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Shakaila Forbes-Bell on How You Can Leverage Fashion Psychology to Shop More Thoughtfully

Watch the full conversation between Shakaila Forbes-Bell and Staff Writer Andrea Bossi on The Fashionista Network. In 2016, Shakaila Forbes-Bell became the first Black person in the world to earn a master's degree in fashion psychology. Before that, she assumed she'd pursue the traditional ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Vintage Silks and Luxurious Metallics Help Tell the Tragic Tale of 'The Great Gatsby' on Broadway

It's been nearly 100 years since F. Scott Fitzgerald published "The Great Gatsby," which has inspired countless adaptations across literature, cinema and more. Most people have a relationship with the story, whether through a mandatory reading assignment in high school or an enchantment with ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Miu Miu Is the Hottest Fashion Brand of the Year So Far (Again)

It's really Miuccia Prada's world, and we're just living it — at least, that's what shopping platform Lyst argues. Prada led its quarterly ranking of the most-wanted brands and products in Q4 of 2023 (as well as in for Q1 of 2023), and Miu Miu's now taking the throne in Q1 ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Chat With Brandice Daniel of Harlem's Fashion Row on The Fashionista Network

Janelle here. I'm thrilled to share that I'll be joining Brandice Daniel, founder of Harlem's Fashion Row, on The Fashionista Network. But here's the best part: I want you to join me! It's your opportunity to interact live with us, ask questions and be a part of the show. Daniel will discuss her ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How Trino Verkade Went From Lee McQueen's First Employee to Leading His Foundation

In our long-running series "How I'm Making It," we talk to people making a living in the fashion and beauty industries about how they broke in and found success. Trino Verkade is a towering figure in fashion. But she's not a designer: The Liverpool-born executive was Lee Alexander McQueen's ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Refinery29 Has a New Owner

Creative directors aren't the only ones currently stuck in a game of musical chairs: Media companies are also being subjected to rounds of sales and acquisitions. The latest media shakeup comes courtesy of Essence's parent company, Sundial Media Group, which just ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Frédéric Malle To Exit His Fragrance Brand, Gregg Renfrew Buys Back Beautycounter From Foreclosure

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Frédéric Malle is exiting his fragrance brandFrédéric Malle is leaving his eponymous fragrance brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle at the end of June. Malle launched the brand in 2000, becoming a trailblazer in the industry for ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

39 Weed-Related Items for the Cultivated, Stylish Stoner

Can you hear that? The click of endless lighter flicks weaving between the clouds? Happy 4/20, my fellow stoners! It's a palindrome year (4/20/2024 is the same backwards and forwards!), which won't happen for another millennium, so why not celebrate with some new weed and weed-adjacent beauty, ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Nike X Bode Is Here, in All Its Vintage Americana Glory

Nike's got a busy year ahead with the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris — but before the ceremonial torch is lit, the sportswear brand is introducing another designer collaboration to its esteemed roster, which includes Sacai, Undercover and Jacquemus. On April 18, Nike is releasing Bode Rec., an ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How I Shop: Tina Kunakey

We all buy clothes, but no two people shop the same. It can be a social experience, and a deeply personal one; at times, it can be impulsive and entertaining, at others, purpose-driven, a chore. Where do you shop? When do you shop? How do you decide what you need, how much to spend and what's ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Hey, Quick Question: Why Are These New Designer Collections So Expensive?

Last month, Chloé's Fall 2024 collection — the first under new creative director Chemena Kamali — debuted via a trunk show on Moda Operandi. The prices sent the internet into a spiral: a brown ruffled silk cape dress for a whopping $26,000, a slouchy crescent-shaped bag with banana-shaped gold ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Mother’s Day Sparklers

Angara specializes in handcrafted colored gemstone, diamond & pearl jewelry, and every piece is made-to-order. Shop now to get 14% off on all orders over $500 and a free gift with every purchase.   Hurry! Sale ends on May 8, 2024 Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: FIT Announces Honorees For 2024 Award Gala, Why Esprit's Rebrand Fell Short

