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Chicago’s High-End Miracle Mile Neighborhood Looted
08/10/2020
Some 100 people were arrested in Chicago Aug. 10 for charges including looting high-end boutiques of the city’s Magnificent Mile neighborhood.
Macy's Rolls Out Macy's Backstage Shops
08/10/2020
As Macy’s reopens stores, it continues to rollout locations for its offprice Macy’s Backstage sections located in its department stores. On Aug. 8, it opened 11 Macy’s Backstage stores within stores, with two of these shops located in Southern California.
Guess Originals Fall 2020 Relies on Retro '90s Inspiration
08/07/2020
Retro elements from Guess? reappear in the Fall 2020 Guess Originals collection that is inspired by the brand's 1990s style.
South Coast Plaza Unveils The Pavilion, A New Shopping Program
08/06/2020
South Coast Plaza temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But it has unveiled some programs to keep business going. On Aug. 7, it will introduce The Pavilion.
With the Power of One P.O., Everything Can Change for Black-Owned Apparel Businesses
08/06/2020
One major deal can change everything for a small company, yet it can be more crucial for determining the success of Black-owned businesses and those led by members of underrepresented groups, said Dawaud Muhammad. As the co-owner of a Black-owned printing-and-embroidery company, Muhammad leads Big Printing Textile Co., LLC, which is located in the San Francisco Bay Area town of San Leandro, Calif.
Paraiso Miami Beach Announces a Hybrid Digital-Physical Swim Week
08/06/2020
Paraiso Miami Beach rallied from the cancellation of its July swim week due to COVID-19 by announcing a combination of in-person events and a virtual trade show. This fresh concept will afford opportunities for brands and designers to increase exposure of their Resort 2021 collections.
True Religion’s Jeffrey Lubell Back on the Scene With New Collection
08/06/2020
Returning to the industry with a new denim collection named Coût De La Liberté, Jeffrey Lubell reenters the market with a collection that is made with a message in Los Angeles.
L.A. Market Week Blends Traditional Showroom Visits With Digital Meetings
08/06/2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed retail and trade events in the apparel industry, business seems to be slowly opening up. During the Aug. 2–6 edition of L.A. Market Week, buyers visited downtown Los Angeles’ Fashion District and logged onto digital platforms. Showrooms at the Cooper Design Space, The New Mart and the California Market Center welcomed buyers to safely shop their lines.
New Name, $100 Million Remodel Announced for Hollywood & Highland
08/06/2020
The new owners of the Hollywood & Highland retail and entertainment center recently unveiled a new name, Ovation, and details of a $100-million overhaul to the sprawling complex that dominates the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Los Angeles amid the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Banshee Swim Enters the Industry Screaming a Message of Acceptance and Transparency
08/06/2020
Growing up in Washington state, Amanda Fronckowiak always sewed clothes, aspiring to become a designer, but she didn’t know on what category she wanted to focus. Fronckowiak might not have envisioned a swimwear-design future, but that changed during an internship in California prior to her graduation from Central Washington University.
Sustainability Continues to Drive the Apparel Industry
08/06/2020
As bricks-and-mortar businesses slowly open under new COVID-19 safety guidelines, e-commerce popularity has increased. During this time, shoppers gained more freedom to research brand commitment to sustainability, according to Marshal Cohen, chief industry adviser of the data and analytics company The NPD Group, Inc.
Wrangler Introduces Collaboration With A Notable Fan: Bob Marley
08/06/2020
Bob Marley's estate has worked on a number of fashion collaborations in the past. However, the latest, Wrangler x Bob Marley, fits well with the reggae star's history.
Darren Romanelli Partners with LeRoy Neiman Foundation to Benefit COVID-19 Relief
08/04/2020
Los Angeles-based artist Darren Romanelli, also known as DRx has partnered with the LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation to create a capsule collection blending the artists' works to benefit a good cause.
Obituary: Steven Frumkin, Fashion Educator
08/04/2020
Fashion educator Steven Frumkin died on July 23 in Miami, Fla., from COVID-19, according to a statement from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
Men’s Warehouse Parent, Tailored Brands, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
08/03/2020
A string of high-profile bankruptcies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have been filed, and the latest is Tailored Brands, Inc.
‘Making the Cut’ Winner Jonny Cota Opens Store to Build New Brand Experience
08/03/2020
A few months after his victory on “Making the Cut,” a fashion-competition show produced by Amazon Prime, Los Angeles designer Jonny Cota opened a new, self-named store on Aug. 1 at the Row DTLA campus of retail, dining and creative offices in downtown Los Angeles.
eBay Teams Up With NBA Star P.J. Tucker For Sneaker Loft
08/03/2020
On Aug. 3, eBay announced Sneaker Loft, an e-pop-up shop that it produced with P.J. Tucker, who plays for Houston Rockets NBA Team, and a sneaker aficionado extraordinaire.
FashionGo to Launch Virtual Trade Show FashionGo Week
07/31/2020
A virtual-retail veteran is entering the digital trade-show space as event producers continue to explore alternatives to on-site apparel-industry forums. Los Angeles-based FashionGo recently announced that it would produce FashionGo Week Aug. 24-Sept. 6.
Melanie Cox Named to Board of Revolve Group, Inc.
07/31/2020
Revolve Group, Inc., an influential e-tailer of fashions for young women, announced July 29 that Melanie Cox would join the board of directors of the Cerritos, Calif.–based company.
SportsOneSource Transitions to SGB Media07/21/2016
New site brings entire scope and depth of SGB Media content ? including SGB Updates, SGB Today, SGB Magazine and SGB Executive ? to one place on a modern and mobile-adaptive platform. ...
Athletic Dealers of America Reach Rebates Milestone07/18/2016
The Athletic Dealers of America shared at its recent Buying Show in Orlando, FL that the group has surpassed the $1 million mark in rebates distributed to its members for 2015... ...
Under Armour Spends $70.3 Million on New Headquarters Site07/17/2016
Under Armour has closed on a $70.3 million deal to purchase the land for its new headquarters along Baltimore's waterfront......
Nike Appoints VP of Running07/17/2016
Nike Inc. announced that Steve Lesnard will become VP, GM of global running, succeeding Patrick Seehafer who will become VP, Europe Merchandising... ...
Tory Sport Expands to Honolulu07/17/2016
Tory Burch’s activewear brand Tory Sport is scouting a retail location in Honolulu... ...
STYR Converts Health & Fitness Data into Customized Supplements07/17/2016
STYR Labs is bringing together activity tracking and nutrition supplement recommendation via kits that deliver personalized nutrition solutions......
Whoop Expands Market From Elites to Consumers07/17/2016
Whoop will begin marketing its wearable performance optimization system to consumers in time for the 2016 holiday season... ...
Planet Fitness to Open Second Club in Columbus07/17/2016
Planet Fitness, a health club franchise known for its “Judgement Free Zone,” plans to to open its second location in Columbus, GA......
Callaway Golf Staff Pro Cards Championship Record07/17/2016
Callaway Golf Company congratulated Staff Professional Henrik Stenson for becoming Champion Golfer Of The Year... ...
Rack Room Launches Real People Project Campaign07/17/2016
Rack Room Shoes for more than a decade has featured real customers ? instead of professional models ? in all of its seasonal advertisements, selected through the retailer’s annual Models Wanted contes...
Teton Gravity Research Unveils New Streaming Service08/10/2020
Teton Gravity Research TV to offer 25 years of award-winning content, Teton Gravity Research Premium adds expansive membership benefits.
Burton Announces Fair Labor Association Accreditation08/10/2020
FLA recognizes that Burton has systems in place to identify and remediate unfair labor practices in its global supply chain.
Retail Imports to See Lowest Annual Total in Four Years 08/10/2020
August is expected to be the busiest month of the July-October “peak season” but retailers are ordering less merchandise.
Foot Locker?s Q2 Comps Rise 18%08/10/2020
The company believes pent demand and fiscal stimulus drove better than expected sales.
Interesting Scenes from the New Shopping Normal08/10/2020
We spent several hours at the Irvine Spectrum and Fashion Island to get a sense of what the new normal is like and to see brand trends at industry stores, including Tilly's, Zumiez, Boardriders, Volcom, Journeys, Dick's Sporting Goods, and more.
