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Estee Lauder reported flat revenue for the first quarter of 2015, which ended September 30, with net sales coming in at $2.63 billion relative to last year's $2.68 billion. Foreseeing a number of challenges in the coming months, the company also cut its guidance for the full fiscal year. At this point, Estee Lauder expects net sales to grow 2 to 3 percent in 2015, versus its original forecast of 3 to 4 percent. Read More »
While other retailers will be fighting to win shoppers' dollars this holiday season by offering major discounts, the CEO of Michael Kors, John Idol, says the brand isn't taking a promotional posture. Essentially, the company isn't willing to devalue its status as a luxury brand for the short-term benefit of stronger holiday sales. Read More »
Michael Kors has debuted a new, cutting-edge line of very fashionable tech accessories, including phone-charging cases, earbuds and portable chargers designed to resemble lipstick and compact cases, with prices ranging from $59 to $140. "The men and women who I design for are constantly on the go," Kors told "WWD." "They live full lives, and they need their phones to work from morning until night, breakfast to boardroom, on business trips and vacation." Like Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren and Burberry, among others, Michael Kors is taking his tech accessories game to the next level. In 2014, Tory Burch launched a collection of bracelets for "Fitbit," Rebecca Minkoff designed technology-enabled jewelry, Ralph Lauren debuted the US Open's smart shirt and Diane von Furstenberg introduced a collection of optical frames and sunglasses for Google Glasses. Read More »
Gucci has recently launched its much-anticipated first cosmetics line, just in time for the holiday season, which definitely requires a smoky eye and red statement lip. Gucci's creative director Frida Giannini joined forces with makeup-artist Pat McGrath to create one of the most luxuriously glamorous cosmetic collections ever. Read More »
Vestiaire Collective, a French marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned premium and designer clothing, is launching in the U.S. on Nov. 6. Founded in 2009, the startup took its time establishing itself locally before beginning its international expansion this year, launching in Germany, Italy and now Spain and the U.S. Read More »
Model Lou Doillon Tells Vogue The Secret To French Style Is Arrogance Read More »
Leading up to the much-anticipated Valentine's Eve premiere of the "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie, Makeup Forever will launch a capsule collection inspired by E.L. James's erotic novel. Read More »
After teasing us with a cool pop-up shop at Opening Ceremony earlier this spring, on Wednesday, COS (Collection of Style), the Swedish label known for its intense fashion industry following, made its stateside debut with a store opening in Beverly Hills. Read More »
On October 30, Hood by Air staged a multimedia performance and installation at the Museum of Modern Art for the museum's Pop Rally series. The event, officially entitled "MoMA PopRally Presents Hood By Air: Id," (the first two parts were called "Ego" and "Superego") was open to the public, offering tickets at $25. Read More »
Although Steve Madden has been making plenty of moves to grow its business like acquiring footwear brand Dolce Vita in August and booking celebrity collaborations, sales for the third quarter of the year, which wrapped up on September 30, were "disappointing," executives said. Net sales maxed out at $392 million, down from $394.8 million last year. Read More »
Brooklyn-based K/LLER designers Michael Miller and Katie Deguzman make everything in the U.S. and the majority of their jewelry is made out of 100% recycled metal. They told Fashionista that they "plan to use the money to continue to grow the brand and fulfill orders, but it's also important to them to promote the tradition of sustainability and the fact that, 'you can still be a luxury fashion brand and be sustainable and be cool, it can go hand in hand.'" Read More »
If you were planning to dress up as Elsa for Halloween, you're probably going to run into a bunch of other people in the same costume. But before you ditch the idea for something less popular, Fashionista advises to put in some extra effort to make yourself the best Elsa in town. Below are two of the best YouTube tutorials out there to help you transform into the Snow Queen, one for makeup and one for that fabulous side-braid. Read More »
Just in time to make our holiday season brighter, London shoe/accessories designer Sophia Webster collaborates with J. Crew on a third collection. Webster, who created a line of shoes for the brand last spring, is back with a bold, bright and playful seven-piece holiday collection that you're going to fall in love with! Read More »