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. FIT announces honorees for 2024 Award GalaThe Fashion Institute of Technology announced on Friday that designer Kenneth Cole, distinguished FIT alumna Norma Kamali and Love Shack Fancy founder and creative director Rebecca Hessel ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Roberto Cavalli Has Passed Away

Roberto Cavalli — the Italian designer best known for his vivid, maximalist animal prints — has passed away. He was 83. "It is with great sadness that today we say our final goodbyes to our founder Roberto Cavalli," read a statement from his namesake brand, posted to Instagram. "From humble ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Do Influencers Have to Claim Those Unboxings on Their Taxes?

Going to gifting suites, getting sent the latest designer handbag, posting unboxings from a favorite brand — just another day in the life of a content creator or influencer, right? While many of you may be watching those videos thinking, 'Wow I wish that was me,' or have even been inspired to build ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Embodied Their 'Wicked' Characters at CinemaCon

After giving us a taste of what's to come from the "Wicked" press tour with their respective 2024 Oscars gowns, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have given the world another glimpse at their method dressing abilities — this time at CinemaCon. To debut new footage to the audience alongside ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

If Anyone Can Convince You to Wear Crocs, It's Simone Rocha

At its Spring 2024 runway show in London back in September, Simone Rocha ventured where many have gone, but few have succeeded: making Crocs unimpeachably cool.  The clog brand has experienced a strong resurgence in the broader culture in recent years, eventually finding its way into ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Unpacking the Social Media-Fueled Skin-Care Gadget Boom

What it means to take care of your skin seems to have drastically changed over the last few years. While applying tretinoin, using sunscreen and regularly exfoliating has never gone out of style, slathering on moisturizer, preventing signs of aging and evening your skin tone has become increasingly ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

What's Trending in Luxury Resale in 2024

For most, purchasing a luxury item in 2024 requires more than swiping a credit card. It can feel like a scientific process that takes into account not just the present, but the future of the item — specifically, its timelessness and resale value. Just like you would do your research before ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny Star Together, Separately in Latest Gucci Valigeria Campaign

In case anyone was wondering — and by anyone, I mean me — the Gucci VIP bookings team appears to have gotten the memo that Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner reportedly broke up. (I wouldn't be surprised if Kris Jenner herself gave the team a phone call.) Their alleged split is reflected in the ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Female Athletes Remain Overlooked by Brands, Can Abercrombie & Fitch Maintain Momentum?

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Female athletes remain largely overlooked by fashion and beauty brands Viewership of women's sports has continued to grow, which has opened up female athletes to more commercial opportunities (see: University of Iowa basketball ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The 54 Products Fashionista's Beauty Director Would Buy From the Sephora Sale

Get your "add to cart"-clicking finger ready, because Sephora's spring savings event — i.e. the time to stock up on all your beauty favorites and the perfect opportunity to take the plunge on any new products that have piqued your curiosity — is here.  The sale, which begins on ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Female Rappers Are Fueling Pucci's Renaissance

Flo Milli gave fans the visuals they'd been wanting for "Never Lose Me" earlier this year. In the video for the viral single, she's decked out in a full Pucci catsuit, an iced-out watch and fire-red acrylics. Styled by Jenna Tyson, this look is not only symbolic of the rapper's ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How Botox and Buccal Massage Helped Me Finally Find Relief From a Decade of Jaw Pain

A little more than a decade ago, I started waking up with constant jaw pain that reverberated through my head and down my neck and would last for the first three or four hours of the day. I figured it was just something that happened as you got older: At first I blamed my face-down sleeping ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

This Is the Most Romantic Scent a Person Can Wear, According to Anok Yai

Model Anok Yai's fashion resumé speaks for itself: The 26-year-old opened Prada's Fall 2018 show (making her the first Black model to open for the label since Naomi Campbell did so in 1997); has walked for Fendi, Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent; was nominated for Model of the Year at the ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

An Oral History of Guerlain Météorites Pearls, the Marvel 'All Powders In One Powder'