SUPERHIGH Partners with Christian Hosoi 08/07/2020
The collaboration includes a small collection of limited edition Eco face covers and other future sustainable products.
Globe Launches Low Velocity Program08/07/2020
The program puts environmental priorities and products of quality and longevity ahead of fast fashion sales.
SIA Town Hall: Inclusion on the Slopes08/07/2020
Join SIA for DEI Town Hall Series #3: Inclusion on the Slopes. Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 1:00 pm MDT
Hawaii Reimposes Restrictions as Cases Rise08/07/2020
The recent increase in cases means the likelihood of Hawaii opening up to tourists who test negative for the virus on Sept. 1 is looking more remote.
Brad Cromer and Dick Rizzo Showcase HUF’s New Pant08/07/2020
The Boyd Pant is available now.
Exploring New Mountains with Paralympian Snowboarder Brittani Coury10/02/2019
Whether you ski, snowboard, ride one of those goofy snow bikes — exploring a new mountain is always a thrill, and that’s no different for adaptive athletes. Brittani Coury, the 2018 Winter Paralympic silver medalist in banked slalom, trains all year at Snowbird, and rarely gets the opportunity to ride the world-class mountains nearby. Last Read More
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Why North Cascades National Park Is the Perfect Place for Beginner Trail Runners10/02/2019
If you’re at all familiar with North Cascades National Park you might think that it’d be a fairly difficult place for a new trail runner to visit. Its rugged landscape and jagged peaks mean the trails are often at several thousand feet of elevation and deep in the backcountry. However, there’s more to this park Read More
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Paddling Through Cancer10/01/2019
Casi Rynkowski is no stranger to the sport of standup paddling. Since 2007, she has been training athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals focused on converting to a healthier lifestyle through her adventure fitness business. An AFAA certified personal trainer and ACA level 2 SUP instructor, Rynkowski has spent the past decade living the dream and Read More
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Virginia?s Upper James River: Paddling, Discovery and Solitude Awaits09/30/2019
At the confluence of forgotten history, scenic mountain wilderness and world-class paddling lies the headwaters of America’s founding river: The James. Nestled deep in Virginia’s rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, we were in the midst of a three-day paddling adventure on the magnificent Upper James River Water Trail. While the lower sections of the James River feature Read More
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When a Camp Mattress Claims It?s the Most Comfortable Ever – And It Is09/30/2019
There are a thousand reasons to love camping – but for most people, a good night’s rest isn’t one of them. A lucky few find a restrictive sleeping bag and an inch-thick sleeping pad a sufficient substitute for their bed at home. The rest of us enjoy a star-filled sky, a meditative campfire, crisp morning Read More
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10 Reasons Why Nova Scotia Should Be Your Next Adventure Destination09/27/2019
Get this outdoor enthusiast's haven on your radar ... before everyone else does.
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Field Tested: Alpacka?s Oryx Tandem Packraft Canoe09/27/2019
From the get-go I understood the allure of the packraft: incredibly lightweight boats you can realistically carry into the boonies on a hike, hunt or adventure, and then paddle back out down a river system or across a lake. Pack out a moose, cross an unfordable river, hike to a headwaters and paddle down, fly Read More
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Is Canada Getting a New World-Class Wave Pool?09/27/2019
As a venue for Championship Tour surfing, wave pools leave plenty to desire. From an event in laughable 2-foot slop in Allentown, Pennsylvania in the ’80s, to groomed 4-foot perfection at The Surf Ranch Experiment of 2018/2019, something feels amiss watching the world’s best compete in a controlled environment. But as a venue for the Read More
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Tony Hawk on Why the Olympics Snubbed Vert Skating09/26/2019
Traditional vert is dead, at least to the Olympics. As detailed in our Olympics: Fact From Fiction article last month, neither vert nor mega ramp will be represented in Tokyo next year. Instead, the two “disciplines” will be “park” and “street.” The reasons behind the decision – participation rates, accessibility, gender equity – are well Read More
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A Vancouver Island Travel Guide: Surfing, Craft Beer, Caves and Epic Hiking09/25/2019
You're only a ferry ride away from one of the coolest playgrounds in North America.
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Sit Skier Trevor Kennison Charges at Winter Park09/25/2019
When you think of a sit skier, you likely don’t see one sending huge cliffs, charging mogul lines, airing massive kickers in the park, or bombing down a slalom course. When Trevor Kennison thinks of skiing, however, he thinks, “Oh you hit that? I’m going to do that same exact thing.” Kennison can’t use his Read More
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2019?s Best Ski Movie Trailers09/24/2019
Ski movie season is upon us and with that comes a horde of trailers showing off every company’s latest efforts at movie making. Level 1 – “Romance” Denver, CO premiere was Sept. 21 with digital purchase available shortly after. Bozeman & SLC premiere tickets are also available, with those premieres happening on Sept. 26 & Read More
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Field Tested: Jetboil?s Genesis Basecamp System09/23/2019
Camp stoves have always been a bit of an odd fit for me. A no-brainer if we’re running rafts, when we carry the big Coleman two-burner and a small propane tank. But scaling down to sea kayak we traditionally packed aboard a couple of backpacking stoves. Some years, it’s butane cylinders, others it’s white gas, Read More
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Gear News: Parks Project Releases Collaboration With California State Parks Foundation09/23/2019
On Monday, Parks Project released a limited “State Parks of California” collection that celebrates and embraces the wonderful state parks of the Golden State. The ten-piece collection includes soft goods such as a fleece sweatshirt, several graphic tees, and a hat, as well as other limited products including a ceramic mug and a “Native Plants Read More
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The Ultimate Guide to Surfing at Night09/23/2019
As a pursuit, surfing has an array of limitations – perhaps more than any other physical activity. Winds, swell, summer blackballing, work, etc. constantly conspire to curtail our sessions. Besides surf conditions/quality, however, opportunities to paddle out are perhaps most restricted by the amount of hours of daylight at any given time during the year–especially Read More
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Are You Ready for the 2019 Distinguished Gentleman?s Ride?09/23/2019
Welcome to 2019’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) – an annual charity motorcycle ride that now takes place in more than 700 cities across 110 countries around the world. And on Sunday, Sept. 29, ladies and gentlemen (120,000 riders to be exact) will dawn their most dapper outfits, saddle up on their classic-meets-vintage styled motorcycles, and Read More
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Get Your Tickets for SNOWBOARDER Magazine?s ?Cold Front? Movie Premiere Tour 201909/20/2019
The Cold Front Tour returns for 2019 to kick off winter on a big screen near you. SNOWBOARDER Magazine is hitting the road, with generous support from 10 Barrel Brewing, to share our latest films with the masses in order to celebrate the advent of the winter season. Each tour stop will feature a selection Read More
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Caroline Gleich, Jeremy Jones and Tommy Caldwell Take a Stand for Climate Action at Capitol Hill09/20/2019
Last week in Washington, D.C., the Capitol got a dose of a different kind of environmental activism brought to its stairs and into the courtroom. Professional athletes from various disciplines spoke on behalf of the outdoor industry, offering a unique perspective on climate change as those whose livelihood put them at the forefront of our Read More
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The Skiing in Slovenia Has the Magic of a Fairytale09/19/2019
On a 200-foot side-step above an ancient single chair, Nika Radjenovič traverses the apron of a jagged peak towering overhead. Mini cyclones swirl around her boots as she moves past limestone formations dusted with fresh snow. Shallow bowls of powder unfold below her skis in the early morning sun she hadn’t expected to see in Read More
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A List of DIY Repair Tools That Are Essential for Roadlife09/19/2019
Picture this: You’re driving a highway somewhere in West Texas, when all of a sudden, lights start flashing on the dashboard and there is a funny smell wafting from the engine compartment. You pull over and pop the hood, only to find fluids leaking incessantly and smoke billowing. It sounds like quite the situation, but Read More
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How to Paddle From Tampa to the Heart of Florida in One Day09/19/2019
This article and video were produced in partnership with Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, which reminds you to leave no trace when you Enjoy Outdoors. Just over an hour due north of downtown Tampa is the Chassahowitzka River and a spring-fed float through what Florida looked like before Floridians. Surrounded by protected wetlands and wildlife refuges, Read More
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Conquering the Summit with Marine Veteran Phil Quintana09/18/2019
For Phil Quintana, skiing the full mountain matters. Topping out at Alpine Meadows to tackle open-bowl turns is not an intermediate goal to be dismissed. Quintana has the added challenge of needing to do it on one ski. After losing his leg as a result of injuries sustained during his 2005 deployment in Afghanistan, the Read More
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Why Is There So Much Trash on Top of El Capitan?09/18/2019
It’s late September in Yosemite Valley when the Climber Stewards and several volunteers made their way to the top of El Capitan. “El Cap” as it’s known to climbers, is a 3,000-foot wall of granite and a defining feature in Yosemite Valley. El Cap is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the world Read More
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Fox US Open of Mountain Biking; Photo Gallery09/18/2019
September 15, 2019 (Big Bear, CA) – Held at Snow Summit Resort in Big Bear Lake, CA for the first time, 700 athletes and 4,000 people from around the world gathered for the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking this weekend. Spectators enjoyed the full slate of events from the Dual Slalom, GT Bicycles Enduro Read More
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An Oregon Road Trip: Hiking, Camping, and Skateboarding Across the Beaver State09/17/2019
Forget the pains of planning your trip, we have worked out the kinks in advance and even left enough wiggle room to turn it into an adventure all your own.
