seasonalities and shows,” WWD now reports that the brand will be back on the official Milan Fashion Week calendar. Italy’s biggest luxury brand will show a mixed-gender collection in Milan in February, returning to an industry-organized fashion week for the first time in two […]