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Danielle Bernstein, Onia Make It Official With Licensing Deal

Danielle Bernstein and Onia have inked a new deal. The influencer and swimwear brand have previously partnered on four swimwear collections, the latest of which sold $1 million worth of product in just three hours. The two are teaming once more, this time for a licensing deal that will make Onia the official production partner for Bernstein’s newly launched Shop We Wore What. Shop We Wore What brings Bernstein’s line of overalls, called SSO, and future fashion collections under one roof — URL, rather. With Onia as her partner, Bernstein plans to mass produce her current and future fashion lines and sell them wholesale to her retail partners, which include Intermix, Revolve and Nordstrom. “Onia has proven to be a dream production partner,” Bernstein said. “They have the same values as me when it comes to quality and fit and focusing on bringing a quality product at an affordable price point for our customers.” With Onia as her production partner, Danielle Bernstein plans to expand her S...
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Met to Mount Karl Lagerfeld Exhibition in 2022: Sources

Although no great fan of fashion exhibitions, especially retrospectives, the late Karl Lagerfeld is perhaps the designer most deserving of one. The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York certainly thinks so, and head curator Andrew Bolton is to conceive the showcase for 2022, sources told WWD. Additional details could not immediately be learned and a spokeswoman for The Met said the museum does not comment on speculation about future exhibitions. The Met has yet to divulge the theme of its 2020 fashion exhibition, saying only that the Costume Institute’s permanent collection would be the primary source of looks as the institution marks its 150th anniversary. The Costume Institute’s current show, “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” runs until Sept. 8. Given his unprecedented fashion career — spanning more than six decades, such major houses as Chanel, Fendi and Chloé, and stretching into photography, filmmaking and industrial design — the Lagerfeld showcase is sure to be ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Dior to Stage Runway Show for Men’s Pre-fall in Miami

THE ART OF TRAVEL: Kim Jones is deepening his ties to the art world. The designer plans to show his Dior pre-fall men’s wear collection in Miami on Dec. 3. Jones staged his first traveling men’s show last year with a men’s pre-fall runway display in Tokyo, featuring a monumental sculpture by Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama. He will hit Miami two days before the start of Art Basel Miami Beach, one of the highlights of the year for art collectors and fashion brands alike. With collaborations with Kaws, Raymond Pettibon and Daniel Arsham under his belt, it’s highly likely that Jones will tap another artist to work on the show. “When I do these collections, I always think about what’s going to go in the exhibitions about Dior or Vuitton, whenever, in 50 years’ time, so it’s kind of important to have things that can create a legacy for the brand further along the line,” he told WWD recently. The choice of location reflects not just Dior’s long-term relationship with the U.S., but also the s...
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Intern Spotlight: Adventuring to Archives, Showrooms With FSF Interns

For fashion students, the lofty dreams of attending industry events, designer archives and showrooms are attainable only with access, a “foot in the door,” or in Kate and Javier’s case, a fashion scholarship. Two scholars nurtured by the Fashion Scholarship Fund’s program — Javier Uriegas, a fashion merchandising student from University of Texas at Austin who is interning at Centric Brands, and Kate O’Neal, a Virginia Commonwealth University student who is interning at Bloomingdale’s — are manifesting their own realities. [Read: Intern Spotlight: FSF’s Scholars Tackle Merchandising, Supply Chain] Last week, Uriegas explored PVH-owned Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brand archives. “During the tour, we got to see the old collections from both brands and also learn the history of each,” Uriegas said to WWD, noting the cultural relevance of both heritage brands. View this post on Instagram FSF scholars and interns met at @LinkedIn HQ for a session on how to use the platform to the best of...
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Hunt Slonem Readies Home Collection for Bergdorf Goodman

Artist Hunt Slonem doesn’t want his work to just hang on the wall. Following his initial capsule launch of summer accessories — silk scarves, sarongs, hats and totes — featuring prints from his colorful artwork, Slonem is expanding to the bedroom and dining room. This fall, the artist is releasing a line of home goods and tabletop items exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman and the artist’s online store. The expanded collection will include bedding, napkins, bowls and placemats, all featuring his abstract renderings of bunnies, birds and butterflies. “Instead of my work’s inspiration having come from mainstream culture, mine comes from nature,” the artist says in a statement revealing the collection, partially available at Bergdorf Goodman in October. “I’m now turning my image making into mainstream culture rather than have it be derived from it.” Items from the Hunt Slonem collection.  Courtesy More from WWD: The Dive Motel & Swim Club Stakes a New Path for Nashville’s Dickerson Pik...
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Rag & Bone Puts the Focus on Fit in Fall Initiatives

Rag & Bone will host a series of denim recycling events at its key U.S. stores to usher in its fall denim collection. Since 2017, Rag & Bone has partnered with the blue jeans Go Green denim recycling program. Customers can drop off any denim item such as shorts, pants, jackets and jumpers, and receive 20 percent off their denim purchase that day. The events start in Rag & Bone’s Los Angeles store on Aug. 8 and go through a total of 15 stores, concluding on Aug. 31 at the Filmore store in San Francisco. For its new fall denim collection, Rag & Bone photographed Bianca Balti using a 360-degree camera rig to illustrate the company’s commitment to a perfected fit from any angle. The Bolt Hi-Speed Cinebot, a camera known for its precision moves at ultra-high speeds, was used to show the range of rises: low, mid, high and super high. New styles for fall include the expansion of the mid-rise to include the Rosa, a relaxed mid-rise boyfriend jean, and Jane, the latest addition ...
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E-commerce Apparel Site Measure & Made Offers Extended Sizes

