Topic: Designers

CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg Writes Letter Urging Designers To Take Charge Of Factory Safety

CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg Writes Letter Urging Designers To Take Charge Of Factory Safety

It has not been a month of good publicity for the fashion industry. First, a factory supplying many major brands had one of the worst industrial accidents of all time, killing more than 1,000 people. Then, the industry was unable to come together on an agreement to ensure better safety regulations be put into place. Now, CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg has written a letter urging the designers themselves to pay better attention to what’s going on in the factories where their clothes are made. More »

J.C. Penney Really Wants You Back

J.C. Penney Really Wants You Back

After a 4.3 billion drop in revenue last year, J.C. Penney has essentially become your saddest ex-boyfriend, just begging you to come back, apologizing for anything they might ever have done wrong, and promising they won’t do it again. You should quiz them on whether or not they know what they did. All I can think of is this one dumb shirt, and I’m not sure that would account for their absolutely massive drop in sales. More »

Donatella Versace Proclaims “I’m Not Like This Genetically,” World Reels From Fallout

Donatella Versace Proclaims "I'm Not Like This Genetically," World Reels From Fallout

Large congregations of fashion industry types can often result in moments of pure, elevated, frequently delightful obliviousness. Unfortunately, this weekend’s British Vogue Festival seemed like a pretty staid affair–Victoria Beckham‘s soundbite about her naked design process was as scintillating as things got.

Then along came Donatella Versace. More »

Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz On Hedi Slimane: ‘We Just Have to Give Him Time to Really Build a Story’

Lanvin's Alber Elbaz On Hedi Slimane: ‘We Just Have to Give Him Time to Really Build a Story’

Lanvin creative director, design collaboration superstar and all-around loveable fashion gnome Alber Elbaz did time at the British Vogue Festival this weekend–and Simon Burstein, CEO of London luxury boutique Browns, saw fit to ask Elbaz what he thought of Hedi Slimane‘s critically-derided, commercially viable collections for the newly revamped house of Saint Laurent.

Elbaz, ever the diplomat, replied… More »

Do You Hate Victoria Beckham?

Do You Hate Victoria Beckham?

Hey! Turns out people hate Victoria Beckham. Huffington Post created a list of the most hated people in fashion. Most of them won’t surprise you – Anna Wintour is often thought to be the Devil, John Galliano is indeed anti-Semitic, Oliva Palermo got famous mostly for being on a TV show, and so forth. But the addition of Victoria Beckham did surprise me (in the number two slot, just below Anna Wintour, no less). More »

What Your Sleepwear Says About You

What Your Sleepwear Says About You
Naked
Silk pajamas
Flannel pajamas
Romper
Nightgown

Are you wearing your sleepwear right now? That says you’re probably fun-employed. Or freelancing. Or working from home. Or ill! You could also be ill. I am sorry if you are ill. Oh, also, you could be Hugh Hefner! That is a job.

However, even if you’re the kind of person who only wears sleepwear during sleeping hours, what you choose still says a lot about you. I’ve thought this over and reached some conclusions. More »

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