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Cynthia Cook Brides, David Yurman & Vogue Celebrate Weddings04/10/2017
Cynthia Cook Smith hosted 15 brides-to-be at the David Yurman boutique in Beverly Hills to showcase the wedding jewelry collection. Guests tried on pieces from three vignettes of jewelry and got advice from Cynthia on how to style for their upcoming wedding day.
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Beyoncé and More Stars Who Ruled the Pregnancy Bump Reveal02/01/2017
Beyoncé is pregnant with twins—a revelation that shook the Internet, when the star casually dropped the news on Instagram this afternoon. “We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two,” she wrote, her growing bump on full display, artfully surrounded by a vivid floral arrangement and lemon-yellow veil. The singer is one in a long line of celebrities that have ruled socia...
What Will Beyoncé Wear Now That She’s Pregnant?02/01/2017
While Beyoncé’s baby announcement today left little to the imagination—the pop singer revealed the impending birth of twins by posting a selfie dressed in nothing more than a sierra frilled bra top, tie dye hipster shorts, and a teal veil (the religious iconography is all there!)—there are still some things that remain to be seen. In addition to the sex of her new little ones, there’s the qu...
New York’s “One Book, One New York” Campaign Wants To Get The Entire City On The Same Page02/01/2017
New York may already be lauded for its legendary literary scene, but if the Mayor’s office has its way, those literary lions are about to get a whole lot more democratic. The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) today announced a new initiative, “One Book, One NY” which will be fêted at a party with BuzzFeed tonight and which aims to get all of New York City on the ...
An Inside Peek at Ellen DeGeneres’s New Line for Pets02/01/2017
“After I launched my line for humans I realized that I was leaving a whole species out,” said Ellen DeGeneres on the launch of her brand ED by Ellen’s extension into the pet market. Working with PetSmart, DeGeneres is shrinking her playful designs to accommodate four-legged friends with more than 250 pieces starting at $4 (for a flat dog toy) and topping out at $50 (for a dog carrier). The s...
Meet the Skater-Slash-Model With Hood By Air in His Closet and Vetements on the Brain02/01/2017
Whether he’s goofing off in a convenience store or doing kick flips in a L.A. parking lot, Olan Prenatt is always decked out. That’s not to say that he wears wild, over-the-top embellishments or head-to-toe designer looks, but he’s got that special sartorial something that has caught the attention of labels like Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger, and Hugo Boss. Prenatt is a model on the rise with more t...
The Best Reactions to Beyoncé’s Pregnancy Announcement02/01/2017
In case you somehow missed it, Beyoncé is pregnant—with twins! The superstar made her announcement in, well, superstar fashion: kneeling in lingerie beneath an arbor of roses and under a pistachio-green tulle veil. Why? Why not? Knowles’s announcement—“We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growin...
Ukraine’s Influence on the Runway Is Bigger Than You Think02/01/2017
Mercedes-Benz Kiev Fashion Days, one of Ukraine’s two Fashion Weeks, kicks off today. The program has featured Ukrainian designers who have reached significant levels of success outside of Kiev, including names like Julie Paskal, who now shows at Paris Fashion Week, as well as Anna October, who has sold at Browns in London. But Ukrainian fashion, in the more traditional sense, has long had a...
Beyoncé Is Pregnant With Twins02/01/2017
Today, Beyoncé announced on her Instagram account that she and her husband, Jay Z, are expecting twins. The superstar posted an image of herself kneeling in front of a floral archway, swathed in a pale green veil. The image was somewhat bridal, and depicted the singer holding her growing belly while looking directly at the camera. Beyoncé wrote, “We would like to share our love and happiness...
Melania Trump Might Not Move to the White House After All02/01/2017
It’s been a week and a half since Donald Trump assumed office. While the spotlight-loving president has been front and center since then, doing prime-time interviews and signing executive orders in front of photographers, there have been few sightings of his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, in the public sphere. After the inauguration, the conspicuously private Mrs. Trump quickly returned to ...
Lady Gaga Is Back to Her Wild Fashion Ways, Just in Time for the Super Bowl02/01/2017
In case you haven’t heard, logomania is back. Brand loyalists are no longer shy about adorning themselves with prints and labels. Never one to do a trend by halves, Lady Gaga stepped out in Prague yesterday wearing the kind of in-your-face monogram that takes the idea to its ultimate conclusion. Spotted in a plush jumpsuit covered in Fendi’s interlocking Fs, Gaga turned a trip to walk her do...
The New York City Comedy Set Steps Out for a Screening of The Comedian02/01/2017
Comedy is all about timing—but then again, so is a great party. And last night, some of the biggest names in the business found themselves at the Museum of Modern Art at the exact right time for the Cinema Society’s screening of The Comedian. Starring Robert De Niro and directed by Taylor Hackford, the film—which has been described as part comedy and part drama—tells the story of Jackie Burk...
Everything You Need to Know About Snapchat’s Impending IPO02/01/2017
Name a bigger act of hubris than turning down $3 billion when you’re a 23-year-old college dropout. Imagine a more withering comment than saying such an offer “isn’t very interesting.” Then you’ll begin to understand why all eyes are on Snapchat cofounder Evan Spiegel this week, as his company’s expected to file an initial public offering for multinational company, Snap Inc., that’s been bre...
Zac Posen Is Taking His 15th Anniversary Collection Off the Runway02/01/2017
Those paying close attention to their fashion show invites noticed something unusual about Zac Posen’s when it arrived yesterday. The location of the designer’s February 14 show is none other than 13-17 Laight Street, the Tribeca studio he occupied for 13 years before moving his business to midtown. To celebrate his 15th anniversary, Posen is swapping the runway this season for a more intima...
5 Models Who Are Making Honey Brown Hair the New Scandinavian Signature02/01/2017
There was a time when the mere mention of Scandinavia conjured images of towheaded stunners and naturally platinum beauties—but a recent survey of modeling’s most recognizable faces tells a different story. These days, the same Danish catwalkers who dominate the industry also lead the pack for a new national signature in the form of their perfect golden brown hair color. Case in point: There...
Jennifer Lopez Proves Why a Scene-Stealing Ponytail Is All in the Details on Instagram02/01/2017
Well, hello to anyone who has risked the death-defying move of keeping a tight elastic on their wrist at all times. J.Lo has news for us: The reliably practical ponytail deserves much better. Consider Lopez’s next-level take in the style on Instagram last night: hair swept clean back, baby hairs groomed to face-framing perfection, a wraparound strand finishing the look, along with braided ...
Good News for True-Crime Fans: A New Serial-Produced Series Is on Its Way02/01/2017
Who can forget the great Serial obsession that took over late 2014? Week after week, thousands of people tuned in to find out whether or not Adnan Syed—a young man accused (and eventually convicted) of murdering his high school ex-girlfriend in Baltimore—was actually guilty of his crime. Serial’s enormous success helped relaunch the popularity of podcasts, as well as a number of copycats (as...
