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Meet Shirin, Shida and Shideh Kaviani, Co-Founders of Naked Wardrobe, Live on the Fashionista Network

Brooke here. I'm so excited to share that I'll be joining Shirin, Shida and Shideh Kaviani, the three sisters behind Naked Wardrobe, 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 part of the ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: The Story Behind Conner Ives' 'Protect the Dolls' T-Shirt, PerfumeTok Criticizes Boy Smells Rebrand

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. The night before his February runway show, designer Conner Ives took some transfer paper and quickly made a now-iconic shirt that read, "Protect the Dolls," with "dolls" referring to trans women. Since wearing the shirt at his show, Ives ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: Jonathan Anderson Heads To Dior, Duran Lantink Joins Jean Paul Gaultier & Chromat Goes On Hiatus

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 white chocolate mocha in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your peanut butter banana toast. Homepage Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Doechii's Stylist Agrees: She's a Fashion Icon in the Making

When Law Roach gives you high praise, you know you're on the right track, sartorially speaking.  "I think that Doechii is doing a really good job of playing all these characters and making us fall in love with not just the music, but her personal style," the self-described "image architect" ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The Rumors Are True: Jonathan Anderson Is Going to Dior (Men)

For months, the fashion industry has been playing an accelerated game of creative director musical chairs. Today, another chair has been filled — sort of. British designer Jonathan Anderson is reportedly working on the Dior Men Summer 2026 collection, the brand confirmed. He succeeds Kim ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Fashion History Lesson: The Evolution of American Clothing Manufacturing

This story originally ran on Fashionista in 2017. There's a certain prestige that comes with fashion that is "Made in the U.S.A.", and marketing departments obviously know that the designation has yuuuuge selling power. The ubiquity of fashion brands touting their allegiance to American ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Inside Paloma Wool's First Permanent Store in New York City

Paloma Wool is setting up shop in New York — for good. The Spanish label, known for its cozy knits and slinky sets, has permanently returned to the heart of SoHo. After staging multiple pop-ups at 425 Broome St., the 4,000-square foot space has been reimagined with new decor, including custom ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

RPZL: A Celebrity-Approved Hair Extensions and Accessories Brand Offering Clip-Ins and Claw Clips

Brand Bio is Fashionista's guide to the best independent fashion and beauty brands — a resource for retailers, job seekers, B2B companies and consumers alike. If you'd like your brand to be featured, fill out this form. RPZLHeadquarters: New York, NYE-commerce: rpzl.comSocial Media: Instagram / ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Ambush Founders Re-Acquire Brand, Boy Smells Rebrands

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Tokyo-based fashion label Ambush's founders Yoon and Verbal have reacquired full ownership of the company. The decision to reacquire Ambush and take the brand independent secures complete creative autonomy and strategic ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: Prada Group Buys Versace, 2025 Fashion Trust U.S. Award Winners & Luxury Beauty Buyers Predict Spring Trends

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 strawberry lemonade in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your breakfast burritos. Homepage Photo: Michel Dufour/WireImage Tune into The ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Fashion Stocks Rise After Tariff Pause, Reformation Accused of Cultural Appropriation

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Donald Trump put a 90-day pause on all the sweeping, country-specific tariffs he imposed last week, except for China, leading to many fashion stocks rising on Wednesday. Instead of the heftier duties Trump originally announced, many of ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Luxury Beauty Buyers Predict Spring's Biggest Trends

CEOs, brand founders and formulators are just a few of the power players in the business of beauty. But an often overlooked group is the retail buyers, who are the true gatekeepers in the space. These days, everyone is paying attention to beauty shelves, from mass retailers to indie shops. With all ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The Mid-Price Shoe Brands Making Chic, High-Quality Footwear More Accessible

Not unlike the handbag market, designer footwear was long dominated by European luxury houses, resulting in the perception that beautifully made shoes could only be found at ultra-high prices accessible to the 1%. Sure, the rest of us could find lower-quality, mass-produced alternatives, but in the ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Priya Ahluwalia's Guide to Building a Fashion Business

The following is an exclusive excerpt of an interview with designer Priya Ahluwalia, from Carolyn Dailey's new book, "The Creative Entrepreneur, A Guide to Building a Successful Creative Business From Industry Titans," available for purchase here. Reprinted by permission of Carolyn Dailey, 2025. My ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

This Versatile Linen Shirt Dress Makes Me Want to Book a Vacation Right Now

Editors' Picks are the Fashionista team's true (#notspon) fashion and beauty obsessions, handpicked by professionals who see it all. I've been a longtime subscriber of Rent the Runway's monthly clothing rental plan, and there's a lot I love about it: I get to test-drive trends I'm not quite sure ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Bread Beauty Supply Acquired by Topicals Founder's Holding Company, London Fashion Week Cancels June Edition

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Hair-care brand Bread Beauty Supply has been acquired by Cost of Doing Business (CODB), a holding company created by Topicals founder Olamide Olowe and Topicals President Sochima Mbadugha. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: 2025 LVMH Prize Finalists, LYS Beauty's 8-Figure Funding & Our March Beauty Picks

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 an iced lavender matcha latte in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your blueberry Greek yogurt. Homepage Photo: Courtesy of LVMH Prize Tune ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How Rok Hwang Went From Star Design Student to Showing at Paris Fashion Week

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. Rokh founder Rok Hwang's journey to becoming the accomplished fashion designer he is today is nothing short of impressive. After ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How Much Does Your Fashion Job Pay?

