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Must Read: Why Good Light is Closing, Brands React to the Spread of Auto-Generated AI Ads

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. After five years in business, K-beauty brand Good Light is shutting down due to a lack of capital, an overcrowded market and tariff hikes. The closure comes amid K-beauty brands trending in the industry. "The cruel irony isn't lost on me. ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Jennie, Kendall Jenner and More Star in Adidas' New Campaign, Puma Sales Fall 20.7% in Q4

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. For Adidas' latest campaign, Samuel L. Jackson searches for his "Superstars," including Jennie, Kendall Jenner, Lamine Yamal, Baby Keem, James Harden, Tyshawn Jones and Olivia Dean. Directed by Thibaut Grevet, ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The 14 Best Beauty Products Fashionista Editors Tried in February

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

Serena Page Is Shopping for Pinky Rings and Louboutin Ballerina Heels

What's the opposite of gatekeeping? Welcome to "Payment Processing," in which we ask stylish, generally cool people who've tried it all about their favorite fashion and beauty buys. It's been two years since Serena Page won "Love Island" Season 6 alongside her boyfriend Kordell Beckham, and the ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How to Build a Beauty Brand That Stands Out in a Crowded Market

For aspiring beauty entrepreneurs, breaking into an already overflowing market may feel like an uphill battle, but building a memorable brand that stands out from the crowd is far from impossible. Before ever hitting the shelves, beauty brands need to develop a clear (and authentic!) perspective ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: All of Our NYFW Coverage, Harlem's Fashion Row x Gap & Fashion's Slow Adoption of Wearable Tech

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 matcha latte in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your almond croissant. Homepage photo: Launchmetrics Spotlight Fashionista's ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Natasha Zinko Does Soccer-Ball Tops, Grocery-Bag Skirts and Packing-Tape Belts for Fall 2026

Natasha Zinko began her journey as a designer by using everyday objects found around her home and given to her by family members. So for Fall 2026, she returned to that mentality, centering the designs around family, community and the tangible items that come from them. In Zinko's world, deflated ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Inside the Buzzy, Nostalgia-Filled '90s Fashion Exhibit that Just Opened in Los Angeles

Thanks to the new limited series "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette," there's been some renewed chatter about the late fashion icon and '90s-era Calvin Klein exec's highly influential personal style, which exemplified the decade's brief-yet-impactful minimalism trend. ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

When Fashion Designers Need a Patternmaker, They Go to HIPS Studio

You wouldn't know it from watching "Project Runway," but the steps to putting together a garment often don't start and end with the designer. There can be an army of hands responsible for bringing a design to life. And for buzzy New York labels like Kallmeyer, Diotima, Theophilio and Christopher ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Will Fashion Ever Really Get on Board With Wearable Tech?

Over the last few years, there's been a shift in how we use technology. What was once relegated to our desks and hands is now wearable — and the commercial success of Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses, Oura Rings and Apple Watches proves that people are ready to embrace this. At least, certain people are, ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Fashionista's 17 Favorite Fall 2026 Collections From New York Fashion Week

And just like that, another season of New York Fashion Week is in the books. Despite the February snow, below-freezing temperatures and high-powered winds, designers and showgoers persisted in the name of Fall 2026. From runways on sightseeing boats sailing along the Hudson River to various Marie ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The Hottest Runway Trend at New York Fashion Week Is Just Holding Everyday Objects

If I ever, in some alternate universe, became a model, I imagine one of the biggest professional challenges to overcome would be never knowing what to do with my hands. And based on the Fall 2026 runways, I'm wondering if that's not a real issue that today's models actually face — one for which ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Everyone Is Wearing Pillbox Hats at New York Fashion Week

For probably the last 10 seasons of New York Fashion Week, hair accessories have maintained a stronghold as the headwear of choice for showgoers. Bows, barrettes, headbands and scrunchies have been utterly inescapable on the street style scene. But for the Fall 2026 shows, the fashion week crowd ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Altuzarra Brings 'Everyday Drama' to the Runway for Fall 2026

For Fall 2026, Joseph Altuzarra turned his attention to Spanish culture: He drew inspiration from the work of painter Diego Velázquez and filmmakers Pedro Almodóvar and Luis Buñuel, as well as the shapely volume of traditional flamenco  skirts. "The inspiration for this collection ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Here's How New Yorkers Are Bundling Up for February Fashion Week Street Style