Measure & Made, the recently launched women’s e-commerce apparel company offering custom-like, fit pants powered by Fitlogic, will start offering extended sizes today. Up until this point, the brand offered sizes 0-18. It will now go from 0 through 28, using the Fitlogic sizing system that takes both a woman’s size and shape into account. The way it works is customers take a quick Fitlogic quiz online, answering questions such as their typical pants size, where they tend to gain and lose the most weight, and where their current problem areas are with their existing pants. After taking the quiz, customers can find out their Fitlogic size, which they can then use to purchase any of the Measure & Made styles. The Fitlogic system was scientifically developed and tested over a 15-year period and 94.8 percent of women fall into one of three shapes: straight, hourglass and curvy. The Measure & Made e-commerce site started in January. Pants are manufactured in China and Guatemala a...
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Is Africa Luxury’s Next Golden Continent?

MARRAKECH — From Beyoncé wearing Senegalese label Tongoro in her “Spirit” video to Naomi Campbell hitting the catwalk at Arise Fashion Week in Lagos, African fashion is basking in the spotlight. For the first time, two African designers — South Africa’s Thebe Magugu and Nigeria’s Kenneth Ize — are among the finalists for the LVMH Prize for Young Designers, whose winner will be revealed on Sept. 4. With Instagram abolishing borders, countless other labels are breaking out and finding a global audience. “Internet opened Africa to the world,” said Adama Ndiaye, the designer behind the Adama Paris label and founder of Dakar Fashion Week in Senegal and Black Fashion Week events worldwide. “The girl from Kigali is watching me, and she’s watching Beyoncé, she’s watching Isabel Marant, so there’s no border anymore.” View this post on Instagram #Beyonce X #Tongoro • Scealed in time 🖤🔐✨ #Spirit #TheLionKing #MadeInAfrica #StyledByZerinaAkers A post shared by Tongoro (@tongorostudio) on Jul...
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It’s a Muji Moment as the Japanese Retailer Advances in America

Muji is ready to spread its clean Asian aesthetic, multifarious merchandising and moderate prices across America. “We are targeting to open more than 100 stores in the U.S. by 2025,” Toru Akita, chief operating officer of Muji North America, told WWD. “We want to open additional stores in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Portland and we are looking for locations in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, Austin and Miami.” For the expansion, the Muji format is changing — dramatically. “Currently, our store size averages 8,000 square feet. We want to expand it to 20,000 to 25,000 square feet. That’s a big difference,” Akita said. “There are a lot of items we can introduce to North America — mainly furniture and kids wear. And we also have our Muji Diner experience in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, [South] Korea and China. But we have been limited in the U.S. because of the size of the stores. We have a sister company named Idée. It is also a lifestyle company mainly prov...
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48 Times Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's Relationship Made Us Say, "Ooh La La La"

After all this time, it seems like Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello might be an official couple . The longtime friends were spotted showing PDA during a sweet brunch in early July, and most recently, they were caught kissing in Miami. Naturally, fans are freaking out. Their cute outings come on the heels of their recent collaboration for " Señorita ," which included a very steamy music video featuring the young stars. Now that the two are taking their relationship to the next level, we thought we'd look back at some of their cutest moments together over the years. Be warned: there are a lot. Keep reading to see them on stage together, doing promos together, and especially goofing off together. Related: We're Getting a Little Bit Nervous Around These Sexy Shawn Mendes Pics from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://ift.tt/2SSHlHy
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EssilorLuxottica Buys GrandVision

PARIS – EssilorLuxottica, the eyewear giant formed by a merger between Italy’s Luxottica and France’s Essilor, has confirmed the acquisition of Dutch optical retailer GrandVision. The company has bought previous owner HAL’s 76.72 percent interest in GrandVision at a cash purchase price equal to 28 euros per share, it said on Wednesday. With this acquisition, EssilorLuxottica will add 7,200 stores to its existing retail network of 10,000 points of sale, as well as more than  37,000 employees and 3.7 billion euros in annual revenue. The company plans to expand its optical retail platform with a focus on Europe. After the completion of the transaction with HAL, which is expected to close in 12 to 24 months, EssilorLuxottica will launch a mandatory public offer for all outstanding GrandVision shares. “With GrandVision we will be able to develop our retail network, finally extended throughout the geographies, and fully enable our multichannel and digital platforms,” said Leonardo Del Ve...
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YSL Beauté Poised to Launch Libre Women’s Scent

