Month: October 2019

Inez & Vinoodh Mount Exhibit in Milan

MILAN — Dutch fashion photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin roam relaxed across the rooms of Milan’s Royal Palace, looking satisfied at the outcome of the exhibit the duo are mounting in the historic venue. Named “Inez & Vinoodh Hi-Lo Transformers” and running until Nov. 13, the show hinges on key images shot by […]

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Stephen Webster Wants to Recycle Your Jewelry Box

LONDON — Stephen Webster remembers the first sustainability panel talks he took part in — as part of a long-term partnership with Positive Luxury. They resembled Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. “They would have me come at 8:30 in the morning to do a little talk, in a cold church somewhere in Soho, talking to about 12 […]

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Taylor Swift to Receive Artist of the Decade Award at 2019 American Music Awards

Taylor Swift is capping off 2019 with a major honor. The singer is being honored with the Artist of the Decade Award at the American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 24. Swift is also nominated for five awards — including Artist of the Year, Favorite Music Video for […]

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Elle Germany Apologizes After ‘Black Is Back’ Controversy

Elle Germany has issued an apology after its November issue caused a social media outcry, with personalities including Naomi Campbell accusing the publication of tokenizing models of color. Instagram account Diet Prada called out the magazine on Tuesday for using the cover line “Back to Black” alongside a photograph of a white model. It noted […]

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Prabal Gurung Hosts L.A. Dinner Party to Mark Decade in Fashion

“I think I know why we’re all here, so we can Instagram story that we were at a fancy supper with fancy people and some famous fashion dude,” kidded entrepreneur Bing Chen, addressing dinner guests before introducing his friend — that famous fashion dude — Prabal Gurung. “Real talk, I think we all know the […]

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Marc Jacobs to Sell Some of Personal Art Collection at Sotheby’s

IN WITH THE NEW: Oh to live like Marc Jacobs. Well now thanks to Sotheby’s, fans sort of can. Some prized art that used to grace the walls of his West Village apartment will soon go under the gavel at various upcoming sales at Sotheby’s. Separately, an uber fan could spring for Jacobs’ four-story Bethune […]

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Carol Lim, Humberto Leon Join Inaugural Center for Reproductive Rights Creative Council

The Center for Reproductive Rights announced the creation of its Creative Council on Monday night. Led by actress Elizabeth Banks, founding members of the council include Busy Philipps, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, Aja Naomi King, Sarah Jones, Cindi Leive, Erika Savage, Lisa Edelstein and Amy Brenneman. The council aims to leverage the contacts, reach […]

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Women of UK Parliament Offer Support for Duchess of Sussex in Open Letter

The women of the UK Parliament are showing their staunch support of the Duchess of Sussex. Today, Parliament member Holly Lynch tweeted an open letter in support of Meghan Markle, signed by 72 female members of Parliament and politicians from different political parties. The letter expresses solidarity for the Duchess, in the wake of increased […]

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Nike Signs Deal to Sell Hurley Brand to Bluestar Alliance

Nike has finalized a deal to sell the Hurley brand to Bluestar Alliance LLC. The $36.4 billion juggernaut Nike did not release terms of the deal, nor did representatives from Bluestar Alliance. The agreement is expected to be wrapped up in December. Surfers were the first to embrace the Hurley brand which was started in […]

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The Kardashian Sisters Team for KKW Fragrance Collaboration

Kim Kardashian didn’t look far for her latest collaborators for her beauty brand. For her KKW Fragrance label, Kardashian is teaming with sisters Khloé and Kourtney for the Diamonds Collection, a set of three fragrances that are each inspired by their own favorite scents. “Working with my sisters for this collection was nostalgic,” Kourtney wrote in […]

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