Top Fashion Influencers to Follow for Summer 2020 Inspiration

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With summer in full swing, we are looking for some inspiration to revive us from our pandemic blues and get us motivated to put on our best summer attire. Top fashion influencers have been leading the way with their fresh summer styles and creative take on ideal looks while lounging around at home. 

We created a list of the top fashion influencers who you should be following this summer for some great summer style inspiration. Below, we are including our top 10 most stylish women this summer: 

  1. Sincerely Jules – Sincerely Jules is the quintessential California girl whose style has now become synonyms with effortless Cali chic. She leads the way in summer’s most coveted pieces with essential items such as linen dresses, flat stylish sandals, and aviator glasses. 
  2. Natasha Oakley – Tash Oakley is known for her now iconic bikinis, and it is no wonder that she has made our top influencer list for summer styles of 2020. She is known for her monochromatic style that is always effortless, practical, and timeless. Her love of bikinis and loungewear makes it seem easy to look extra trendy even while staying at home. 
  3. NeginMirsalehi-  Negin is known for her jet-setting styles, and she always manages to make a pair of sweats look extra chic while on plane or at home. Her summer 2020 feed is filled with practical but fun styles. She also creates great posts and tips for summer hair and makeup which have always proven useful when trying to complete our season appropriate looks.   
  4. MVB – Marie is a Top NYC influencer originally from Germany. Her timeless style is especially fitting for summer of 2020 – it consists mostly of monochromatic dresses, shorts, and shirts. She has managed to stay extra chic even while quarantining with her fiancé outside of NYC. Marie has served looks of Prada loungewear and Chanel flats, making staying at home style look unusually flattering. 
  5. Devin Brugman – Devin is known as the other half of the account “Bikini a Day” with our other top influencer Tash Oakley. She is also known for her love of bikinis and one-piece bathing suits, so it only seemed appropriate to include her in our top list. Although she likes to keep her style a bit more casual than Tash, Devin makes loungewear look extra fashionable by adding patterns like leopard prints into the mix. 
  6. Aimee Song – Aimee is another California girl that is known for her summer styles. She is also the designer behind her namesake label for Revolve and is known for her casual summer attire, including over the top large straw hats. 
  7. Saasha Burns – Saasha is an Australian influencer whose feed is almost exclusively dedicated to summer styles and interior décor. She focuses on simple and modern aesthetic, clean lines, and monochromatic designs. 
  8. LSD- Lauren is a co-founder of Moda Operandi, so she can certainly do no wrong when it comes to staple summer attire. Lauren is known for her love of raffia bags and extra chic summer table settings. She is also the owner of a super rare raffia Hermes bag, one of the most coveted summer fashion pieces.   
  9. Aerin Lauder – Aerin is the granddaughter of Estee Lauder, the founder of Estee Lauder cosmetics, and she is known for her summer Hampton timeless styles. As she quarantines in Hamptons for the summer of 2020, she continues serving the most inspirational effortless looks, including maxi dresses, flat chic sandals, and woven straw bags. 
  10. Shea Marie – is a Cali girl who likes to incorporate edgy pieces into her summer staple wardrobe. She is known for her fun, glamorous, and girly take on summer styles and makes are our list due to her always fresh perspective on seasons top fashions. 

Hope you agree with our top fashion influencers list and inspire yourself to stay extra chic this summer. We hope that pandemic does not deter you from enjoying warm summer days while serving most coveted looks even while at home or the local pool.  

Modes by Aldo Carpinteri boasts of special collection from famous and emerging brands

Brand establishment takes years to mode and understand the fashion market. It’s not a wonder when a brand either changes their products to fit the market or name to market better. This is what happened whit Aldo Carpinteri fashion retailer Modes. The company is a multinational brands retailer, probably one of the most important in the luxury world. The company has a strong and rich history dating back in 1971, when it was founded under the name of Stefania mode. Recently, by decision of Aldo Carpinteri, the Stefania mode brand changed to Modes. However, it was for the best as Modes has travelled globally, impacting fashion positively. The company is only one click away as one can book either their order or shop now in their different stores. 

Modes stores online and offline stores

Modes business has seen its better days in the fashion realm. The brand combines culture and fashion from different brands in the world. The company is not limited in Italy but sells globally. Modes has access to 180 countries in the world where it can comfortably ship the items ordered. 

How they made it to the 180 mark is impressive, as they are not physically established in all the countries but through the online platform. The company has partners such as Farfetch and it has an online system or e-retailer that helps brands reach their customers quickly. Modes took the initiative to market the collection from the stores. 

The company has also expanded its presence with brick-and-mortar stores. The stores are best collection centre for all popular brands in the world. One can access brands such as Random identities collection right from the Modes store. Just to name a few, Modes has stores in Milan, in Favignana, in Portofino, in Sardinia and even one in Saint Moritz, in Switzerland.

