Luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman announced this morning that it would be entering voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings, citing that , “The Covid-19 pandemic ultimately made it impossible to continue to service our debt and maintain normal operations.”
They continue, “This is not a liquidation of our business. We are resilient, and will continue to bring you the luxury fashion, services and relationships you cannot find anywhere else.“
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: Robyn Rihanna Fenty and Linda Fargo celebrate the launch of FENTY at Bergdorf Goodman at Bergdorf Goodman on February 07, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for Bergdorf Goodman)
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After weeks of silence, singer Adele appeared on her Instagram page for her 32nd birthday, debuting a new svelte frame! @brittanyxjanae saw the bomb pic, and wrote, “Would love to know where we can find this classic LBD, the silhouette is so chic ”
Happy Hump day Wednesday Bombshells and Bombers! Today’s Fashion Bombshell of the day is Kayla @thekaylasymone from Charlotte! Check her out below.
Kayla writes, “My style is bold and daring.”
“I like to push the envelope and try new things. My style motto is “Life is too short to be boring,” she states.
To check out more of Kalya’s stylish look head over to her Instagram @thekaylasymone ! Comment below and tell me what you think.
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
The Corona Virus continues to upend our world as we know it. A few days ago, a Reuters article announced that Macy’s has decided to ‘furlough’ (temporarily lay off with no pay) most of its 130,000 employees due to the negative economic impact Covid-19 has had on sales.
With non essential businesses closed until further notice, large Brick & Mortar stores have suffered greatly. With store closings extended for another 2-4 weeks, we can only pray that this does not lead to the end for iconic American retailers.
In times like these, when families are focused on essentials, financials, and keeping their heads above water, it’s hard to think about fashion.
Now, we can’t even indulge in fashion for entertainment with marquee style focused events like the Cannes Film Festival, Met Gala, Men’s Fashion Week, and Couture Fashion Week postponed until further notice.
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Our community has tried to find some positivity in the midst of this unprecedented situation, whether banding together to make masks for hospital workers, creating their own couture masks, or stepping out and creating art that points to a new reality of face coverings and gloves.
Out of darkness comes light. And we can only hope that once this madness finally ends, we will rebound like no other. Jobs will return, going outside can be celebrated, and we’ll have all sorts of looks to make up for lost time.
The world has been here before with wars, recessions, and depressions. We made it through before. The sun will shine again.
Today’s bombshell of the day goes to Kristin @thekristinpeoples from North Carolina! Check her out below.
She writes, “I absolutely love fashion, always have! I would describe my style as classic and chic with a hint of sexy.”
What do you think of this bombshell’s style? Let us know.
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
Committed to paying it forward, LA based apparel retailer, Oz+Ōtz (oz and ōtz) made the pandemic pivot to produce non-medical face coverings, patterned after the Kaiser/ Providence health guidelines. Through their Pretty 4 Good initiative – for every mask purchased, the female owned African- American business donates one to health heroes and essential workers in critical need of personal protective equipment. The five-year-old retailer currently produces all of their products domestically and is a proud proponent of the “Made in the USA, Quality over Quantity” movement.
The brand looks forward to making a powerful impact this week as they provide much needed supplies to social services agencies on #GivingTuesdayNow (May 5), frontline heroes during #NationalNursesWeek (May 6-12) and participate in a dedicated segment with medical expert, Dr. Tiffany Owens, “Mask Confusion – Let’s Talk?”(Thursday, May 7 | Facebook/ozandotz).
Oz+Ōtz is a women’s apparel Artisan brand remixed with a classic silhouette = sassy, classy “Ready-Set-Go” limited edition pencil skirts and tops. A unique blend of prints & patterns come to life in LOVE YOURSELF sizes.
“We didn’t want to just design skirts & shirts…we wanted to inspire ♀”
Pretty 4 Good encourages clients to stand in support of select charitable organizations while inspiring others through fashion. Previous P4G partnerships include Eric’s Vision/ Ericsvision.org dedicated to finding a cure for ALS and Breast Cancer Angels/ breastcancerangels.org.
Don’t call it a comeback! The trucker hat apparel brand Von Dutch is becoming a fashion phenomenon again! The brand that made a splash in the 2000s on celebrities like Britney Spears, Ashton Kutcher, and Paris Hilton are now being worn by Bombshells like Jordyn Woods, Megan thee Stallion, Saweetie, and more.
The results are in! With 59% of total votes the winner is Chi @Igbohippie_ from Pittsburgh! Chi’s style is very eccentric and unique. Check her out below, and be sure to stay tuned for bombshell of the month voting.
Fumi writes, “I live in Toronto, Canada and I would describe my style as contemporary. I like mixing both high and low pieces for an effortless finish.”
Lē writes, “To be honest my style fluctuates with my mood, however I’d have to say that my most consistent would be “tomgirl”.”
Which bombshell is your favorite? Vote Below. Polls close Monday, May 11th at midnight.
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or takendown.
