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There was lots of controversial buzz around Victoria’s Secret last week when the brand’s CMO Ed Razek said in an interview with Vogue that Victoria’s Secret would not be interested in using transgender models in their annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.There was lots of clapback on social media and recently Razek offered an apology to diverse communities and the transgender community. “My remark regarding the inclusion of transgender models in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show came across as insensitive. I apologize. To be clear, we absolutely would cast a transgender model for the show. We’ve had transgender models come to castings … And like many others, they didn’t make it … But, it was never about gender. I admire and respect their journey to embrace who they really are,” said Razek in a press release.
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Proenza Schouler ownership
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, founders and designers of Proenza Schouler have bought back Proenza Schouler from Castanea Partners, with the help on new private investors. With this change in ownership, several employees have stepped down or have been let go. Both the CFO and CEO are leaving the company.
“We are thrilled to embark on this new very exciting chapter of Proenza Schouler and are delighted about the team of industry leaders we have assembled who, together with us, will help drive the business to it full potential,” explained Hernandez and McCollough in a statement. This injection of new cash will enable the brand to fund and expand the company’s secondary line, PSWL, globally. Hernandez and McCollough founded Proenza Schouler in 2002; both knew each other while they were students at Parsons School of Design.
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Dragalicious Xmas
With the start of the holiday season starting in a little over of week, Lush is launching a holiday beauty campaign with three contestants from “Rupaul’s Drag Race.” This very glamorous holiday ‘Merry Dragmas’ campaign will feature Kim Chi, Shea Coulee, and Detox, with Kim Chi kicking off the holiday campaign.
Each of the stars has selected a favorite Lush product to promote, with the trio choosing ‘Sleepy Shower Gel,’ the ‘Shoot for the Stars Bath Bomb,’ and the ‘Candy Cane Reusable Bubble Bar.’ Lush is known for its plant-based skincare essentials and beautiful bath bombs.
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MTV x Christopher Bates
MTV is launching a limited-edition sneaker with Canadian menswear designer Christopher Bates. This high-end sneaker collection offers three unisex styles available in both men’s and women’s sizing: The Noctem Hightop (black), The Argentum Hightop (silver) and The Aurum Lowtop (gold). According to fashionnetwork.com, the collection was designed in Milan and produced in Italy where the designer is now based, feature metal stud detailing along the toe and heel, and hints of red for a contemporary look combined with a touch of 90’s nostalgia.
“They’ve got a bit of a rock ‘n’ roll, edgy vibe, of course, from the MTV side, but the more Italian design and manufacturing aesthetic from my side,” said Bates of the sneaker collection. The limited collection is producing only 75 sneakers per style with the MTV’s logo and Bates’ signature kiss motif.
The high-top styles are available for $396 Canadian dollars, with the low-top version retails for $360 Canadian dollars. The MTV x Christopher Bates sneaker collection is exclusively available at christopherbates.com and at Canadian retailer GotStyle.
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