Random Identities collection brand 

The Random Identities is a unique establishment by the famous designer Stefano Pilati. The veteran fashion idea to create ready-to-wear attires which blend in the modern fashion. The brand has various outlets globally.  The brand associates with menswear fashion, men can check accessories and cloths from Random Identities shop and make their purchase.   

Random Identities brands name explains a lot about their products. The company has unique colours and garments that are identified quickly. The exclusive menswear fashion was officially revealed in 2017 and has produced different apparels for men. The Berlin club scene inspired the founder, and with Berlin traditional fashion Pilati love and creativity is born. Random identities offers the chance of being free and to live an identity that is not set within gender limits.

Mix brand list for Modes to thrive  

Over the years, Modes has worked with 300 designers and brands to achieve their fashion success. The brand encourages new brands every season, and today they have options of shifts for fashion brands in stores such as Milano. The mix brands offer a unique experience and help the brand grow to new dimensions since it’s a mix of different cultures.  The positive impacts from the brands such as Random identities, a young and emerging brand that is reaching a remarkable success, sets Modes as one of the most loved fashion retailers. 

Modes expectations 

The future seems bright for the Modes. The new projects of opening new brick-and-mortar shops and also the ecommerce platforms, that is part of a great omnichannel service, are just some of the strengths of this project. They offer a promising next season, paying attention to all the news in the fashion ecosystem, granting their customers the best shopping experience. 

Customer service for the future 

Customers determine the success of a brand. To keep the numbers growing one has to adhere to the customer’s demand. Maintaining and nurturing your customers loyality is very important: this is why Modes by Aldo Carpinteri offers several innovative services. To give you an example is giving privilege to VIP customers a safe home services, so that they can choose what they like and try their clothes home. Furthermore, Modes encourages booking appointments before shopping. Here clients can book space and try their favourite clothes with the help of brands assistant. 

The services are all tailored to make clients happy and satisfied. Such services are offered at some given stores and are part of an omnichannel strategy, so that online and offline can grant the same shopping experience. The Aldo Carpinteri ideas have been put in to place and now Modes is getting its deserved success.

Amanda Seales Wears All Black Designers to Host the 2020 BET Awards: La Vie by CK, Grayscale, Sergio Hudson, Sister Love MJB, Dapper Dan x Gucci and More!

Last night, BET held its first virtual awards show with the 2020 BET Awards! With the theme ” Our Culture is Too Big to Be Canceled,” Amanda Seales hosted the 20th Anniversary show online, and donned black designers from head to toe for her myriad outfit changes.

Her stylist Bryon Javar took care to use black designers from head to toe, including jewelry and shoes (fun fact, Javar and Amanda first met on set for a Fashion Bomb Daily shoot back in 2017).

Take a look at a few stand out looks:

She first appeared in a red dress by Grayscale (only $85!), TTOS sandals, and earrings by Misayo House. Loving the white mani!

Amanda wore several Pyer Moss looks, including this Spring 2020 ensemble and layered Sister Love MJB Bam Beauties earrings.

And this Pyer Moss Spring 2020 ensemble, again with Sister Love MJB earrings.

And yet another Pyer Moss ensemble, as she moonlighted on a reimagined set for Comic View.

Madame Seales struck a pose in a La Vie by CK dress, Tori Soudan heels, and earrings by Made by Malyia.

She continued to roc the mic in a gilded dress by Sergio Hudson.

Seales accessorized a pink coat an LBD with $595 Tori Soudan striped Greta boots.

No black designer roundup would be complete without a Dapper Dan x Harlem look! She accessorized with Sister Love MJB accessories, including a Nefertiti necklace.

And lastly, she gave Hillary Banks inspiration in a custom Bishme Cromartie dress and a Saint Fort Brand hat.

While many of the designers Amanda wore are in our Top 100 Designers List, there are still so many that we learned about, particularly in the jewelry and shoe department! We’ll have to add them to our expanding list!

What did you think of Amanda’s All Black Everything Looks? Which was your favorite?

Images: BET/ Courtesy

*Check out our shoot with Amanda in 2017 below:

Beyonce Wears White Alon Livne Dress and Laurel Dewitt Crown, Burberry, and More in her New Black is King Film

A trailer for Beyonce’s new film #BlackIsKing has been released.

In the film, she wears a Alon Livne dress and a Laurel Dewitt crown:

She also sits on a horse wearing a look by Burberry:

The movie will be available July 31 on @disneyplus. What do you think? Will you need tuning in? 

Claire’s Life: Chatting BET Awards Most Fashionable Moments with Ty Hunter, June Ambrose, and EJ King in a White Haus of Shea Feathered Bejeweled Blazer Dress and Sneely Jewelry

Yesterday, I chatted BET Awards fashion and style with legendary celebrity stylists Ty Hunter, June Ambrose, and EJ King:

In case you missed it, check them out below:

For the occasion, I wore a Brooklyn based black designer, Lasheaya Diaz of Haus of Shea, Cult of Coquette heels, and Sneely Jewelry:

Oh, I also brought my blond hair back! Just for a little while. Though it was fun, I think I’ll be going back to black very soon.

