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Masterworks and Unpublished Images By Fashion Photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri to Be Featured in New Exhibition
A retrospective exhibition of fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri is landing in Ostuni, a city in Apulia, Italy. Emma Roberts Embraces Contrasting Fabrics in Strapless Versace Look for 'Space Cadet' Premiere The “Gian Paolo Barbieri: Beyond Fashion” exhibit will be presented at the House of Lucie from July 5 until Aug. 31. In collaboration with The Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri and the Milan-based gallery 29 Arts In Progress, masterworks by the artist will be presented along with unpublished photographs ranging from the 1960s to the year 2000 as a result of research into the artist’s archive. The models and celebrities are portrayed in...
Masterworks and Unpublished Images By Fashion Photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri to Be Featured in New Exhibition
A retrospective exhibition of fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri is landing in Ostuni, a city in Apulia, Italy. Emma Roberts Embraces Contrasting Fabrics in Strapless Versace Look for 'Space Cadet' Premiere The “Gian Paolo Barbieri: Beyond Fashion” exhibit will be presented at the House of Lucie from July 5 until Aug. 31. In collaboration with The Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri and the Milan-based gallery 29 Arts In Progress, masterworks by the artist will be presented along with unpublished photographs ranging from the 1960s to the year 2000 as a result of research into the artist’s archive. The models and celebrities are portrayed in...
Melissa McCarthy Puts Floral Spin on Little Black Dress for ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ Appearance
Melissa McCarthy put a textual spin on the classic little black dress during her appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday. The Oscar-nominated actress joined Martin Short as his character Jiminy Glick. The two did several comedy bits and McCarthy opened up about her role as an investor in the Broadway musical “Suffs.”
‘Rush’ Singer Troye Sivan Opts for Look From Controversial McQueen Collection for U.K. Tour Stop
Australian singer and online meme sensation Troye Sivan wore looks designed by London-based brands during his performance for the “Something to Give Each Other” tour in the British capital this week. The “Rush” singer chose a sparkly look from fall 2024, Seán McGirr’s first collection for McQueen —...
Beauty Stocks Take a Beating After Market Guidance Downgrade
PARIS — Beauty stocks took a beating Friday, a day after L’Oréal chief executive officer Nicolas Hieronimus told investors that the worldwide beauty market’s sales should increase between 4.5 and 5 percent this year, rather than above 5 percent, as earlier forecast.Wacky and Wonderful Couture Beauty Looks From Days Three and Four in Paris His guidance downgrade, which was part of a fireside chat hosted by JP Morgan, came following ongoing market volatility in China and a slightly negative 6.18 shopping festival there. “Overall, Mr. Hieronimus showed continued confidence in L’Oréal compounding value algorithm, driven by top-line growth, though acknowledging that the...
Urbanic, a Brand Using AI to Optimize Productivity, Expands Into U.K.
LONDON — Urbanic, a London-based fashion brand harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to reduce waste, streamline production, predict demand, and optimize productivity, is expanding its offering to the U.K. after entering markets such as India, Mexico and South America. A Day in the Life of a MAC Store The brand celebrated the launch with a casual party, cohosted by model Erin Wasson, at the SeaShell of Lisson Grove in Marylebone, serving fish and chips with beer to guests including Poppy Delevingne, Mary Charteris, Banita Sandhu, Ruby Barker and Rina Lipa. Rahul Dayama, founding partner at Urbanic and a former photographer, said he...
Hongkong Land Unveils $1 Billion Landmark Revamp Plan
Hongkong Land, a major luxury real estate developer in Hong Kong, has revealed plans to invest more than $1 billion in revamping its flagship Landmark shopping mall project.Why Is a 'Real Housewives of Orange County' Reality Star Getting Into Fashion? Hongkong Land said that Landmark, a luxury destination located in Hong Kong’s Central district, will be transformed into an “ultra-luxury destination of tomorrow” with 10 multistory storefronts. Ten of Hongkong Land’s top tenants — including Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent, Sotheby’s, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels — will contribute a total of $600 million to...
Taking the Pulse of Beauty M&A 2024: Makeup Is Off to Slow Start, but New Skin Care Players Are Emerging
What was meant to be a year of makeup deals is taking a turn.Wacky and Wonderful Couture Beauty Looks From Days Three and Four in Paris After a glut of makeup brands flooded the market, progress — and those respective deal processes — are off to a slow start. Skin care, meanwhile, is showing signs of life with Byoma venturing into market, and rumors swirling around other brands. In the makeup world, Glossier, Kosas Cosmetics, Rare Beauty, Merit and Jane Iredale are all yet to transact, despite having hired bankers earlier this year. Rare Beauty is working with Goldman Sachs and Raymond James; Kosas Cosmetics...
Misela Celebrates 15th Anniversary With AI-powered London Exhibition
TECH EMPOWERMENT: Misela, the Turkish accessories label that entered the U.K. market with a store on Mount Street five years ago, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an immersive exhibition at Park Village Studios by Regent’s Park. A Day in the Life of MAC's Newest London Store On Thursday night the brand hosted a preview event, followed by a dinner, with guests including Alex Eagle, Valerie Macaulay, Indre Serpytyte-Roberts, Lydia Leonard, Tamara Beckwith, and Pippa Vosper, to get up close with a series of AI-powered images by Turkish film director Alphan Eşeli, linking 15 classic Misela designs with 15 ideal female figures...
