LATEST AND GREATEST: After discussing her new book “The International Best Dressed List: The Official Story” Thursday night in SoHo, Amy Fine Collins and her inquisitor Simon Doonan fielded a few questions from the audience. Asked to name the next great American designer, Doonan said, “I don’t think it works that way anymore. The fashion […]
Hearst hasn’t been the only media company on the National Labor Relations Board’s mind. The federal agency that oversees workplace disputes has just approved CNN’s offer of $76 million in back pay for camera operators and technicians, who accused the cable news channel of firing them because they were part of a union. This sum, […]
Professional hair and makeup artist Scott Patric, 53, has died. Patric was best known for his work as the makeup lead for shows such as “Project Runway,” “Project Runway All Stars,” “Under the Gunn,” “Project Runway Junior” and “Threads.” He also worked on TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress America” and Amazon Prime’s “Making the […]
PJs VALUES: Outerwear specialist Parajumpers debuted at Milan Fashion Week with its first presentation aimed at raising brand awareness. Operated by Ape SpA, the label, which borrows its name from the U.S. army’s 210th Rescue Squadron, called on digital artist Felice Limosani to develop an arty and high-tech installation with very few products in sight. […]
PRADA THOUGHTS: Miuccia Prada clearly isn’t stuck in her own ivory tower. “There are so many discussions taking place now about the return of classic versus streetwear, redefining masculinity and probably femininity, sustainability, if the world will be better or worse,” the designer said candidly ahead of her show. “We seem on the brink of […]
The National Retail Federation “Big Show” convenes various industry stakeholders for a singular purpose: to get consumers to loosen their purse strings. Through seminars, workshops, panel sessions, keynote speeches, innovation labs and networking opportunities, attendees can glean insights about consumers and their behavior as well as products, services and technologies that can improve the shopping […]
The Meghan Economy is back with a vengeance, and a Royal Sussex enterprise could potentially become a billion-dollar brand. That was an estimate from a leading London branding specialist, who has watched the gilded effect Meghan Markle and other members of the royal family have had on various fashion brands and products they wear. Like […]
ARMANI’S STANCE: Giorgio Armani is saying “Yes to Recycling.” The message was loud and clear at the tail end of the Emporio Armani fall show, spelled out and projected on the screens surrounding the catwalk at the Armani Teatro. To wit, the designer introduced R-EA, a selection of 18 looks and accessories made from recycled, […]
MILAN — FGF Industry SpA, the Italian outerwear specialist owned by designer-entrepreneur Enzo Fusco, introduced Blauer USA’s premium line B+Plus during Milan Fashion Week. “This is more than a capsule collection, we really indulged in a special, upscale offering,” said Fusco, who is president of the company and creative director of Blauer USA. He underscored that […]
The subtext this week at CES was whether the gonzo tech event is even relevant anymore. Over the years, major tech brands have increasingly taken their most important events and announcements off-site — either in different locations across the Las Vegas Strip or in completely separate, dedicated events. So does CES matter anymore? Well, that […]