Fashion News Alert: New York Fashion Week’s Spring 2027 Preliminary Calendar, Tyra Banks New Job, and Megan Thee Stallion’s New Fragrance

July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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Despite all the recent controversy around the now defunct “America’s Next Top Model,” Tyra Banks has acquired a new gig. Tyra Banks has joined “Project Runway” as a recurring judge on Season 22 of the show.

Banks will participate on the judging panel alongside Heidi Klum, Christian Siriano, and Law Roach. Banks served in a guest on Season 21. Also joining the judges this season as guest judges are Ciara, Fausto Puglisi, Ice Spice, Iman, Kiernan Shipka, Niecy Nash, Nina Dobrev, Sergio Hudson, Willy Chavarria and Winnie Harlow. 

Is the redemptive act for Banks. Hmm, time will tell.

“Project Runway” Season 22 returns on Freeform on July 9.

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Sweet-smelling Megan

Pop music sensation Megan Thee Stallion has launched her debut fragrance. Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer Eau de Parfum” launches online on July 8 and in stores on July 12. This is a limited-edition fragrance.

“Hot Girl Summer Eau de Parfum” is a floral woody fragrance with notes of creamy coconut, orchid and smoky vetiver, creating a balanced scent for anyone to enjoy. The fragrance embodies warmth, confidence, and power.

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NYFW spring 2027 calendar is here

New York Fashion Week’s (NYFW) spring 2027 preliminary calendar is available on cfda.org. The preliminary calendar contains 70 shows and presentations. That said, there are a few surprises.

Diane von Furstenberg opens NYFW on September 10 at 9:30am with the brand’s new creative director Henry Zankov. NYFW spring 2027 season closes with Thom Browne on September 15 at 5pm.

Some of the heavy hitters showing at this NYFW spring 2027 include, but are not limited to Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Area, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Collina Strada, COS, Diotima, Eckhaus Latta, Fforme, Khaite, LaQuan Smith, Michael Kors Collection, Norma Kamali, Prabal Gurung, Proenza Schouler, Public School New York, Simkhai, Todd Snyder, Tory Burch, Ulla Johnson, Wiederhoeft. Tommy Hilfiger, Monse, and threeASFOUR are returning to the runway this season.

threeASFOUR has not presented at NYFW for several seasons. The brand was loved for its fashion as art presentations.

According to dailyfrontrow.com, there are several brands that are debuting at NYFW for the spring 2027 season. Those brands presenting for the first time, include but is not limited to this season’s schedule, including Benjamin Seidler, Conner Ives, Grey’s by Emily Grey, High Sport by Alissa Zachary, Hikari no Yami by Jakarie Whitaker, Magda Butrym, Max Esmail, Patrick Taylor, Sabyasachi by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, and Zaldy, who debuted a super sexy menswear collection last season.

William S. Gooch

 

Fashion News Alert: Julien Dossena Has Left Rabanne, Moschino Has New Creative Directors, and Louis Vuitton’s Controversial Waterfall Show

June 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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If you love Moschino, known for its kitschy, in-your-face outrageous fashion, you may grow to love the brand even more with its new creative director.  Creative Director Adrian Appiolaza has left the Italian fashion house and has been replaced with the design duo of Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo. Rizzo and Messina were formally at the defunct Italian fashion brand Sunnei.

“In the evolution of a fashion house, the ability to balance identity and innovation is essential,” said Massimo Ferretti, executive chairman of Aefe S.p.A, Moschino’s parent company, via a press release as reported in dailyfrontrow.com. “Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo possess the qualities required to embrace this challenge: a contemporary creative vision, a deep cultural sensibility and the ability to develop relevant and distinctive creative languages. We are confident that their contribution will further strengthen Moschino and support its growth in the years ahead.”

In recent years Moschino has struggled to establish profitability, laying off over 200 employees in 2025. In May of 2026 Moschino had to admit to its shareholders that the brand had become financially insolvent.

Similarly, the fashion duo of Messina and Rizzo attempted to scale up business at Sunnei after a Vanguard 6-million-euro investment in the brand in 2020. This infusion of money in 2020 did not work.

“We have always admired Franco Moschino’s ability to challenge conventions through creativity while maintaining a clear and consistent voice,” said the designers. “It is a rare quality. Moschino has always embodied this attitude as a cultural house driven by a strong, recognizable and radical point of view, using pop culture as a critical tool rather than merely an aesthetic language. Taking on the Creative Direction of the House means embracing this legacy and projecting it into the present, reinforcing its relevance and its ability to shape the contemporary cultural imagination.”