Bella Hadid, Camille Rowe, and Keke Palmer at the Dior Poison Club Fragrance Launch Party02/01/2017
With a week to go before the start of New York Fashion Week, the pretty young things are getting a head start on staying up late. Dior Beauty brought its Poison Club, a one-night-only soiree celebrating its latest fragrance, to New York hot spot and cool-kid staple Up & Down. Hosted by Camille Rowe, the evening’s invite might have called for everyone to come at 9:30, but the party was only g...
This Rising Hollywood Star Just Chopped Off Her Hair, With Game-Changing Results02/01/2017
If Haley Bennett has flown under your radar—read: anyone who missed her luminous performance in The Magnificent Seven—she certainly hasn’t escaped the fashion world’s attention. After channeling vintage Hollywood allure with her bedroom eyes and pillowy lips while sitting front row at shows like Ralph Lauren and Dior, the actress made a beauty power move that’s sure to catapult her into a ...
Meet Beyoncé’s New Ivy Park Girl Squad02/01/2017
When Beyoncé calls, you answer. And the superstar has made a habit of enlisting like-minded women for her many projects. In the case of Lemonade, that meant cameos from famous actresses or G.O.A.T. athletes (Serena Williams, we’re looking at you!), and for Ivy Park, her fashion-forward athleisure range, the same tenets apply. Launching the label’s second campaign with a series of fresh image...
Lucas Hedges on His Oscar Nod and More at the Opening Night of Yen02/01/2017
Lucas Hedges is grateful for his Academy Award nomination and for his role in MCC Theater’s off-Broadway production of Yen. The 20-year-old Brooklyn-born actor, who received a Best Supporting Actor nod for his heartbreaking performance in Manchester by the Sea, says that all the hoopla surrounding the Oscars was starting to affect him—and not in a good way. “I was beginning to go a little in...
Governor Cuomo Takes a Stand for Women’s Rights02/01/2017
A couple weeks ago, as the nation fretted about the imperiled future of the Affordable Care Act, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made news by announcing a series of actions that would preserve parts of it by requiring New York state health insurers to cover the cost of contraception and medically necessary abortions. And yesterday Cuomo made another move to protect women’s health: He proposed...
Kanye and Kim Kardashian West Designed Their Daughter’s Adorable Ballet-Night Outfit02/01/2017
Like mother, like daughter, as the saying goes. It’s certainly true of Kim Kardashian West and her daughter, North, when it comes to fashion. The pair was seen at a performance of Swan Lake in New York City last night looking nothing short of chic. They sported oversize shearlings, both from Kanye West’s Yeezy line, with North upping the lo-fi outfit with a sequined skater silhouette dress. ...
Dakota Johnson’s Gucci Statement Coat Looks Even Better From the Back02/01/2017
Little Edie, is that you? Spotted last night outside the Bowery Hotel in lower Manhattan, Dakota Johnson donned a calf-grazing fur coat that recalled the old-world elegance of the Bouvier Beales before Grey Gardens. Johnson is in town to promote her latest film, Fifty Shades Darker, and has been ramping up her wardrobe with a few unexpected and stylish surprises. Her latest look is a perfect...
A Brief History of Raf Simons’s Storied Career in Fashion02/01/2017
Raf Simons has become one of fashion’s most central and celebrated figures since entering the industry in 1995, thanks to his work at his eponymous menswear label and stints as creative director at Jil Sander and Dior. In 2016, it was announced that the Belgian will be the next creative director of Calvin Klein, overseeing women’s and men’s ready-to-wear. To those familiar with Simons’s yout...
For the Love of the Protest: A Fighting Spirit Seeks a New Frequency02/01/2017
It isn’t just the profound afterglow of the Women’s March on Washington, though that has certainly rekindled my ardor. My love affair with demonstrations started long before that incredible Saturday in Washington. It began when I was so young I had to beg my parents to let me go to peace rallies, and I look back on their tolerance now with awe and gratefulness. Virtually none of my friends’ ...
DJ Steve Aoki Brings His Made-in-Japan Dim Mak Collection to New York Fashion Week: Men’s01/31/2017
Steve Aoki—the globe-trotting DJ and music producer—has “something new in the wheelhouse.” Enter: Dim Mak Collection, a streetwear line splinter of his Dim Mak record label and events production company, which he founded in 1996. If today’s presentation was an indicator of what Aoki is capable of, in terms of branding and buzz, then he may soon be just as recognized for his skill with a sket...
Moving in Together? The Freak-Out-Free Guide to Decorating Your Space01/31/2017
The lease is signed, you’ve handed in the keys to your old pad, and your boxes are packed. But before you can settle into cohabiting bliss, you may still have a few hurdles to overcome. “Decorating is such a stress point for couples,” says New Orleans–based interior designer Sara Ruffin Costello. “When you’re decorating rooms, it’s like working on any job together; you’ve got to come togethe...
The 23 Best Over-the-Knee Boots for Under $50001/31/2017
We’ve got Gigi Hadid to thank for kicking the over-the-knee-boot craze into overdrive. It was about a year ago when the model was first spotted in a pair of Stuart Weitzmans pulled up over skinny jeans, and since then she’s sported her now-signature shoe with everything from ribbed sweater dresses to denim cutoffs. Clearly, the all-occasion style is an accessory worth investing in. But for m...
Comfort Food for Trying Times: Julia Turshen’s Soul-Warming Chicken Soup01/31/2017
Beloved chef Julia Turshen has helped write some pretty legendary cookbooks in her time (Buvette, The Hot Bread Kitchen Cookbook, The Fat Radish Kitchen Diaries, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s It’s All Good, to name a few), but her best book yet may be her own. Since its release last September, Small Victories was named one of the best cookbooks of Fall 2016 by The New York Times, and for good reason...
How This Young Muslim Poet Uses Social Media and Clothes to Challenge Stereotypes01/31/2017
During these perilous times, when executive orders threaten human and civil rights, it seems almost improbable to call a selfie an active political intervention. Isn’t a snapshot from any number of the massive nationwide protests a more moving and selfless visual of resistance? But for Riya Hamid, a Brooklyn-based poet who hails from Chittagong, Bangladesh, social media visibility is, in fac...
At 63, Isabelle Huppert Has Become the Awards Season Style Star to Watch01/31/2017
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s vision for Christian Dior is heavy on girl power, but that doesn’t mean her designs are just for the under-30 crowd. At last night’s Lumières Awards in Paris, Isabelle Huppert stepped out in a gown straight from the Dior runway that was updated via a simple styling trick. Wearing a sheer top beneath her slip dress, the French actress made the summery ensemble seasonal...
Kendall Jenner and A$AP Rocky Make a Strong Case for Borrowing Clothes From Bae01/31/2017
Weekend shopping trips in Soho. Perusing the antique furniture stalls of Paris flea markets. Although there was no mention of sharing avocado toast at brunch, the reports swirling around Kendall Jenner and A$AP Rocky’s recent escapades are adding up to sound like a budding romance. Yes, that’s right: The supermodel-cum-clotheshorse and hip-hop’s most fashion-obsessed star have been photograp...
Hailey Baldwin Reveals a Fresh, New Shoulder-Length Cut on Instagram01/31/2017
It seems 2017 is the year of the sheared, layered chop—at least in the world of Hailey Baldwin. The model took to Instagram to share what looks to be a new cut and freshly snipped bangs, the straight style doubling as a study in geometry. Rather than opting for a blunt length or full-fringe look, Baldwin’s blanched, shoulder-skimming lengths center on angles and lines, with shorter strands...
Why Neon Is Having a Moment in Home Decor (And Everywhere Else)01/31/2017
Neon is clearly having a moment. You can thank, in part, La La Land, a film that washes Los Angeles in a cool Technicolor glow. Beyond its seductive qualities, the artistry and skill required to create neon works—the bending of tubes by hand into sinuous letters and forms—are also experiencing a resurgent appreciation. “I became enamored and obsessed with the way these signs are designed a...
How to Live Longer in 5 Easy Steps01/31/2017
What’s the secret to a longer life? For that, there’s a promising new body of scientific research that youth-seekers will find compelling. Here, five easy habits that might extend your lifespan—worth exploring. Go Vegan(-ish) Last summer, a group of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital researchers revealed the hidden virtues of plant protein. After tracking more than 1...
