insert_link Fashion Just as they try to reopen, L.A. Protests force beleaguered luxury retail stores to shut down As thousands of demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer moved westward in Los Angeles, luxury retail started to board up in fear of riots and looting. The entirety of famed luxury shopping strip Rodeo Drive was blocked to traffic by early afternoon on Saturday, as protestors were still miles to the east. The Beverly Center, a mall in West Hollywood that houses a number […] todayJune 1, 2020
insert_link Fashion Designer Christian Siriano offers his Sewing Team to make Masks in response to N.Y. Gov. Cuomo’s call for help Designer Christian Siriano’s high-end looks are more common on runways than in hospital operating rooms, but that could be about to change, at least temporarily, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Siriano volunteered his team to make masks, in response to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s call for help from the public. Cuomo described his state’s “critical need” for gloves, gowns and masks. He seemed desperate for help, explaining […] todayMarch 23, 2020
insert_link Fashion Men’s Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer 2020: Modern Utility The Spring/Summer 2020 season may be the first inkling that men want to dress like adults once again—or at least have the option. In a webinar, Michael Fisher, vice president and creative director, menswear for Fashion Snoops, shared some key menswear stories buyers can expected to see for Spring/Summer 2020 and the macro trends that are driving each. And many of the trends, Fisher noted, are already being validated by […] todayJanuary 21, 2020
insert_link Fashion Frédéric Fekkai Reintroduces His Namesake Brand at Target A little over a year after buying back his namesake brand, Frédéric Fekkai is ready to reintroduce it to the market. The new Fekkai hair-care line, now billed as clean, vegan and sustainable, is set to launch on Jan. 6 at Target, target.com and fekkai.com before rolling out to broader mass retail and international markets, including Canada, the U.K., France and then Asia later in spring. The price point — […] todayDecember 25, 2019
insert_link Fashion Rihanna and Bottega Veneta Win Big at Fashion Awards in London The Fashion Awards was a star-studded evening with surprise appearances by everyone from Rihanna to Janet Jackson, Julia Roberts and Donatella Versace. But the big winner of the evening was Bottega Veneta’s Daniel Lee, who scooped four awards: brand of the year, accessories designer, British women’s wear designer and designer of the year. The annual event at Royal Albert Hall kicked off with a White Show by Central Saint Martins […] todayDecember 3, 2019
insert_link Fashion Chartreuse is the New Slime Green Blame it on Billie Eilish, but at a certain point this summer, seemingly everything became slime green. Midway through July, the poster child of Gen Z dyed her roots the exact shade that, in the weeks to come, also turned up everywhere from the streets of Copenhagen to an entire Louis Vuitton store to the runways of London Fashion Week. And then something changed: Over the course of a single […] todayOctober 8, 2019
insert_link Fashion Rapper Dave East Collaborates with Diamond Supply Co. Collaboration “I got it tatted on me, ‘born broke, die rich,’” said rising rapper Dave East, lifting his white T-shirt and revealing the cursive letters marked below his navel. The 31-year-old New York City native, born David Brewster Jr., came from humble beginnings, becoming a Crip as a teen, and later, facing a stint in prison for selling drugs. Following the 2010 release of his first mixtape, “Change of Plans,” […] todayAugust 1, 2019
insert_link Fashion Your Ultimate Guide to the Most Popular Bags of Summer Bags are one of the easiest ways to elevate any look, especially in the summertime. With a simple white t-shirt, denim cutoffs, and one of your favorite pairs of sandals, all you need is a chic bag, and you're good to go. Everything from futuristic PVC to retro acrylic to natural raffia and luxe fringed evening bags alike hitting it big this season. With these seven trends, it's a sure […] todayJuly 10, 2019
insert_link Fashion Vineyard Vines Makes a Splash at Target Stores Move aside, Supreme and Louis Vuitton. On Saturday, lines of shoppers snaked around Target stores with the sole goal of purchasing cheaper versions of wares from the ultra-preppy whale-themed brand Vineyard Vines. Apparently, this is peak grail this weekend. The popular collaboration created an intense battle for the otherwise overpriced products, leaving many frustrated that items were quickly sold out, both online and in stores, by the masses frothing at […] todayMay 28, 2019