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• How This Luxury Boutique Founder Is Introducing Emerging Labels to Toronto Shoppers

  22-05-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  Listen to the full conversation between Kaelen Haworth and Fashionista Staff Writer Catie Pusateri on The Fashionista Network on Spotify.View the original article to see embedded media.Instead of returning home to Toronto after graduating from Parsons School of Design, Kaelen Haworth ended up staying in New York City for another 15 years building her two fashion brands, Kaelen and Second Sight. Haworth always wanted to open her own store ("I'm better at curating and editing than I was at designi
  
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• Inside Fashion’s 'Niche Cool Girl' Obsession

  22-05-2026 14:45 via fashionista.com
  If you consider yourself a fashion enthusiast, find yourself watching styling videos or save a post featuring an intriguing pair of shorts to look up later, the odds of you coming across “niche cool-girl” style videos are quite likely.Fashion videos promising to expose viewers to “niche,” “underrated,” “cool-girl” brands have flooded the feeds and are gaining traction, particularly across Instagram and TikTok. They speak to a recent evolution away
  
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• Weekly Drop Watch: Ganni x Melissa, Notte x Affection Blvd, Victoria Beckham Beauty and More

  22-05-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights.Fashion LaunchesGanni x MelissaCopenhagen-based fashion label Ganni partnered with footwear brand Melissa to create a summery limited-edition collaboration. The collection comprises two style
  
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• 5 Handbag Trends to Shop This Summer

  21-05-2026 19:00 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryOccasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.As the days get longer and warmer around this time of year, our usual handbag rotation starts to feel a bit stale. When the vibe outside is light, breezy and fun, we tend to want our accessories to match that energy. So in preparation for the official start of summer, we narrowed down the five trending handbag styles that evoke the spirit of the season.For maximalists, there's a
  
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• Must Read: Alex Consani Covers 'Harper's Bazaar,' Ralph Lauren Sees Double-Digit Revenue Increase in Q4

  21-05-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.Alex Consani Covers Harper's BazaarPhoto: Jonathan Frantini/Courtesy of Harper's BazaarAlex Consani fronts Harper's Bazaar's Summer 2026 issue, on newsstands starting June 2. Photographed by Jonathan Frantini and styled by Rae Boxer, the supermodel poses on the cover wearing a gold Louis Vuitton dress. In the accompanying cover story, she discusses her budding acting career, supporting trans youth and staying grounde
  
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• Skip Expensive Laser Appointments With Wavytalk's Bare It IPL Device

  21-05-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryOccasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.Professional laser hair removal can easily cost thousands of dollars a year, especially when treating multiple areas like legs, underarms, bikini and face. For anyone looking to reduce the ongoing cost, irritation and inconvenience of shaving, waxing, or in-office appointments, Wavytalk's new Bare It with Precision Roller IPL Hair Removal Device offers a smarter at-home alternati
  
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• The Recent Central Saint Martins Grad Who's Already Designed Custom Pieces for Harry Styles and Paloma Elsesser

  21-05-2026 14:45 via fashionista.com
  While designer Macy Grimshaw was a fashion design graduate student at Central Saint Martins, chances are she wasn't spending her time on school projects. Instead, she was likely toiling away on the sewing machine, creating custom pieces for celebrities like Harry Styles and Paloma Elsesser. (Yes, you read that correctly.)At 25 years old, she is already living a life many designers work years to achieve: She made a custom "Paper Doll" look featured in Styles' "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasional
  
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• Roberto Cavalli Has a New Owner

  20-05-2026 23:05 via fashionista.com
  Italian luxury label Roberto Cavalli has a new home. The company is now nestled under global brand management Marquee Brands' portfolio. On Wednesday, Marquee Brands entered a definitive agreement for a majority stake in Roberto Cavalli in partnership with Dubai-based luxury real estate developer DAMAC Group."Roberto Cavalli stands as one of luxury's defining Italian houses, with a bold creative identity and enduring brand ethos," Marquee Brands CEO Heath Golden said in a statement. "W
  
