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It was announced on Wednesday that Paris Fashion Week’s spring 2021 season will go ahead as planned. This announcement by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode makes Paris the first European fashion capital to hold its fashion week as planned since the COVID-19 pandemic.
As many fashion weeks around the world are turning to virtual presentations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a surprise that Paris has decided to go along with their spring 2021 fashion week. That said; the French Haute Couture and Fashion Federation has planned Paris Fashion Week for September 26 through October 6 and “comply with the recommendations of the authorities” when it comes to the novel coronavirus.
This upcoming Paris Fashion Week will be a welcomed retreat for those fashionistas who have been starved of fashion for the last four months. However, it is doubtful that many fashionistas and industry professionals will be attending the Paris Fashion Week spring 2021 season. The European Union is looking put a ban and all US travelers because of the high COVID-19 infections in the US.
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‘Karens’ threaten Lisa Rinna
In these times of social injustice and police brutality protest in which people of color—African Americans in particular—are demanding justice and equity, if you are not familiar with the term ‘Karen,” perhaps, you should be. This pejorative term refers to a middle-aged white woman who has a sense of entitlement and uses her white privilege to get what she wants.
The term became more well known when African American birdwatcher/activist journalist Christian Cooper was reported to NYC police for allegedly harassing Amy Cooper, a Canadian-born white woman, for not having her dog on a lease in a lease-required part of Central Park. Though this incident happened over a month ago, ‘Karen’ incidents continue to make front-page news.
Recently, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Lisa Rinna called out ‘Karens’ who she alleges are calling for his dismissal from “QVC” for her political views on social media. Lisa Rinna sells her fashion line, The Lisa Rinna Collection, on “QVC.”
“I am sad to report It would now seem I can’t use my platform to inform or question or say how I feel politically because the Karen’s have bombarded QVC begging them to fire me and saying they will no longer buy my clothes. It is a shame that I must be muzzled in order to support my family but that is just what it is. Remember you know how I feel. Use your voice and Vote,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.
Rinna has been outspoken of several political issue on her social media platforms. In recent social posts, Rinna has backed the recent Supreme Court ruling prohibiting discrimination against LGBT workers in the workplace and has called for mothers to support police brutality and social injustice protests.
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Macy’s Layoffs
Macy’s Inc. announced today that there will be a layoff of 3,900 employees in corporate and management positions in the US. Macy’s expects to save about $365 million in fiscal 2020 and about $630 million every year as a result of the layoffs. In the first quarter of 2020, Macy’s has experienced nearly 1 billion dollars in operating losses.
“Expect more layoffs akin to Macy’s to be announced in the coming months,” said Matt Fox, founder of Ithaca Wealth Management in New York, as reported in fashionnetwork.com. “Retailers that were struggling before the pandemic hit will re-evaluate their operations and cut jobs out of necessity to stay afloat until the economy recovers.”
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Kanye’s Kingdom
Kanye West never strays too far away from the fashion fold. It was recently announced that West will be a part of the biggest fashion collaboration of 2021, if not the decade. West will be collaborated with Gap to produce a special Yeezy line. This upcoming collaboration with Gap will contain “elevated, modern basics” for women, men, and kids at an accessible price point.
“We are excited to welcome Kanye back to the Gap family as a creative visionary, building on the aesthetic and success of his YEEZY brand and together defining a next-level retail partnership,” said Mark Breitbard, global head of Gap Brand in a recent statement, as reported in fashionweekdaily.com.
This Gap collaboration will prove to a big boon for Gap Inc. In recent years, Gap Inc. has struggled financially, recently laying off 10% of its corporate work staff.
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