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Solange is looking for a Boutique Assistant in New York, NY

Winnie Liu — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 17:28:43 GMT

Solange was established in 1990 by the award-winning jewelry designer Solange Azagury-Partridge. In its 25 years in business, the brand has grown to become internationally recognized, receiving many recognitions and honors.Solange is now recruiting for a Boutique Assistant for its New York store ...

Lululemon Is Winning With Anti-Ball Crushing Line

Chantal Fernandez — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:01:27 GMT

Is Lululemon out of the woods? Is it in the clear yet? Things are certainly looking up for the activewear brand. In the three months preceding May 1, comparable sales increased by 8 percent: stores up by 5 percent and e-commerce up by 18 percent. Net revenue increased by 17 percent to $495.5 ...

Veil, a New Modest Activewear Line, Has Legs on Kickstarter

Karina Hoshikawa — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:39:00 GMT

Unlike most public places (unless you have a really progressive stance on what constitutes appropriate daywear), the gym is one space in daily life where it’s pretty standard to see underwear as outerwear: sports bras as tops and micro shorts that leave little to the imagination are not ...

Public School Makes a Bold Industry Statement with 'Collection 1' Runway Show

Alyssa Vingan Klein — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 14:34:37 GMT

One label at the forefront of New York's Fashion Calendar overhaul is cool-kid and critical favorite Public School. Back in April, designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osbourne announced that they would do away with their traditional fall/winter and spring/summer shows during New York Fashion ...

Hey, Quick Question: What's With Creative Directors Quitting After 3 Years?

Maria Bobila — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:45:00 GMT

Welcome to our new column, "Hey, Quick Question," where we investigate seemingly random happenings in the fashion industry. Enjoy!In recent fashion news, the most surprising yet frequent announcements have been regarding creative directors stepping down from their top roles at major fashion houses. ...

Actually, Hillary Clinton's Jacket Costs $7,497

Tyler McCall — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:13:27 GMT

On Sunday, the New York Post published a report detailing Hillary Clinton's "extravagant" campaign wardrobe. While this is nothing new — one-time vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin also saw backlash against her own campaign wardrobe makeover (and, you know, all the men who receive ...

Vena Cava and Shipley & Halmos Co-Founders Launch a Cool New Line of T-Shirts You'll Want to Wear With More Than Just Jeans

Fawnia Soo Hoo — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:00:00 GMT

For those of you who miss late 'aughts labels Vena Cava and Shipley & Halmos, say hello to Monogram, a brand new line of graphic t-shirts and sweatshirts. Today, the two co-founders of the aforementioned CFDA-beloved lines (and most adorable fashion couple ever) Lisa Mayock and Jeff Halmos are ...

Jonathan Simkhai Debuts Evening Gowns for Resort

Chantal Fernandez — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:33:00 GMT

Jonathan Simkhai had a surprise for guests of his resort collection preview in New York on Monday (though he calls it pre-spring). In addition to presenting the kind of sculptural party dresses and sleek, feminine separates we've come to expect from the 2015 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund ...

Fashion History Lesson: The Origins of Fast Fashion

Sara Idacavage — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT

Welcome to our new column, Fashion History Lesson, in which we dive deep into the origin and evolution of the fashion industry's most influential and omnipresent businesses, icons, products and more. Love it or hate it, fast fashion has completely changed how consumers make purchases, but have ...

AZIONE Is Hiring A Senior Account Executive Publicist In New York And Los Angeles

Winnie Liu — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:05:00 GMT

AZIONE is looking to immediately hire a Senior Account Executive Publicist in both our NY and LA offices. The ideal candidate(s) should have a minimum of four years of agency experience in the consumer/fashion/lifestyle categories and should have a strong desire to accelerate quickly at a ...

Moschino Throws a Very Chic Riot for Its Fall Campaign

Maura Brannigan — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 20:50:14 GMT

Moschino isn't exactly, uh, a traditional fashion house. Since its launch in the early 1980s, the Italian brand has built an empire on kitsch and eccentricity, an aesthetic Jeremy Scott has only heightened in his time as creative director. The tongue-in-cheek label's runway shows have become ...

Rosie Assoulin's Resort Collection Will Definitely Make You Smile

Dhani Mau — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 20:01:28 GMT

Resort season is currently in full swing, and as shoppers' appetites for newness keeps growing, designers are pushing those in-between seasons harder, making them bigger and even trying to maximize their Instagram reach. And under all that pressure, it feels like sometimes designers forget to have ...