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• Agentry PR Is Hiring A Senior Account Executive In New York, NY

  20-05-2026 20:35 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryABOUT AGENTRY PR
  Agentry PR is a boutique agency founded in 2010 by Erin Hawker. Agentry PR is a full-service marketing communications agency based in New York City, specializing in the fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors across all facets of marketing and public relation; from brand strategy and media outreach to events, sponsorships, and VIP relations. The agency prides itself on delivering customized campaigns with measurable ROI, leveraging strong media connections a
  
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• Get an Early Look at Marc Jacobs Beauty's Much-Anticipated Relaunch

  20-05-2026 19:00 via fashionista.com
  Marc Jacobs Beauty is back, and it's gotten quite the makeover. Fans of the designer's previous color cosmetics line, which was discontinued in 2021, will recall its sleek black packaging housing beloved formulas, particularly its mascara (Feather Noir forever!!!!!), coconutty bronzer and nail polishes. Sorry to those fans, but this new collection — part of the Coty umbrella of brands — looks nothing like Marc Jacobs Beauty of yesteryear.The 2026 version of the brand has go
  
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• Must Read: Everlane's Sale and the End of Millennial Sustainability, Charlotte Tilbury Is Reportedly Disrupting Puig, Estée Lauder Merger Talks

  20-05-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.Is Shein's Everlane Acquisition the End of Millennial Sustainability? Shein is acquiringEverlane, the sustainable fashion brand that got its start in the age of "ethical capitalism" and millennial optimism. Backlash soon ensued from Everlane's customers. In recent years, sustainable fashion brands have struggled to compete with ultra fast-fashion brands and deliver the level of growth shareholders want to see. The era of millen
  
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• Giambattista Valli Is an Indie Brand Now

  20-05-2026 15:34 via fashionista.com
  Italian brand Giamattista Vista has a new owner: itself. The designer acquired full ownership of his eponymous brand from Artémis, the Pinault family's private investment arm. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed."I would like to thank Artémis for its support and commitment to the Maison throughout all these years," Valli said in a statement posted on Instagram. "This agreement now enables me to fully regain control of my brand and to pursue its development with enth
  
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• Phoebe Philo’s Former Wholesale Director Believes an Indie Retail Renaissance Is Coming

  20-05-2026 14:45 via fashionista.com
  With Saks Global filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after failing to pay vendors and Ssense owing millions to its stocked brands amid its own financial troubles last year (to name just a couple recent retail crises), the fashion wholesale landscape may look pretty grim. But from retail veteran Nicholas Parnell's perspective, "wholesale is not dead.""Wholesale is important, but I think what wholesale is becoming, is changing," the founder of new London- and New York-based consultancy Agency Parnell
  
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• Must Read: LuxExperience Q3 2026 Sales Were Flat, U.S. Small Business Sales on TikTok Shop Grew 66% in 2025

  19-05-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday.LuxExperience Q3 2026 Sales Were FlatLuxExperience — the parent company of Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter, Mytheresa and Yoox — reported that its Q3 2026 sales were flat at €618.4 million ($717.5 million). Mytheresa's net sales increased 9.9% year-over-year (YoY) to €256 million ($297.1 million), while Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter's sales dropped 5.1% YoY to €231.6 million ($268.8 million). Yoox also saw a 7.4% dip i
  
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• Here's What a Longevity-Focused Spa Looks Like

  19-05-2026 16:40 via fashionista.com
  Beyond promoting over-the-counter supplements and detoxifying green juices, the $2.1 trillion U.S. wellness industry is increasingly shifting gears to emphasize experiential retreats with a focus on longevity. Luxury resorts like the St. Regis Longboat Key are at the forefront of this shift. The 18-acre beachfront resort located in Sarasota, FL is targeting modern wellness consumers with its longevity-focused amenities.Since opening its doors in 2024, the St. Regis Longboat Key has invited visit
  