PARIS — After reinventing two of its iconic women’s scents over the past five years, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté is poised to launch a new feminine pillar, called Libre, in August. Black Opium, a riff on Opium, came out in 2014, while Mon Paris, a new take on Paris, was launched in 2016. Both had young, modern women in their scopes. “We were at the time targeting women in around their [mid-]twenties,” said Stephan Bezy, international general manager of YSL Beauté. He added that the demographic being drawn to the perfumes, however, was also as young as 16-year-olds. “We said now it’s time to tackle what is at the core of our DNA – the idea of freedom,” said the executive at L’Oréal, YSL’s fragrance and beauty licensee, referring to founder Yves Saint Laurent’s fashion legacy. He dressed women in trouser suits and safari jackets, and put sheer blouses on the runway. “Mr. Saint Laurent [accompanied] those women who were fighting for their freedom, their right to be independent, to be themse...
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Micaela Erlanger Signs On to Promote Platinum Guild

Celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger has been named official ambassador for Platinum Guild International USA, a marketing board that supports the platinum jewelry industry. Erlanger — stylist for Meryl Streep, Lupita Nyong’o, Shailene Woodley and Diane Kruger and who last year released a book dedicated to accessorizing — will also be the face of the guild’s Platinum Born jewelry collection. She will make personal appearances and will feature in marketing materials related to the promotion of platinum jewelry. “I’m passionate about accessorizing, I wrote a book last year about the topic,” Erlanger said of her decision to sign on with the platinum guild. “I think jewelry and accessories really represent your personality and jewelry is such a key component of self-expression and transforming one’s style.” Erlanger recently became engaged, an occasion that she and her new fiancé marked with a platinum ring. “Micaela is known for providing a fresh perspective on styling and turning her client...
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L.A. Fashion Brand Co in Growth Mode, Looking for Investment to Open Stores

Designers Justin Kern and Stephanie Danan may be products of the Hollywood dream factory, but their take on L.A. fashion is rooted in reality. Danan, a former movie producer, and Kern, a former screenwriter and fashion model, launched Co in 2011 with a personal investment of $15,000 each, to make elegant clothing they could afford to buy themselves as working professionals. Since then, they’ve homed in on a look that’s California architectural with a feminine touch, offering a seasonal main line with such dramatic pieces as a golden brooch cream wool-satin coat ($1,495) and painterly floral satin shirtdress ($1,895), alongside a less expensive, everyday Essentials collection of sleeveless, tiered cotton sateen dresses ($595), pleated trapunto blouses ($455) and cashmere sweaters ($595). In 2014, Andrew Rosen, then-chief executive officer of Theory, took a minority stake in the brand, helping to broaden distribution to department stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Nord...
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Swarovski Reduces, Renews, Recycles More Than Ever: Report

LONDON — Swarovski has been reducing, renewing and recycling more than ever, according to its latest sustainability report, which is set to be released Wednesday. Swarovski — which has more than 3,000 stores across 170 countries, and is a new player in the field of lab-grown diamonds — has intensified its commitment to the environment and to philanthropy. According to the report, some 35 percent of the company’s energy came from renewable sources in 2018, while 76 percent of total water demand was met with recycled water. The company reported a 29 percent drop in total energy consumption and a 56 percent reduction in scope 1 GHG emissions since 2010 across its manufacturing and production locations. Those numbers are the fruit of Swarovski’s refreshed sustainability strategy, unveiled in 2017. The company said its five strategic priorities are women’s empowerment; water stewardship; fair partnerships; conscious design, and sustainable innovation, and is looking to improve “social a...
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Bernard Chaus Inc. Re-brands as BCI Brands

Bernard Chaus Inc. has officially re-branded itself as BCI Brands, with the introduction of a new web site and brand collateral. The change aligns with the repurchase in October of all shares by Ariel Chaus from The Camuto Group. Chaus’ full ownership of the company and subsequent re-branding aims to preserve and acknowledge the apparel firm’s history, while continuing with its multibranded wholesale business and the fall launch of a direct-to-consumer label. Over the years, Chaus has evolved from its namesake brand to multiple national lifestyle labels, which include Chaus, Vince Camuto, 1. State, CeCe and Cynthia Steffe. “Our goal at BCI Brands is to continue to build upon our solid foundation that has withstood the ever-changing industry,” said Ariel Chaus, chief executive officer of BCI Brands. “While many apparel companies have failed, become tired, or gone downstream, we have seen success by staying relevant, being quicker than our competition, maintaining price integrity, and ad...
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Jeffrey Kalinsky Muses on Jeffrey New York’s Milestone on West 14th Street

NEW YORK — With the end of his lease at 449 West 14th Street looming five years ago, Jeffrey Kalinsky was having second thoughts about Jeffrey New York’s Meatpacking District location. In the end, the store stayed put, and on Friday it will celebrate its 20th anniversary. “I thought I at least needed to check out where else in the city you might be able to have a great store and pay a decent rent,” Kalinsky said. “I quickly discovered that doesn’t exist. I re-signed the lease here in 2017.” While a revolving cast of retailers has come and gone on West 14th Street, Jeffrey New York has been a constant with its white exterior facade and Charleston fountain inside. “In a way, the store hasn’t changed,” Kalinsky said. “What we do and how we do it is pretty much the same. We sell product through e-commerce and participate in social media — things we weren’t doing 20 years ago — but the concept and the idea, none of that has really changed.” Such staying power is rare for a retailer in today...
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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Honour Their Dog With Tattoos: "Rest in Peace, My Little Baby"

