“I seriously was born a hairdresser,” celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend told Stephanie Saltzman during a live chat on The Fashionista Network. (Watch it here!) His passion for hairstyling can be traced back to his adolescence, when he would practice on his sister’s Barbie dolls. By the time he reached college, Townsend was already putting his skills into use, especially as a … Read more
Harry Styles is officially a fashion investor. At Steven Stokey-Daley’s fall show during Pitti Uomo on Thursday, the British designer announced the global music star’s involvement in his eponymous brand, S.S. Daley. Styles’ investment comes after his longtime stylist Harry Lambert introduced the star to the brand, resulting in various appearances throughout Styles’ many statement-making outfits — most notably in … Read more
According to a statement put out by its parent company, Fast Retailing, Uniqlo filed documents in the Tokyo District Court in Japan on Dec. 28. accusing the Chinese retailer of copying its popular Round Mini Shoulder Bag. It requested that Shein’s operators cease production of the “imitation products” immediately and compensate Uniqlo for damages. Shoppers may recognize Uniqlo’s Round Mini Shoulder Bag — which retails for … Read more
In episode one of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) gets a drink thrown on him by Ann Woodward (Demi Moore) during lunch at La Côte Basque. He knows it’s coming: “Why does she keep staring at me?” he slurs to his dining companions, Babe Paley (Naomi Watts), C.Z. Guest (Chloe Sevigny), and … Read more
Jessel Taank comes from a lineage of fashion creatives. Before the UK-born fashion publicist and “RHONY” got her start in the industry, her uncles moved to New York in pursuit of careers in photography. And even as a little girl, Taank loved exploring her own style, taking on “two identities, in a way,” she told Ana Colón during … Read more
How exactly does someone go from creating samples in their neighbor’s basement to becoming one of the most beloved names in fashion? You can ask Rachel Antonoff. That said, starting a brand wasn’t originally in the cards for her. She began her career in fashion PR, ultimately leaving to pursue freelance writing. As for where fashion design … Read more
There’s a reason Christian Siriano is one of the most beloved designers among celebrities and industry insiders: For him, it’s about so much more than making great gowns — it’s about building relationships. “Dressing someone or giving clothes is something I’ve always thought as such an interesting transaction,” he told Dhani Mau during a live chat on … Read more
Levi’s is suing Italian luxury fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli over allegedly infringing on the American brand’s trademarked rectangular tab that often adorns the back pocket of its jeans and other products. On Tuesday, Levi’s filed the complaint for trademark infringement, dilution and unfair competition in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. It includes 14 … Read more
Jimmy Choo has reached the top of the fashion ladder. Now, he’s passing on his knowledge to the next generation of pioneers, so they can follow in his footsteps. “My father and my mom always told me, ‘When you’re learning a skill and learning all the knowledge, you must pass it on,’” Choo tells Fashionista. In … Read more
There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In ‘Great Outfits in Fashion History,’ Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks. Though Judy Garland had an abundance of glamorous looks throughout her career, the actor, singer and … Read more