Edited by Lester Brathwaite
While he may have denied and denied dealings with Dior, Maxime Simoens is becoming part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton family nonetheless. Bernard Arnault is said to be investing in the 27-year-old couturier’s eponymous line, only weeks after his departure from Leonard.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
It’s becoming an increasingly popular fashion designer fairytale: Designer goes off to exotic locale (i.e. Bali) on vacation, meets a village of artisans, and produces clothing with them happily ever after. This turns global outsourcing into local crafting; it supports communities, especially women, that might not have the chance for dignified employment otherwise. And it ensures that their traditional techniques will be passed on for future generations. See six brands that support the world through beautiful clothing.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Fashion’s Night Out in the Meatpacking District, sub-named Fashion Lives Downtown, is a series of events and cocktail parties, open to the public, featuring special appearances by celebrities, editors, fashion experts, in-store events and special offers at over 50 retail destinations throughout the Meatpacking District. Highlights after the jump…
Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student
A couple weeks ago we told you all that Ali Hewson of Nude Cosmetics was suing Stella McCartney for use of the word nude in her latest fragrance. But today we hear that despite Hewson’s attempts to ban the sale of the perfume, the fragrance will still be released on time in the UK this Saturday. Good decision, I found the whole thing a bit ridiculous.
LINKAGE: The Independent
Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student
Stella McCartney seems to be at the center of her very own lawsuit! The designer’s fragrance has caused quite the stir among beauty folks as a result of the “StellaNude” name. Ali Hewson and Bryan Meehan of Nude Skincare are allegedly suing McCartney for using the word “nude” in her product name. I see what Hewson and Meehan are thinking, but at the same time, it’s the word nude! Such a widely used term, so let’s not get crazy here people, I’d let it slide.
LIINKAGE: Style