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner got matching tattoos on Monday after their dog Waldo died in a "freak accident ." The couple shared photos of their new arm ink on Instagram, which they got at Bang Bang Tattoo in NYC . "I miss you, Waldo. Rest in peace, my little baby," Sophie wrote. Meanwhile, Joe expressed similar sentiments, writing, "RIP my little angel" alongside his matching tat. The couple's adorable Alaskan Klee Kai was struck by a car in NYC last week, in what's being considered a hit and run. The newlyweds got Waldo and his brother, Porky , in April 2018, and they even made Instagram accounts for both pups. See how Joe and Sophie are keeping Waldo's memory alive with their sweet tattoos ahead. Related: Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Find Happiness on a Sweet Honeymoon in Maldives - See the Photos! from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://ift.tt/2Yoyezq
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Elton John Celebrates 29 Years of Sobriety With a Personal Instagram Post: "I Was a Broken Man"

Elton John has accomplished yet another major feat. On Sunday, the 72-year-old musician celebrated 29 years of sobriety with a touching Instagram post. He shared a photo of his sobriety chip, a milestone marker engraved with the phrase "to thine one self be true," along with the words "unity," "strength," and "recovery." Along with the personal photo, Elton also penned a touching message. "29 years ago today, I was a broken man," he wrote. "I finally summoned up the courage to say 3 words that would change my life: 'I need help'. Thank-you to all the selfless people who have helped me on my journey through sobriety. I am eternally grateful." Over the years, Elton has been transparent about his road to recovery , which was documented in the recently released musical biopic Rocketman . He battled with both drug and alcohol addictions, before he eventually checked himself into Chicago's Parkside Lutheran Hospital i...
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The Efficiency of Reverse Logistics: Inside Yerdle’s Warehouse

Yerdle may be the tech and logistics platform behind the scenes powering the resale programs of Eileen Fisher, Patagonia, Rei, Arc’teryx and Taylor Stitch, but Andy Ruben, chief executive officer and founder of Yerdle, is anything but quiet about his predictions of the resale market’s trajectory. Prior to founding the end-to-end tech and logistics platform, Ruben worked for Walmart, first in food and consumables private brands. Approaching sustainability from a product level, he improved product design, spearheaded online grocery and developed the strategy for all the stores and walmart.com. Ruben’s product-focused obsession reoriented once he ventured to the west coast, continuing his work with Walmart — on the crux of the sharing economy — witnessing pioneers such as Uber, Lyft and Airbnb utilizing “idle capacity.” “I talk to players who would have looked at me like I have three heads 12 months ago,” said Ruben, noting that the resale shift is happening for many reasons — while agree...
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Is Capitalism Working?

If the world is shaking, maybe it’s because the bedrock of the American economy and global growth — the capitalist system itself — is shifting. Some say breaking. Retailers slip, only to find traction and slip again as consumers pull back on their spending or chase new dreams prizing experience and sustainability. Technology is redefining everything, from privacy to what it means to be connected to other people. The U.S. health care and educational systems are inadequate. Old racial tensions have reappeared. Fears of monopolies, this time digital, are growing. And major geopolitical chess pieces are in play with Britain preparing to jump out of the European Union, the far right gaining ground on the Continent and President Donald Trump picking fights with almost everyone. Forces that seem destined to shape history are on the move and the people lucky enough to be able to take advantage of them have been moving ahead — and rapidly. Everyone else seems to be treading water or falling fur...
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Former Victoria’s Secret CEO Is Helping Lingerie Start-up Harper Wilde Grow

Harper Wilde is getting a new bra⁠ — two actually. And former Victoria’s Secret chief executive officer Sharen Turney is helping make sure the lingerie brand keeps growing.  The Los Angeles-based start-up⁠ — which previously sold just three styles of underwire bras, some with catchy quotes on the side like “Lift Up the Ladies” ⁠— is expanding its offerings to include sports bras and bralettes.  “We really want to be able to support her through everything,” cofounder Jenna Kerner told WWD. “We want to be all of the basics, all of her foundations. But instead of just staying in typical bras, we really wanted to expand and cover her from 5 a.m. when she’s working out, to her full day of work, and into her weekend, lounging in her bralettes.”  The pocket in the back of Harper Wilde’s new sports bras is meant to hold small things like keys or a cell phone.  Courtesy Kelle Ramsey The new assortment is available on HarperWilde.com starting Tuesday and comes with features li...
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PVH’s Emanuel Chirico on Capitalism

Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of banking giant J.P. Morgan Chase, kicked off a debate on capitalism with his annual letter to shareholders this spring. “The American Dream is alive — but fraying for many,” he wrote. “Simply put, the social needs of far too many of our citizens are not being met.” Dimon pointed to a list of shortcomings — from education to infrastructure to health care — and asked: “Is capitalism to blame? Is socialism better?” His quick answers were that capitalism is the best thing going — although it has its flaws — and that socialism doesn’t work — although he did give a shout out to “social democracies,” which combine market economies and strong social safety nets. But the banking titan did argue government and business leaders can do more. “We need a Marshall Plan for America,” he said. “Democrats have to acknowledge that many of the things that have been done as a nation — often in the name of good — have sometimes not worked….[And] Republicans need to ack...
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Valley Nails Closing

