The Fashion Bomb News Breakdown: Russell Westbrook To Launch New Sunglass Collection, A$AP Rocky Discusses Hood By Air Diss, Alessandra Ambrosio To Launch Swimwear Line
Basketball player Russell Westbrook is expanding on his foray into fashion, doing an exclusive collection of eyewear for JackThreads. The frames will be under $100 and will go on sale November 11th. The line will be called the Westbrook Frames Silver Series. (WWD)
Marco Zanini is now out at Schiaparelli. In line with the latest rash of rumors, the designer who has only been working at the label for a year, has likely already been replaced. The brand released a statement that said “Schiaparelli will announce its new creative director soon.” Looks like we won’t be playing “who’s on next” for long. (Fashionista)
One of A$AP Rocky’s latest tracks, “Multiply,” got tongues wagging when he called Hood by Air and Been Trill wack. As the artist had been thought to be a supporter of both brands prior, people wondered about why he had suddenly done a 180. After asserting that no we did not misunderstand him, Rocky’s reason for spitting the lyrics was simple: “Because I can. I birthed it, so I can kill it.” Alrighty. (NY Mag)
Alessandra Ambrosio is taking her expertise from living on the beaches of Brazil and Malibu to launch a swimwear line. Expect colorful, embellished pieces that include both Brazilian and American style cuts. (StyleBlazer)
After working at Balenciaga and having just started his legacy at Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquiere hopes to one day to start his own label. “I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to do it,” he said. ” I would like to do it, but each thing in its time. Today I dedicate myself to Louis Vuitton without forgetting that I have wishes, desires.” (The Fashion Spot)
