Donna Karan never wanted to be a fashion designer. That was the most revealing news that emerged Thursday afternoon at the Festival of New at the New School, where Karan and Kay Unger spoke on a panel titled, “The Power of Reinvention.” The panel was moderated by Michelle Lee, editor in chief of Allure. “I […]
New York City-based YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund, which supports young talent pursuing careers in the fashion industry, held a talk and dinner at the San Vicente Bungalows in Los Angeles last night in celebration of its first West Coast talent acquisition event, being held downtown today. “This replicates a highly successful event we do annually […]
JewelryPass seems like an idea born from an aha moment. A twist on the popular apparel subscription rental services that have been proliferating across a variety of retail channels and price points, JewelryPass, will charge members $99 a month for the rental of one piece of fine jewelry on rotation that can be swapped out […]
“For me, it’s personal,” explained Dee Ocleppo, speaking on her renewed commitment to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. “It really is about saving lives.” The designer, businesswoman wife to Tommy Hilfiger has long supported the BCRF, and has launched a program to donate 10 percent of a year’s revenue of her Dee Ocleppo accessories line […]
The Kardashian-Jenners are adding another fashion brand to their extensive portfolio — a clothing resale site. On Sept. 29, Kris Jenner revealed on Instagram the launch of Kardashian Kloset, a new online store where customers can shop directly from the Kardashian-Jenner family’s designer closets. The site launched today. “For the first time you’ll be able […]