Valley Nails, the upscale nail salon known for its trendy nail art, is closing. The move comes just days after parent company Hudson Blvd. Group, which acquired the business in May 2017, shuttered three of its Spruce & Bond waxing locations in Manhattan. Valley Nails has three freestanding locations — two in New York City and one in Scarsdale, N.Y., as well as outposts in the BLVD salons inside Neiman Marcus in Hudson Yards and in the Short Hills, N.J., mall. All locations will be closed by mid-week, according to a spokeswoman. BLVD salons will continue to offer nail services, but not under the Valley name. Hudson Blvd Group’s portfolio also includes Rachel Zoe’s DreamDry blowout bar and Pucker, a makeup studio. Neither is being impacted by the closings said a spokeswoman. The company’s president Robin Moraetes could not be reached for comment. Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook . Read More... from WWDWWD https://ift.tt/2YubsWI
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Rhude’s Rhuigi Villaseñor Celebrates First Puma Collaboration at Kith in L.A.

Off the heels of Rhude’s Paris Fashion Week debut last month, Los Angeles-based designer Rhuigi Villaseñor commemorated his upcoming collaboration with Puma by throwing a party at Kith on Saturday evening. “I wanted to celebrate silhouettes that already existed, but amplify that and bring it to an audience that doesn’t necessarily understand the heritage of Puma, while incorporating my own twist,” said Villaseñor in a sit-down with Kith’s Ronnie Fieg inside the Los Angeles location of the trendy retail store on Sunset Boulevard. “I’m in a space where I feel like I can concur that. It’s for the new age.” In front of an audience that included singer Miguel and former New York Giants player Victor Cruz, Villaseñor shared that he wasn’t initially sold on the idea of working with the sportswear company. A conversation with Puma’s global director of brand and marketing, Adam Petrick, changed his mind. “It was about­­ –– just life and what’s happening in society, and I felt that he took a sta...
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Enterprising Lord & Taylor Senior Executive Gerald Blum Dies at 86

Gerald H. Blum, a longtime Lord & Taylor executive, died July 25 at age 86. Blum died at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center of an unspecified cause, according to Gloria Rabinowitz, a former colleague. A small ceremony may be held in the early fall and a memorial is being considered for a later date, she said. Raised in Bayonne and then North Bergen, N.J., Blum earned a liberal arts degree at New York University. As a Greenwich Village-living undergrad in 1950 in need of a part-time job, a walk up Fifth Avenue led him to his future career. A window display featuring Jacques Fath designs in the Lord & Taylor flagship stopped him cold in his tracks, according to Rabinowitz. Thinking that would be an interesting place to work, he went inside to inquire and wound up being hired as a stock boy in the designer department, she said. After a two-year stint in the U.S. Army’s Quartermaster Corps, he joined Lord & Taylor’s executive training program in 1956. Ther...
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Emilia Clarke Reunites With Jason Momoa in Super Sweet Pic: "Happy Freaking Birthday Baby!"

My sun, my stars, my Game of Thrones favourites, Jason Momoa and Emilia Clarke reunited on July 27 ahead of Jason's 40th birthday. Emilia shared a sweet snap of the two on Instagram, and sent her former costar well wishes before his Aug. 1 celebrations. "With you I feel 2 feet small," she wrote in the photo's caption. "HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY BABY! An oversized bath tub of happiness for another year of you." Will Emilia please tell us where they hung out with a giant tub like that? Truly fit for a GOT giant. In her signature social media fashion, she also included a few funny hashtags, like "Finally a bath big enough to bath a dragon in" and "Then broke cos I spent all my money on bubble bath." Jason and Emilia haven't filmed together since GOT season one, but their friendship is strong years later. We last saw them together backstage at the Oscars earlier this year, and in May, Jason shared his devastated reaction to Daenery...
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WWD Report Card: The Democratic Style Stakes

The second round of debates among the 20 candidates seeking the Democratic party’s presidential nomination are Tuesday and Wednesday. Sure, their policies will be more important than their fashion sense, but numerous studies have shown that looks can result in a major swing of votes from one candidate to the next. So style does matter — and, here, WWD grades the field. Sen. Amy Klobuchar  Charlie Neibergall/Courtesy Amy Klobuchar: B We appreciate a commitment for the Irish holiday. Sticking to a kelly green would’ve been more precise; the teal scarf feels less coordinated. But bonus points for the effort. Governor John Hickenlooper  Charles Krupa/Courtesy John Hickenlooper: B+ He’s dressed like a ceo off-duty. The layering of the outerwear vest underneath the blazer — with the dark pants — feels very Ivy League. He might have an issue relating to the masses, but he’s very appropriately dressed for a shopping spree in Milan. Andrew Yang  CJ GUNTHER/Courtesy Andrew Yang: C-...
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Texworld Talks Upcycling Options

