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Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 days ago

Bella Hadid Just Provided The Blueprint For Wearing CBK's Fave Accessory In 2026

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's style, including her headband, is influencing current fashion trends among celebrities and fashion enthusiasts.
Marketing
fromFortune
18 hours ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
2 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Women
fromBustle
2 days ago

Exclusive: Monique Billings Is All About The Last-Minute Tunnel 'Fit

Monique Billings reflects on her journey in the WNBA, highlighting her growth, enjoyment of basketball, and the league's evolution in pay and opportunities.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How Livvy Dunne Turned Early Fame Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Brand

Livvy Dunne is prioritizing long-term partnerships and equity over short-term brand deals, focusing on ownership and creating opportunities for others.
#fashion
Brooklyn
fromWWD
3 days ago

Ava Eisendrath Introduces Ironwire Ready-to-wear on Lower East Side

Ava Eisendrath launched her ready-to-wear line Ironwire with a pop-up in Manhattan, focusing on community and playful minimalism.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
4 days ago

Anne Hathaway Actually Found A Way To Wear Fashion's Fave Lingerie At The Office

Bras have become central to fashion, with daring styles and layering techniques redefining their role in outfits.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
4 days ago

Spotted: Megan Thee Stallion Rocking The Trendy 'Fit You're Too Afraid To Wear

Megan Thee Stallion demonstrates how to style animal prints in a chic, understated way.
Fashion & style
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
4 days ago

Embrace the Moire: Mandarina Duck's Spring/Summer 2026 Collection

Mandarina Duck's Moire collection reinterprets camouflage with a black-and-white pattern, emphasizing sustainability and functionality in modern fashion.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
6 days ago

The Slogan Tee Is Back, According To Bella Hadid & Lili Reinhart

Graphic tops are making a comeback, showcasing bold statements and personal expression in fashion.
Brooklyn
fromWWD
3 days ago

Ava Eisendrath Introduces Ironwire Ready-to-wear on Lower East Side

Ava Eisendrath launched her ready-to-wear line Ironwire with a pop-up in Manhattan, focusing on community and playful minimalism.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
4 days ago

Anne Hathaway Actually Found A Way To Wear Fashion's Fave Lingerie At The Office

Bras have become central to fashion, with daring styles and layering techniques redefining their role in outfits.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
4 days ago

Spotted: Megan Thee Stallion Rocking The Trendy 'Fit You're Too Afraid To Wear

Megan Thee Stallion demonstrates how to style animal prints in a chic, understated way.
Fashion & style
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
4 days ago

Embrace the Moire: Mandarina Duck's Spring/Summer 2026 Collection

Mandarina Duck's Moire collection reinterprets camouflage with a black-and-white pattern, emphasizing sustainability and functionality in modern fashion.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
6 days ago

The Slogan Tee Is Back, According To Bella Hadid & Lili Reinhart

Graphic tops are making a comeback, showcasing bold statements and personal expression in fashion.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Jones Road Beauty Is Using A New Type Of MMM To Reset Its Media Measurement | AdExchanger

Cody Plofker values discovering ineffective marketing channels to optimize strategies, contrasting with typical marketers who struggle with measurement confusion.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
5 days ago

The beauty counter is now on your For You page as Ulta Beauty joins TikTok Shop, betting on the platform reshaping how America consumes | Fortune

Ulta Beauty launched on TikTok Shop, becoming the first specialty beauty retailer on the platform, enhancing its commerce capabilities.
New York City
fromWIRED
5 days ago

In a Big Reversal, Zohran Mamdani Tells NYC Agencies to Use TikTok

New York City agencies can now use TikTok for communication, reversing a previous ban due to security concerns.
Arts
fromArtnet News
5 days ago

Kim Kardashian's Maximalist 'All's Fair' Wardrobe Is Up for Grabs

Kim Kardashian auctioned 24 outfits from All's Fair, raising $247,200 for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.
#the-devil-wears-prada
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Fashion & style