In this series, we will take a look at the historical evolution of how iconic beauty products came into existence and grew so popular that they became cultural touchstones in their own right. Guerlain Météorites Pearls of Powder first launched in 1987 with one primary goal: To combine the ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

These Red-Hot Boots Were Made for Channeling 'Cowboy Carter'

Editors' Picks are the Fashionista team's true (#notspon) fashion and beauty obsessions, handpicked by professionals who see it all. The Fashionista team loves Beyoncé — which means that of course we're following her style as she enters her "Cowboy Carter" era. Cowboy hats are one ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Hanifa Launches Home Collection, The Downfall of Luxury E-Commerce

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.  Hanifa launches home collectionHanifa launched a home collection on Thursday, including candle and the Silky Robe. The candle, which retails for $49, is formulated with notes of mandarin, orange blossom, caramel, jasmine ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The Viral Trends and Products Giving New Meaning to the Term 'Beauty Sleep'

Welcome to Sleep Week! We're dedicating five days of content to one of our absolute favorite activities, and the products that make catching zzz's that much more enjoyable. Get ready to sleep tight.  In the last few years, sleep has emerged as one of the hottest topics — if not the hottest ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The Overnight Hair-Care Essentials Beauty Pros Swear By

Welcome to Sleep Week! We're dedicating five days of content to one of our absolute favorite activities, and the products that make catching zzz's that much more enjoyable. Get ready to sleep tight. So you've decided that this is the year of finally sorting out a proper regimen to achieve the ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How to Protect Curly and Coily Hair Overnight, According to Experts

Welcome to Sleep Week! We're dedicating five days of content to one of our absolute favorite activities, and the products that make catching zzz's that much more enjoyable. Get ready to sleep tight.  Like having a nightly skin-care regimen, practicing a regular hair-care routine is crucial for ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Fashion Besties Anna Sui and Marc Jacobs Launch New Collab

Anna Sui and Marc Jacobs have a very sweet friendship. Over the years, they've parlayed this personal relationship into collaborations through their brands a few times — first in 2018, then again last year. They're teaming up yet again, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Jacobs' ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The 12 Best Overnight Skin-Care Products For Any Bedtime Routine

Welcome to Sleep Week! We're dedicating five days of content to one of our absolute favorite activities, and the products that make catching zzz's that much more enjoyable. Get ready to sleep tight. An effective nighttime skin-care routine doesn't have to be a major undertaking, but it can make all ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Celine Names Danielle of New Jeans Global Ambassador, Ralph Lauren to Show in New York in April

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Celine names Danielle of New Jeans newest global ambassadorCeline has tapped Danielle from New Jeans as its newest global ambassador, joining Blackpink's Lisa and V from BTS.  {Fashionista inbox} Ralph Lauren to show in New ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Francesca Simons PR is hiring a full time PR Coordinator In New York, NY

Francesca Simons is seeking a full time dynamic, proactive account coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced, exciting, creative environment. Requirements• 2 years of PR agency experience • Available to commute to the office 5 days per week• Takes initiative and thinks outside the box• Can handle a ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How Dieux Skin's Charlotte Palermino Co-Launched a Viral Skin-Care Brand

Watch the full conversation between Charlotte Palermino and our Beauty Director Stephanie Saltzman on The Fashionista Network. Speaking with Stephanie Saltzman live on The Fashionista Network. (watch it here!), Charlotte Palermino described her career as "a winding path." The ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Everlane Introduces First-Ever Designer Collaboration

"Any brand that operates in a vacuum can seem a bit lonely," says Mathilde Mader, creative director of Everlane. "Even just opening up your brand for conversations with other designers makes you think out of the box, or having someone appreciate what you're doing from their point of view ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Interested in Fashion School? Start Your Search Here

If you've decided you want to pursue a degree in fashion, or simply want to see what options are out there when it comes to starting a career in the industry, you've come to the right place. Fashionista's Fashion School Directory lists hundreds of colleges and universities with fashion programs — ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Ring Concierge's Nicole Wegman on How to Scale a Fine Jewelry Business