At Texworld last week, the focus on sustainability was clear — or rather green. Check-in reveals the usual show materials and a leafy green pamphlet all-its-own denoting the sustainable highlights of the textile trade show, which included its “Textile Talks” programming series and a panel on upcycling. The panel, “Upcycling: Exploring Options in Today’s Landscape & How Brands and Individuals Can Make a Difference,” covered everything from brand overstock, returns and textile recycling methods to the best way to design and market upcycled goods, so that the “cool factor” is evident. Panelists included: Rachel Kibbe, cofounder of Helpsy, a large-scale clothing and textile recycler; Patrick Duffy, founder of Global Fashion Exchange, an international education platform on sustainability; Daniel Pinto, director of business development and strategy at Scoop, a Portugal-based manufacturer that partners with brands such as Calvin Klein, DKNY and Tommy Hilfiger; Rachel Lincoln, director of ...
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Texworld USA’s Summer Edition Features Glittering, Space-Age Fabrics

Fabrics flickering with glitter, sparkly threads and space-age leitmotifs are trending for fall 2020, a season poised to deliver highly detailed scenic textiles and an endless array of shimmer and shine, according to the textiles showcased during last week’s Texworld USA at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. And it follows that all things cosmic point to dark and somewhat daunting themes for fall: Texworld’s trend categories include amorphous, celestial concepts such as immemorial spell, apocalyptic fascination, astral ecstasy and synthetic dazzle. Color schemes are cool-toned and cover a wide spectrum, featuring a range of neutrals with names like “cosmic sediment” or “mineral brightness”; a slate gray and almost-black hue called “urban dust” and “shaded carbon,” respectively; a rich green titled “poisonous chlorophyll,” or “gelled lichen,” a mint-tone; a periwinkle blue referred to as “icy horizon” or “azure fragment,” a cyan blue, and brighter pops of color in the ve...
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Field Notes: Gold of the Andes

Uncommon prints, intricately woven textiles and impressive embroideries were seen all throughout the selection at Perú Moda, the latest edition of the Peruvian fashion trade show held on July 23 at Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. With 23 Peruvian factories exhibiting, the story was sustainability, with many major U.S. fashion brands such as Alexander Wang, Tory Burch and Marc Jacobs in attendance. And those brands are likely scouting out the latest on alpaca, the fiber once considered the “gold of the Andes.” Worn by Incan royalty, alpaca has become known today as a wholly sustainable fiber. Aside from its light, feathery-feel, buttery softness and adaptability to dyeing and weaving, alpaca has a natural range of more than 22 colors, which largely eliminates the need to dye it. And it doesn’t hurt that it also possesses a silky, attractive sheen — but brands are choosing alpaca for its most basic characteristics, as it is hypoallergenic, water-resistant, temperature controlled, biod...
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CFDA, Accessories Council Announce Elaine Gold Launch Pad Finalists

The Council of Fashion Designers of America and the Accessories Council have named five finalists for their third annual Elaine Gold Launch Pad program, which supports new companies. The finalists are Tribe + Glory’s Loren Thomas and Caragh Bennet; Graham Baldwin’s Graham Tyler; Shanel’s Shanel Campbell; Bond Hardware’s Dana Hurwitz and Mariah Pershadsingh, and Rui Zhou. Each finalist has been in business for less than three years and will vie for a portion of the fund’s $175,000 in prize money. Over the course of 23 weeks, finalists will partake in a “virtual residency” that sees them review their business strategies, brand concepts and design offerings. “As CFDA and Accessories Council enter the third year of Elaine Gold Launch Pad, we are immensely proud of the success of past participants. They have pioneered new approaches to fashion such as inclusivity, accessibility and circularity. They look at the fashion model through a whole new lens, which is exciting and inspiring,” said S...
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Condé Nast Britain Returns to Profit in 2018 Despite Turnover Decline

BACK IN BLACK: Condé Nast Britain, which manages British Vogue, GQ, Tatler and 10 other brands, swung back to profit in fiscal 2018, despite a 7.8 decline in turnover. Ahead of filing at Companies House, the official register of U.K. businesses, Condé revealed that profit was about 2.7 million pounds, compared with a loss of 13.6 million pounds in the previous year, when restructuring costs weighed on the bottom line. Profit was still lower than in 2016, when Condé Nast Britain reported takings of 4.3 million pounds, roughly the same as in 2015. Revenue in 2018 fell 7.8 percent to 104.6 million pounds, due chiefly to the cut in Glamour’s print frequency from 12 to two issues a year. The title relaunched in March 2018 as a beauty-first, mobile-first, Millennial-focused brand and has expanded its live events business to Manchester, England and launched the Glamour Beauty Club, a product sampling business. During the period, oversight of the Condé Nast College of Fashion moved from the Br...
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The Outside View: Millennials Versus Generation Z