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Controversy accompanies Louis Vuitton’s men’s spring 2027 collection

Pharrell Williams, creative director of Louis Vuitton men, chose to present the brand’s spring 2027 collection with an artificial waterfall as Paris faced one of the highest temperatures in history. The eight-metre-high water feature, set against a sand-covered runway, formed the backdrop for musician and songwriter Pharrell Williams‘ spring 2027 menswear collection.

The collection was installed outside of the Cité Universitaire, a vast residential complex housing 12,000 students annually. Residents and local politicians criticized Pharrell and Louis Vuitton for using a public venue for high fashion when the temperatures in Paris rose over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

“The water used to create the wave comes entirely from Paris’ water supply, which was pumped to the site and then entirely redirected back into Paris’ sewer system via a closed-loop system,” the spokesperson told Reuters.”  “I understand the public’s reaction to poorly explained [privatizations,] with restrictions on access and, in the midst of a heatwave, a display that sends a very unfortunate message, explained Melody Tonolli, Paris deputy mayor for student living conditions.

LVMH stated that the six-week installation was agreed in consultation with its host. Jerome Duplan, communications director of the Cité Universitaire, noted Louis Vuitton’s sponsorship helped fund the structure, as the complex faces financial pressures from declining public funding and rising costs. Still, locale residents complained that because the LVMH installation caused them to have to alter their daily routines while certain facilities remained inaccessible all while paying rent.

“When you see where we live and how we live and what Louis Vuitton has just made, it is a complete paradox.,” commented student Emma Keller.

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Au revoir Julien

Julien Dossena leaves Rabanne after 13 years. It is an open secret that Olivier Rousteing, who left Balmain in 2025, will assume the creative direction of Rabanne after Dossena’s departure.

“Julien Dossena has profoundly shaped a new era for Rabanne, bringing renewed energy and modernity to its avant-garde heritage through a singular and globally resonant vision. All of us at Rabanne and Puig would like to warmly thank Julien for his exceptional creative direction and for the remarkable chapter he has written in the history of the Maison,” said Ana Trias, president of prestige and fashion brands at Rabanne parent company Puig, via a release, as reported in the dailyfrontrow.com.

“I would like to thank the Puig family and Group for their trust and for supporting my vision over thirteen years,” said Dossena in the same release. “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 will always have a significant resonance to me, both professionally and personally.”

Puig, which is the holding company for Rabanne, has stated that Dossena’s successor “will be announced in due time.”

William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Isaac Mizrahi’s New Gig, Gisele Bündchen’s W Magazine Cover, and Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over Documentary

June 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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“Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.” Does this quote apply to Tyra Banks. Duh, Fashion Reverie thinks so!!

 According to media reports—the New York Times, Deadline, People magazine, and E! Entertainment—Banks is suing the US streaming service Netflix over a documentary about the reality show “America’s Next Top Model (ANTM).” Court documents state that defamation of character is the source of the lawsuit.

The court documents detail that Banks gave three and a half hours of an interview in which only 16 minutes were used. According to Banks, the 16 minutes of statements that was used in Netflix’s “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” were “taken out of context and reassembled,” supporting the overall narrative that Banks exploited and mistreated the model contestants on ANTM.

According to Deadline and People magazine, Tyra Banks has requested a jury trial and damages for the emotional distress inflicted upon her. There has been no comment from Netflix.

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Isaac and Target

Isaac Mizrahi has a new job. Mizrahi has been named Creative Director at Large of Target. He is the first designer to hold this position at Target.

Mizrahi will mentor young designer talent at Target while working alongside Senior Vice President Gena Fox offering creative input on new product concepts, design innovations, and emerging trends. Additionally, Mizrahi will assist Target in identifying and implementing new opportunities for partnerships, capabilities, and experiences.

“Isaac has always believed, as we do, that great design should be accessible to everyone. What excites me most is the opportunity to pair his creativity and perspective with the incredible talent we already have inside Target as we shape the next chapter of style and design for our guests,” explained Gena Fox as reported in dailyfrontrow.com.

