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April 2016

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9 Must-See Fashion Films to Watch Before The First Monday in May

Apr 28, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Earlier this month, The First Monday in May debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival. Created in partnership with Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the movie takes a closer, behind-the-scenes look at the annual Met Gala and the 2015 show, China: Through the Looking Glass.... Read More

Sotheby's To Hold Fashion Photography Auction

Apr 26, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Starting May 19, Sotheby’s will be holding an auction for the sale of iconic fashion photography with work from sought-after names like Richard Avedon, Peter Lindbergh and Guy Bourdin.... Read More

Alexander McQueen Sued Over Duchess of Cambridge's Wedding Dress

Apr 25, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

It’s been almost five years since the royal wedding, but a designer is stepping forward claiming that Sarah Burton, creative director at Alexander McQueen, stole her bridal designs for the Duke and Duchess’ nuptials.... Read More

Fashion's Eco-Warriors

Apr 22, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Second only to oil, fashion is the most polluting industry in the world. Each stage of the design process, from sourcing the textiles to shipping to consumers, puts a strain on the environment and threatens our limited resources.... Read More

Meet Fashion's Muses

Apr 21, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

These days celebrities are synonymous with the world of fashion. Whether they’re a street-style trendsetter, red carpet maven or casual BFFs with models and designers, it’s almost impossible to separate the two.... Read More

8 Most Expensive Fashion Books for Your Coffee Table

Apr 15, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Curling up with a novel is a great way to spend the afternoon, but sometimes we need a book that will not only be a fun read, but give us some serious sartorial cred. Coffee tables filled with heavy photo books on Naomi Campbell, Louis Vuitton and Valentino look so much chicer than the latest issue of Vogue tossed next to your latte.... Read More

Panama Papers Implicate Valentino in Tax Fraud

Apr 11, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

With the release of the Panama Papers earlier this month, everyone from UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron to footballer Lionel Messi has been caught up in accusations of tax evasion.... Read More

Naomi Campbell Releases $1,750 Self-Titled Coffee Table Book

Apr 8, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

It looks like Gisele isn’t the only supermodel releasing a self-titled tome celebrating her life’s work. Today, Naomi Campbell released her own 496-page coffee table book that packs her 30-year career into a two-volume collector’s edition collection.... Read More

Social Media Faux Pas: 6 Fashion Moguls Who Should Have Signed Off

Apr 7, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Social media is such a double edged sword—being able to share anything with followers means we can share anything with our followers—even manic meltdowns, social faux pas and cringe-worthy mistakes. Sometimes it’s best to just put down your phone and step away from the hashtags, a lesson learned harder for some than others.... Read More

Gucci Ditches Tradition

Apr 5, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Within the last few months, a number of major designers and brands have announced their plans to ditch the traditional Fashion Week model in favor of something more consumer friendly. Gucci is the latest brand to join the revolution. Today, the Italian label announced that they would no longer hold individual runway shows for men and women, but would now combine the shows into one.... Read More

The Treasure Vaults of Iconic Fashion

Apr 5, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Art comes in many forms. For fashion lovers, a collection of vintage Chanel handbags or lingerie inspired by the Victorian era can be more exquisite than any stuffy old painting. While most museums boast centuries-old antiquities—the works of Polyclitus, Titan and Brunelleschi—we prefer the talents of Dior, Bulgari and McQueen.... Read More

Hedi Slimane Exits Saint Laurent

Apr 1, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

For months there has been speculation that Hedi Slimane would exit his position as creative director of Saint Laurent. This morning, Kering, the holding group which owns the French fashion house, confirmed that the designer would indeed be parting ways after four years at the helm. According to market reports, both designer and brand failed to reach an agreement for a new contract. His current contract expired on Thursday.... Read More