Both generations are young and tech-savvy and they might listen to the same music and binge Netflix shows, but when it comes to marketing to Millennials and Generation Z, brands and retailers must treat them differently. Even Millennials — who are between 22 and 38 years old now — have to sometimes marvel at their younger counterparts, who were born into Wi-Fi-enabled lives with thumbs attached to smartphones and social media profiles as identity markers. The differences between these two generations can be small, but they add up to distinct shopping habits. And brands and retailers who keep those differences in mind are more likely to reap the rewards. Sharable Content  Generations Z’s all-encompassing embrace of technology is a vital differentiator. One of our consumer studies found that Gen Zers carry up to five devices on average and spend more than seven hours a day on social media, continuously checking and refreshing their social media feeds every few minutes. Brands and ret...
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Diesel USA Embarks on Path to Profitability in 2021

Diesel USA is adding fuel to its turnaround plan. After filing for voluntary bankruptcy protection in March, Diesel USA, a subsidiary of Italian parent company Diesel SpA, received approval of its Chapter 11 plan in April. It has now outlined an aggressive plan to return Diesel U.S.A. to profitability in 2021. Stefano Rosso, the 40-year-old chief executive officer of Diesel North America, spoke for the first time about the U.S. company’s bankruptcy and how he feels the brand has emerged much stronger and ready to tackle new growth opportunities. “It’s quite normal as an action in the U.S., but the word bankruptcy gets bigger headlines in the media. The reason we filed Chapter 11 is we wanted to get out of this specific moment of our life lighter and stronger than ever,” he told WWD in an exclusive interview. He said it was an action to get out of some retail leases that were dragging the unit’s profit and losses down. At the time of the March bankruptcy filing,  Diesel USA operated...
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Luke Evans Fronts Versace Eyewear Campaign

MILAN — For the first time, Luke Evans, a friend of the Versace house, is fronting a campaign for the Italian brand, one dedicated to eyewear. The idea is to support the launch of the men’s eyewear collection with a personality in line with the brand and its values and Evans “is the embodiment of the modern man,” said Donatella Versace. “A true gentleman, with style and culture, funny and talented and — obviously — devilishly handsome and sexy. He is charming on so many levels, but the most important one is the fact that he is real.” In the images lensed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, a sultry Evans does turn up the charm, also donning several gold rings and chains, or slipping a hand under his jacket over his bare chest.  Luke Evans in the Versace eyewear campaign.  Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. “With time, I also discovered his great heart and incredible generosity,” continued the designer. “We met for the first time more or less a year ago at an event and it was love at f...
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Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart Finally Address Breakup Rumours: "None of You Know Sh*t"

Are Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart really over? That's the question we're all asking ourselves right about now. A few days after their breakup was first announced , the Riverdale costars raised some eyebrows when they finally spoke out on Instagram. "BREAKING: A reliable source has confirmed that none of you know sh*t," Lili wrote alongside a photo of her and Cole from their recent W magazine cover . Is this Lili's way of saying they're still together or that the details of their split are untrue? Well, their interview with the publication doesn't make it any more clear. While the notoriously private pair posed together for the magazine cover, they didn't actually want to be interviewed as a couple for the cover story, which the publication insinuates was because of their impending breakup. "We're not fighting with the idea that people group us together, but we are paired up a lot," Lili told the publication. "We're acknowl...
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Zara and Mike Tindall Have a Ton of Royally Cute Moments Together - See Them All!

Congrats are in order for Zara and Mike Tindall! The couple will be celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary on July 30, and from the looks of it, they're still crazy about each other. Not only are they the British royal family's most loved-up couple , but they are also parents to two beautiful little girls , 5-year-old Mia and 1-year-old Lena. Even though Zara is 18th in line to the British throne (her mother is Princess Anne), the pair leads a pretty normal life as they don't have any official titles and they don't take part in many royal duties. Zara is an Olympic-medal-winning equestrian, while Mike is an English rugby legend. In fact, the way they met was actually quite normal, too. In an interview with Australia's 60 Minutes , Zara revealed that she and Mike first crossed paths at the Manly Wharf bar in Sydney during the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Mike was apparently trying to ease the pain after he was dropped from the England team before the semifinals. ...
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Prince Harry Had the Cutest Reaction When This Little Boy Tried to Tug on His Beard

Prince Harry is continuing his mother's legacy. On Thursday, the royal and father of baby Archie showed off his paternal side as he met with young patients at Sheffield Children's Hospital, where Princess Diana once visited in November 1989. The Duke of Sussex had a huge grin on his face as he shook hands with kids, offered a warm hug to a teddy bear mascot, and let a little boy admire his ginger beard. Aw! Harry, who was there to open a new wing at the hospital, also took a moment to sign the visitors book, which his late mother also signed. He even flipped through a few old photographs of Diana visiting some of the patients. Earlier this month, Harry took a moment to pay tribute to his mother when he attended the Diana Award National Youth Mentoring Summit . During the summit, Harry spoke about the importance of being a role model and how he has a "newfound clarity as a father" to lead by an example of kindness. He also opened up about how Diana inspired him to...
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Think Tank: What It Takes to Create a Digital-First C-suite

