Day: January 28, 2020

Remembering the Teenage Kobe Bryant: Former Adidas America President Looks Back

Before Kobe Bryant rocketed to international stardom as a five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, he was an on-the-rise high school basketball player who Adidas had the foresight to sign an endorsement deal. While NBA players paid tribute to Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday, on social media, former Adidas […]

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Galvan Branches Out Into Resortwear

LONDON — Galvan is expanding beyond eveningwear. The London-based label, which built a following around its vision for modern, sleek occasion wear, is now adding resortwear to its repertoire. The idea was to offer customers a chance to wear Galvan beyond formal occasions and the brand’s founders’ own desire to dress up on vacation. “Especially now […]

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Intimates Brand La Senza, Once Owned By Victoria’s Secret Parent Company L Brands, May Be Headed for Bankruptcy

La Senza may be going out of business — for good.  One year after the Victoria’s Secret parent company L Brands sold the Canadian intimates brand to Los Angeles-based private equity firm Regent LP, La Senza could be headed for bankruptcy.  Apparel and footwear manufacturer MGF Sourcing US, which is owned by private equity firm Sycamore, […]

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The Eight Must-See Moments From the 2020 Grammy Awards

While the 2020 Grammy Awards highlighted the accomplishments of the music industries newest and brightest faces — Billie Eilish, Lizzo and Lil Nas X to name a few — the night was understandably overshadowed by the loss of retired NBA star Kobe Bryant. News that the 41-year-old retired Lakers player and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna […]

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Coperni and Kenzo Return to Paris RTW Schedule

WELCOME BACK: Coperni and Kenzo are returning to the Paris fashion week ready-to-wear schedule, according to the provisional calendar issued Monday by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, French fashion’s governing body. As reported, new creative director of Kenzo Felipe Oliveira Baptista will show his first collection for the brand on […]

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