The Former White House Staffers Helping Fashion Talk Social Impact

5 Jul

Call it a communications conundrum. The world shouldn't be just uber connected, but overflowing with lightning rod social issues. And fashion brands are feeling the pressure — from consumers, shareholders, employees, seemingly everyone — to take a stand and make a difference. But what stand? And what issue? When almost every little thing alienates someone and so many are shouting, just when should corporations wear their hearts on their sleeves and the way do they know what to say and what to not say? There aren't any easy answers, but a duo of former White House staffers have formed Second Floor Advisors with a watch toward helping corporations work out how one can speak while standing on the intersection of politics, fashion and social...

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1 Jul

Nicky and Simone Zimmermann Tease Monte Carlo Store and

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Nicky and Simone Zimmermann Tease Monte Carlo Store and

LONDON — Nicky and Simone Zimmermann are taking the Australian sun with them in all places they go. “We hit our high point particularly in the summertime. This time of yr is just amazing for us. We walk into the stores and it’s so busy, which is at all times a thrill,” said Simone Zimmermann, cofounder of the label together with her sister, Nicky, during an interview in London. The sisters recently shot their resort 2024 collection in Pennsylvania in an old house that was crumbling and falling down, which reminded them of the dance halls of the ‘50s and ‘60s. “I noticed after I was away in Madrid last yr for a store opening after which later in Paris that there have...

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23 Jun

Beauty Executives Talk Industry-wide Fragrance Boom – WWD

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Beauty Executives Talk Industry-wide Fragrance Boom – WWD

L’Oréal won big on the Fragrance Foundation Awards last Thursday. But at once within the fragrance category, there aren’t any losers. The category, which gained steam throughout the pandemic, shows no signs of slowing down. Based on Circana data, prestige fragrance sales grew 13 percent year-to-date through May, with brick-and-mortar sales growing 15 percent. Circana also expects sales to surpass $200 million for Father’s Day this 12 months. “The category is greater than alive and well,” said Linda Levy, president of the Fragrance Foundation, and the event’s hostess. “We're seeing that continuing — people will not be just after sex appeal, they’re about how they feel about themselves, and so they’re about wellness.” That consensus was shared by attendees. Amongst the large winners were...

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22 Jun

Michael Kors and Interview Magazine Host Talk for 2023

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Michael Kors and Interview Magazine Host Talk for 2023

Ahead of the foremost Pride march scheduled for this weekend in Latest York, Michael Kors joined along with Interview Magazine to host a chat on the legendary Stonewall Inn. The designer was in conversation with Interview’s editor in chief Mel Ottenberg about their very own experiences with Pride, Latest York City, drag and more. The exchange was emceed by none aside from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stars Symone and Gigi Goode, wearing Michael Kors Collection in fact. The evening was a continuation of the connection between the Michael Kors brand and The Stonewall Inn. This yr for Pride, Michael Kors announced a latest partnership with the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center through an initial charitable donation, in addition to a tote bag...

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