The Brand New Glossier Highlighter That Stephanie's Already Obsessed With

Stephanie Saltzman — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:30:00 GMT

As the no makeup-makeup trend rages on (for the record, I'm staunchly in favor), one brand leading the pack is Glossier. Each addition to the company's ever-expanding makeup offerings is created with one goal in mind: that it can be applied easily without a mirror. And Haloscope, a dewy, creamy ...

ICB Is Looking For A Fashion Design Intern In New York, NY

Winnie Liu — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:25:14 GMT

New York based contemporary womens wear label, ICB is seeking a Fashion Design intern.RequirementsStudying Fashion or Relevant Design DegreeBasic Knowledge of Adode Photoshop & IllustratorVery detail oriented and good organizational skillsAble to take direction and execute tasks accurately ...

Joan Smalls Just Made Super Short Bangs Look Surprisingly Good

Stephanie Saltzman — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:45:00 GMT

It's fair to say that Joan Smalls would still be a total knockout with literally any hairstyle. (Mullet? Sure. Completely bald? No prob, even better.) But when she's not doing her chameleon thing on the runway, she mostly tends to stick to her signature: center part, perfectly sleek and below the ...

Marc Jacobs Takes '80s Kitsch to the Max for Resort 2017

Alyssa Vingan Klein — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:50:47 GMT

While designers have been enamored with all things '70s for several years now, the '80s have crept into the spotlight in recent seasons, most notably on the fall 2016 runways at Saint Laurent, Moschino and Isabel Marant. Not one to be outdone, Marc Jacobs — who took home the CFDA Award for ...

NESH NYC Is Hiring A Design & Production Assistant And Summer Interns In New York, NY

Winnie Liu — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:20:04 GMT

Nesh NYC is looking for a design and production assistant to join our Women’ Athleisure Clothing brand. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, detail oriented, and a team player. Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, In-Design, and Microsoft Excel. Roles and ...

This Hilarious Video Depicts A Day in the Life of a Fashion Industry Messenger

Alyssa Vingan Klein — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:22:23 GMT

Anyone who works in fashion can tell you that messengers are the true unsung heroes of the industry. When it comes to carefully delivering delicate samples on time and intact, everyone from top publishing houses to luxury brands rely on these nimble couriers, often putting (literally) priceless ...

Must Read: Serena Williams Covers 'Glamour,' American Apparel Launches Pride Month Campaign

Karina Hoshikawa — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:14:13 GMT

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Serena Williams covers Glamour’s July issueIn the latest issue of Glamour magazine, tennis legend and part-time Beyoncé music video star Serena Williams dishes about her career, desire to raise a family and the wage gap in ...

The Women of 'Ghostbusters' Get Four 'Elle' Covers

Maura Brannigan — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:59:34 GMT

Are you in need of a light home décor refresh, or simply in the market for a few new prints to add to your gallery wall? I suggest the latest covers of Elle's July 2016 glossy, which also double as the magazine's first "Women in Comedy" special issue. Ahead of the upcoming all-female ...

Brand Consultancy Vernon Company is hiring Jr Account Exec/Office Coordinator Full and/or Part Time (New York, NY)

Winnie Liu — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:57:42 GMT

Vernon Company is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the President and CEO. This person requires top-notch skills, a polished and professional attitude, and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines. Ideal candidates will be smart, perceptive, and have strong entrepreneurial spirit. ...

5:31 Jérôme Designer Brings Street Glam to Life With His South Bronx 'Gallotique'

Maria Bobila — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT

"It's a breakdown of things that I love, concepts and emerging ideas that I feel should be seen," says designer Jérôme LaMaar, who launched his own line 5:31 Jérôme in 2013. He's talking about 9J, a "gallotique," as he calls it, which is a gallery-boutique mash-up that recently opened this spring ...

Beyonce's Grandmother Also Made Lemonade With Fashion

Dhani Mau — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:52:41 GMT

There was much speculation going into this year's CFDA Awards as to whom would receive the coveted Fashion Icon award — an honor that the organization traditionally announces in advance of the ceremony. This year, our only clue came when Jay Z and Blue Ivy arrived midway through the proceedings, ...

Christopher Bailey's Pay Drops 75 Percent at Burberry

Tyler McCall — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:15:38 GMT

Anticipating rough sales numbers earlier this year, Burberry laid out plans to simplify its business to compensate for losses at retail. Not announced in these changes? A rather considerable decrease in payout for Chief Creative and Executive Officer Christopher Bailey, as announced in ...

Hi Fashionista! I'm Stephanie

Stephanie Saltzman — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:30:00 GMT

To say I'm excited for my first day at Fashionista is a major understatement. At the risk of sounding a tad Chandler Bing, I could not BE any more thrilled to start my new role here as beauty editor.A little bit about me: I'm originally from Cleveland (Cavs, I still have faith in you!) and I spent ...

