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• Straw Bags Have Never Been More Chic

  24-06-2026 17:00 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryOccasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.When you think of straw handbags of the past, your memory might evoke cheap raffia totes with rope handles that have a decidedly gift-with-purchase vibe. They're fine for throwing in your beach essentials, but not usually nice enough for everyday use. But the straw look is cute for summer, vacation or any other warm-weather occasion. Thankfully, Coach upgraded the look with its c
  
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• Must Read: The Guggenheim Displays Jordyn Woods' Clutch, Nike Names David Denton New CFO

  24-06-2026 18:01 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.The Guggenheim Displays Jordyn Woods' ClutchThe Guggenheim is displaying Jordyn Woods' iconic "lucky bag" — a Tux Clutch Mini — from June 24 through June 28. The bag went viral during the Knicks' 2026 NBA championship run, becoming a courtside good-luck charm during the team's winning streak. The exhibition celebrates a historic moment for New York City, transforming the fashion accessory into a cultural artifact of the c
  
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• Barbari: A Black-Owned Skin-Care Brand Crafting Plant-Based Products

  24-06-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  HQ: Brooklyn, NY
  Founder: Raquel Wexler
  Social:Instagram
  Category: Skin Care
  E-comm:barbaribeauty.comPrice Range: $16-$75
  Hero Product:Prickly Pear Seed Oil ($16)
  Stockist:Amazon
  PR Representation: RLJPR
  How to get in touch: [email protected] StoryFounded in Brooklyn in 2025, the woman- and Black-owned brand creates high-performance, plant-based products designed for all — without compromise. Barbari is a "clean inclusive" beauty brand that honors the world's mos
  
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• Julien Dossena Has Left Rabanne

  24-06-2026 15:38 via fashionista.com
  Julien Dossena's time at Rabanne has come to an end: On Wednesday, the French house announced that the designer is stepping down from his creative director position after a 13-year run."I would like to thank the Puig family and Group for their trust and for supporting my vision over 13 years," Dossena said in a press statement. "I'm equally grateful to my teams, ateliers and collaborators, whose craft and commitment made the work possible. This defining creative chapter at the helm of Rabanne wi
  
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• Jackie Asamoah's Shopping List Includes a New Schiaparelli Bag and Saint Laurent Heels

  24-06-2026 14:45 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.Since uploading her first YouTube video in 2009, Jackie Asamoah (known online as Jackie Aina) has been a source of inspiration for an entire generation of beauty and fashion lovers. Seventeen
  
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• Must Read: Bath & Body Works Is Entering Ulta, CFDA and 'Vogue' Present United Flags of Fashion

  23-06-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday.Bath & Body Works Is Entering UltaBath & Body Works is partnering with Ulta Beauty to bring its home fragrance and body-care products to more than 600 Ulta stores nationwide and ulta.com beginning July 12. Bath & Body Works aims to reposition itself from a "specialty retailer into a category‑leading global brand." Ulta will stock select Bath & Body Works scents in fine fragrance mist, body cream, hand soap, three-
  
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• Why Mid-Priced Beauty Brands Are Feeling the Squeeze

  23-06-2026 14:45 via fashionista.com
  For years, beauty’s middle tier occupied a relatively comfortable position: more elevated than drugstore, less intimidating than prestige and priced just high enough to suggest quality without alienating the average shopper. But as mass brands improve formulas and prestige brands continue to sell aspiration, that middle ground has become increasingly difficult to maintain. Today, brands priced roughly between $20 and $40 are being forced to answer a sharper question: What, exactly, makes t
  
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• Sonia Kashuk Is Back in Beauty With a New Hair-Care Brand

  23-06-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  Iconic makeup artist Sonia Kashuk is back in beauty, and this time she's launching hair care. If you were a beauty shopper in the 2000s, chances are you owned at least one Sonia Kashuk makeup brush from Target; her 16-year partnership with the retailer helped her build a cult following as one of the first creatives to bring elevated packaging and professional-level products to the mass market.Since selling her brand to Target in 2015, Kashuk has largely stayed out of the spotlight, acting as an
  
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• Inside ‘Pathos Formulas,’ IED’s Fashion Exhibit at Pitti Uomo 110 Firenze

  22-06-2026 18:30 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryPathos Formulas was an exhibition and installation project presented by IEDIstituto Europeo di Design at the ex-Teatro dell'Oriuolo (Oriuolo Theatre) during Pitti Uomo no. 110. It took the form of a research space in which fashion, visual arts and editorial practices intertwined in a shared reflection. The project was curated by Francesca Gavin, Editor-in-Chief of EPOCH Review and Director of Visual Arts at Murmur. Author of numerous books on art and visual culture, Gavin is
  
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• Must Read: McQueen Returns to London Fashion Week, The Rise of Smart Glasses as a Luxury Accessory

  22-06-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.McQueen Returns to London Fashion WeekMcQueen is returning to the London Fashion Week calendar for Spring 2027. This will be creative director Seán McGirr’s debut show in London. McQueen last showed in London for Spring 2023. {Fashionista inbox}The Rise of Smart Glasses as a Luxury AccessoryBrands are positioning smart glasses as luxury purchases, with the latest example — Specs glasses — costing $2,195 each. Co
  