Meryl Streep reveals Anne Hathaway asked that models 'not be so skeletal' for 'Devil Wears Prada' sequel

fromFast Company
1 week ago
Fashion & style

Meryl Streep reveals Anne Hathaway asked that models 'not be so skeletal' for 'Devil Wears Prada' sequel

Relationships
fromBustle
5 days ago

TikTok Says Your Nails Can Reveal Whether You're The Younger Or Older Sister

Younger and older sister nail trends reflect sibling dynamics, showcasing contrasting styles in manicures on social media.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
6 days ago

"You Want it to Look Sexier," Said Marco, and We Have Never Felt More Scene

The Six salon in Mayfair offers an indulgent beauty experience across six floors with a focus on luxury and expert services.
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

V&A Dundee celebrates the history of the catwalk, from discreet salons to today's extravaganzas

In 1971, Manolo Blahnik created shoes for the designer Ossie Clark's catwalk show in London. Relatively new to shoemaking, the Spanish designer forgot to put steel pins in the heels of the shoes, which meant that models wobbled, unbalanced, down the catwalk.
Fashion & style
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

Alix Earle Has Mastered Marketing. Now She Takes The Founder Seat

Alix Earle launches Reale Actives, a skincare brand, focusing on influencer marketing and smaller creators passionate about skincare.
E-Commerce
fromVogue
2 days ago

Can TikTok Shop Help Mac Cosmetics Gain Momentum?

Mac Cosmetics has launched on TikTok Shop to connect with 1 billion users amid declining sales in traditional retail.
fromThe Cut
4 days ago

Brand Names Are in Crisis

"Any time you have to explain your name, you're essentially apologizing for it," says Alexandra Watkins, the founder of naming firm Eat My Words. Her deal-breakers for names include 'looks like a typo' and 'hard to pronounce.'
Marketing
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
5 days ago

Noemi Iten: The Strategist Shaping Prada, Miu Miu, and Fashion's Most Ambitious Exhibitions - KALTBLUT Magazine

Noemi developed her approach through ongoing dialogue with the artist and her team, as the work itself continued to shift throughout production.
Arts
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 days ago

Exclusive: Justine Lupe's Hack For Elevating Sneakers Is The Easiest Thing You'll Learn Today

Justine Lupe prioritizes comfort in her style, often opting for practical footwear even at glamorous events.
fromVogue
3 days ago

Discussing the Future of Shopping at the Vogue Business x Swap Shoptalk Dinner

At Shoptalk 2023, companies unveiled innovative tools that place AI at the forefront of commerce, reflecting a significant shift in retail dynamics.
E-Commerce
fromGadget Review
6 days ago

Pamela Anderson Fronts Campaign That Says No to AI-Generated Models

"At the end of the day, while AI can mimic an image, it can never capture the soul, warmth, or energy of a human being," says brand president and executive creative director Jennifer Foyle.
Marketing
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What John Galliano going to Zara tells us about fashion-and everything else

Fashion is a leading indicator of economic shifts, exemplified by John Galliano's partnership with Zara, signaling a new era in value creation.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

How fashion weeks forge brand identity - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Participating in London Fashion Week is not a luxury but a necessity for any emerging brand aiming to go global. It's your ticket to the world of international fashion. - Katie England, Creative Director of Topshop and curator of the New Generation program
London startup
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'100 Video Calls Per Day': Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams

Scam compounds in Cambodia recruit young women through fake AI modeling jobs offering high salaries while using passport confiscation and restrictive working conditions to control victims.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

How content creators 'supercharged' Coach's Gen Z strategy

What we needed was to build brand relevance with the younger generation. Content creators became a crucial part of Coach's marketing plan, with partnerships evolving to longer-term collaborations.
Marketing
Fashion & style
fromBustle
3 days ago

Zendaya's Feathery Skirt 'Fit Was Business On Top, Party On The Bottom

Zendaya showcases innovative fashion by blending traditional bridal elements with modern trends during her press tour for The Drama.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Meet the man trying to democratise fashion week by turning it into a party

