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How a Quiet Aussie Brand Grew Into an International Cult Favorite

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. With their brand Sir, Nikki Campbell and Sophie Coote aren't in the business of gatekeeping Australian style. Sure, many ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Anya Taylor-Joy, Emily Blunt, Gabrielle Union and Other Stars Wore Plenty of Jewels to Celebrate Tiffany & Co.

To celebrate the launch of its new 2024 Blue Book Céleste collection, Tiffany & Co. hosted a Los Angeles soirée at the landmark Beverly Estate on Thursday. The event drew A-listers like Emily Blunt, Anya Taylor-Joy and Gabrielle Union, who wore their most glamorous gowns to accompany their ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: How The Fall of Noncompete Clauses Will Impact Fashion, Estée Lauder Creates AI Innovation Lab

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. How the fall of noncompete clauses will impact fashionThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued a ruling this week that significantly curtails the use of noncompete agreements, which stop former employees from working for a company's ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

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