“I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to inspire a brand I care so deeply about,” said Mizrahi. “My partners at Target and I have always shared the idea that great design should belong to everybody, and Target is poised to be the design authority in a way only Target can. My role is to collaborate with its incredible team to bring more joy, style and sophistication to design through storytelling, creativity and a shopping experience that feels even more fun.”

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Gisele returns

Gisele Bündchen is back. After an absence of nearly 20 years, Bündchen is back on the cover of W magazine. This appearance on the cover of W magazine makes Bundchen’s 16th appearance.

In this cover Bündchen is photographed by Karim Sadli and styled by Brian Molloy, wearing a red Celine dress. In the accompanying interview Gisele Bündchen shares, some of the stories behind the many W covers she has graced from 1999 to 2007.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: DVF Has a New Creative Director, Goodbye Emily in Paris, and Interview Magazine Shutting Down?

May 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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Well, fans of “Emily in Paris” the upcoming Season 6 is the final season of the much-beloved television series. Netflix recently announced the farewell of this fashion favorite starring Lily Collins.

“Season 6 will bring you everything you love about the show and serve as the final chapter in Emily’s adventure of a lifetime,” series star Lily Collins said in a video message. “Our entire cast and crew are pouring our hearts into making this a fantastic farewell season, which we’re now filming. I can’t wait for all of the magic ahead and to celebrate our final season with you in the most chic way yet. We’re so incredibly grateful, and we love you all.”

“Emily in Paris” has made a star out of a Lily Collins (daughter of the legendary Phil Collins), as well as Park, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Lucien Laviscount, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie, and Eugenio Franceschini. The series began has a streaming series on Netflix in 2020, tracing the life of an American (Lily Collins) who moves to Paris to give a French marketing firm an American point of view.

Series creator Darren Star also commented, as detailed in a dailyfrontrow.com article, “Making ‘Emily in Paris’ with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime. As we embark on the final season, I am so grateful to Netflix, Paramount, and, most importantly, the fans who have taken this incredible journey with us. We can’t wait to share this last chapter with you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, inspiring your dreams of travel and your love of Paris. We will always have ‘Emily in Paris’!”

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No more Interview?

Fashion wagging tongues are predicting that Interview magazine will soon shutter its doors!! After some key Interview magazine staff member abruptly left the 56-year-old publications, rumors began to spread that the iconic publication was about to bite the dust.

“It’s been a long time since anyone left Interview and a few people indeed left recently, and that’s OK. We’ve hired two new people in the last week,” said editor Mel Ottenberg, in a dailyfrontrow.com article. Ottenberg contends that despite some key departures, Interview is not on the proverbial chopping block.  “Interview just signed a lease on a new and bigger office space, next issue is out in a few weeks, things are good,” Ottenberg told pagesix.com.

Still, Interview has experienced challenges in the past, declaring bankruptcy in 2018. Peter Brant of Brant Publications came to the rescue, reducing the magazine from a monthly rag to a bi-monthly publication.

Interview magazine was founded by the legendary Andy Warhol and Village Voice journalist John Wilcock.

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DVF has a new creative director

Diane von Furstenberg’s (DVF) clothing brand has a new creative director, Henry Zankov. Zankov first worked at DVF from 2014- 2018, later launching his own eponymous brand ZANKOV. After winning the CFDA American Emerging Designer of the Year Award in 2024, Henry Zankov returned to DVF, designing an exclusive capsule collection for the brand, which debuted at Bergdorf Goodman.

“I have always been surrounded and inspired by strong women and Diane is the ultimate embodiment of that,” said Zankov in a dailyfrontrow.com article. “The DVF woman is a rebel—confident, curious and independent. It is an honor and privilege for me to build on Diane’s legacy and to carry the brand into the future.”

While taking over the creative helm of DVF, Zankov’s eponymous fashion brand will continue. “I applaud Graziano’s vision,” said Diane von Furstenberg. “I am excited to watch Henry’s designs, sense of color, and effortless sensibility seduce a new generation.”

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alerts: Jill Kargman’s “Influenced,” LVMH May Sell Some of its Brands, and Christian Cowan and Sam Smith’s Engagement

May 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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On May 6 Jill Kargman’s film “Influenced” premiered in New York City on the Upper Eastside. The film centers on a social media influence who projects a perfect life, but whose real life is out of whack. Hmm, sound familiar?

