Alexandra Mondalek
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Are We in the Golden Age of the 'Influencer Brand'?
More and more OG bloggers are spinning off their online brands into IRL fashion and beauty lines.
New Bill Cunningham Documentary Reveals the More Emotional Side of an Icon
It uses a 1994 interview and unreleased images to dive into the life of the grandfather of street style photography.
Models and Influencers Face Backlash for Promoting Music Festival in Saudi Arabia
MDL Beast appears to have invited dozens of models — including Joan Smalls, Halima Aden and Irina Shayk — to attend (and post from) its inaugural event in Riyadh.
Kristen Stewart Plays Both Romeo and Juliet in the 2020 Pirelli Calendar
A handful of entertainment's biggest names make the case for a modern-day take on Shakespeare's most iconic play.
The Met's Latest Fashion Exhibit Is One of Its Most Important — and Comes From a Woman No One's Heard Of
"In Pursuit of Fashion: The Sandy Schreier Collection" is pulled from one of the most valuable private fashion collections in the world.
What Small Brands Can Learn From the Barneys New York Bankruptcy
"What's key for these brands is to be nimble, to be flexible and be able to fail fast."
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Kerby Jean-Raymond Opens up to Tracee Ellis Ross About His Secret Internet Life
The designer also elaborated on his recent conflict with Business of Fashion.
Breakout Fashion Stars Marine Serre and Grace Wales Bonner Define What Makes Fashion Meaningful Today
"I'm trying more to focus not on what we already know are the problems, but what are we doing to solve them?" says Serre.
Despite Her Fashion Accolades, Cardi B Isn't in a Rush to Start Her Own Fashion Brand
"It would have to be on a certain point of my music career where I don't have to still prove myself," she says.
Tom Ford and Julianne Moore Talk Social Media and Disposable Fashion at Vogue's Flagship Conference
That awkward moment when Tom Ford rips apart Instagram in front of the Instagram fashion team.
Can a Fashion Line Backed by Joss Sackler Ever Find Success Without Controversy?
Elizabeth Kennedy, the designer tapped to work on Joss Sackler's LBV line, says the duo are trying to create "something new and fresh" — but they can't escape its founder's ties to OxyContin.
Experts Explain How to Prepare Today for a Job in Fashion Tomorrow
Building a career in fashion is evolving with the volatile industry.
Changing Careers Helped These Beauty Entrepreneurs Break Through the Industry Noise
Insights gleaned from a panel discussion at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Fashion Industry Burnout Is the Trend No One Wants to See Stick Around
Overworked insiders share their feelings of burnout, what triggers it and what the solution is — if there is one.
Why Universal Standard's New Website Represents Size Inclusive-Shopping's Future
"It's not enough for us to be 00 to 40 and reach this revolutionary inclusivity we've wanted to reach from the start, rather the commitment is to help others in the industry to be able to do the same."
Talking Fashion for 3 Minutes With 'Vanderpump Rules' Star James Kennedy
We chatted briefly with the DJ and erstwhile SUR employee at New York Fashion Week.
Colorful Leather Will Likely Replace Your Bright Faux Fur Come Fall 2019
At least if the designers in New York have anything to say about it.
Hey, Quick Question: Why Is the Auto Industry So Obsessed with Fashion?
Simply put, aligning your product — whether it's a car or a handbag — with a glamorous lifestyle is just good marketing.
With Its Anti-Fur Fight Gaining Progress, PETA Sets Its Sights on Wool
Can the activist group get fashion to give up another animal material?
A Primer on the Many Ways Influencers Dominated the Fashion and Beauty Industries in 2018
From launching eponymous brands and partnering with department stores to designer collaborations and publishing deals, social media stars brought in billions this year.
Self-Portrait Is Growing in the Age of Streetwear — Without Flashy Logos or Sneakers
Since founding the brand in 2013, Han Chong has seen impressive growth in a tough market.
Why 'The New York Times' Is Going All in on Merch
We're used to seeing media brands pivot to video, but not so much to clothing.
How to Convince a Fashion Brand to Go Fur-Free in 2018
As consumer tides are changing, animal welfare groups are adopting new strategies.