Annapolis, Md. might not be the largest, oldest, or boldest Pride parade, but organizers have secured some top-shelf talent. Fashion designer Christian Siriano will be returning to his hometown on June 1 to act as grand marshal of this year’s parade. Millions know him from his social media reach and for dressing celebrities like Zendaya, … Read more
Luxury handbag designer Nancy Gonzalez was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday for illegally importing merchandise from Colombia to the U.S. that was made with skins from protected wildlife. Gonzalez had pled guilty in November, as had her company, Gzuniga Ltd., and an associate Mauricio Giraldo. Gonzalez was sentenced to 18 months in prison … Read more
As part of Phillip Lim’s ongoing efforts to amplify the talents of the AAPI creative community, he is showcasing the work of artists and designers. In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, which is next month, and NYCxDesign Week, the New York-based designer will showcase the work of Asian American creatives in “Crafting Selfhood,” a special … Read more
Joseph J. Thomas, an advocate for diversity and a 43-year veteran of Bloomingdale’s, died at the age of 85 on Sunday at NYU Langone Hospital in New York. Thomas died of natural causes, according to his wife of 19 years, Halcyone Bullen-Thomas. A viewing and funeral mass will be held Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. … Read more
Fashion Trust U.S., the nonprofit organization supporting emerging design talent, announced its 2024 winners at a star-studded event at a private residence in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Hosted by Zooey Deschanel, the honors included awards for ready-to-wear, jewelry, accessories and recent graduates, with two special award categories including inclusivity and sustainability and nearly $500,000 in funding … Read more
The Southwestern Association for American Indian Arts is rolling out its first annual Santa Fe Indigenous Fashion Week. Scheduled for May 2 to May 5 in Santa Fe, N.M., the event is being produced by SWAIA Indigenous Fashion. It will feature several designers who have previously shown in the annual Indigenous Fashion Show during SWAIA’s annual … Read more
As a former competitive gymnast and a seasoned fashion executive, Jennifer Sey doesn’t shy away from the controversial, and her new company, XX-XY Athletics, is no exception. The just-launched direct-to-consumer brand XX-XY refers to the XY-sex determination system that is used to classify many mammals, including humans. The way Sey sees it, the activewear company’s … Read more
The open air and natural beauty of the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona is far removed from the round-the-clock hustle of New York City, but Naiomi Glasses has tied the two together. Three months after the debut of her collaborative collection with the American label, the seventh-generation Diné textile artist and weaver is rolling out … Read more
On-site corporate stores are routine practices for megabrands like Nike and Under Armour, and Cisco is no exception. The global digital communications technology conglomerate has two physical stores in its headquarters and has been asked to debut more in other Cisco offices. The company has had a home office store nearly since its inception, when … Read more
As B Michael continues along with the book tour for “Muse: Cicely Tyson and Me, a Relationship Forged in Fashion,” the designer and his company’s cofounder and chief executive officer Mark-Anthony Edwards are passing along their good fortune through the book’s sales. Published by Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, the tome chronicles his friendship … Read more