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• Khloé Kardashian Says Sweat Is the Most Romantic Scent

  22-06-2026 17:00 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.Khloé Kardashian is the type of celebrity who makes you feel like you're best friends after one conversation. She has that appeal. Or maybe it's that we've been watching her crack jokes and poke fun at her sisters for 20 (!) seasons of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." On June 16, she stopped by the launch party for her new fragrance in Malibu, Calif., and took time to hug and thank all
  
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• Sunnei Founders Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo Are Moschino's New Creative Directors

  22-06-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  And so the creative director switch-ups continue. On Sunday, Moschino announced that Sunnei's co-founders, Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo, have been appointed as its new creative directors (the news was first reported by Puck's Lauren Sherman on June 15)."We have always admired Franco Moschino's ability to challenge conventions through creativity while maintaining a clear and consistent voice. It is a rare quality," the duo said in a press statement. "Moschino has always embodied this attitude a
  
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• ICYMI: Indie Sun-Care Brands on the New FDA-Approved SPF Filter, Meet Chappell Roan's Makeup Artist & Isaac Mizrahi Returns to Target

  20-06-2026 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 a pineapple smoothie in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your chicken and waffles.Related: Indie Sun-Care Brands React to New FDA-Approved SPF Filter: 'It's About Damn Time'Related: Chappell Roan's Makeup Artist Wants to 'Make People Look Like a Walking Piece of Art'Related: Isaac Mizrahi Becomes Target's First Creative Directo
  
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• Why Does Beauty Become 'Niche' When It's Black-Founded?

  19-06-2026 14:45 via fashionista.com
  Tomi Talabi is the founder of The Black Beauty Club, a cultural platform redefining how we see, celebrate and invest in Black beauty.Since launching in 2020, The Black Beauty Club has become a go-to destination for conversations, experiences and collaborations that center Black women at the heart of beauty and culture. Previously, Talabi led global communications at Estée Lauder Companies and spearheaded inclusive storytelling at Pinterest. Over the past 10 years in the beauty indust
  
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• Weekly Drop Watch: Alex Mill x Margaux, Miaou x Roxy, E.l.f and More

  19-06-2026 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 LaunchesAlex Mill x MargauxAlex Mill and Margaux dropped their second collaboration this week, "a new collection built around Margaux's beloved Selene Flat, reimagined in three colorw
  
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• Celebrity Stylist, Molly Dickson - LA Fashion Fall Internship (August–September)

  19-06-2026 03:13 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryIdeal candidates are responsible, proactive, motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to gain hands-on experience in the world of styling. This is a fast-paced, dynamic role, so applicants must be able to stay organized, think on their feet, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude. Availability may vary, and evenings and weekends are required.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Managing check-ins and returnsCreating look guidesOverseeing inventory organizationAssisting
  
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• Must Read: Etsy Launches 'Shop Other Jeffs' Campaign Ahead of Prime Day, L'Oréal to Acquire Indian Beauty Startup Innovist

  18-06-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.Etsy Launches 'Shop Other Jeffs' Campaign Ahead of Prime DayAhead of Amazon's Prime Day sales event, Etsy launched a marketing campaign titled "Shop Other Jeffs," which spotlights non-billionaire Etsy sellers named Jeff. The platform estimates that there are more than 5,000 sellers named Jeff on Etsy, including pottery maker Jeff Brown and woodworker Jeff Zabriskie. Etsy has also released a limited-edition collection of "Sho
  
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• Rashi World: An Australian Swimwear Brand Prioritizing Sun Protection

  18-06-2026 17:00 via fashionista.com
  HQ: Bondi Beach, Australia
  Founder: Anna Feller
  Social:Instagram
  Category: Swimwear
  E-comm:rashiworld.comPrice Range: $155 - $355
  Hero Product:Short-Sleeved Crop Tee ($195)
  PR Representation: Lucky Chalm
  How to get in touch: [email protected] StoryFounded in 2025, Rashi World was born in Bondi Beach's coastal rhythm yet inspired by a global mindset. Championing fashionable sun protection, each piece offers UPF 50+ coverage, blocking 98% of harmful UV rays, which in Austral
  
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• Livestreams Set to Shape the Next Era of Beauty Shopping

  18-06-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  There's a new contender in the beauty shopping landscape: Global livestreaming is slowly becoming a notable sales channel for cosmetics and skin-care brands, according to McKinsey's State of Beauty 2026 report, released on Thursday.Shoppable, real-time videos are attracting consumers thanks to their merging of entertainment, product discovery and commerce. This format is of course most popular on TikTok, the fastest-growing beauty retailer in the U.S. market (sales on the platform have rise
  
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• Indie Sun-Care Brands React to New FDA-Approved SPF Filter: 'It's About Damn Time'

  18-06-2026 14:45 via fashionista.com
  America's sun-care market has long trailed behind its global counterparts (especially Europe and Asia's expansive SPF innovations), but now, we're one step closer to slathering on better sunscreen. Surprisingly, some good news came out of Washington, D.C. last week: On June 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) as a permitted sunscreen active ingredient. It's a major win for stateside SPF fans (and, frankly, anyone with skin), as it marks the firs
  
