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Chanel No. 5 has a new celebrity face, Margot Robbie. Robbie has been a brand ambassador for Chanel No. 5 since 2018, fronting Chanel No. 5 campaigns Chanel Gabrielle Essence and Rouge Allure Velvet Nuit Blanche collection.
“I think Chanel N°5 is one of the most iconic fragrances in the world. It’s incredible to be a part of it,” said Robbie of the appointment. “There’s such an impressive lineage of women who’ve been associated with the fragrance over the years. I am very honored to be joining that long list of incredible talents.”
Chanel No. 5, created by the iconic Coco Chanel in 1921, was produced at a time when fragrances were made from one flower. Unlike other fragrances of that time, Chanel No. 5 contains notes of Ylang-Ylang, lemon, sandalwood, jasmine, and many more elements, setting a standard for modern fragrances.
The first campaign featuring Robbie will hit markets in October, just as we head into the holiday season.
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Nygard’s go to jail card
Peter Nygard, the founder of Canada’s largest fashion brand, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. Nygard is being imprisoned for four counts of sexual assault against women and one young girl. Nygard could be released in four years based on the time he spent in prison in pre-trial custody.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Goldstein said in handing down the sentencing that Nygard was “a Canadian success story gone very wrong,” and that “Mr. Nygard used his wealth, power and profile to prey on his victims,” as reported in fashionnetwork.com. Nygard’s attorney Gerri Wiebe said that Nygard planned to appeal the sentencing.
Nygard was convicted in 2023 for sexually assaulting three women and a 16-year-old girl between 1988 and 2005. Nygard lured the women and the teenage girl to his home by offering them modeling jobs and other opportunities with his fashion brand. Instead, the women and the young girl were locked in his bedroom suite and preyed upon.
In the US, Nygard was known to entice women to his home and if they did not sexually comply with him, he would drug them and sexually assault them. Prosecutors had attempted to have Nygard convicted for over 15 years.
Nygard’s fall from grace is of operatic proportion. At one time Nygard owned 170 eponymous stores throughout Canada and the US, with a personal fortune of $620 million dollars. He also dined with Queen Elizabeth II, celebrities, and political leaders.
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Macy’s expands
Macy’s is attempting to reimagine its private brands. Its new menswear brand, Mode of One, includes everyday essentials and statement designs, created with a focus on fits and proportions. This collection is inspired by sports, music, technology, and street style.
For Mode of One’s debut collection, Macy’s collaborated with graphic designer Tyrell Waiters and Ouigi Theodore, founder of The Brooklyn Circus. Ouigi Theodore style this inaugural collection. Mode of One’s features over 140 items, including everything from hoodies and graphic tees to cargo pants and suiting. Prices range from $24.50 to $159.50, with sizes from S to XXL and waist sizes from 30 to 40.
“Mode of One represents our commitment to offering contemporary menswear that celebrates the individuality of the modern man,” said Emily Erusha-Hilleque, SVP, head of private brands at Macy’s.
“We are strengthening our fashion leadership in our brand portfolio, designing brands rooted in the customer’s voice and anchored in elevated trend, quality and cultural relevancy. We are excited to introduce Mode of One to our customers and look forward to seeing how they make it their own.”
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