The dailyfrontrow.com spoke to Kargman about the inspiration for “Influenced,” revealing that this film is a lampoon of the influencer culture. Cast includes Christine Taylor, Justin Bartha, Laura Bell Bundy, David Krumholtz, and Nathan Lee Graham with cameo appearances by Drew Barrymore, Gwenyth Paltrow, and Matt Damone.

Kargman revealed that she enjoyed making fun of the obnoxious influencers, many who live on the Upper East Side; however, she has encountered many down-to-earth, sincere souls in the influencer culture.

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LVMH downsizes

If wagging fashion tongues are accurate, it looks as though fashion giant LVMH is looking to sell some of its fashion brands. About a year ago, it was rumored that LVMH was about to sell Marc Jacobs, and 50% percent of its share in Fenty Beauty, but that hasn’t happened yet.

LVMH has in its umbrella over 70 luxury brands but has already begun divesting in some of those brands. LVMH only holds 49% percent of its shares of Stella McCarthy. LVMH no longer owns the late Virgil Abloh’s brand. Additionally, LVMH plans to sell off the whole DFS business, the retail group specializing in selling luxury products to international travelers.

Still, LVMH is always in the pursuit of new acquisitions. Recently, LVMH acquired Tiffany’s. And has acquired a 22% stake in Remo Ruffini’s Double R company, thereby indirectly taking a stake in Moncler. So. whether LVMH is divesting in some of its luxury brands or acquiring new brands, it is still the larger hold of fashion and beauty brands globally.

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Wedding Bells for Christopher and Sam

Page Six recently announced that Christian Cowan and British pop singer Sam Smith are engaged. After dating for three years the couple was heard discussing their upcoming nuptials at the Mark Hotel in New York City as the couple prepared to walk the Met Gala red carpet.

“From what I understand, it was a private engagement,” the hotel lobby spy told Page Six after allegedly overhearing the couple discussing their betrothal. “They are over the moon, and from what I hear, so in love!”

Both Brits have been seen together since 2022 when Smith sang at the White House to mark then-President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act guaranteeing federal protection for same-sex and interracial marriages. According to Yahoo News, Smith and Cowan announced that they were a couple at the 2024 Met Gala.

For their appearance at the Met Gala red carpet both Cowan and Smith wore garments that evoked the 1920s. Christopher Cowan wore black suit and tie flecked with beads, Smith pulled out the stops, wearing a black Cowan-designed gown that weighed about 52 pounds.

—William S. Gooch

 

Breaking Fashion News: Some Celebrities Boycott the 2026 Met Gala

May 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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The 2026 Met Gala takes place on May 4. And among the celebrity glitz, glam, and posturizing, several celebrity mainstays are opting out of this year’s Met Gala.

Mainstay celebrities Meryl Streep, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lady Gaga, Timothée Chalamet, Bella Hadid, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and several others are sitting this Met Gala out. The real question about this mass abandon is why?

Some Met Gala regulars are staying away from this year’s festivities due to other engagements. And in Timothée Chalamet case for the second season, the New York Knicks’ game at Madison Square Garden is his reason. Still, a lot of celebs have decided not to attend the 2026 Met Gala for other reasons, and some of the reasons have to do with Jeff Bezos chairing the Met Gala due to his $10 million donation.

Jeffrey Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez were named lead sponsors of the 2026 Met Gala in November of 2025, made possible by the Bezos’ funding. The backlash started in early 2026 with many fashion insiders accusing the Bezos’ trying to buy themselves into rarefied fashion spaces. This intense backlash caused Anna Wintour in defense of the decision, specifically saying that Lauren is “going to be a wonderful asset to the museum and to the event,” as reported in buzzfeed.com.

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In March 2026 the Bezos’ were quietly named honorary co-chairs of the Met Gala causing more uproar from folks inside and outside of the fashion industry. Taraji Henson, who has attended the Met Gala three times commented on social media “I am so confused by some ppl that are going. I am just like WTF ARE WE DOING!?!?!?!”

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani broke with tradition and is not attending the 2026 Met Gala. Mamdani said he wouldn’t attend the prestigious red-carpet event in order to focus on “affordability and making the most expensive city in the United States affordable.”

Politicians have also jumped on the disapproval train with Senator Elizabeth Warren stating on X, “If Jeff Bezos can drop $10 million to sponsor the Met Gala, he can afford to pay his fair share in taxes.” Is this the beginning of the end? Hmm, only time will tell!!

