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9 Jun

Bumble and bumble, Point Foundation Launch Hair Trade Scholarship

Bumble and bumble, Point Foundation Launch Hair Trade Scholarship
Bumble and bumble is seeking to support the subsequent generation of hairstylists. The hair care brand has partnered with Point Foundation, a scholarship fund that supports members of the LGBTQ community in continued education and profession development, to launch the organization’s first hair trade scholarship. Through the initiative, 4 aspiring hairstylists will enter a yearlong mentorship program, which is able to equip them with profession resources, coaching and in-salon experience at Bumble and bumble salons. One other cohort, which has yet to be determined in size, shall be announced the next yr. “Education plays a central role to who Bumble and bumble is — we very much consider ourselves a teaching brand, and this partnership gave the look of a...
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28 Mar

See Gabrielle Union and daughter Kaavia, 4, trade affirmations

See Gabrielle Union and daughter Kaavia, 4, trade affirmations
Gabrielle Union shared a robust video of herself trading affirmations together with her 4-year-old daughter, Kaavia, and the footage is bringing many fans to tears.Within the heartwarming clip, which was posted to Instagram on March 27, Union, 50, and Kaavia are shown looking right into a mirror.“Tell me what you like about your hair,” Union begins.“I like my beautiful hair,” Kaavia replies.Union goes on to list some physical features she loves about herself including her “full lips” and freckles. The "Bring it On" star describes herself as “brave,” “scared sometimes” “funny” and smart.”Kaavia appreciates that she has “beautiful skin,” and eyes.“I'm strong,” the little girl declares. “I'm worthy.”"You are worthy!" Union agrees.The exercise ends with Union and Kaavia exclaiming unison,...
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31 Jan

Fashion Industry Trade Groups Issue ‘Threads’ for Regulators

Fashion Industry Trade Groups Issue ‘Threads’ for Regulators
Industry trade organizations need to send a signal to Washington. On Monday, the American Apparel and Footwear Association, the Accessories Council, the Council of Fashion Designers of America and the Responsible Business Coalition revealed the Threads Sustainability and Social Responsibility Protocol. Together, 1000's of fashion brands and organizations are represented by the groups. Threads is designed to help policymakers developing “practical, workable and effective regulatory proposals,” per its mission statement. The principles include “T” for transparently developed and enforced, “H” for harmonization across jurisdictions and industries, “R” for realistic timelines, “E” for enforceable, “A” for adjustable, “D” for designed for achievement and “S” for science-based. News of Threads follows a growing variety of regulatory attempts from “fashion czar” to “Fashion Act” to...
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