On Instagram, Louis Vuitton's Resort Show Comes Out on Top

Lauren Indvik — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT

Over the past week and a half, three major fashion houses — Dior, Gucci and Louis Vuitton — hosted impressively elaborate, multi-day destination trips as part of the unveiling of their resort 2017 collections. Louis Vuitton held its show, along with a round of dinners and chartered helicopter ...

Beyoncé Wore $9 Million Worth of Diamonds to Accept the 2016 CFDA Fashion Icon Award

Chantal Fernandez — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 03:04:59 GMT

The CFDA kept the winner of the organization's prestigious Fashion Icon award a secret before the ceremony this year, leading us to speculate wildly about who the recipient might be. But by the time Jay Z, Blue Ivy Carter and Tina Knowles snuck into the Hammerstein Ballroom on Monday night, it was ...

See All the 2016 CFDA Awards Winners

Fashionista — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 01:38:07 GMT

The 2016 CFDA Awards took place Monday night at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, and we're updating this post with all the night's big winners. Womenswear Designer of the Year: Marc JacobsAccessories Designer of the Year: Floriana Gavriel and Rachel Mansur for Mansur ...

Every Look From the 2016 CFDA Awards Red Carpet

Fashionista — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 23:49:25 GMT

It's the night of the 2016 CFDA Awards, and clearly, we're a little excited. We've rounded up a comprehensive guide to what to expect from Monday's ceremony, and drafted our picks for this year's secret Fashion Icon (a category that is traditionally announced in advance). And now, we're compiling ...

Fall 2016 Ad Campaigns: See Them All In One Place

Fashionista — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 22:57:56 GMT

As the campaign images roll out from different fashion houses throughout the season, we're compiling them all in the gallery below for easy browsing. We have a feeling that choosing a favorite will be a difficult task. Enjoy!

The Gentle Scrub That Saved Tyler's Face

Tyler McCall — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 21:30:00 GMT

I used to be a facialist non-believer. I just thought it was a total extravagance; why would I want to spend money to have someone wash my face for me? Then I started going to Heyday after someone gave me a gift card, and I'm a changed woman — or at least my face is, anyway.The biggest lesson I've ...

We Just Met Our New Favorite Character on 'Game of Thrones'

Tyler McCall — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:48:54 GMT

Spoilers, obvi.I know the biggest piece of news from this week's "Game of Thrones" is that The Hound is back! But the biggest revelation to me is a new character, the pre-teen Lady Mormont, who is basically my new hero. But there were a lot of other things happening, like Queen ...

Let Alexander Wang DJ Your After Party With Apple Music

Chantal Fernandez — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:41:50 GMT

The connection between music and fashion may be well documented, but even within those close-knit communities, Alexander Wang is especially known for partnering with and being influenced by musicians such as Missy Elliott, the Weeknd, Ludacris, Madonna, Lady Gaga and many more. He also has a ...

THE EIGHTH FLOOR IS HIRING AN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE IN NEW YORK

Winnie Liu — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:31:23 GMT

The Eighth Floor is growing, again! We're looking for an Account Executive with a passion for art, fashion and lifestyle, a born leader, and doesn’t require sleep. OK, you can sleep, just not on the job! The candidate should be well-versed in the PR world, particularly in art, fashion and ...

Are you there, Fashionista? It’s me, Karina.

Karina Hoshikawa — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:23:52 GMT

Three things to know about me: 1. I perennially crave sushi, 2. I have a twin sister (no, she doesn’t look like me) and she’s basically my favorite person alive, and 3. I drink 7-10 cups of tea per day. (Although as far as favorite beverages are concerned, champagne is a pretty close second.)Like a ...

Must Read: John Galliano Gives a Rare Interview, Yeezy Season 2 Heels Now Available Online

Karina Hoshikawa — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:56:32 GMT

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. John Galliano on meeting Martin Margiela and being "present"In a rare interview, John Galliano, currently creative director at Maison Margiela, spoke at length about meeting the luxury house's founder and learning to lead a more ...

Gucci Partners With Condé Nast's 23 Stories on a Sponsored 4-Part Film Directed by Gia Coppola

Chantal Fernandez — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:27:38 GMT

Condé Nast's in-house branded content studio, 23 Stories, released its first major fashion project on Monday: a four-part video series produced in partnership with (paid for by) Gucci. The digital film was directed by Gia Coppola and stars Lou Doillon, Marcel Castenmiller, Laura Love ...

