• Rihanna’s been a loyal Topshop customer for a few years now, but that might all change. The ‘Pour it Up’ singer is suing the British retailer for selling t-shirts bearing her likeness without her permission. According to the New York Post, Rihanna’s legal team has been trying to come to an agreement for the Continue Reading
•Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries is backpedaling on statements he made about not wanting ugly, fat, or poor people to shop at his stores. In a statement released the morning, the A&F boss attempts to clarify his harsh words: “I sincerely regret that my choice of words was interpreted in a manner that has Continue Reading
•Pharrell Williams is set to lend his singular sartorial eye to the cast of Rihanna’s Styled to Rock series. The producer, rapper, and red carpet regular will act as a mentor on the show, which pits 12 up-and-coming designers against each other to win the chance of becoming the industry’s next big stylist. With Pharrell Continue Reading
• Ever dreamed of going to the Met Gala? If so, don’t, because according to Gwyneth Paltrow, this year’s event was totally wack. The Goopster is telling everyone how lame and tiresome the affair was, from the delicious dinner and glamorous gowns to the rousing musical performances. The actress drunkenly relayed her unfortunate experience to Australian Continue Reading
Antother day, another racist fashion editorial in the news. This one comes from Diva magazine, envisioned by Pakastani designer Aamna Aqueel. The editorial, bearing the egregiously problematic title “Be My Slave” features a white woman clad in Aqueel’s designs alongside a young, dark skinned boy, posing as a downtrodden, half-naked servant. The shots depict the Continue Reading
• Can’t wait for the Rihanna x River Island summer collection? Let Robyn Fenty take you behind the scenes of her second offering for the British label. What to expect: lots of florals, tie dye, a hooded jumpsuit, and a t-shirt featuring a portrait taken by BFF Melissa Forde. See anything you like? You can Continue Reading
Abercrombie & Fitch is back in news after Robin Lewis, author of The New Rules of Retail (2010), offered the Business Insider her opinion on the brand’s exclusionary sizing. About Abercombie & Fitch’s CEO, Mike Jeffries, Lewis said, “He doesn’t want larger people shopping in his store, he wants thin and beautiful people. He doesn’t Continue Reading
• You wouldn’t know it if you watch (or don’t watch) the news, but Africa’s economy is growing at an astounding rate, and brands are starting to take notice. MAC Cosmetics has its eye on the continent’s fastest-growing economies, and has even begun to expand their already-extensive foundation shades to accommodate all the beautiful tones Continue Reading
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