—William S. Gooch

 

 

 

 

Fashion News Alert: “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” Jimmy Choo’s New Bon Bon Bag, and Teyana Taylor’s New Gig

April 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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“The Devil Wears Prada 2” examines the changing fashion landscape. In the second iteration of “The Devil Wears Prada,” Miranda Priestly, portrayed again by Meryl Streep, grapples with the demise of fashion publishing and the rise of social media. Andrea Sacks, played once again by Anne Hathaway, reunites with Miranda Priestly after getting laid off from her investigative journalism job.

“It sort of underwrites all the flash and fun and music and the uncertainty of this current moment,” said Streep on the red carpet at the premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” at the London premiere. “The media landscape, but ‌in every form ​of business, life, music, art, movies, pick a thing, we’re all being undermined. That’s where the ‌movie kind of starts and ⁠it goes from there to see what these characters do with that new landscape.”

“Everybody’s facing challenges, economic challenges. And so, it felt like thematically, it’d be something that would interest people,” said McKenna. The writing came with huge pressure,” screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna said, as reported in fashionnetwork.com.

Stanley Tucci returns as Miranda Priestly right-hand man, and Emily Blunt also reprises her character who has moved on to become a powerful player in the fashion industry. Lucy Liu, Kenneth Branagh, and Simone Ashley join the cast with Lady Gaga and Donatella Versace making cameo appearances.

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” opens in select theaters worldwide on April 29.

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Another hit for Teyana

2026 has been an incredible year for Teyana Taylor. Taylor won the Golden Globe Award for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another.” She was also nominated for an Academy Award for the same performance.

Recently, Teyana Taylor the face of Revlon’s Super Lustrous Lipstick. Taylor’s campaign with Revlon will spotlight both heritage shades and newer innovations like the Super Lustrous Ultra Lipstick, which combines vibrant, high‑impact color with the nourishing care of a lip balm.

“Whether commanding the stage, directing behind the camera, or shaping style conversations, Taylor has become synonymous with authenticity and fearless creativity,” said Erika Woods, SVP of mass marketing in a fashionnetwork.com post. “Our partnership reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to celebrating women who lead with substance just as much as style.”

“Revlon has always championed women who define their own path, so stepping into this next chapter of ‘Revlon Be Unforgettable’ is an honor,” said Taylor. “Super Lustrous is all about that finishing touch—the kind of beauty that elevates your whole vibe without taking away from who you are. It’s about walking into every room with intention, confidence, and a sense of self. To me, unforgettable isn’t about being perfect—it’s about presence, depth, and owning your individuality.”

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Bon Bon is back

Jimmy Choo’s Bon Bon bag is back. The original Bon Bon bag launched over seven years ago.

The new Bon Bon bag is inspired by a bespoke artwork by paper artist Helen Musselwhite and reflects the four seasons. Consumers will find the four seasons coming to life through the use of cut and layered leather to create a set of bags that blur the line between fine handbags and haute jewelry.

From the Atelier is an opportunity for us to explore design in its purest sense,” said Choi via a press release. “Allowing us to experiment, to push craftsmanship further, and to celebrate the beauty of making. Nature has always been a powerful reference point in my world, its resilient and evolving beauty something I keep returning to. With this collection, I wanted to capture the emotion of the seasons, translating those moments into pieces that feel precious and enduring. I was so drawn to Helen’s work and how she transforms paper into such animated designs full of feeling. There is such precision and poetry in her process, and I love that it is entirely analogue, built slowly and thoughtfully by hand. That sense of materiality and care felt deeply aligned with our own approach to craftsmanship at Jimmy Choo.”

—William S. Gooch

 

 

Fashion News Alert: Alysa Lui’s New Gig, Nicola di Felice Leaves Courreges, and Anne Hathaway’s Harper’s Bazaar Cover

March 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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Anne Hathaway is in full promotion made around her five movies that come out his year, including the much awaited “The Devil Wears Prada2.” This whirlwind of promotions includes interviews and magazine covers. And one magazine is of interest to fashionistas. That magazine cover of note is Hathaway’s cover for the Harper’s Bazaar April issue.