Fashion commentator Lyas livestreams exclusive fashion week shows to thousands of excluded attendees, democratizing access to an industry historically restricted to elite insiders.
fromBustle
3 days ago

Kendall Jenner, Tate McRae, & More It Girls Are Obsessed With This Y2K-Era Bag

The Paddington was first introduced in 2005 by Chloé's then-creative director, Phoebe Philo, and famous fans of the label's free-spirited aesthetic were immediately on board.
Fashion & style
Marketing
fromVogue
6 days ago

The Anti-AI Slop Playbook

Gucci's AI-generated campaign images have sparked debate about the use of technology in fashion marketing.
Fashion & style
fromwww.7x7.com
4 days ago

Luxury Reseller The Nobo Opens in SF, McMullen Stocks Up For Spring + More Shop Talk

Circular fashion and vintage shopping are thriving, with The Nobo offering a unique consignment and barter experience in a curated boutique setting.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Sali Hughes on beauty: new foundation launches come with a lot of hype. Do they deserve it?

Three major beauty brands have launched new foundations, featuring reformulations and additions to popular lines.
#creator-economy
fromWWD
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Why Influencer Brands Are Taking Over Beauty Again

Next-generation creators are launching successful direct-to-consumer beauty brands by leveraging their social media followings and applying lessons from previous influencer brand failures.
fromThe Business of Fashion
2 months ago
Marketing tech

The Metrics That Matter in Today's Creator Economy

AI-enabled predictive tools identify which creators and content styles will resonate, shifting influencer marketing toward measurable, performance-focused advertising.
Social media marketing
fromWWD
1 month ago

Why Influencer Brands Are Taking Over Beauty Again

Next-generation creators are launching successful direct-to-consumer beauty brands by leveraging their social media followings and applying lessons from previous influencer brand failures.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Park Slope's Shandi Sullivan reclaims her story in Netflix's 'Reality Check' docuseries * Brooklyn Paper

Shandi Sullivan, featured in Netflix's 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model' docuseries, receives overwhelming support decades after experiencing sexual assault on the original 2004 show, raising nearly $20,000 for displacement assistance and animal sanctuary dreams.
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
2 years ago

Tom Ford on designing underwear for the well endowed & the time he had to shave a male model's butt - Queerty

Tom Ford shares insights on his fashion career and design techniques after selling his brand and retiring from the industry.
#spring-fashion
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: spring has sprung, so put away your coat and banish the black tights

Spring dressing requires a shift away from winter staples like black tights to embrace lighter, more versatile options.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

15 Fashion Trends That Are 'Out' for Spring-and What a Stylist Says to Wear Instead, From $17

Spring 2026 fashion emphasizes bold colors, tailored silhouettes, and practicality, moving away from minimalism to express personality and comfort.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: spring has sprung, so put away your coat and banish the black tights

Spring dressing requires a shift away from winter staples like black tights to embrace lighter, more versatile options.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

15 Fashion Trends That Are 'Out' for Spring-and What a Stylist Says to Wear Instead, From $17

Spring 2026 fashion emphasizes bold colors, tailored silhouettes, and practicality, moving away from minimalism to express personality and comfort.
#influencer-marketing
fromPR Daily
1 month ago
Marketing

SHEIN's U.S. influencer marketing director on the secret to partnerships - PR Daily

fromPR Daily
1 month ago
Marketing

SHEIN's U.S. influencer marketing director on the secret to partnerships - PR Daily

#americas-next-top-model
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

What Do Celebrities and Tastemakers Have in Common? A Love for These Loafers.

