Gucci is under fire once again for cultural appropriation. The Italian fashion house is being criticized for selling a headscarf for $790 called “Indy Full Turban,” with many on social media claiming the accessory and its name are insensitive toward the Sikh culture. The headscarf was previously available for purchase on Nordstrom’s web site, but […]
COPENHAGEN — Samuel Ross, founder and designer of A-Cold-Wall, will be opening his next runway show to the public, a decision he revealed during a panel discussion at Copenhagen Fashion Summit. “Fashion traditionally has talked down to consumers, so by opening up to the public, I’ll be chipping away at the perspective of how luxury […]
Barbie, the number-one fashion doll in the world, can add another notch to her skinny-waisted belt. The doll, which celebrated its 60th birthday this year, will receive the Board of Directors’ Tribute award at the 2019 CFDA Fashion Awards. She is joining such past honorees as First Lady Michelle Obama, Tom Ford, Gloria Steinem, Janelle […]
FOR RENT: Gwynnie Bee’s rental subscription service platform CaaStle just expanded its portfolio with the launch of its second owned brand Haverdash. The women’s rental subscription service joins a set of national brands that have already bought into the concept of clothing rentals, the strategy driven by the sharing economy that has arisen with businesses […]
The heyday of the celebrity fashion line is far from over. The announcement of Rihanna’s Fenty fashion brand created with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton proves just that, garnering much hype on the Internet and gained more than 200,000 followers on Instagram since news of the brand was released on Friday — and without even […]
Ariana Grande is under fire for her Instagram photos. New York-based photographer Robert Barbera filed a lawsuit against the singer on Monday, claiming copyright infringement over two of his photos that the singer posted to her Instagram without his permission, according to court documents filed at the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of […]
RiRi is poised to be the next LV of lust-worthy monograms. Friday’s announcement that LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton will launch a new Paris-based Fenty maison “centered on Rihanna, developed by her, and taking shape with her vision in terms of ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories, including commerciality and communication of the brand” marks the first […]
MILAN — OTB’s Only the Brave Foundation has tapped ballet dancer Eleonora Abbagnato to stage a charity event aimed at raising funds for its social initiatives. Established by OTB founder Renzo Rosso, the charity organization will host a dancing performance on June 2 at the Teatro Comunale theater in Vicenza. Dubbed “Puccini,” the piece will be dedicated […]
Kylie Jenner’s fashion and beauty empire is only growing. On the heels of the news Friday that she is launching a skin-care brand, called Kylie Skin, Jenner has put the wheels in motion to create a separate line, this time a brand geared toward babies. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Jenner filed […]
HEAD GEAR: A new collection of designer Mickey and Minnie Mouse ears, featuring work with Vera Wang, Heidi Klum and Cupcakes and Cashmere, among other designers, artists and brands is set to begin rolling out later this month. It’s a new spin on a beloved souvenir for kids and adults visiting Disney’s parks. The limited-edition […]