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For "Essence's" November career issue, the magazine invited a quintessential Renaissance woman to guest edit their pages: Queen Latifah. The singer, actress, CEO and daytime TV talk show host owns a Grammy and a Golden Globe, as well as an Oscar nomination for her decades of work. In an exclusive interview with Essence, the star shared her secret to success and how she juggles so many careers. Read More »
Shoemaker Converse said Tuesday, Oct. 14, that it has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against 31 retailers and manufacturers, including Walmart, Kmart, Skechers and H&M, accusing them of ripping off the design of its sneakers, according to a press release. Converse says it's fed up with rival shoe companies selling what the Nike-owned company calls clear knock-offs of its Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers. Converse also filed a separate complaint with the International Trade Commission. Read More »
Now that winter's quickly approaching, many are in search of ways to keep their summertime glow. As the weather gets colder, skin get drier and paler. To prevent dry, flaky skin, it is important to moisturize daily. Staying hydrated from the inside out works wonders as well, so remember to drink plenty of water. She Knows offers great tips on how to keep skin healthy and smooth during the winter. To keep a sun-kissed complexion year-round, we have compiled a list of products you can use throughout the winter months without the need of damaging sun rays. Read More »
Lingerie designer Dita Von Teese has a long list of accomplishments: burlesque dancer, model, costume designer, actress, entrepreneur. The 42-year-old burlesque beauty currently has a lingerie line, Dita Von Teese Lingerie, and she wants to get every woman in her seductive pieces. Her philosophy is simple: Her line is about self-seduction and feeling good. Read More »
World-renowned Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry designed a new art center in Paris, France, for luxury goods company Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, called Fondation Louis Vuitton. "Vanity Fair" reported the $143 million art center opens to the public Oct. 27 and was commissioned by Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of the luxury-goods conglomerate LVMH as a contemporary art museum and cultural center. Read More »
Irish actor, Colin Farrell has been named the new face of Dolce & Gabbana's latest fragrance, "Intenso." British actress and fashion muse, Tilda Swinton has also been tapped for a beauty campaign. She is the new spring face of Nars cosmetics. Read More »
According to Fashionista, this morning, (October 17) Jimmy Choo became the first luxury shoe company to go public, listing about a quarter of its shares on the London Stock Exchange for $2.25, valuing the company at about $874 million, $63 million more than Labelux paid to acquire the company in 2011. Read More »
Alexander Wang presented his collection for H&M last night (October 16) at the Armory on the Hudson, an indoor track and field space in Harlem. Hip hop artist Sharaya J opened for a surprise set by Missy Elliott. In keeping with the "ball game" spirit, full-sized hot dogs and bottles of iced cold beer were passed around on the dance floor. Read More »
To commemorate three decades of excellence, the record label commissioned previous and current artists for the Def Jam Recording's 30th Anniversary Concert, which was held last night (October 16) at the Brooklyn Barclays Center. One scheduled performer whose presence was definitely missed was that of Jhene Aiko. Fans took to social media to express their disappointment and ask Aiko why she didn't show up. Read More »
Fake designer items are harder and harder to differentiate from the real ones as production houses who produce the real ones are starting to "knock off" the very work that they do for expensive luxury labels. The best way to recognize fakes is to look at the details. Read More »
Teri Agins is one of the best-sourced journalists in fashion. In her 25-year career at "The Wall Street Journal," she broke some of the biggest stories in the industry: the dispute between designer Gordon Henderson and his backer, former Theory CEO Ricky Sasaki, in 1990; Calvin Klein's near-bankruptcy in 1991; and that "LVMH" was paying Marc Jacobs less than $1 million a year as recently as 2004. In her new book, she calls the Kardashian Kollection "cheap" and tacky." Read More »
Earlier this year, Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld was asked by Louis Vuitton's executive vice president, Delphine Arnault, to give his interpretation of the signature LV monogram for a series of bags to celebrate the label's 160th anniversary. Six artists and designers, in total, were chosen to create monogram bags and luggage for an "Iconoclasts" capsule collection, which was released yesterday (October 15). Read More »
Taylor Swift is literally on every magazine cover this month! According to MTV News, just last week the singer made an appearance on Vogue UK's cover, People, and InStyle. Well, her reign continues, as the star covers Harper's Bazaar Germany. Read More »