What did you think of our IG TV Lives?

Megan the Stallion Won BET’s Female Hip Hop Awards in Grayscale Velvet Cut Out Black Dress + Her Ashton Michael Feathered Performance Look!

Megan Thee Stallion won BET’s Best Female Hip Hop Artist award last night! She celebrated her win in a look by Grayscale (who is featured on our Top 100 Designers List):

She later performed in a custom look by Ashton Michael:

What did you think of her look? Check out our interview with her stylist, EJ King, below:

Khloe Kardashian Celebrates her Birthday in Gold Yousef Al Jasmi Mini Dress + Kris Jenner in Green Fringed Diane Von Furstenberg

Khloe Kardashian turned up for her birthday in a gold dress by Yousef Al Jasmi:

She completed her look with nude heels and a brunette hair color. Bomb!

She gets it from her mamma! Kris Jenner looked svelte in a Diane von Furstenberg dress.

Sadly both dresses are unavailable for purchase. Which is more your style?

TODAY! Tune into a Special Pre BET Awards IG Live Style Chat with Claire Sulmers, Ty Hunter, June Ambrose, and EJ King!

The BET Awards are tonight at 8/7c!

The virtual awards show will be hosted by Amanda Seales, and feature performances by Megan the Stallion, John Legend, Chloe x Halle and More!

Fashion Bomb Daily will be hosting a Pre-BET Awards show Style Chat with Ty Hunter, June Ambrose, EJ King, and yours truly!

Login to Instagram.com/fashionbombdaily Promptly at 4pmEST to see us chat awards show style, memorable performances, red carpet looks and more!

Questions about GAP’s Collaboration with Telfar Arise in the Midst of Kanye West Yeezy Deal

News of Kanye West’s Yezzy collaboration with the GAP caused many to wonder about the retailer’s scheduled collaboration with another Black Designer, Telfar.

According to Complex , “[The] Telfar x Gap collaboration came to a halt back in March due to the coronavirus lockdowns and widespread store closures. A Gap representative said the company ultimately decided to shelve the project indefinitely. What’s even more disappointing is that a source with knowledge of the situation claims the Telfar team has not been paid for the Gap deal—not even a purported postponement fee Gap had offered.

From a purely business standpoint, the pivot for GAP makes sense. Kanye’s popularity trumps Telfar’s a million fold. That said GAP still has an obligation to Telfar. Who knows, perhaps there’s a way for Telfar and Kanye to collaboration on the ultimate collection? 

What do you think?

The State of Fashion: Virgil Abloh Predicts A Black Fashion Renaissance + Kanye West and Mowalola at the GAP, and More!

What a time it is to be a Black Person in the Fashion Industry!

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The Black Lives Matter movement thrust a spotlight on racist practices in every country, city, and industry. Of course the fashion world was not immune. Andre Leon Talley unwittingly lit the match with his Chiffon Trenches tome, and afterwards everything seemed to explode with former workers from every corner of the style industry from media to retail to corporate revealing discriminatory practices (we wrote about it here).

What followed? Lots of black squares, apology posts from fashion brands, and promises to do better. Fashion Bomb Daily reached out to some of the companies accused of the most egregious errors (Revolve, Anthropologie, and Bando). Guess what? No response.

But even in the midst of the same old, same old, we have seen several advances. Lindsay Peoples Wagner (Teen Vogue EIC who famously penned an article on what it’s like to be Black in Fashion for New York Magazine) and publicist Sandrine Charles launched the Black in Fashion Council, writing, “The Black in Fashion Council was founded to represent and secure the advancement of black individuals in the fashion and beauty industry. As a collective, we envision a world in which black people in fashion and beauty spaces can be open and honest, guaranteed equal rights, and be celebrated for our voices.”

Other initiatives include the 15% pledge, founded by Aurora James of Brother Vellies, requesting large retailers to pledge 15% of their shelf space to black designers (Sephora and Rent the Runway have already signed on). Read more at 15PercentPledge.org.

In addition, Kanye West just announced a collaboration with The GAP. The creative director will be Nigerian born British based Mowalola Ogunlesi of the brand Mowalola:

And we have influential people like Virgil Abloh publicly committing to support black talent. Abloh told Fast Company, “I believe there’s going to be a Black Renaissance…Before I felt very alone in this struggle, but now, people are ready for change. The atmosphere is different.” We agree.

This all portends very favorably for diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry. Unlike generations of the past, those in our community seem more willing and able to open the doors for those on the side and behind them. They’re able to pull up a seat at the table.

We’ll continue to report on the progress of the movement.

Our sincere hope is progress for black creatives in fashion. If you have a dream to excel, your skin color should not be a deterrant.

What do you think?