In this Harper’s Bazaar issue Hathaway talks about motherhood and having stopped drinking a few years back. “I just decided that it wasn’t fair for me to move through my life as a stressed person,” she says. “I don’t want my kids to be around it, I don’t want my friends to be around it, I don’t want strangers to be around it, I don’t want people I work with to be around it. So, I’ve done a lot of work to figure out how to metabolize differently, so that way I don’t feel overwhelmed by all that’s coming at me and that I’m participating in, but I [feel] really excited by it,” explains Hathaway in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar’s Lean Chernikoff.

When speaking of the upcoming “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” Hathaway noted that while filming runway scenes at Milan Fashion Week she noticed that the models were extremely and that there was no size diversity on runways. Hathaway secured from the producers of “Devil” that models used in the film would look healthy and not reflect the current look of thin models.

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Alysa and Nike

The 2026 Winter Olympics may be over; however, the memory lingers, especially, for women’s figure-skating gold medalist Alysa Lui. Lui has been particularly in the mind of Nike since her Olympic win, with Nike placing Lui as one of the most intriguing athletes of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

That said, Lui recently signed with Nike and will collaborate with Nike on her own Olympic-themed apparel with the brand. The campaign includes T-shirts and hoodies that represent Liu’s figure skating career. The tee shirts start at $45, while the hoodies are priced at $70. Liu’s collection is scheduled to release on April 30.

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Courrèges exit

Nicolas di Fenice is leaving the legendary French luxury house Courrèges. And there is much discussion about who will replace Nicolas di Fenice.

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the group and especially to François Pinault and François-Henri Pinault for their trust,” said Di Felice in dailyfrontrow.com. “I also want to truly thank all the teams and my friends, whose talent and dedication made this human and creative journey so meaningful.”

“Under his direction, the house experienced a true renaissance, acclaimed by the critics, and established itself as a distinctive voice in the contemporary fashion landscape,” said the brand in a statement, as reported in dailyfrontrow.com. “Nicolas reinterpreted its iconic codes and created a true dialogue with a new generation … Courrèges is grateful for his unique contribution and extends its best wishes for his future projects.”

William S. Gooch

 

Fashion News Alert: Dan Sablon’s New Job at Zadig & Voltaire, Kelly Cutrone Slams Jay Manual, and Missoni Family Bows Out

March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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Kelly Cutrone has never been known to have a filter. For those not familiar with Kelly Cutrone, Cutrone was the founder of People’s Revolution and OutLaw PR firms. Cutrone also had her own reality show “Kell on Earth” and served as a judge of “America’s Next Top Model” cycles 18 to 22 from 2012 to 2015, replacing Andre Leon Tally on the panel.

Recently, Cutrone commented on Instagram in lieu of the heightened buzz around Netflix’s highly rated documentary “Reality Check: Inside of America’s Next Top Model,” that Jay Manuel, one of the creative directors of the editorial shoots on “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM), was never a real part of the fashion industry until he became and editorial creative director on ANTM.  Cutrone claims that before ANTM Manuel worked behind a makeup counter in Toronto. She asserts that Manuel is seeking to restore his reputation by criticizing his former boss, Tyra Banks, in the Netflix documentary. “Maybe he will get a deal as a spokesperson for spray tanning or filler,” Cutrone wrote, as reported in dailyfrontrow.com.

In truth, Jay Manuel was Tyra Banks makeup artist before he appeared on ANTM. Still, Cutrone stirs the gossip tea so well because unlike celebs that are so media trained that they seem fake and artificial, Cutrone always tells it like it ‘T-I-S.’ Kelly Cutrone does not appear in “Reality Check: Inside of America’s Next Top Model.”

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 Exciting changes at Zadig & Voltaire

If you have followed the fashion industry for any significant time you know that departures and new appointments happen often. Dan Sablon was recently announced as the new creative director of Zadig & Voltaire.

Sablon was a former fashion director of Lui magazine and contributing editor at i-D Magazine. He is also culture director-at-large at Vogue France and has worked alongside Marc Jacobs and collaborated with Carhartt and Fenty x Puma.

“Zadig & Voltaire has always stood for freedom of spirit, instinct, and a distinct Parisian rock attitude,” said Thierry Gillier, founder and owner of Zadig & Voltaire, in a statement, as reported in dailyfrontrow.com. “Dan’s modern vision and creative intelligence, combined with his deep understanding of our codes, make him the right choice to lead the creative direction of the maison today. This appointment marks an important step in the evolution of Zadig & Voltaire, and I look forward to opening this new chapter together.”