Harry Styles and Jacob Elordi popularize the Eel Loafer, a unique ruched leather slip-on from The Row, reflecting a trend in menswear footwear.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 week ago

EmRata Stole Carrie Bradshaw's Sexy Bodycon Mini & Gave It A 2026 Refresh

Emily Ratajkowski draws inspiration from Carrie Bradshaw's iconic fashion, updating classic looks with modern styling elements.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 week ago

Margot Robbie Just Gave Blair Waldorf's Fave Jacket A Cool-Girl Update

Margot Robbie redefines tweed style, showcasing its versatility in a casual, cool-girl manner through a Chanel campaign.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 week ago

Elsa Hosk Embraced TikTok's Funky Activewear Trend In The Most Elsa Hosk Way

FashionTok is embracing playful activewear, with Elsa Hosk showcasing a luxe twist by wearing Chanel ballet flats instead of traditional gym attire.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Miss J Alexander Is Still 'Healing and Dealing' After Reality Check

A '90s runway coach who taught supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Kimora Lee Simmons how to walk a catwalk, Alexander shifted careers in 2003 when one of his pupils, Tyra Banks, tapped him to join her on a little UPN show called America's Next Top Model. As a judge and runway coach for a passel of wannabe supermodels, he transformed into "Miss J," bringing drag to the screen at a time when queerness was vanishingly rare on American TV screens.
Television
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

What is media impact value, the algorithm the fashion industry is fixated on

Not just any algorithm, mind you, but the most devilish metric devised to date. Because it finally translates the old publicity strategy of fame once governed by unquantifiable guesswork into money. No, it isn't (black) magic, just computerized math: by analyzing and comparing quantitative and qualitative data, the program in question calculates and assigns an economic value to these star appearances based on their public performance.
Marketing tech
#bella-hadid
fromBustle
2 months ago
Fashion & style

Bella Hadid Exposed Her Bra Straps Like It's 2001 & I'm Ready For Its Revival

fromBustle
2 months ago
Fashion & style

Bella Hadid Exposed Her Bra Straps Like It's 2001 & I'm Ready For Its Revival

Fashion & style
fromAol
1 week ago

Dua Lipa Takes Over NYC in See-Through Balmain Dress With Daring Cutout

Dua Lipa showcased a striking Balmain dress at a Nespresso event, blending glamour with modern design elements.
#reality-tv
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Tyra Banks Threatens Us With an America's Next Top Model Reboot

Tyra Banks suggests a potential Cycle 25 revival of America's Next Top Model amid controversy over past challenges and a forthcoming Netflix docuseries.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
3 weeks ago

What Marc Jacobs Always Understood About Girlhood in Fashion

Marc Jacobs' design career demonstrates how clothing enables women to inhabit and explore girlhood through transformation and reinvention across different life stages.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

Rihanna, Kendall, & More It Girls Have Chosen *This* As 2026's Top Animal Print

Tiger print is emerging as the dominant animal pattern trend for spring 2026, replacing leopard as the fashion industry's preferred maximalist statement.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

Bella Hadid Walked Paris Fashion Week In The Nakedest Look Ever

Bella Hadid walked Saint Laurent's Fall/Winter 2026 show in a sheer copper lace bodysuit with black pencil skirt, continuing the brand's corporate sleaze aesthetic under designer Anthony Vaccarello.
fromBustle
1 month ago

Teyana Taylor & More Chic Stars Repped Spring 2026's Hottest Trends In 'W' Mag

Teyana Taylor showcased the maximalist layering technique of piling unexpected pieces atop one another, as seen on the runways of Thom Browne and Loewe. Completely decked out in Hermès, the Straw actor wore a collared oat jacket with long, billowy sleeves, left completely open for a skin-baring twist. It was styled with a printed scarf that looped around the collar, evoking a makeshift vest.
Fashion & style
#new-york-fashion-week
fromIndependent
1 month ago

I tried 2026's hottest womenswear trend - and I've never had more compliments

Stylist and writer Orla Dempsey tried on some ties for a week, following a big fashion trend for 2026 and following in the footsteps of some famous faces
Fashion & style
#nyfw
fromWWD
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Tory Burch Takes First Prize in Social Engagement During NYFW, Fueled by TikTok Success