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• Student Designers Just Want to Have Fun at Parsons' 2026 BFA Runway Show

  19-05-2026 14:45 via fashionista.com
  The fashion industry may be grappling with the onslaught of AI and commercialized sameness, but over at Parsons School of Design, the next generation of fashion designers is having fun. Set at Manhattan's The Glasshouse on Sunday afternoon, the Parsons 2026 BFA Graduate Runway Show, entitled "Ensemble," put forth an optimistic vision for fashion's future defined bystudents' unwavering creativity and appetite for inclusivity.Backstage, student designers shared this positive outlook while discussi
  
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• SCAD's 2026 Student Runway Show Was Its Biggest Yet

  19-05-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) may not be located in a "big four" fashion capital, but its annual invite-only student runway event is on par with what you'd experience at a major fashion week (or, dare I say, even better). That expectation was met once again this year: On Friday in Savannah, Georgia, press, professors, students and industry insiders took in a bold show, filled with imaginative looks pushing the boundaries of creativity.The show began with a performance by break da
  
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• Must Read: Samuel Hine Joins 'New York Magazine', Gucci Shows in Times Square

  18-05-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.Samuel Hine Joins New York MagazineNew York Magazine has appointed former GQ editor Samuel Hine as its senior men's style editor, effective May 26. He will write features, oversee a weekly menswear newsletter and produce social content. Hine will also contribute to New York Magazine's first-ever standalone men's style print issue, launching this fall. {Fashionista inbox}Gucci Shows in Times SquareOn Saturday, Gucci took over Times Squar
  
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• How This Indie Skin-Care Brand Is Able to Drop Prices in an Uncertain Market

  18-05-2026 17:00 via fashionista.com
  In a world of inflation, shrinkflation, tariffs and rising ingredient and manufacturing costs, it's pretty surprising when a beauty brand (or any consumer brand, really) lowers its prices. And when said brand is an indie (i.e. not owned by a well-funded mega conglomerate who can absorb any profit losses), that's downright newsworthy. On Monday, skin-care darling Dieux permanently lowered the price of its bestselling Deliverance 3-in-1 Repair Serum from $69 for a 30mL bottle to $62.Simultaneously
  
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• Shein Reportedly (and Confusingly) Acquires Everlane

  18-05-2026 16:22 via fashionista.com
  In today's surprising fashion industry news, private equity firm L Catterton is selling Everlane to none other than Chinese ultra fast-fashion giant Shein, Puck reported on Sunday. The deal valued Everlane at $100 million, and was reportedly approved by the board on Saturday.It's a rather...unique pairing, given that Everlane is a "sustainable" fashion darling with its transparent path to achieve net-zero emissions and its commitment to responsibly-sourced materials, and Shein is, well, Shein. T
  
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• ICYMI: LVMH Sells Marc Jacobs, How Ciara Miller Shops & Inside Sundae School's New Chinatown Store

  16-05-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  In case you missed them, we've rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast an iced mocha in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your bagel and lox.Related: Marc Jacobs Finds a New HomeRelated: How I Shop: Ciara MillerRelated: Streetwear Brand Sundae School's New Chinatown Store Offers Visitors a 'Mental Vacation'Related: Inside the Redesigned Kith West Hollywood, Its Biggest Store YetRelated: The Rising Makeu
  
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• Here Are All the Looks From Pratt Institute's 2026 Runway Show

  15-05-2026 19:03 via fashionista.com
  Marking Pratt Institute's 125th annual showcase, the New York-based university held its 2026 Pratt Fashion Show at Powerhouse Arts on Thursday. Split between an afternoon and evening presentation, the runway event spotlighted 155 looks by 28 graduating fashion design students.Womenswear, menswear and unisex silhouettes debuted on the runway, with many students exploring weaving, embroidery, hand-dyeing and other textile techniques through their creations. Sustainability also played a crucial rol
  
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• Iris Van Herpen's 'Sculpting the Senses' Exhibit Bridges Couture, Science and the Sublime

