MAC has tapped the trendy e-tailer Nasty Gal for a limited edition collection just in time for the upcoming holiday season. WWD reports the collection will stay true to Nasty Gal's vintage vibe with three lipsticks, each $16, that are totally #GirlBoss worthy as well as a fierce, fire engine red nail polish, priced at $12. Read More »
Model-turned-fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons spoke to a room of 30 Fashion Institute of Technology students Tuesday afternoon (October 21), and announced she is creating a $1 million scholarship fund in her name. Read More »
"The Protagonists" was this year's theme at Fashion Group International's Night of Stars. Unsurprisingly, almost everyone was thinking of one of the industry's most iconic protagonists: Oscar de la Renta. British model, singer/songwriter, Karen Elson, was on hand to present Diane with her award. Read More »
According to Vibe Vixen, just a year ago "Elle Canada" labeled Herieth Paul as one of the "top Canadian models for fall 2013." Today, the Orleans, Ontario, native is proving that statement true with her pure talent: She's on the magazine's cover. The 5-foot-11, chocolate-complexioned beauty is fierce in "Elle Canada's" editorial photo spread from its November 2014 issue. Read More »
World-renowned Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry designed a new art center in Paris, France, for luxury goods company Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, called Fondation Louis Vuitton. "Vanity Fair" reported the $143 million art center opens to the public Oct. 27 and was commissioned by Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of the luxury-goods conglomerate LVMH as a contemporary art museum and cultural center. Read More »
Earlier this year, Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld was asked by Louis Vuitton's executive vice president, Delphine Arnault, to give his interpretation of the signature LV monogram for a series of bags to celebrate the label's 160th anniversary. Six artists and designers, in total, were chosen to create monogram bags and luggage for an "Iconoclasts" capsule collection, which was released yesterday (October 15). Read More »
Aside from the now-infamous Vivienne Westwood mountain hat Pharrell Williams wore to the Grammys earlier this year, there was another piece of clothing he sported that made a "pivotal statement that night: a red, custom leather version of Adidas's classic Firebird track jacket, made famous by Eighties b-boys." Also, his #Supercolor collab is set for a spring 2015 release. Read More »
Michelle Obama wore Oscar de la Renta dress for Fashion Workshop At White House. Michelle brought together big-name designers and 150 students Wednesday in an all-day design extravaganza. According to WWD, the event featured workshops, a panel, networking sessions and a working lunch. Read More »
Council of Fashion Designers of America Spotlights Eyewear Sector Read More »
As most of you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many companies have united with the American Cancer Society to create special limited-edition products to support the cause and donate part of the proceeds to breast cancer research. Read More »
John Galliano, one of fashion's most controversial designers, is taking over the creative direction of Maison Martin Margiela. According to WWD, he will control design leadership of all Margiela lines, including couture and women's and men's ready-to-wear collections. Read More »
The Kardashians' latest venture is a collaboration with Farouk Systems to launch hair tools and styling products in salon and mass distribution. Kardashian Beauty is set to launch in spring 2015. Read More »
Leading global beauty company, Coty Inc., announced multi-platinum selling recording artist Demi Lovato as N.Y.C. New York Color's first-ever Global Brand Ambassador. Beginning in 2015, the singer/ songwriter will be featured in global marketing and social media campaigns to support N.Y.C. cosmetics and nail enamel lines. Read More »