Do you think you're making the amount you deserve? If you work in fashion, our annual fashion salary report can help you make that determination. Of course, the more data we have the better, so please take two minutes to fill out our survey below (and send it to your friends and colleagues!). ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

This Luxury Storage Company Is Getting Brands and Consumers to Protect Fashion Like Fine Art

Uovo, a network of luxury storage facilities for art, wine and fashion, opened its first location in 2012 in Long Island City, New York after Hurricane Sandy damaged hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of art in the city. Built to be resistant to flooding, power outages and other disasters, its ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The 28 Best Beauty Products Fashionista Editors Tried in March

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 ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

I Can Now Dress Like Polly Pocket, Thanks to Lisa Says Gah

Editors' Picks are the Fashionista team's true (#notspon) fashion and beauty obsessions, handpicked by professionals who see it all. As it did for most early-2000s babies, Polly Pocket reigned supreme as my childhood toy of choice. Of course, my Barbie and Littlest Pet Shop collections were close ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: The Risks and Benefits of Selling to Saks, SoulCycle Aims to Open Standalone Stores

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Gary Wassner, CEO of Hilldun Corp, a factoring company that helps smooth out cash flow for brands, spoke with WWD about his insights on Saks Global's new payment terms, its plans to pay past-due bills and the integration of ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: Mugler's New Creative Director, Proenza Schouler Founders Head to Loewe & How Chanel Iman Shops

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 mimosa in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your banana bread. Homepage Photo: Robi Rodriguez/Courtesy of Mugler Tune into The ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Fashionista's March Shopping List: 23 Items Our Editors Love

The first signs of spring are officially here: 7 p.m. sunsets, a renewed craving for ice cream cones and an urge to completely overhaul our closets. Before the spring cleaning bug fully sets in, we spent much of March prepping our warm weather 'fits and upgrading our accessories wardrobes. Some of ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Affiliate Platforms See Substackers and Micro-Influencers As Their Biggest Opportunity

In the mid-2010s, Instagram took over as the app for creators to make it big — and amass huge followings. The biggest "mega-influencers" had upwards of 10 or 20 million followers and secured million-dollar brand deals. These days, it's not as easy to grow an account, as new platforms have launched ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How Mara Roszak Went From Doing Her Friends' Bat Mitzvah Hair to Styling Emma Stone and Zoe Saldaña for the Oscars

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. Mara Roszak's entry into hairstyling is a relatable one, especially for those of us who experienced adolescence in the '90s and early ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How I Shop: Chanel Iman

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

Skin Pharm: A Holistic, Nashville-Based Skin-Care Brand and Clinic

Brand Bio is Fashionista's guide to the best independent fashion and beauty brands — a resource for retailers, job seekers, B2B companies and consumers alike. If you'd like your brand to be featured, fill out this form. Skin PharmHeadquarters: Nashville, TNE-commerce: skinpharm.comSocial Media: ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Nike Expects Tariff-Fueled Sales Decline, the End of Body Diversity on the Runway

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Nike, Inc. reported earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 on Thursday, announcing a revenue decline of 9% to $11.3 billion, which actually exceeded analysts' expectations. "The progress we made against the 'Win Now' strategic ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: Jonathan Anderson Leaves Loewe, Talented Designers Who Aren't Men & Maddie Ziegler's Favorite Fragrances

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 an English breakfast tea in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your bluberry scones. Homepage Photos: Getty Images, Launchmetrics Spotlight ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Buyers Weigh in on Fall 2025's Best Creative Director Debuts

Luxury fashion's current game of creative director musical chairs may feel like it's just reaching a fever pitch now, but it's actually been going on since early in 2024. In every major city this past fashion month, there were at least a couple of highly anticipated runway debuts from designers who ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Consumers Are Reportedly Shopping Secondhand in Response to Tariffs, Tapestry Files Trademark Infringement Suit Against Shein

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. In its 13th resale report, ThredUp reported that 59% of consumers are seeking more affordable shopping options, such as purchasing items secondhand, in response to new government policies around tariffs making new apparel more ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Athletic Zip-Ups Are Trending, Thanks to the TikTok-Viral 'BBL Jacket'

If you've recently found yourself fixated on activewear jackets, you're not alone. For those unfamiliar, Lululemon's Define Jacket has been the subject of much discourse on the internet. Dubbed the "BBL jacket" on TikTok for its waist-cinching capabilities, the viral piece has been spotted on ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