Is Bella Hadid Borrowing From Gigi’s Closet?01/31/2017
Shared, borrowed, or stolen—swapping clothes between sisters is all part of the territory. Kendall and Kylie Jenner admit to regularly supplementing their own closets with items sourced from the other, and now another pair of siblings is continuing the trend. Models Gigi and Bella Hadid were spotted en route to Sunday brunch over the weekend, with Bella in what appeared to be a pair of butto...
5 Makeup Trends to Try Before You Turn 3001/31/2017
For some, turning 30 is a monumental event—one that’s marked by a certain no-tricks confidence that extends all the way to a newly pared down makeup bag. But before you’ve established a signature look, there is the gloriously experimental decade that’s known as your 20s: Now is the time to dip into pots of glitter pigment, embrace the cult cool of chic nail art, and scoop up that acid pink...
Watch Rihanna Make Her TV Debut in a Hitchcock-Worthy Cameo01/31/2017
Rihanna’s transition to Hollywood continues. On Tuesday, Entertainment Weekly released two exclusive images of the pop singer in her first-ever TV role in A&E’s horror series, Bates Motel. (The show, which explores the early life of Alfred Hitchcock’s crazed murderer, Norman Bates, was apparently a favorite of RiRi’s.) Last summer, Rihanna was cast as the doomed Marion Crane—aka the woman wh...
Yeezy Season 5 Is Coming to New York Fashion Week01/31/2017
After a much buzzed-about (in ways both good and bad) Season 4 show on Roosevelt Island, Kanye West’s Yeezy collection is returning to New York Fashion Week this February for its Season 5 iteration. According to a press blast, Yeezy will show on Wednesday, February 15, at 5:00 p.m., a slot between Anna Sui and Thom Browne, currently also occupied by Marchesa. Unlike past seasons, where West ...
Could Gigi Hadid’s Silver Boots Be a Supermodel Hit at New York Fashion Week?01/31/2017
Gigi Hadid’s shoe game is truly in a league of its own. After the supermodel wore Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots this time last year, stylish women followed in her footsteps the world over. In October, Hadid turned the trend up a notch when she unveiled her collection of hiking boot–style heels for the brand, telling Vogue.com she envisioned herself running around New York for inspirati...
Who Says Painting Can’t Be Political?01/31/2017
“To pay attention to someone can be a political act,” Aliza Nisenbaum says quietly. For the last four years, the artist has been painting portraits of undocumented immigrants (mostly from Mexico and Central America) in New York City, giving recognition and dignity to individuals who are often obliged to live in the shadows. Her work, in which sensitively rendered figures appear in brightly p...
8 Tips for Hosting the Chicest Super Bowl Party Ever01/31/2017
When it comes to entertaining successfully in the home, a number of important factors have to come together just right: the guest list, the playlist, the lighting, the decor, and, of course, the food. But a Super Bowl party belongs in a category all its own. Not only should it be a high-energy affair, but its many components must also appeal to both die-hard sports fans and football dilettan...
Princes William and Harry Have a Plan to Honor the 20th Anniversary of Princess Diana’s Death01/31/2017
At a time when you can’t bear to read the news, when every day—every hour—brings some fresh, terrifying development in American politics, it can be really nice to take a mental hop over the Atlantic and see what those royals are up to. (At this minute, the Windsors-as-diversion may even be validating their own existence to those who complain about how the monarchy is outdated. May God save t...
Oprah Winfrey Has an Amazing New Job01/31/2017
In the barrage of bad news, a beacon of light: Oprah Winfrey, the journalist, is returning to network television as a special contributor to CBS’s 60 Minutes, the network announced today. The gig likely means Oprah will report on several stories on the new season of the esteemed news magazine, beginning this fall. She joins the likes of Anderson Cooper and Charlie Rose, but as 60 Minutes’s e...
A Fresh Look at the History of Shakespeare Gardens01/31/2017
Over the centuries, Shakespeare gardens have endured as a beloved tradition among green-thumbed fans of The Bard. Traditionally, a Shakespeare garden aims to include every plant mentioned in the poet’s plays. A simple-enough idea, but dip into any one of his works, and you’ll soon find a myriad of lines that make this a rather tricky concept. While the practice of planting a Shakespeare Gard...
Bill Nye the Science Guy Talks Bow Ties, Skinny Jeans, and Lab Coats on the Day of His Big Runway Debut01/31/2017
The distance between Earth and Mars is averaged at about 225 million kilometers. The theoretical distance between the fashion world and the world of Bill Nye the Science Guy was just as vast until today. Menswear designer Nick Graham cast the beloved ’90s TV geek to narrate his Mars-themed galactic runway show for Fall 2017 (oh, and astronaut Buzz Aldrin has been chosen as the closing model)...
What Does Trump’s Messy Desk Say About Him?01/31/2017
Mark Twain, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg have all been known for their messy desks. Now we can add President Donald Trump to that list. At the end of last week, he told Fox News’s Sean Hannity during an interview: “Look at my desk. Papers. You don’t see presidents with that on their desk.” The jury’s out on what having a messy desk actually means about your work style—and personality. Acc...
Rita Ora’s Makeunder Is a Beauty Game-Changer01/31/2017
Not too long ago, Rita Ora was synonymous with double doses of bleach and siren-red lipstick, a Technicolor pop princess with a more-is-more beauty philosophy to match. In the past year, though, the singer has gradually moved toward a deeper shade of golden blonde and traded in her inky arches for a feathery set of brushed brows. Her transformation didn’t end there: Yesterday, the singer was...
Brandon Maxwell and Riley Montana Talk Representation, Authenticity, and Filming in Detroit01/31/2017
For Brandon Maxwell, there are two kinds of fashion campaigns. “You can have a girl jump around and have everything beautiful, or you can choose to tell a human story that highlights someone you love,” says the designer. For his Spring 2017 campaign, Maxwell took the latter approach, enlisting close friend Riley Montana and filmmaker Jessy Price to create an immersive mini film detailing Mon...
Global Fashion Group Shares Fall After Stock Market Debut07/02/2019
Investor demand fell short of the e-commerce group's expectations, with share sales only raising half of the target amount.
Shoe Retailer Office in Debt Restructuring Talks07/02/2019
The struggling British shoe store, which was acquired by South African retailer Truworths in 2015, aims to settle a significant portion of its £45 million debt.
L'Oreal in Talks to Buy Mugler, Azzaro Brands From Clarins07/02/2019
The French cosmetic company is rolling out acquisition plans to expand its perfume offering.
Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme07/01/2019
Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.
Looking for a Fashion Mentor? Here's Where to Begin07/01/2019
Today’s fashion aspirants must create a lasting career trajectory amid a rapidly changing industry landscape. Finding a mentor early can help.
Tod’s Factory Strategy: Is It Working?07/01/2019
After missing the sneaker boom, the Italian maker of luxury comfort shoes is aiming to reverse falling sales and re-energise its brand. The company’s new drops-driven model will be put to the test this month with the launch of a collaboration with star designer Alber Elbaz.
None of Your Business with Erdem Moralioglu07/01/2019
In the fifth episode of the series, we test the business savvy of designer Erdem Moralioglu.
A Symphony of Sculpted Shadows at Dior07/01/2019
It’s become clear that Dior has been Maria Grazia Chiuri's path to personal enlightenment. And it seems like the more personal she makes it, the more it plays in the outside world.
Kim Kardashian Will Rename Kimono Shapewear Brand07/01/2019
The reality TV star and businesswomen announced plans to change her shapewear brand name after people in Japan said her use of the term to brand undergarments was disrespectful.
Giambattista Valli: A Man of Extremes07/01/2019
Opting for an exhibition format in lieu of a traditional show, the designer reaffirmed the unique DNA of his maison: a constant face-off between the unremitting precision of pure lines and the frivolity of flowery frills.
Sonia Rykiel Bidders Revealed07/01/2019
The three bidders are former Balmain Chief Executive Emmanuel Diemoz; a Paris-based family operating in the real estate and medical sectors; and a Chinese investor.
Walmart to Invest $1.2B in China to Upgrade Logistics07/01/2019
The American retail giant has been pushing to integrate its network in China with the country's burgeoning 'smart retail' movement, as the likes of Alibaba and Tencent cut deals to combine online and high-street shopping.
