These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday.
Rihanna and Her Daughter Rocki Cover W Magazine
Photo: Tim Walker/Courtesy of W Magazine
Rihanna and her daughter Rocki are the cover stars for W Magazine's Volume 3, The Pop Issue. Photographed by Tim Walker and styled by Jahleel Weaver, Rihanna wears a Chanel Haute Couture jacket on her standalone cover and Dior on her shared cover with Rocki (who is wearing a Dior Haute Couture diaper and headpiece). In the cover story written by Maxine Wally, Rihanna's friends and collaborators such as Jonathan Anderson, SZA, Mary J. Blige and A$AP Rocky share their stories about the star. W Magazine's Pop Issue will be on stands May 12. Read the full cover story here. {W Magazine}
Target Collaborates With Parke
Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Photo: Courtesy of Target x Parke
Target is teaming up with Parke on a limited-time collaboration featuring leisurewear, denim, accessories, ready-to-wear sets and Parke's first expansion into the swim category. With nearly 60 pieces spanning women's apparel and accessories, the Parke x Target collection will be available to shop beginning April 25 on target.com and in select Target stores. Most items are priced under $40, with prices starting at $5. Get a first look at the collaboration above. {Fashionista inbox}
Primark to Split From Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods (ABF) has confirmed its plans to separate its own foods business from fashion retailer Primark. Wittington Investments, which has majority ownership of ABF, remains committed to maintaining majority ownership of Primark and the separate food company, which is currently called FoodCo. The board said one-off separation and transaction costs are expected to be in the region of £75 million ($101.4 million). {WWD/paywalled}
Estée Lauder Is Reportedly Seeking €5 Billion for Puig Merger
Estée Lauder Cos. has reportedly hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. to structure a financing package of about €5 billion ($5.9 billion) to fund its potential tie-up with Puig Brands SA. JPMorgan is coordinating talks with other lenders on the package. Bloomberg previously reported that Estée Lauder and Puig were advancing in negotiations to combine. {Bloomberg/paywalled}
i-D Launches Its First Beauty Zine
Photo: Courtesy of i-D Magazine
i-D Magazine is launching its first-ever beauty zine, with the debut issue starring Tyla. Photographed by Ilya Lipkin and styled by Clare Byrne, the artist wears makeup by Marcelo Gutierrez. In the cover story written by Laetitia Lotthé, Tyla reflects on the women who first shaped her understanding of beauty as well as the pressures for perfection on social media. Read the full cover story here. {Fashionista inbox}
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