So, you want to be a modern, successful retailer? Then get with the tech program. From the c-suite to the sales force and through the back office, there is no hiding place. Driven by the need for connectivity in the use of big data, the new “tech skills” in retail are necessarily impacting everyone across every role and every function. This sense of challenging and even scary brave new world — allied to often successful disruption of the traditional retailers — has led some to feel that we are somehow in the midst of a retail apocalypse. We are not, in fact, experiencing the slow death of an industry but simply a reinvention — where current upheavals, competition and disruption will result in a better, more agile and frankly more exciting consumer-centric landscape, with technology at its core. Consumer Changes Shake Old Ways People are still going to be buying stuff. The stuff will be smarter, and the buying smarter, too. In fact, technology innovations — both to products and the whol...
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QVC Pulls Beauty iQ Off-Air, Makes Subscription Box the Next Millennial Play

QVC is making some updates to its Millennial strategy. Most notably, the multiplatform retailer in April quietly pulled the Beauty iQ channel from cable networks in favor of shifting focus to its digital and app presence. Also, during its Black Friday in July digital event today, QVC will launch a subscription beauty box — the Try It Love It, or TILI, box — that will be promoted by influencers. QVC has tried sampling boxes before, but the TILI is its first play at subscription. The monthly cost is $25 plus tax and shipping, and the first, a collaboration with influencer Lauren McBride, contains eight full- and sample-size products from brands such as Sunday Riley, Bare Minerals, Becca and Origins. Though QVC is admittedly late to the game on subscription boxes, “We knew it would be a great way to connect with the consumer, and we think this could be a substantial business,” said Rob Robillard, the company’s vice president of beauty merchandising. The TILI box is an opportunity for data...
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Pinko Taps Strategic Squad to Boost International Expansion

MILAN — Pinko has made strategic hirings in different business areas to boost its international growth. The Italian contemporary women’s wear and accessories company has tapped Federico Bonelli as its first general manager. A former partner at Ernst & Young and principal at the Boston Consulting Group, Bonelli will guide the brand in collaboration with president Pietro Negra. “Pinko is a successful brand with a big growth potential,” Bonelli said. “It’s a label [that] succeeded in creating a strong empathy with the public thanks to an always coherent vision in terms of style, communication, quality and prices. Following an initial period when we will revise some pillars of the business architecture, we will kick off a development phase which will interest important aspects, such as product offering, digital ecosystem, China, retail model and wholesale approach.” In keeping with this strategy, Pinko also reinforced its creative and communication departments. Caterina Salvador, forme...
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Barneys Scrambles for Financing, Bankruptcy Seen Nearer

The delicate dance between Barneys New York and its bankers has become a sprint for cover. Barneys secured additional funding from its lead lender, Wells Fargo, this spring to help cover rent at the Madison Avenue flagship, which jumped dramatically to $30 million from $16 million. But when the tony retailer still didn’t have enough to make ends meet and returned to the bank recently to ask for the money needed to go through the bankruptcy process, Wells Fargo is said to have passed. “Barneys’ ask was just way to high and it was ridiculous how much they needed,” said one financial source, referring to its debtor-in-possession financing proposal. Neither Barneys nor Wells Fargo responded to WWD queries Thursday. The signs of strain at Barneys have been growing. Trade lenders have stopped signing off on shipments to the company and brands are extremely wary that unpaid bills will get caught up in bankruptcy and that they’ll ultimately get much less than what they’re owed. Since apparentl...
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Giorgio Armani Confident in Brand Streamlining Despite Impact on 2018 Profits and Sales

MILAN — Giorgio Armani is not one to leave anything to chance. When in 2017 he decided to streamline his portfolio of brands, the designer knew this would take a toll on his fashion group’s bottom line, but, as he reveals today, he “resolutely continues” with the planned strategy. While profits and revenues were dented by the restructuring last year, Armani, who turned 85 on July 11 and this year added the title of general manager to his chairman and chief executive officer roles, said that he was “confident in the strategic direction we’ve taken being the most appropriate to consolidate the leading position of the Armani Group and its brands in the luxury/lifestyle segment. Confirmation of this is apparent in the positive signals relating to sales of the 2019 spring/summer season in this first part of the year.” In the 12 months ended Dec. 31, net profits totaled 152 million euros, falling 37.3 percent compared with 242.4 million euros in 2017. Revenues totaled 2.1 billion euros c...
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VMG Inks Briogeo Deal

Private equity firm VMG has made a minority investment in prestige hair-care Briogeo, WWD has learned. The prestige hair-care brand, founded by Nancy Twine in 2013, sells a range of care and treatment products at Sephora, Nordstrom, Net-a-porter and its own web site. The brand was early to the skinification of hair movement, launching products that treat the hair and scalp more like skin. The line also has several food-oriented shampoos and conditioners, including Kale and Apple Replenishing Superfood Conditioner, $28, and Banana and Coconut Nourishing Superfood Shampoo, $28. Briogeo recently expanded into wellness with tea tree oil and caster oil, which are both meant to be multipurpose products. “Hair is always going to be our core focus, and bread and butter of the Briogeo brand, but earlier this year we launched a new category called B. Well, which stands for Biogeo Wellness, and it really gives us the opportunity to take our clean-yet-highly-effective ingredient methodology and ex...
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SpaceX Dragon successfully launches for a resupply mission to International Space Station

In total, SpaceX's Dragon will deliver 25 payloads to the space station, the most ever delivered on a single mission.             from USATODAY - Tech Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yeQ3GB
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