Before Losing Dior, Safilo Eyes New Brand Partners07/01/2019
Dior, which accounted for 13 percent of Safilo revenues in 2018, has decided not to renew its licence with the Italian eyewear group.
Coty to Take $3 Billion Writedown as It Plots Turnaround Plan07/01/2019
The cosmetics company hopes to revive margins and better keep up with its rivals by streamlining management and trimming down product lines.
The Best Jobs on BoF Careers07/01/2019
BoF compiles the most exciting opportunities available on BoF Careers, from the CMO of Mansur Gavriel to a buying role at Saint Laurent and head designer at Wales Bonner.
Careers Counsel | A Guide to Salary Negotiation07/01/2019
Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.
Shiseido Debuts Beauty Subscription Plan07/01/2019
For $92 a month, the Japanese cosmetics company will offer customised skincare service by way of a smartphone app that analyses customers' complexions.
Announcing Alex Mill and Heidi Klein07/01/2019
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Global Fashion Group IPO Mostly Backed by Existing Shareholders07/01/2019
Facing low investor demand, the e-commerce fashion group cut its initial share price from up to €8 to €4.50.
Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge06/30/2019
After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large.
Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines06/30/2019
Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.
BoF China Expands Focus on The World's Largest Luxury Market06/30/2019
BoF is embarking on an exciting new chapter for our Chinese-speaking community, redoubling our efforts in the Chinese market, sharpening our focus and recruiting a new leadership team which includes the return of Queennie Yang as BoF China Editorial Director.
Kenzo Taps Felipe Oliveira Baptista06/30/2019
The former Lacoste creative director will succeed design duo Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, who are officially parting ways with the LVMH-owned house on July 1.
Philippine Retail Billionaire Plans Move From Fashion to Pets06/30/2019
The retail company will expand its offering to pet, health and beauty products.
Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride06/30/2019
This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Garment workers underpaid by up to US$5.8bn during pandemic08/10/2020
A new report has claimed garment and footwear factory workers globally could have been underpaid by as much as US$5.79bn for the months of March, April and May.
Superdry secures GBP70m in financing as Covid impact weighs08/10/2020
UK fashion retailer Superdry has secured GBP70m (US$91m) in financing as it continues to reel from the impact of coronavirus on its sales.
Walmart hosts open call for US-made products to boost local manufacturing base08/10/2020
US retail giant Walmart is holding its first annual open call for US-manufactured products in an entirely virtual format as it looks to grow its base of locally-manufactured goods.
Virtual Accelerator programme to fast-track sustainable tech08/10/2020
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is inviting applications for a Virtual Accelerator programme to fast-track tech innovation for a sustainable fashion industry.
European Outdoor Group backs German Supply Chain Act08/10/2020
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) is lending its support to action taken in Germany to introduce a law that would force companies to ensure human rights and social minimum standards are met in their supply chains - and hopes the legislation covered in the act will become adopted throughout Europe in due course.
Missguided launches behind-the-scenes TV series08/10/2020
UK fast fashion retailer Missguided is giving consumers a glimpse behind the scenes of its operations with a new four-part television series.
Top stories on just-style in July...08/07/2020
Top stories on just-style in July included an interview with Ranjan Mahtani, chairman and CEO at Epic Group, on why Covid-19 is the final straw for apparel industry players, and a look at how technology is key to the sector's emergence from the crisis. The list also includes a look at why manufacturers in India think coronavirus could be a force for good, and the latest bankruptcy filings from ...
Asos outlines ethical manufacturing commitments for UK brand partners08/07/2020
Brands stocked by Asos with a UK manufacturing presence have been asked by the online fashion retailer to make four new ethical manufacturing commitments as a condition to their products being sold on the company's website.
Reebok puts consumers in control of footwear production08/06/2020
Global fitness brand Reebok is rolling out a new digital platform that acts to minimise waste by enabling US consumers to collectively determine whether a particular footwear design should enter production.
EU's Myanmar garment support fund pays out MMK4bn08/07/2020
Myanmar's garment workers have now received more than MMK4bn (US$2.9bn) in payments through the EU funded Myan Ku 'Quick Assistance Fund'.
JCPenney lenders ask bidders to up offers?08/06/2020
A group of lenders managing the bankruptcy process of US retail giant JCPenney are reportedly asking interested buyers to up their bids after offers made in July were deemed too low.
Hurley family vehicle Kandui Holdings buys footwear brand Simple08/07/2020
Kandui Holdings LLC, established by the founding family of the Hurley surfwear brand, has acquired the outstanding assets and intellectual property of footwear brand Simple from KTSimple LLC.
Pilot relaunches to tackle plastic polybag waste in fashion industry08/07/2020
A pilot scheme that aims to tackle the issue of plastic polybag waste in the fashion industry has relaunched in the UK this week after coming to a pause earlier this year due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Diesel joins the Better Cotton Initiative08/06/2020
Clothing brand Diesel has joined the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) as part of its commitment to source at least 50% of its cotton more responsibly by 2025.
ZDHC Foundation welcomes new contributor and 'friend'08/05/2020
The ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme has welcomed a chemical firm and a clothing producer as a contributor and new 'friend', respectively.
US Q2 in brief - Kontoor Brands, Wolverine World Wide, Boot Barn Holdings07/08/2020
In the latest second-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers, the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic and widespread store closures can be clearly seen. Kontoor Brands has reported a net loss of US$33.3m amid a sales slump of 43%, while Wolverine World Wide has posted second-quarter results that CEO Blake Krueger said were much stronger than expected. Elsewhere, ...
Top stories this week on just-style...08/07/2020
Top stories this week on just-style include an interview with Senol Sankaya, CEO of Yesim Tekstil, on how the company adapted to Covid-19 and why it is optimistic going forward. US textiles and apparel sales could shrink by more than 50% this year due to the pandemic, which is the biggest concern facing today's US fashion industry executives, and digital mapping technology has tracked garment f...
US apparel imports show signs of recovery in June08/06/2020
US apparel imports surged in June compared with May and all ten of the major supplier nations reported month-on-month shipment volume increases. But the year-on-year figures told a very different tale - shipment volumes slid as Central America and India bore the brunt of Covid-19 continuing to wreak havoc on supply chains.
Adidas moves to Q2 loss as sales slide by more than a third08/06/2020
German sportswear group Adidas has reported a loss for the second quarter as net sales tumbled by more than a third amid temporary store closures related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
US apparel sector boosts manufacturing economy in July08/05/2020
Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector grew in July, with the apparel sector reporting growth in employment and imports, new figures show.
Here?s Why Meghan Markle is Asking, Instead of Answering, Questions in Her Next Interview08/10/2020
The 19th* Represents, a free virtual summit focused on the intersection of gender and politics, will close out with Meghan Markle.
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How Lockdown Has Impacted Our Shopping Habits08/10/2020
There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an incredible impact on all of our lives, and the changes we’re experiencing as a result have had a huge effect on our spending, too. Online fashion aggregator Lyst recently released its Q2 report, which detailed the hottest brands over the past three months, as well […]
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Goes Behind-The-Scenes at Cult Beauty Brands in New TV Show08/10/2020
There’s no shortage of movies and shows to stream this month – and we’ve got another one to add to your list: About Face by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is landing on streaming platform Quibi from today. The show goes behind-the-scenes at some of the world’s biggest cult beauty brands to find out more about their creators. Across […]
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Dan Levy Relaunched His Eyewear Brand and It Sold Out in Less Than 24 Hours08/10/2020
DL Eyewear, an eyewear brand by Dan Levy, has relaunched (and sold out) of its first run of 23 gender-neutral frames.
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How Holographic Hair Became the Hottest Trend for 202008/10/2020
And how to get it in just a few minutes at home.