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• The Designer Behind Alex Mill Loves The Row and This Shirt You Don't Have to Iron

  18-06-2026 14:00 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.Alex Mill Creative Director Somsack Sikhounmuong has spent most of his career inventing trends, setting the standards for what it means to be stylish and generally setting the tone for how coo
  
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• Factory PR Is Seeking Fall 2026 Interns In New York, NY

  17-06-2026 20:43 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryWe work with companies to create moments that will spark the brand transformation to cult status. Our strategies combine traditional and digital activities, including public relations, brand development, social media, content creation, and influencer and celebrity integration.From an industry perspective, we’re the agency behind media-fueled launches and creative storytelling for a dynamic portfolio of clients, including ASOS, Henry Rose by Michelle Pfieffer, Elizabeth Arden
  
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• Must Read: Coperni Enters Receivership, L’Oréal Is Partnering With OpenAI 

  17-06-2026 19:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.Coperni Enters Receivership Coperni has entered receivership as its founders attempt to separate from Tomorrow London Group, the brand's majority shareholder and exclusive distributor since 2019. On June 11, a Paris commercial court granted the brand court protection. The move comes after several months during which Tomorrow allegedly stopped paying amounts owed to Coperni's partners and suppliers. "By opening these proceedings, the
  
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• Iris+West: An L.A.-Based Brow and Lash Studio Debunking Eyelash Extension Myths

  17-06-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  HQ: Los Angeles, CA
  Founder: Amanda Robinson
  Social:Instagram
  Category: Brow and Lash Care
  E-comm:irisandwest.comPrice Range: Products: $10-$90; Services: $30-$275
  Hero Product: Product: The Care Kit ($90); Service: The Signature Set ($115-$265)
  PR Representation: Melody Joy PR
  How to get in touch:Contact formOrigin StoryFounded in 2015, Iris+West was born from a desire to challenge the long-standing myth that eyelash extensions damage your natural lashes. From the beginning, the
  
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• Bianca Saunders Wins 2026 BFC/'Vogue' Designer Fashion Fund

  17-06-2026 15:43 via fashionista.com
  On Wednesday, the British Fashion Council (BFC) announced that Bianca Saunders is the 2026 winner of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund (BFC/VDFF). The British-Caribbean designer will receive a cash prize of £150,000 (approximately $201,000) to support business growth, as well as pro-bono business mentoring and professional services."This recognition from such a prestigious institution is a profound validation of everything we have built; it provides the essential foundation to scale our
  
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• Chappell Roan's Makeup Artist Wants to 'Make People Look Like a Walking Piece of Art'

  17-06-2026 14:45 via fashionista.com
  Andrew Dahling's beauty awakening began at age 8, when he was left home alone for the first time: He snuck into his mom's makeup bag, and later got caught trying (unsuccessfully) to rub off waterproof mascara. While his parents were "gagged and shocked" when they found him, Dahling remembers that moment as the beginning of his beauty path."When I was a kid, I went through this era where all I drew were women with tons of makeup and big lips and big eyes," he tells Fashionista. "Glamour and
  
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• TikTok's Favorite Derm on the Beauty Step You Can Cheap Out On

  17-06-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  Welcome to “Face It,” in which practitioners, dermatologists, facialists and other beauty experts answer our rapid-fire questions (quicker than you can say “just a few more units, please?”), revealing their hottest takes, most controversial opinions and the hard truths they wish their clients could come to terms with.If you're one of Dr. Aamna Adel's 1.8 million TikTok followers (or almost 800k on Instagram), you know the U.K.-based dermatologist's no-nonsense approach to
  
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• MVPR Is Hiring A Director, Public Relations In New York, NY

  16-06-2026 18:32 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryMVPR
  Director, Public Relations
  New York City | Full-TimeAbout Us
  MVPR is a fashion and lifestyle public relations agency representing a curated portfolio of brands across fashion, beauty, and wellness. We are a lean, high-performing team that moves with intention, holds ourselves to a high standard, and genuinely loves the work we do. Our clients are discerning — and so are we.We are growing, and we are looking for a Director to lead our New York City office and help shape
  
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• Must Read: Human Made To Acquire Undercover, Drake's OVO Is Reportedly Preparing to Sell to Authentic Brands Group

  16-06-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday.Human Made to Acquire UndercoverHuman Made Corporation, the company founded by Japanese streetwear pioneer Nigo, has signed an agreement to acquire Undercover, the fashion label founded by Jun Takahashi. The deal is currently non-binding, with a share purchase agreement targeted for September 2026 and the full transfer planned for February 2027. Human Made said that the Undercover acquisition was part of a wider overhaul of its busines
  
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• Who Says Small Handbags Are Only for Nighttime?

  16-06-2026 17:30 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryOccasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.After chicness and functionality, versatility is probably the most important quality in a truly great bag. It takes a rare accessory to seamlessly transition from everyday errands to nighttime statement maker — but if it can also stash all your essentials without being bulky? That's a real gem. So allow us to turn your attention to two such notable finds: the Coach Nolita a
  
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