insert_link Fashion Fashion Institute Apologizes for ‘Clearly Racist’ Show A New York City-based fashion college has apologized after a catwalk show was labelled racist. Models were asked to wear prosthetic ears, lips and bushy eyebrows for a collection run by fashion design students at the event in Manhattan. The accessories were criticized online after an African-American model said she would not wear the "clearly racist" items at the event on 7 February. The Fashion Institute of Technology said the […] todayFebruary 28, 2020
insert_link Fashion The Coronavirus Upends Global Fashion Weeks Giorgio Armani's collection at Milan Fashion Week might have been met with cheers and applause, had there been anyone in attendance. Instead, the label sent models down the runway in an empty theater -- a decision forced by the coronavirus outbreak in Italy. Famed Italian fashion house Armani closed its Autumn-Winter 2020 show to the public and opted to livestream the event instead. This was done as a preventative measure […] todayFebruary 27, 2020
insert_link Fashion Armani says Fashion Marketing is ‘Raping’ Women Giorgio Armani accused the fashion industry last week of "raping" women with short-lived trends and sex-driven marketing. "I think it's time for me to say what I think. Women keep getting raped by designers," Armani, 85, told reporters on the sidelines of a show for his Emporio Armani line at Milan Fashion Week. "If a lady walks on the street and sees an ad with a woman with her boobs […] todayFebruary 26, 2020
insert_link Fashion The CEO of Victoria’s Secret Is Stepping Down After years of controversy and sliding sales, Leslie Wexner, the billionaire behind Victoria’s Secret, is stepping down as its CEO. Wexner’s exit, confirmed by Bloomberg last week, has been a long time coming. The brand has been in free fall for years: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was officially canceled last year after years of declining viewership, and the brand’s sales started falling in 2017, as customers turned to new […] todayFebruary 25, 2020
insert_link Fashion Introducing MINDD™ — The First-Ever Wire-Free Bra Company Created Specifically For The D+ Consumer Helena Kaylin, a veteran apparel and intimates industry expert who has held executive leadership positions with iconic intimates brands that include Victoria's Secret, Under Armour, Uniqlo, Lululemon and Calvin Klein, is launching MINDD™, a direct-to-consumer wireless bra company created specifically for the D+ shopper. MINDD's debut line – The For Life Collection – will introduce the first bras designed using MINDD Tech™, the brand's proprietary, innovative fit technology system. Despite […] todayFebruary 21, 2020
insert_link Fashion ABG, Simon, Brookfield Finalize Deal to Buy Forever 21 Looks like Forever 21, once thought to be going the way of the Do Do Bird, will not only stay in business, but its new owners are set to expand its brand around the world. Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing, and entertainment company, announced this week that the acquisition of America's original fast fashion retailer, Forever 21 has been finalized. ABG and Simon Property Group (Simon) […] todayFebruary 20, 2020
insert_link Fashion David Beckham and his kids cheer on Victoria during London Fashion Week They are a regular fixture on the front row at her shows — and Victoria Beckham’s family once again turned in force to support her at London Fashion Week. David Beckham, 44, was joined by sons Romeo, 17, and Cruz, 14, as well as daughter Harper, 8, to watch the 45-year-old star’s Autumn/ Winter 2020 collection be unveiled. Missing from the sidelines of the highly anticipated fashion show — held […] todayFebruary 19, 2020
insert_link Fashion The Hottest 2020 Oscars Trend? Recycling Old Looks The latest fashion flex? Rewearing an Oscar dress — aka flaunting your commitment to preventing climate change and your ability to fit into a past outfit. The 2020 Academy Awards were dotted with sustainable fashion choices, intentional or not, and we champion the recycling. Jane Fonda at the Academy Awards (2020) and the Cannes Film Festival (2014) Not only was Jane Fonda’s Oscar frock a recycled look, but her accessories […] todayFebruary 18, 2020
insert_link Fashion The Official Dos and Don’ts of Cocktail Attire Dress codes are something people don't talk about enough. From white tie to cocktail attire, the gray area regarding what's acceptable to wear to these formal events is sizable. Today, we are here to talk all things cocktail party attire. Believe it or not, there are "rules" for dressing for this occasion. Below, the fashionistas at Who What Wear bring you the dos and don'ts of cocktail attire. Some of […] todayFebruary 14, 2020