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Exclusive: Everything You Need to Know About Nordstrom Canada?s Anniversary Sale08/10/2020
Need a little good news in your life on this Monday morning? Nordstrom Canada’s Anniversary Sale is right around the corner. This year marks the sixth that the retail giant’s annual sale extravaganza will be available to Canadian consumers and the first time that the sale will be available through Nordstrom’s Canadian e-commerce site which […]
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Here?s What You Need To Know About the Santa Fe Indian Market?s Virtual Design Platform08/07/2020
Nearly one hundred years ago, the first Santa Fe Indian Market took place in New Mexico. And this month, the Market–which is sponsored by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA)–has taken an enhanced online approach to highlighting the work of Indigenous talent across North America. “The virtual platform has been a new experience, and […]
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Kate Moss? Daughter Stars as One of the Faces of Marc Jacobs? Latest Scent, Perfect08/07/2020
Marc Jacobs has many tattoos—some fun and whimsical and others that hold a deeper meaning. At least two are also inspo for his work: “Shameless,” tattooed on his chest, is the name of the Marc Jacobs Beauty foundation line (launched in 2018), and “Perfect,” which is inked on the inside of his wrist, is the […]
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70 Black-Run Fashion Businesses To Support Today and Always08/06/2020
We all have a responsibility to cultivate black culture in order for communities to thrive. After investing your time into bettering your awareness of systemic racism, familiarize yourself with those making a contribution to today’s style industry and make a purchase from a Black-run fashion brand if your budget allows. Here are 70 Black-run fashion […]
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9 Shows and Movies We?re Excited to Stream in August 202008/06/2020
Here's what we're looking forward to seeing on streaming platforms Netflix Canada, Crave and Amazon Prime Video in August 2020.
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Megan Thee Stallion is Named as The New Face of Revlon08/06/2020
Revlon has announced its newest Global Brand Ambassador today – and it’s none other than music superstar Megan Thee Stallion. Known for her hits Hot Girl Summer and TikTok anthem Savage, Megan has since collaborated with Beyoncé and is gearing up to launch a collaboration with Cardi B this week. And in addition to being one of hip […]
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Canadian Fashion Brands NONIE and SOPHIEGRACE Team Up on Face Masks in Support of Domestic Abuse Victims08/06/2020
Two Canadian womenswear brands – NONIE and SOPHIEGRACE – have teamed up on a new collection of face masks with an incredibly important message. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, domestic violence rates continue to rise across the country so designers Emma May and Nina Kharey have designed the ‘M(ask) Me’ collection to offer discreet support […]
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Meghan Markle?s Wedding Nail Polish Colour Has Finally Been Revealed08/06/2020
The royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry feels like a lifetime ago – particularly now that the pair have relocated to the US after stepping down as senior royals two years after the big day – but one big beauty question has remained since that day which we’d never had a clear answer […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Selena Gomez’s Beauty Line, Rare Beauty – Including Its Launch Date08/06/2020
The latest updates on the brand.
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Alicia Keys is Gearing Up to Launch Her Own Beauty Brand08/05/2020
Multi-Grammy Award winning artist Alicia Keys will launch her own beauty brand in 2021, according to a new report. Per WWD, the artist has partnered with E.l.f. Beauty to launch the brand which is described as “a culmination of Keys’ personal skincare journey.” Speaking with the site, CEO Tarang Amin said, “[Alicia’s] been wanting to do […]
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Meet the Vancouver-based Designer Crafting Looks for Canada?s Drag Race Contestant Ilona Verley08/05/2020
For those who’ve been following Canada’s Drag Race and wonder who’s behind the dramatic look worn by contestant Ilona Verley in the show’s promo images, Evan Clayton is your name to know. The Vancouver-based creative–who graduated from the city’s Blanche Macdonald Centre and launched his label in 2013–has dressed more of the country’s other beloved […]
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10 New Beauty Launches to Buy in August08/05/2020
Can’t believe it’s August? Us either, but on the plus side, there’s plenty of new beauty launches coming out this month to treat yourself to. Scroll down for 10 of the best new beauty launches happening in August: The Ordinary 100% Niacinamide Powder What you need to know: Cult Canadian skincare brand The Ordinary has launched […]
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Instagram Just Launched a TikTok-Like Video Feature Called Reels08/05/2020
The Instagram Reels feature allows people to create 15-second clips with music, audio, visual effects and new creative tools.
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Activist, Advocate, Ambassador: Supermodel Cindy Bruna is More Than Meets The Eye08/05/2020
With pandemic restrictions in effect as part of the COVID-19-era new normal, FASHION had to adapt on the fly for our cover shoot with L’Oréal Paris, which was shot in Paris back in July. Our creative and fashion director tuned in virtually from Toronto to oversee the production, and makeup icon Val Garland sketched looks […]
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39 of Meghan Markle?s Best Looks as a Royal08/04/2020
Today marks the Duchess of Sussex's 39th birthday so to celebrate we've created a Meghan Markle style file with some of her best looks.
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Here Are All the Virtual Workshops Muji Canada is Hosting This Month08/04/2020
Muji Canada's virtual workshops are designed to help audiences undertake inspiring and creative projects at home during quarantine.
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Visit This Website to Learn More About the Stories and Experiences of Black Canadians08/03/2020
The newly expanded CBC site Being Black in Canada highlights narratives that matter to Black communities—from individual successes to historical content.
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UPF Sun Protective Clothing to Keep You Stylish and Safe All Summer08/03/2020
Stay safe with more than a layer of sunscreen by dressing in UPF sun protective clothing. Stay in style while practising sun safety.
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Six Questions With Caroline Pham of Montreal Jewellery Brand Ora-C07/31/2020
Montreal-based multi-hyphenate Caroline Pham, who launched her accessories brand Ora-C five years ago, looks at the world a little differently. Actually, it’s hard to say if sometimes she’s not looking at this world at all. Instead, Pham–who graduated from Parsons the New School of Design after studying illustration and industrial design–is a vibe seeker. Imagery […]
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Posh Gvasalia Lanvin is Crowned as the Winner of Slay The Runway II07/30/2020
Tonight, FASHION held its virtual runway competition Slay The Runway II, a co-production with Karim Olen Ash and XPOSED and presented in association with Tide and Jean Paul Gaultier, in support of The 519. Moderated by Twysted Miyake-Mugler, the judges – Tamar Miyake-Mugler, supermodel and Canada’s Drag Race judge Stacey McKenzie and FASHION’s creative and fashion director […]
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Slay The Runway II: Vote For Your Fan Favourite Here07/30/2020
FASHION’s virtual runway competition Slay The Runway II, a co-production with Karim Olen Ash and XPOSED and presented in association with Tide and Jean Paul Gaultier, in support of The 519, just finished on IGTV (click here in case you missed it!) but that doesn’t mean the fun has stopped! Our 10 incredible finalists gave […]
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TIFF Just Revealed Its Slate of Films for the 2020 Festival07/30/2020
TIFF 2020 runs from September 10 to 19, with films available to view online and at limited socially-distanced screenings.
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It?s Official: The Emmys Are Going Virtual This Year07/30/2020
The informal theme for the virtual 2020 Emmys is “come as you are, but make an effort!”
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The One Drugstore Beauty Product Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Can?t Live Without07/30/2020
If there’s one thing that makes me particularly happy, it’s getting a peek into celebrity beauty bags. What do they love when they have access to everything? What products do they re-purchase themselves, despite all the products they would be sent for free? And given that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is at the top of my Freaky Friday […]
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Celine Taps Canadian Rapper Tiagz to Soundtrack Spring 2021 Menswear Collection07/30/2020
Overnight, Hedi Slimane unveiled his Spring 2021 menswear collection for Celine in a digital format. Called The Dancing Boy, the collection was shot at the Circuit Paul Ricard Formula 1 race track in the South of France and aimed seemingly entirely at Gen Z, with pieces inspired by teens in lockdown. This focus was even […]
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That One Item I Just can?t get Enough of07/13/2020
Can you ever have enough bodysuits?
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If you haven?t Ditched your Sweats yet Now?s the Time07/08/2020
Shorts for the style win.
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A Dozen Summer Style Finds Under $10007/06/2020
Summer Style Must Haves
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Your Summer Wardrobe can?t Survive without This07/02/2020
Chic Timeless Summer Dresses
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Simple Chic Summer Hair Ideas06/30/2020
Anyone can pull it off.
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A Jewelry Addicts Must Have Summer Pieces06/22/2020
It's time to layer up
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10 Under $50 Summer Finds to Finally Wear Outside06/01/2020
Great, affordable style while shopping small
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A Week Worth of Effortless Summer Outfits05/26/2020
It's all about Texture
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The Must Have Shoe Under $5005/19/2020
The only shoe your summer wardrobe needs.
