• 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
• Reed Krakoff is stepping down as President and executive creative director of Coach in 2014, after an illustrious 13-year tenure. He did not renew his contract with the famed leather goods brand, which ends in June of next year. Krakoff currently holds a position as executive chairman of the label, and will keep the Continue Reading
Smooth Sailing. Joan Smalls by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue US April 2013. Fashion styling by Tonne Goodman. Images: FashnBerry
It turns out the rumors were true! Your Vogue magazine April 2013 cover girl is none other than our *majestic* First Lady Michelle Obama! Whispers that the FLOTUS might once again grace the cover of the fashion bible started swirling back in January, when Annie Leibovitz (who lensed the spread) and Vogue‘s camera crew were Continue Reading
• It’s hard not to notice the gaping hole in the magazine market in terms of magazines geared towards young women of color. While yes, we do have Essence, Ebony, and the like, it’s safe to say there is no print publication that caters to the interests of black women ages 18-34. The Black Girl Continue Reading
• ‘Life With André‘ fans will be sad to hear that Vogue is nixing the column, penned by the legendary André Leon Talley. With the editor moving on to lusher pastures, inking a more lucrative deal as a contributor for Numéro Russia, and signing on to host a talk show (still in the works), the Continue Reading
• I hope you enjoyed Fashion’s Night Out last September, because it’s not happening this year– at least not in the US. The nation-wide shopping, drinking, and celebrity sighting nuisance event is taking a hiatus for 2013. WWD says, “it was debatable whether FNO actually brought in additional sales for participating retailers.” Apparently, the event Continue Reading
• It seems rapper Big Sean is launching a ‘fashion lifestyle company’ by the name of Aura Gold. Included in the fold is a (what else?) clothing line, ‘Finally Famous,’ which will feature staples like varsity jackets, hoodies, and t-shirts. Big Sean seems to have had fun approving mock-ups from his team of designers for Continue Reading
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