“Building on the vision set by Thierry Gillier, Dan will work closely with our teams to strengthen the creative identity of the Maison and further support its international development,” added the company’s CEO, Arnaud Gillier. “Zadig & Voltaire has always stood for freedom of spirit, instinct, and a distinct Parisian rock attitude,” said Thierry Gillier, founder and owner of Zadig & Voltaire, in a statement.

“To join Zadig & Voltaire at this moment in its evolution is an honor,” said Sablon, who will work closely with Gillier in his new role. “It has always embodied a distinct Paris attitude, effortless but intentional. My ambition is to refine that energy and to build a wardrobe with clarity and edge, grounded in strong archetypes and informed by culture today.”

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Ciao Missoni family

The Missoni family has departed from its namesake brand. There had been rumors that the Missoni brand would turn over to American hands; however, that has been an incorrect assumption.

As one of jewels of Made in Italy, known for its zigzag patterns, the Missoni brand will stay in Italian hands.  According to fashionnetwork.com, the FSI Group will increase its share capital from 41% to 75%, while Katjes Quiet Luxury, the holding company of the Fassin and Bachmueller families, will acquire around 25% of Missoni.

These new developments will not shake up heads that much at Missoni, the current CEO, Livio Proli, remains at the helm. Barnaba Ravanne, co-founder of FSI, has been confirmed as chairman.

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Fashion News Alert: Versace Has a New Creative Director, Nike’s Alleged Discrimination Against White Workers, and The Anti-Ice Pin

February 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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You must be living under a rock if you are not aware of the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids in the US, particularly the current ICE-influenced deaths in the US. And the unfortunate ICE deaths in Minneapolis have caused protest throughout the world.

One form of protest is the ‘ICE Out’ pin. Recently worn at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The ‘ICE Out’ pin is form of fashion protest on red carpet. The ‘ICE Out’ pin was proceeded by the ‘Be Good’ pin in honor of Renee Good who was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis on January 7.  Natasha Lyonne and Mark Ruffalo rocked the “Be Good’ pins at the 2026 Golden Globes.

Both protest pins are part of a campaign backed by organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union. In an interview, Nelini Stamp, one of the organizers, said: “We need every part of civil society to speak up. We need our artists. We need our entertainers. We need the folks who reflect society.”

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New boss at Versace

Versace has a new chief creative director. Pieter Mulier has been named to this position by Prada Group, and he will begin his new job on July 1, 2026.

Pieter Mulier began his studies in architecture and design at Institut Saint-Luc in Brussels where he earned a master’s degree. After his studies, Mulier started his fashion career at Jil Sander. Later, Mulier moved on to Calvin Klein where he was the global creative director to Raf Simons’ chief creative officer job. 

Before his appointment at Versace, Mulier was creative director of Maison Alaïa since 2021. Mulier comes to Versace after the firing of Dario Vitale after only season at Versace. Versace’ holding company Capri Holdings sold Versace to the Prada Group in December 2025.

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Nike and DEI

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) program discriminated against white workers. This investigation came out earlier this week in a Missouri federal court, though the EEOC said Nike hadn’t provided adequate information for the agency to conduct its investigation, which began in 2024.

“This feels like a surprising and unusual escalation,” a Nike spokesperson said in a statement emailed to Bloomberg. “We have had extensive, good-faith participation in an EEOC inquiry into our personnel practices, programs, and decisions and have had ongoing efforts to provide information and engage constructively with the agency.”

“Nike may have violated Title VII by engaging in a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees, applicants and training program participants in hiring, promotion, demotion or separation decisions (including selection for layoffs); internship programs; and mentoring, leadership development and other career-development programs,” the EEOC said in a filing with the US District Court in Missouri’s Eastern Division.

This investigation comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s allegations that many DEI programs are illegal. The EEOC contends that Nike a subpoena in the case and it asked the court to force Nike “to produce all information sought in the subpoena.” Nike said it has “shared thousands of pages of information and detailed written responses to the EEOC’s inquiry” and is “in the process of providing additional information.”

According to Bloomberg, between 2020 and 2021 Nike has the most noticeable increase in hiring non-white workers among large companies. Perhaps, this shift in racial demographics prompted the EEOC to investigate Nike.

—William S. Gooch

 

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