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ICYMI: Chanel Tops Lyst Index's Q1 2026 Report, How Emerging Brands Can Scale Sustainably & C.O. Bigelow Partners with Abbode

In case you missed them, we’ve rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast a matcha lemonade in our honor when you’re discussing who did what over your chocolate croissant. Related: Chanel is the World's Hottest Luxury Brand Right Now Related: A Fashion Brand's Guide to Weathering Demand Spikes Related: This C.O. Bigelow Collab Introduces the 188-Year-Old Pharmacy to a New Generation Related: Summer 2026 Fashion Education Programs to Apply to Now Related: It's Going to Be a Track Shorts Summer Related: Fashionista's April Shopping List: 18 Items Our Editors Love Related: Hermès Birkin Bags Now Renting for $800/Month Related: The 18 Best Beauty Products Fashionista Editors Tried in April Related: How Maekaeda Gibbons Built a $20 Million Fragrance Brand Without Outside Investment Fashionista’s audience includes 1 million site visitors, 110,000 newsletter subscribers and 4.74 million social media follower...
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The 18 Best Beauty Products Fashionista Editors Tried in April

Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making. Each month, Fashionista editors try a *lot* of  beauty products . And while not every formula we test is a winner, we’re constantly unearthing new favorites. Here, we’ve rounded up our  latest hair, skin, fragrance, wellness and makeup discoveries  — whether fresh-to-market drops or merely recent additions to our personal routines. With spring now fully upon us, team Fashionista is lightening and brightening up our beauty routines. Mineral sunscreens caught our eye this month, as well as hydrating serums to combat our fluctuating weather-dehydrated skin. We also leveled up our lip game via moisturizing overnight treatments and precise liners. Below, see (and shop!) all of our editors' favorite beauty discoveries from April. Canopy Bedside Air Purifier, $164-$199,...

Fashionista's April Shopping List: 18 Items Our Editors Love

Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making. From Coachella to Met Gala prep, team Fashionista had a lot going on this month. But trust, that hasn't stopped us from indulging in some much-needed shopping. NYC's indecisive weather has us confused about whether to dress for cold or warm temperatures. Our solution? Dress for both: This month, we found lightweight coats, a cotton blouse and eye-catching midi skirts. We're also amping up our accessories game with French girl-coded hair pins, music festival-worth jewelry and sleek sunglasses. Ahead, see (and shop!) all our favorite April fashion discoveries. Old Navy High-Waisted Linen-Blend Straight Ankle Pants, $40 $20, available here : "If you too tend to avoid 'hard pants' at all costs, I can't recommend a good pair of linen pants ...

A Fashion Brand's Guide to Weathering Demand Spikes

Anifa Mvuemba's fashion label Hanifa seemed to be on an upward trajectory. It received celebrity endorsement from the likes of Savannah James, Ashley Graham, Quinta Brunson, Megan Thee Stallion, Gabrielle Union and Bella Hadid ; it garnered lots of industry attention, including being named as a finalist in the 2021 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund ; and it had a loyal consumer fanbase, as proven by the multiple sold-out drops. Yet in March, Mvuemba announced that she's pausing the brand's production indefinitely. The label became a victim of manufacturing delays, late shipping and disgruntled customers. "Right now, I'm reflecting. I'm protecting what matters to me in this season. And I’m allowing myself to be human in the process. I don’t know exactly what the future of Hanifa looks like at this very moment. And for the first time in 14 years, I’m okay with saying that out loud," Mvuemba told The Cut . Hanifa's fate reveals the uncomfortable truth that someti...

Summer 2026 Fashion Education Programs to Apply to Now

Regardless of your chosen focus in the fashion field, jumpstarting your academic journey will not only boost your resume, but it will also prepare you for your future career. For high schoolers looking to get a head start, many universities offer fashion-focused summer programs that double as college credit. For example, ASU FIDM builds up foundational fashion skills, LIM College exposes students to a hands-on design studio and Parsons delves into the business of styling. Plus, many schools offer courses tailored toward other fashion-related disciplines: Marist University explores fashion merchandising, Vogue College of Fashion dives into fashion media and Maine College of Art & Design offers a course on jewelry design. Ahead, we've rounded up a list of 2026 pre-college summer programs, courses and even camps spanning multiple fashion industry fields currently accepting applications. ACA Project Endeavor Fashion Design About the program: a two-week, college credit-earnin...

Deau: A Skin-Care Brand Influenced by Japanese Culture

HQ:  Florida Founder:  Hina Mian Social: Instagram Category: Skin care E-comm: deauskin.com Price Range:  $55-$120 Hero Product: Onsen Water Cream ($55) PR Representation: MMPR How to get in touch: hello@deauskin.com Origin Story Founded by Hina Mian, Deau reflects a point of view shaped by her time in Japan, immersed in a culture where mastery is measured in lifetimes and beauty is found in restraint. Nothing is rushed. Ordinary objects are treated as worthy of extraordinary care. Excellence is never finished, only refined. That philosophy became the foundation of Deau. Each Deau formula is designed to earn its place. High-strength clinical actives are balanced with restorative Japanese onsen water and botanicals, creating products that treat with intention while preserving long-term skin health. The result is a tightly curated lineup, engineered to replace excess, not contribute to it. * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Nike Cuts 1,400 Jobs, Jacob Elordi Is the New Face of Bleu de Chanel

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Nike Cuts 1,400 Jobs Amid the company's "Win Now" turnaround plan, Nike laid off approximately 1,400 operations roles across North America, Europe and Asia. This represents less than 2% of the company's total global headcount. The changes are aimed at "simplifying complexity" in global operations, according to Nike. { Footwear News /paywalled} Jacob Elordi Is the New Face of Bleu de Chanel Photo: Courtesy of Chanel Chanel has named Jacob Elordi as the new ambassador for Bleu de Chanel. Elordi succeeds Timothée Chalamet as the face of the fragrance . The new Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif campaign will be unveiled in May 2026. "Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif has strong ties to cinema," Elordi said in a statement. "The filmmakers and actors who have collabora...