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It?s Officially Time for me to Invest in More of these05/18/2020
Chic Basics
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How to Demand Justice for George Floyd and Support Anti-Racism Efforts06/01/2020
Do Waist Trainers Actually Work06/01/2020
The 16Best New Products to Try in Isolation This Month06/01/2020
Ariana Grande Tinashe and Several Other Celebrities Join Protests Against George Floyd's Death06/01/2020
Hannah Brown Says She Doesn't Want to Be an "Ignorant White Girl Who Uses the N-Word" in Apology Video05/31/2020
Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Reportedly Suing Tatler Over"Sexist" Cover Story05/31/2020
Chrissy Teigen Donates 200000 to Bail Out George Floyd Protestors05/31/2020
Amazons 9 Scrub Is the Secret to Getting the Smoothest Post-Shave Skin05/30/2020
Activist Rachel Cargle Explains What It Means to Be Actively Anti-Racist05/30/2020
Dylan Sprouse Reveals How His Twin Brother Cole Is Doing Post-Split from Lili Reinhart05/30/2020
Coach Foundation Unveils New Partnerships in Education08/10/2020
The Opportunity Network, Bottom Line and Year Up are the organizations announced as partners.
Luxury Education Foundation Discusses Leadership, Scouting Talent08/10/2020
LEF discusses its unique curriculum that fosters talent and leadership development in the luxury industry.
Indie Hair-care Brand Gisou Makes Strides in U.S. Market With Sephora08/10/2020
Buoyed by funding from Vaultier7 and a new deal with Sephora, the brand founded by influencer Negin Mirsalehi is now poised to expand rapidly in the U.S.
Bridget Foley?s Diary: Chitose Abe?s Love Fest08/10/2020
Sacai's designer collaborated with Hank Willis Thomas for a collection with a profound message and powerful clothes.
O.N.S. to Open NoLIta Flagship on Mulberry Street in August08/10/2020
The men's lifestyle brand had previously operated a store on Greene Street in SoHo.
Kathy Lee Named Editorial Director of The Zoe Report08/10/2020
Lee joins from Hearst Magazines, where she was accessories director at its fashion arm.
Joseph Altuzarra Shares His Quarantine Process08/10/2020
The designer talks about his quarantine routine, challenges, silver linings and more.
Mark Cross Bets on New ?It? Bag for Fall08/10/2020
Mark Cross hopes its new hero handbag design will help propel growth in international markets.
NYC Business Alliances Press for Solutions to Growing Homeless Problem08/10/2020
New York City has the second-largest homeless population in the U.S. behind Los Angeles.
Chicago Luxury Stores ‘Hardest Hit’ by Looting, Added Security in the Works08/10/2020
Before Monday’s violence, Chicago officials were already planning to create an auxiliary police force to be used for incidents of civil unrest.
The CDC Recommends Against Wearing a Face Mask With a Valve08/10/2020
If you regularly wear a face mask with a valve or vent, the CDC would like you to rethink that. These masks are not as effective as other masks.
10 Best Bikes for Women in 2020: How to Pick the Right Bike08/10/2020
We tapped a range of experts to find out what are the best bikes for women, along with information on where to shop them online and how to pick the right one.
14 Causes of Itchy Breasts Everyone Should Know08/10/2020
Itchy boobs are so, so common. Here, experts discuss multiple factors that can lead to itchy breasts, plus how to find relief.
Researchers Tested 14 Common Face Masks—These Were the Most Effective08/10/2020
We know that face masks are important in preventing the spread of COVID-19. But according to a new study, some are much more effective than others.
8 Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Stones You Need to Know08/10/2020
Learn about kidney stone signs and symptoms, plus the types, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and when to see a doctor.
Shay Mitchell Shares Her Take on Sleep as a New Mom in Quarantine08/10/2020
Shay Mitchell of "Pretty Little Liars" and "You" fame dishes on sleep training, her support group, and being a new mom in the new normal.
The Magic Wand Vibrator Is So Good I Own Two08/10/2020
It’s all fun and games until your Magic Wand dies while you’re using it. My recommendations? Buying backups.
It Burns When I Pee—8 Causes for Dysuria08/08/2020
If you're thinking, "It burns when I pee," it's time to end the misery. Here, doctors explain the biggest culprits behind painful, burning pee, plus how to treat them.
A 5-Minute Butt Workout to Finish Off Your Cardio Session Strong08/08/2020
This 5-minute butt workout is an easy and convenient way to add in some strength training after you finish your run or other cardio session.
How ‘Sailor Moon’ Became My Nostalgic Beauty Escape During the Pandemic08/07/2020
Why one writer is diving into the nostalgic, colorful world of "Sailor Moon" for beauty inspiration during the pandemic.
Michelle Obama’s Comforting Advice for Anyone Else With ‘Low-Grade Depression’ Right Now08/07/2020
After mentioning that she was dealing with "low-grade depression" on a recent podcast episode, Michelle Obama now has some comforting advice for others.
How to Give a Prostate Massage That's Actually Safe and Fun08/07/2020
We talked to experts to discuss tips on how to give a prostate massage safely and how to talk about it with your partner.
Healthism Is the Bias Many of Us Already Have08/07/2020
When we equality being healthy with being better or superior, we're engaging in healthism, a harmful and biased set of beliefs.
Between the Pandemic and Anti-Black Violence, Running Is No Longer the Refuge It Used to Be08/07/2020
Running is the thing that brings me joy but now, between the pandemic and anti-Black violence, it also makes me uneasy and hypervigilant.
9 Polyamorous Relationship Struggles People Are Dealing With the Pandemic08/07/2020
Here's how people who practice ethical non-monogamy are dealing with some of the many challenges COVID-19 has created for polyamorous relationships.
Watch Shay Mitchell Get Her First Treatment for Post-Pregnancy Melasma08/06/2020
Shay Mitchell recently walked her Instagram followers through what it was like to get IPL treatment for melasma after pregnancy.
The Oat Milk Craze Isn't Going Anywhere08/06/2020
Oat milk lattes, oat milk ice cream, oat milk yogurt. Why is the delicious nondairy drink so popular?
Why You Should Invest in a Book Light in 202008/06/2020
One reader recalls how this book light helped changed her sleep patterns and tear her away from her phone before bed.
Facebook Removed a Trump Post for COVID-19 Misinformation for the First Time08/06/2020
For the first time, Facebook has removed a Trump post about COVID-19 for violating its rules about spreading misinformation.
Coronavirus and Pools: Just How Risky Are Pool Gatherings, Anyway?08/06/2020
Is there a way to enjoy pool time this summer while being as safe as possible? Here's what to know about the coronavirus and swimming pools.
The Best Summer Workout Gear to Get You Through These Hot Months08/06/2020
When the temperature is scorching, the best summer workout gear can help you crush your outdoor exercise session.
How to Pitch a Story to SELF08/05/2020
This guide for freelance writers explains what to pitch, what not to pitch, pay rates, which editors to reach out to, and more.
Why Serena Williams Felt She Had to ‘Play Through the Pain’ of Migraines08/05/2020
Serena Williams reveals that she's been dealing with migraines since her 20s—and that she often felt like she had to just "play through the pain."
What to Buy at Nordstrom’s Early Access Anniversary Sale 202008/05/2020
We've rounded up some of the best early access deals to shop right now at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Nordy Club members, this one is exclusively for you.
How to Clean Sex Toys So You Can Use Them Safely08/05/2020
Safe sex with yourself is a thing. Here's how to clean sex toys so they're as clean as possible. (And so they last longer.)
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer Book Review08/05/2020
"Eating Animals" helped me stop eating meat—it's the book I always recommend to people dipping their toe in the veg pond.
Everything You Need for Yoga at Home in 202008/05/2020
Upgrade your yoga-at-home class experience with these products, including yoga mats, water bottles, and aroma diffusers.
Swollen Vagina or Vulva: 8 Reasons This Can Happen08/05/2020
Not feeling so swell down there? Here are some different reasons you might have a swollen vagina or vulva.
20 Romance Novels by Black Authors to Fall in Love With08/05/2020
Here are 20 handpicked romance novels written by Black authors for you to curl up with this summer.
Fenty Skin Review 202008/04/2020
After weeks of testing, one editor explains her take on Rihanna's Fenty Skin—which, in her opinion, is way more than just another celebrity skin-care line.