Ralph Lauren is expanding its Pink Pony Collection. The line contributes to the Pink Pony Fund, which supports programs for cancer diagnosis, treatment and after care. This year, the women’s, men’s and kids’ line, which launches today, will feature a larger collection that comes in a fresh light pink. Central to the assortment is the new “Live Love” graphic T-shirt and 100 percent of sales from the T-shirt will be donated to the Pink Pony…
Terez, the New York-based activewear brand, has teamed with Mickey Mouse to launch Disney x Terez “True Originals” featuring Mickey Mouse. The collection was designed to acknowledge the 90th birthday of Mickey Mouse, joining a host of other companies. As reported, Mickey Mouse’s milestone is being celebrated around the world with events, exhibits, activations and merchandise, from companies such as Forever 21 and Vault by Van. Marc Jacobs has launched a Mickey-inspired collection, as has…
Initiatives in Art and Culture, which educates audiences in fashion, fine, decorative and visual arts, has set its 20th anniversary conference for Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 in New York titled “Vortex.” The conference will explore the communications revolution and its impact on the evolution, design and sale of contemporary fashion and accessories. The event, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, will be held at the Museum of the City of…
Juul, the USB-shaped e-cigarette company currently valued at $15 billion, has become a ubiquitous accessory for the under-35 set. Like moths to a flame, consumers spend more than $1.29 billion on the product a year — publicly airing their oral fixations at restaurants and bars, on the subway and the sidewalk. With the Juul’s following so devout, it was inevitable that Juul-related accessories would soon follow. Decorative cases and iPhone rigs have found some popularity.…
The impact of fast fashion on sustainability was one of the takeaways Thursday morning at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The NPD Group’s chief industry adviser Marshall Cohen led the discussion about how companies and consumers can be more environmentally minded in their purchases and practices. Other participants included Taryn Hipwell, founder of Beyond the Label and author of “How to Shop for Shi(f)t”; Vanessa Urenda, cofounder of LAMINI; Valérie Martin, vice president of global communications…
SHINE BRIGHT: Guests matched their outfits to the gleaming chandeliers of the Hôtel de Ville ballroom at the Balmain show. Musician Vic Mensa sported a heavily embellished leather jacket, while French singer M. Pokora favored a pair of black sequined pants. Pokora, who is dating American singer Christina Milian, is working on his next album, which will be out in 2019. “But the details are top-secret,” he said. A new album is also in the…
START YOUR ENGINES: L’Occitane is rolling. The beauty brand said its L’Occi truck has proven a good test into new markets and new customers. The company in April introduced its retail truck in Washington, D.C., for the Cherry Blossom Festival, a timely event to play up L’Occitane’s own Cherry Blossom Collection. That was followed later that same month for the truck’s stop at Beautycon in New York. On Saturday the company parks the L’Occi Truck at…
Who says you can’t go home again? Members of The Brussels City Council granted Diane von Furstenberg the title of Honorary Citizen of the City of Brussels in recognition of her efforts in arts and fashion and for her contribution to the image of Brussels worldwide. Von Furstenberg is also chairwoman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Born in Brussels in 1946, von Furstenberg was presented the honor Thursday night by the Mayor…
Bella Dahl, the 10-year-old Los Angeles-based contemporary line, which has built a loyal following for its ultrasoft clothing that draws from its Southern California roots, has begun rolling out a shop-in-shop concept in key cities nationwide. For the October launch, Bella Dahl identified three locations to meet all demographics of its customer: at Sunny Days in Balboa Island and Laguna Beach, Calif.; Gypsy Soul Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and Soca in Birmingham, Ala. The shops blend…
PARTY FAITHFUL: The front row at Hedi Slimane’s show for Celine was filled with longtime friends of the designer, with Karl Lagerfeld, Catherine Deneuve, Lou Doillon, Joséphine de La Baume, Alexa Chung and Mark Ronson joining a legion of musicians at the event, held in a tent in front of the Hôtel des Invalides on Friday. While the dark venue provided good cover for many celebrities in attendance, there was no missing Lady Gaga, who…