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Exclusive | NYFW models are forking out upwards of $2K on beauty treatments, luxe workouts before runway shows: 'It's constant upkeep'

fromWWD
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Tory Burch Takes First Prize in Social Engagement During NYFW, Fueled by TikTok Success

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Exclusive | NYFW models are forking out upwards of $2K on beauty treatments, luxe workouts before runway shows: 'It's constant upkeep'

#elsa-hosk
fromBustle
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Elsa Hosk Modeled A Red G-String In Her Alo V-Day Campaign & I'm Influenced

fromBustle
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Elsa Hosk Modeled A Red G-String In Her Alo V-Day Campaign & I'm Influenced

Fashion & style
fromThe Business of Fashion
1 month ago

Why Fashion Needs to Stop Sleeping on YouTube

Long-form, authentic YouTube content can build community, drive sales, and become a competitive marketing advantage for fashion brands willing to invest in original video.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

55 Cheap Outfits That Are Actually Quite Impressive

Affordable, flattering, and easy-to-wear clothing can outperform photos, attract compliments, spark curiosity on social media, and make wearers appear more stylish and expensive than their spend.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

Angel Reese Went Full Bayou Barbie In A Pink Mini & Matching Birkin

Angel Reese paired full Barbiecore Y2K Baby Phat fashion with pink accessories and a $46,500 Hermès Birkin while attending a Bulls game.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

15 Fashion Trends That Are 'Out' for 2026-and What a Stylist Says to Wear Instead, From $20

Update wardrobes for 2026 by swapping dated pieces for versatile, comfortable staples and optimistic, wearable statement colors and prints.
Fashion & style
fromSheFashionable
2 months ago

20 Ways Social Media Changed How We Dress - SheFashionable

Social media transformed fashion by accelerating trends, elevating influencers, enabling niche communities, algorithmic personalization, direct brand communication, and casualized dressing.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

Kendall Jenner's Cozy Alo Co-Ords Proved This Trendy Color Is Here To Stay

Kendall Jenner favors low-key athleisure, showcasing a butter-yellow Alo Yoga co-ord with luxe accessories and reinforcing butter yellow as a continuing 2025 color trend.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tell us: what are you wearing right now and why does it matter?

Clothing functions as powerful non-verbal communication, reflecting identity, occupation, and workplace needs while enabling personal expression.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

I Tried The Platinum Blonde Urban Decay Mascara TikTok's Obsessed With

Tube Job blonde tubing mascara gives lightweight length, easy removal, and minimal flaking, but provides limited volume and can create spider lashes if layered.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

Rihanna Cosigned 2026's Biggest Fashion Trend In A Tiger-Print Coat

Rihanna personalized 2026's animal-print trend by wearing a tiger-print Alaïa coat with vintage Jean Paul Gaultier shawl and matching accessories.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

Julia Fox Kicked Off NYFW By Wearing Her Bra & Panties *Over* Her Clothes

Julia Fox signaled NYFW by wearing a lingerie-forward Marc Jacobs look—bralette over tank, panties over tights—reviving and advancing underwear-as-outerwear trends.
fromBustle
1 month ago

"Baby Deer Makeup" Is Where Doe Eyes & Siren Eyes Finally Meet

Basically, it's what happens when the siren versus doe eyes debate calls a truce - which, in an internet landscape obsessed with beauty standoffs, actually feels like the winning move. Softness has been having a moment across trends (see: blurred lips, ghost lashes, and everything described as "diffused"), after all. As spring leans into makeup that looks alive, the baby deer style feels like a natural next step. It's sweet but not too innocent, wide-eyed with a slightly sharper edge.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromThe Business of Fashion
2 months ago

The BoF Podcast | Examining 20 Years of Fashion's Influencer Economy

Influencing has industrialised into big business, forcing creators to defend integrity, community trust and craft amid expanding agencies, briefs and budgets.
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