CLY Communication Is Hiring A Public Relations Account Coordinator, Beauty & Lifestyle (New York, NY)

Winnie Liu — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:25:13 GMT

CLY Communication is a communications agency with offices in Berlin and New York that focuses on public relations, events, and celebrity relations. We are looking for an Account Coordinator to work on all current accounts and help expand the reach of our New York office. The ideal candidate should ...

What to Expect At Monday Night's 2016 CFDA Awards

Maria Bobila — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:55:29 GMT

Tonight is the night! The CFDA will hold its annual awards show at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City for the first time, and although the event won't be televised live anymore, that won't stop the organization from throwing a memorable evening soirée, including a seated dinner. From ...

Kate Moss and her 13-Year-Old Daughter Lila Grace Cover 'Vogue Italia' Together

Alyssa Vingan Klein — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:35:07 GMT

To say that families are having a moment in fashion right now would be the understatement of the century. Gigi and Bella Hadid are dominating newsstands, and their younger brother, Anwar, just scored his first Teen Vogue cover; Cindy Crawford and her 14-year-old daughter Kaia ...

Feldspar Brook Is Hiring A Sales Manager & A Sales Representative In SoHo Flagship (NYC)

Winnie Liu — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:34:00 GMT

Feldspar Brook’s flagship store located in SoHo, NY is looking for a part time Sales Manager to work on weekends AND a Sales Representative. Feldspar Brook is currently a menswear only brand. Desire to grow, develop, and work with a new label is crucial.Sales Manager:As a Sales Manager, you will ...

Milk Makeup Is Seeking A Summer ECommerce Intern In New York

Winnie Liu — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:04:38 GMT

Driven by creativity and designed by industry insiders, Milk Makeup is inspired by our home; Milk. A cultural hub in NY and LA, that sits at the crossroads of fashion, music, photography, art and film. A place where trends are born and a platform for the next generation. Milk ...

Article One Is Revitalizing Flint, Michigan With Indie-Cool Eyewear That Gives Back

Fawnia Soo Hoo — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:49:15 GMT

I know what you're thinking: another day, another hipster-y indie eyewear line. But Article One is a standout for a bunch of reasons, starting with its backstory. While most of us were scrambling for last-minute internships (or practicing keg stands) senior year, Eastern Michigan ...

How Brandon Maxwell Balances His Own Line With Styling Lady Gaga

Chantal Fernandez — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:18:48 GMT

In our long-running series, "How I'm Making It," we talk to people making a living in the fashion industry about how they broke in and found success.Whether or not he wins the Swarovski Award for womenswear at Monday night's CFDA Awards, Brandon Maxwell's nomination cements his transition from ...

Candice Huffine Nailed Summer Dressing in the City

Tyler McCall — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:22:44 GMT

The annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic happened at New York City's Liberty State Park this weekend, and as usual, the event brought out tons of celebrities in their summery best.But, you have to leave it to a model to get warm weather dressing just right; recent IMG Models signee Candice ...

In Favor of the Anti-Fashion Icon

Liza Darwin — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:45:00 GMT

Growing up in Nashville, Tennessee — a city that always felt light years away from New York, although technically it's just 759 miles — I spent practically every free moment on TheFashionSpot. I mostly pored over the site's never-ending forums, which had their heyday in the early 2000s. Thousands ...

IRO Is Seeking A Retail Coordinating / Merchandising Intern In New York

Winnie Liu — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:22:00 GMT

French fashion line, IRO is hiring a Retail Coordinating / Merchandising intern.Internship includes acting as a brand representative while visiting our accounts in New York. Making sure the merchandising is in accordance with our image and looks clean and organized as well as assisting with ...

GB65 is hiring a photoshop expert/retoucher in New York

Winnie Liu — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:06:00 GMT

GB65 is seeking a mid-level, versatile and experienced Photoshop expert/graphic designer with a strong proficiency in the entire Adobe CS software package. The ideal candidate should have expert level skills in Photoshop among other techniques pertaining to digital image ...

How a Chance Encounter With a Sales Associate Gave John Elliott the Confidence to Build His Brand

Alyssa Vingan Klein — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:03:03 GMT

In our long-running series, "How I'm Making It," we talk to people making a living in the fashion industry about how they broke in and found success.The current fashion landscape is such that the athleisure market is booming and luxury shoppers don't bat an eye at spending upwards of $800 on a ...

MIANSAI Is Hiring Visual Merchandiser, Product Developer & Retail Associates In Los Angeles, New York and Miami

Winnie Liu — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:36:00 GMT

Since its organic inception in 2008, Miansai has quickly grown to be a renowned lifestyle fashion success story. Our inspired and original designs set a new standard for men's accessories and our new women's line is quickly following suit.From the onset, our brand has been rooted in our passion for ...