Watch the full conversation between Nicole Wegman and Deputy Editor Ana Colón on The Fashionista Network. Ever since Nicole Wegman founded Ring Concierge in 2013, her priority has been to understand what customers are looking for in their fine jewelry. It started with ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

These Beauty Educators Want to Fix Social Media's Misinformation Problem

When it comes to the subject of beauty, disambiguating fact from fiction is only becoming more difficult. There's an endless supply of information that can leave us with more questions than answers, particularly when it comes to products and ingredients. Is beef tallow really a natural sunscreen? ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Agentry PR Is Seeking A Fashion PR Intern In New York, NY

Agentry PR is a full service marketing communications agency. We specialize within the fashion, lifestyle and entertainment sectors across all facets of marketing and public relations, from brand strategy and media outreach to events, sponsorships and VIP relations. Agentry currently houses and ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Loro Piana Wool Tied to Unpaid Indigenous Farmers, Who Is the TikTok Shop Consumer?

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Loro Piana wool tied to unpaid Indigenous farmers in PeruLoro Piana sells a vicuña sweater for about $9,000, but the Indigenous community of Lucanas receives about $280 for an equivalent amount of fiber, meaning some farmers are ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Stellah Is Hiring A Fashion Studio Assistant In New York, NY

Job Title: Fashion Studio Assistant Company: STELLON PARK Inc. / Stellah Job location: New York, NY 10001 Pay and Benefits: $40-$50K per year - Benefit Conditions: Full-time eligible - Benefits: Disability insurance, Employee discount, Paid time off - Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay Job Type: ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Olivia Rodrigo Fans Went All Out in DIY Outfits for the 'Guts' Tour in Nashville

On the corner of Sixth and Broadway in Nashville, Tenn., a purple feather catches in the post-rain wind. Its downy underside hovers and plummets, a violet flash lost to the bustling estuary of aural crossfire that becomes Bridgestone Arena on Saturday night. To the left, Music City's famed ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How I Shop: Willa Bennett

We all buy clothes, but no two people shop the same. It can be a social experience, and a deeply personal one; at times, it can be impulsive and entertaining, at others, purpose-driven, a chore. Where do you shop? When do you shop? How do you decide what you need, how much to spend and what's ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How Remake's Ayesha Barenblat Is Advocating for Fashion to Be a 'Force for Good'

Watch the full conversation between Ayesha Barenblat and Deputy Editor Ana Colón on The Fashionista Network. Ayesha Barenblat was interested in climate justice and sustainability in the fashion space long before it entered the mainstream. "I grew up in Pakistan, and it was the early days of when ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

What's Behind the Resurgence of 2000s Models?

Cast your mind back to the mid-2000s. New "It" girl Agyness Deyn is bursting onto the scene with her peroxide pixie cut, indie-sleaze swagger and iconoclastic presence. The glossy pages of magazines are incomplete without Daria Werbowy's icy gaze. Millions of people sit around their TVs to catch a ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Acne Studios to Launch Fragrance With Frédéric Malle, CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Applications Now Open

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Acne Studios collaborates with perfumer Frédéric MalleAcne Studios Creative Director Jonny Johansson and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle worked with with Suzy Le Helley to create a fragrance that ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Meghan Markle Wore a Thing: Giuliva Heritage Silk Set at SXSW Edition

Ever since announcing her engagement to Prince Harry, the world's eyes have been fixed on Meghan Markle — and her style. We'll be following the Meghan Markle Effect™ with our column, "Meghan Markle Wore a Thing." At this point, Meghan Markle has made her uniform clear. The Duchess of ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

8 Black Hair Pros Who Elevate Hairstyling to a Fine Art

Hair and Black identity have always been closely intertwined. From a young age, the most defining adolescent memories of many Black children — myself included — can be linked back to days at the salon or getting your hair washed in the kitchen sink. Throughout the history of colonialism, and as ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here