SYDNEY — After nearly a quarter of a century covering luxury goods through various roles at Australian fashion magazines, Australian editor Kellie Hush is taking aim at the fast-fashion arena via her own accessibly priced accessories line. On May 24, nine months after the former Harper’s Bazaar Australia editor in chief revealed she was quitting after Read more about Former Harper’s Bazaar Australia EIC Kellie Hush to Launch Accessories Brand[…]

ART PATRONAGE: Gucci and its creative director Alessandro Michele are supporting the Italian Pavilion at the 58th Venice Biennale, the biannual international art exhibition that will run from May 11 to Nov. 24 in the Italian city. Gucci is the main sponsor of the Italian Pavilion curated by Milovan Farronato and supported by the Ministry Read more about Gucci Sponsors Italian Pavilion at 2019 Venice Biennale[…]

It’s official: Rihanna and LVMH are going into the fashion business together, launching a luxury label comprising accessories, clothing and leather goods. Rihanna has already dominated in the makeup, athleisure and lingerie categories. We take a look back at her career in fashion: 2011: Armani Jeans and Underwear For one of her first forays into fashion, Read more about From Fashion Icon to Designer: A Timeline of Rihanna’s Fashion Career Through the Years[…]

Welcome to camp, influencers. The highest echelon of the fashion community received four influencers at its most exclusive event this week. Camila Coelho and YouTubers James Charles and Lilly Singh made their Met Gala debuts as guests of Diane von Furstenberg and YouTube, respectively. Liza Koshy, who previously played host on the red carpet for Read more about Are Influencers Now Part of Fashion’s Elite?[…]

Count Sies Marjan as the latest brand to make the jump from New York to Paris. Sources said the buzzy New York-based brand will hold its first men’s-only show in June during Paris Fashion Week. The company declined to comment but an announcement is expected next week. The label, designed by Sander Lak, a former Read more about Sies Marjan Expected to Show Men’s in Paris[…]

DIOR’S BALL TO REMEMBER: Dior and the Venetian Heritage Foundation will host a charity dinner and a masked ball on May 11, coinciding with the opening of the Biennale in Venice. Guests will be invited to attend wearing costumes matching the theme of the ball, which is dedicated to 18th-century Venetian artist Giambattista Tiepolo. The “Tiepolo Read more about Dior, Venetian Heritage to Host Charity Dinner, Masked Ball in Venice[…]

Being a fashion designer’s mom has some obvious perks, including access to nice clothes and front row seats at their shows. In light of Mother’s Day in the U.S. on Sunday, WWD spoke to designer moms to hear about their offspring’s upbringing and how early in their lives they displayed an interest in clothes. Here’s Read more about The Moms Behind the Fashion Stars[…]

Net-a-porter and Mr Porter simultaneously will launch an exclusive capsule collection with Saint Laurent on May 13. The Saint Laurent capsules will consist of women’s wear and men’s wear pieces across ready-to-wear, shoes and bags. The women’s collection will include 29 pieces — 21 rtw and eight non-apparel. Prices range from $275 for a music Read more about Saint Laurent to Deliver Exclusive Collection for Net-a-porter and Mr Porter[…]

Los Angeles brand Reformation is now selling footwear with its latest category expansion. The company on Thursday officially began selling shoes, offering its customers a collection of 11 styles with an opening price point of $128. The assortment includes strappy sandals, heels, flats and espadrilles, which the company said were inspired by the Nineties. “The Read more about Reformation Delves Into Footwear[…]

The wait for baby Sussex is finally over. On Monday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, welcomed their first child, a baby boy weighing 7 lbs. and 3 oz. On Wednesday, the couple made their first appearance together as a family in Windsor, later revealing in an Instagram post the Read more about The Best Social Reactions to Royal Baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor[…]