As I sit in my apartment in Los Angeles, where the high will be 71 degrees, it feels a little unfair of me to be presenting a gallery of pictures of New York Fashion Week attendees freezing their butts off between shows, but I promise I'm doing so with exaltation, not disparagement. As an ex-New ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Christian Siriano Escapes to a Dreamy Fantasy World for Fall 2026

Even though we're less than two months into 2026, there's already a lot the world is dealing with. The retail landscape is still unstable, inflation remains high and the politically charged state of the country continues to intensify. (After all, there's a reason the NYFW street style crowd is ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Coach Reimagines New York City Skate Culture Through an 'Ozian' Lens

Although our era of "Wicked" releases has come to an end, the Oz universe's impact remains in pop culture as always — including in Stuart Vever's latest collection for Coach, shown Wednesday in New York City.  Fresh off a Christmas rewatch of the original "The Wizard of Oz" with his children, ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Wassner Management Group Is Hiring A Business Development Associate In New York, NY

Company DescriptionWassner Management Group is a strategic brand management firm rooted in fashion. While our clients consist mostly of fashion brands/designers, we also work with a number of musicians, film studios, video game companies and beyond, everything we do ties back to the world of ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Patou's Artistic Director Exits, CFDA Partners With OpenAI

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. On Friday, Patou's artistic director Guillaume Henry stepped down. "This mutual decision will allow Guillaume to fully dedicate himself to other projects, while the maison explores a different format for its future evolution," the label ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Milan Fashion Week's Fall 2026 Schedule Is Here

It's quite a busy February for the Milanese. Fresh off of hosting the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the Italian fashion capital will welcome stylish international showgoers for Milan Fashion Week. Running from Feb. 24 through March 2, MFW is organized by the Camera Nazionale della Moda ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The Paris Fashion Week Fall 2026 Calendar Has Arrived

With New York Fashion Week just days away, Fashion Month planning has kicked into full gear and designers have locked in their runway slots. On Friday, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which organizes the events in Paris, released its preliminary Fall 2026 calendar, setting ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: Getting Into NYFW, Pieter Mulier's New Job & Fall 2026 Schedules for Milan and Paris

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 mocha in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your yogurt parfait. Homepage photo: Karim Sadli/Courtesy of Versace Fashionista's ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

9 Brands Making Cute (And Functional) Pilates Apparel for In and Out of the Studio

The activewear market can feel stagnant when it comes to design, with countless brands offering the same plain, unimaginative black and grey spandex sets. But with the rise of the "pink pilates princess" aesthetic on social media, reformer regulars are asking for more from their workout outfits, ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Rare Beauty's Successful Ulta Launch, Blumarine Signs Licensing Agreement

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. On Sunday, Rare Beauty kicked off its Ulta partnership, entering all its stores nationwide and debuting on the retailer's website. On launch day, it broke Ulta Beauty's record for the most sales made during a brand's debut, Glossy ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Finance Bros Rejoice: Polo Ralph Lauren's Quarter-Zip Was Fashion Hottest Product of Q4 2025

Surpassing fashion industry favorites like Chloé's Paddington Bag and Saint Laurent's Vendôme Slingback Pumps, Polo Ralph Lauren's Cable-Knit Quarter-Zip took the top spot as fashion's hottest product in Q4, according to The Lyst Index Q4 2025 Report (which covers October through December). Lyst ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Copenhagen Fashion Week Showgoers Got Playful With Red Accessories

Despite NYFW still being more than a week away, the Fall 2026 ready-to-wear shows are officially underway, and that means team Fashionista is in full-on trendspotting mode. As Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) came to a close, we turned our attention to the runways and the streets alike, looking out ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Oli G: A Hair-Care Brand Named After Strand-Strengthening Oligopeptides

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. Oli GHeadquarters: Miami, FLE-commerce: oligclub.comSocial Media: Instagram ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: Hannah and Brett Chody's Favorite Fashion Finds, Parisian Brand Alfie Rejects 'French Girl' Clichés & Our January Editors' 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 a brown sugar bubble tea in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your whole grain toast. Fashionista's audience includes 1 million site ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here