What the Buyers Are Buying From the Fall 2025 Runways

We've given our thoughts on the Fall 2025 collections shown in New York, London, Milan and Paris throughout fashion month. Now it's time to ask the real authorities in retail, those who determine what ultimately makes it into stores six months from now: buyers. With all this talk of a slowdown in ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Jonathan Anderson Is Leaving Loewe

The creative director shuffle continues: Jonathan Anderson announced he's officially leaving Loewe.  In a post to Instagram, Anderson wrote, "Eleven years ago, I was given the most incredible opportunity: to write a chapter in a story that is now 179 years old. Since my first day at ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Kering Shares Fall After Demna's Gucci Appointment, Ulta's Q4 Net Sales Decreased by 1.9%

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Following Demna's appointment as Gucci's next artistic director on Thursday, the Italian luxury house's parent company Kering saw its shares drop 11.2% in early trading on Friday. Luxury analysts have been awaiting a high-profile creative ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: Versace, Gucci & Jil Sander Name New Creative Directors; How Indie Designers Land Red Carpet Placements & The Best of Fall 2025 Fashion Month

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 an iced white chocolate mocha in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your buttered croissants. Homepage photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Demna Is Gucci's New Artistic Director

Just hours after Thursday morning's news of Versace's creative director switch-up, another celebrated Italian label has appointed new talent: Gucci has tapped Demna as its next artistic director. "I am truly excited to join the Gucci family," Demna said in a statement. "It is an honor to ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

7 Standout Trends From Paris Fashion Week Fall 2025

Paris Fashion Week had us on the edge of our seats (screens?) this season: Music's leading ladies Doechii and Chappell Roan emerged as front-row MVPs, while Parisian designers closed out the Fall 2025 fashion month via buzzy collections complete with impeccable tailoring, Elizabethan-inspired ruffs ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How 7 Indie Designers Landed Coveted Awards-Season Red Carpet Placements

While the red carpet continues to shine a spotlight on fashion's biggest luxury brands — especially during awards season — independent and emerging labels aren't backing down so easily.  Smaller designers may deal with limited resources and restrictive budgets, but many indie brands still ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: The Ups and Downs at Pat McGrath Labs, Carven Appoints Design Director

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Business of Fashion's Brennan Kilbane reported that renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath's makeup brand is struggling to keep up with the demands of today's market. Pat McGrath Labs has difficulty translating its namesake's celebrated ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Laraque: A 'Feminine Energy'-Inspired, New York-Based Contemporary Label

Brand Bio is Fashionista's guide to the best independent fashion and beauty brands — a resource for retailers, job seekers, B2B companies and consumers alike. If you'd like your brand to be featured, fill out this form. LaraqueHeadquarters: New York, NYE-commerce: daniellelaraque.comSocial Media: ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Jack Carlson Leaves Rowing Blazers, Fashion Group International Announces Rising Star Nominees

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. After founding Rowing Blazers in 2017 and serving as the prep-forward brand's designer and creative director, Jack Carlson is stepping down. Rowing Blazers sold to Tory Burch co-founder Christopher Burch in 2024, and Carlson stayed on for ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: Milan Fashion Week Recap, Fenty Hair's Ursula Stephen Shares Career Journey & Magnesium Is a Buzzy Beauty Ingredient

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 flat white in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your cinnamon rolls. Homepage photo: Launchmetrics Spotlight Tune into The ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Nam Cho Fine Jewelry Is Hiring A Freelancer Copywriter - Jewelry Specialist In New York City

Job Title: Freelance Copywriter - Jewelry SpecialistLocation: Nam Cho LLC., New York CityJob Description:Nam Cho Fine Jewelry is a luxury fine jewelry company based in New York.We’re looking for a freelance copywriter with experience in jewelry to craft creative, engaging, and persuasive content ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How Ursula Stephen Went From Cutting Hair in Her Mom's Laundry Room to Prepping A-Listers for the Red Carpet

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. Ursula Stephen doesn't remember the first time she knew she wanted to become a hairstylist. She would've guessed around middle school, ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Foundation Is Seeking Beauty PR Interns & Influencer Marketing Interns In NYC + LA

Foundation is a bi-coastal, beauty brand-building agency with teams in NYC and LA. We provide communications, affiliate marketing, and influencer marketing strategies for the industry’s leading beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brands. Our current client roster includes NARS, Patrick Ta Beauty, ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Fashionista's 13 Favorite Fall 2025 Collections from Milan Fashion Week

The designers of Milan Fashion Week gave showgoers much to digest for Fall 2025 before the season wraps up in Paris in just a few days. Several brands — including Sportmax, Prada, Ferragamo and Fendi — continued the fur trend that began in New York and made its way through London with ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The $20 Fruity Scented Body Mist That My Skin (and Hair) Loves

Editors' Picks are the Fashionista team's true (#notspon) fashion and beauty obsessions, handpicked by professionals who see it all. Any beauty product you see here has been vetted and tested by the editor recommending it. My February fragrance rotation starred cozy vanilla-centric gourmands and ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here