  15-05-2026 18:30 via fashionista.com
  To know the work of designer Iris van Herpen is to know the beauty of a mushroom gill (her Spring 2021 collection drew patterns from the mycelium network), the glow of bioluminescent algae (Fall 2025 included a “living dress” made with 125 million Pyrocystis lunula organisms) and the movement of a bird mid-flight (as seen in the glass wing pleats of her Fall 2018 collection). Since founding her namesake brand in 2007, the forward-thinking Dutch couturier has looked to fields spanning
  
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• Must Read: NYC Alliance Acquires Derek Lam 10 Crosby, Ferragamo Sales Dip 1.2% in Q1 2026

  15-05-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.NYC Alliance Acquires Derek Lam 10 CrosbyNYC Alliance, a global multi-channel apparel company, has acquired Derek Lam 10 Crosby from Public Clothing Company. The transaction of an undisclosed amount was completed on April 30, 2026. NYC Alliance's portfolio includes 525 America, 89th & Madison, and licensed brands Juicy Couture and Frye. With this acquisition, NYC Alliance plans to strategically grow wholesale and retail presen
  
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• Weekly Drop Watch: Cuup x Éliou, Dedcool x Brooklinen, Collina Strada x Stand Oil and More

  15-05-2026 16:30 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights.Fashion LaunchesCuup x Éliou Swim and Jewelry CollectionIntimates brand Cuup partnered with Miami-based label Éliou on a range of swimwear and beach-ready jewelry (shown above).
  
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• See All the Student Designs From the Academy of Art University's 2026 Runway Show

  15-05-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  The San Francisco-based Academy of Art University (AAU) hosted its annual fashion show entitled "Us Now" on May 7, which spotlighted creations by 16 graduating B.F.A. and M.F.A. designers. Each student presented five or more designs, culminating in more than 120 looks."I am inspired by the extraordinary talent and bold vision of this year's 16 graduating designers," AAU President Elisa Stephens said in a statement. "Each collection reflects not only a mastery of craft, but the discipline, courag
  
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• Did 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Kill the Fashion Editor Fantasy?

  15-05-2026 14:45 via fashionista.com
  At a moment of cultural transition, as the internet began seeping into modern life, "The Devil Wears Prada" was released just one year before the iPhone. Looking back, it feels almost mythic: a glossy snapshot of the last gasp before fashion, media and culture were flattened by algorithms and redirected ad dollars. Despite arriving in the shadow of a world still recovering from post-9/11 anxiety and inching toward economic collapse, the era retained a kind of aspirational charm rooted in the unr
  
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• Eni Popoola Swears By Danessa Myricks Priming Serum and Drugstore Foundations

  15-05-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.What’s the opposite of gatekeeping? Welcome to “Payment Processing,” in which we ask stylish, generally cool people who’ve tried it all about their favorite fashion and beauty buys.Content creator Eni Popoola knows a thing or two about taking risks. After all, she left her law career to pursue influencing full-time. So, it should hardly come as a surprise that her daring
  
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• Marc Jacobs Finds a New Home

  15-05-2026 00:30 via fashionista.com
  It's the end of an era — a 29-year-long one. On Thursday, LVMHannounced it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Marc Jacobs brand to WHP Global, the firm behind labels including Vera Wang, Rag & Bone and G-Star. G-III Apparel Group will also join WHP Global in ownership of the brand through a newly formed joint venture. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.In a statement, Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, called Jacobs “a designer of rare cr
  
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• Must Read: Louis Vuitton to Show Cruise at The Frick, Burberry Returns to Growth

  14-05-2026 18:25 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.Louis Vuitton to Show Cruise 2027 at The FrickLouis Vuitton will present its Cruise 2027 collection at The Frick Collection in New York City on May 20. "Presenting the Cruise collection at The Frick Collection offers a unique dialogue between contemporary creation and such a remarkable artistic setting, where, surrounded by masterpieces spanning from the Renaissance onward, we enter into conversation with a place where art, history an
  
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