Chase Stokes and Paris Hilton Celebrate the Unveiling of the Latest Motorola Razr
Motorola’s Razr phone continues to be seen in the hands of some of the hottest actors, musicians and entertainers today, having added Chase Stokes to its notable list of “next-generation like-minded challengers.”Paris Hilton Lobbies for Child Welfare Reform on Capitol Hill Wearing Self-Portrait Dress On June 25, the company celebrated 20 years of the Razr and announced its newest iteration of the device with the “House of Razr” event in Brooklyn. Guests, including Stokes, got a first peek at the device presented by acclaimed magician Dan White followed by a DJ set with Paris Hilton, a longtime fan of the brand. Stokes,...
The “No Pants” Trend Has a Hot New Face — Boxer Shorts
The “no pants” look has been trending on runways, red carpets and city streets for a couple of years now, with Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber among those who have stepped out in briefs and tightie-whities. But this summer, a new innerwear-as-outerwear trend has taken over: boxer shorts for all.Pickle Rental and Lend Clothing App Expands to Los Angeles Closets Celebrities have given their stamp of approval to this trend, too. Zendaya channeled courtside cool in a breezy blue Elisabetta Franchi button-up and striped boxer shorts set during her head-turning “Challengers” press tour, and earlier this month, Irish actor...
Emma Roberts Embraces Contrasting Fabrics in Strapless Versace Look for ‘Space Cadet’ Premiere
Emma Roberts gave her “Space Cadet” premiere look an edge by embracing contrasting fabrics at the event on Thursday. The actress was joined by fellow cast members and guests at the red carpet New York City premiere of her forthcoming film. Cody Williams and Jalen Williams Get Ready for the NBA Draft in Rhude Roberts favored a look from Versace’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection, featuring two fabric elements; a glittering high-waisted miniskirt in metallic silver and a strapless structured bustier in a shade of sand. Roberts opted to keep her look the centerpiece of her ensemble, forgoing statement jewelry pieces for...
Inside the Creative Minds of 6 MAC Makeup Artists Around the Globe, From Terry Barber to Romero Jennings
L'Oréal Stock Declines After Beauty Market Guidance Downgrade 1. Terry Barber (London) Global creative director of makeup artistry By the time he made his way to the artist counter at MAC, Terry Barber had been fired from nearly every job he’d ever held. “I worked in clothing stores, record stores — all just to fund my nightlife,” said Barber, who grew up in South Wales during the ’80s. “We were the hedonistic generation; we weren’t particularly ambitious.” Influenced by the Romanticism movement and the androgynous stylings of musicians like David Bowie, Barber began experimenting with makeup during his teen years, using his sister’s...
Jill Biden Softens Power Suiting in Monochrome Periwinkle Look With Glittering Brooches for CNN Presidential Debate
Jill Biden joined her husband, President Joe Biden, onstage during CNN’s Presidential Debate on Thursday. The first lady of the U.S. showed her support for her husband as he debated Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in Atlanta. Cody Williams and Jalen Williams Get Ready for the NBA Draft in Rhude For the occasion, Jill gave power suiting an update and softened the fashion trend. The first lady opted for a periwinkle three-piece suit, which included high-waisted, tailored trousers with a tapered leg, a single-breasted blazer and a coordinated blouse. The first lady coordinated the suit with a pair of neutral gray...
L’Oréal Stock Declines After Beauty Market Guidance Downgrade
PARIS – Shares in the world’s largest beauty company, L’Oréal, declined on Friday, a day after its chief executive officer Nicolas Hieronimus reportedly told investors he foresees the worldwide beauty market’s sales increasing this year between 4.5 percent and 5 percent, rather than more than 5 percent as earlier forecast.Diptyque Makes Top Executive Changes The guidance’s downgrade from the maker of Lancôme, Kiehl’s and Garnier products came following ongoing market volatility in China and a slightly negative 6.18 shopping festival there. At 12:30 p.m. CET Friday, L’Oréal stock was trading down 2.7 percent at 411.25 euros. Since the start of the year, the...
Towa Bird on Album Release Jitters and the Summer of Pop Girls
If you haven’t heard, summer 2024 is, musically, for the girls, and Towa Bird officially throws her hat in the ring Friday.EXCLUSIVE: Acne Studios Is Partnering With Spotify to Showcase Musical Talent “I am really enjoying The Japanese House. She’s a great songwriter. I love Remi Wolf and her voice. I think she’s amazing. Just, like, the girls,” Bird says of what she’s been listening to as of late. “I love Chappell [Roan]. I love Charli [XCX]’s new album. I listened to a little bit of Normani’s album yesterday, and that’s so fun. Yeah. I love the girls.” Ask anyone else, and...
Robert Wun Fall 2024 Couture: Delving Into Surrealism, Snowflakes and Skeletons
Robert Wun reflected on the fragile, transient nature of beauty — and clothing — in his fall collection, titled “Time.” With his habitual surrealistic flair, he thought about how the loveliest things in life, from flowers and snowflakes to a good wool coat eaten by moths over the winter, are ultimately fated to disappear. “Nothing lasts forever, and that’s the beauty of it,” said the designer.
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From Smaller Pads to TikTok Tampon Tutorials, the Tween Period Care Era Is Here
Sephora kids are on the rise — tweens have taken to the retailer, scrambling to purchase products from colorful and trendy brands like Glow Recipe and Drunk Elephant. Now, period care is getting similar treatment. New Food Hall in Amazon's 'Hank' Building to Be Named for Female Retail Trailblazer A crop of tween-specific brands have popped up, promising better-sized products and messaging that specifically targets Gen Alpha. Concurrently, period care brands that are seemingly targeting all menstruators have taken a liking to younger consumers, adjusting their strategy to continue reaching them. And there is good reason. A recent study published in The...
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