Joyce F. Brown, president of Fashion Institute of Technology, released a new statement Friday evening to the FIT community updating the steps the college has taken and continues to take in response to the fallout of the MFA Fashion show on Feb. 7.
As reported, during that show, model Amy Lefevre refused to wear accessories she considered racist that FIT graduate Junkai Huang showed with his looks. She walked the runway without them and told WWD she felt uncomfortable wearing them. Earlier this week, Brown issued a lengthy apology to those who participated in the show, to students and those who were offended by what they saw. The accessories, in question, were large prosthetic ears and lips and bushy eyebrows
“This moment, in our minds, is not about closing a chapter and letting wounds heal. It is the beginning of accountability. And we cannot expect our community to trust us without a full examination of how this came about,” said Brown in the new statement. She said FIT  has commissioned an independent investigation “of ourselves.”
“Bond, Schoeneck & King, an external law firm, will immediately conduct a thorough and objective probe into the incident, including what led up to the show and what followed,”

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After much analysis and speculation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, have withdrawn trademark applications for their Sussex Royal brand.
What some had pegged as potentially becoming a billion-dollar brand, the Sussex Royal brand is no longer every marketer’s dream that it once was. But the power couple could still very well reach billionaire status with their various speaking engagements, book deals, talk show appearances and other pursuits, according to one London-based branding expert.
According to news reports Friday, a spokeswoman for the Sussexes said in a statement, “While the Duke and Duchess are focused on plans to establish a new nonprofit organization, given the specific U.K. government rules surrounding use of the word ‘Royal,’ it has been therefore agreed that their nonprofit organization, when it is announced this spring, will not be named Sussex Royal Foundation.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use ‘Sussex Royal’ in any territory post spring 2020,” she said.
After months of intense debate about the prospect of the Sussex Royal brand, today’s announcement sets forth a new course for the soon-to-be entrepreneurs. The former “Suits” actress and her husband, who call Vancouver Island home, will officially give up their royal duties

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The budget-friendly version of the headline-grabbing vehicle is just as sleek.

It’s a 3,500-room gambling mecca that’s fit for Las Vegas royalty.

Renderings suggest the headsets will have AR and XR capabilities.

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The car will also mark the brand’s return to racing.

“We’re calling it a relaunch,” said Eric Buterbaugh, celebrating his fragrance line at Just One Eye, the art and fashion boutique in Los Angeles. “It’s so amazing to have my brand in the store and for [owner Paola Russo] to let us clear it out and throw a party like this.”
It was a disco party — also held to toast his birthday, which was a few days away. “It’s everything I love,” he continued, looking around the space. The decor, kitschy and Seventies-themed, showcased blown-up pink flamingos.
“It’s a little bit campy,” he shared with a grin. The tall, wading bird is prominently featured on the fragrance packaging, inspired by a trip to Necker Island. “It’s that island that Richard Branson owns. They have like, I want to say, 2,000 flamingos there. Have you seen them in that mass? It’s the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in the world.”
Buterbaugh, who counts Demi Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow as friends and clients, is one of Hollywood’s top florists. Out in support were Courteney Cox, Gia Coppola, Monique Lhuillier, Nicole Richie, Rachel Zoe, Tallulah Willis, Sara Foster, Jacqui Getty and Nicky Hilton.
“Do you know Ashley?” he suddenly asked. “You have to meet her.”
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When it comes to H.E.R.’s style, her signature piece has been her black tinted sunglasses worn both on and off-stage.
The R&B singer has skyrocketed to fame over the last few years — releasing her second album “I Used to Know Her” last year and winning two Grammy Awards — all the while masking her identity behind her go-to shades in an effort to let her music speak for itself.
While H.E.R. has revealed more about her background over the years, her tinted sunglasses are still her go-to accessory, and are now the source of inspiration behind her first collaboration with Diff Eyewear.
“I feel like shades are just the icing on the cake and they add that extra oomph to my outfit,” she said in an interview, talking about her style. “I like to pair clothes or accessories that wouldn’t usually go together. I’m a sneaker girl, but I like to make comfort fancy.”
The four-piece H.E.R. x Diff Eyewear collection includes black and gold versions of the Bella sunglasses, an oversize square-shaped frame that the singer describes as “bold and very bossy.”

H.E.R. models the Bella sunglasses from her collection. 
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H.E.R. also took inspiration from her first self-titled album released in 2017 for

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Lululemon is tweaking its China operations in response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. 
The athleticwear brand issued an update on Friday saying that most of its 38 stores in China have been closed since Feb. 3, but that some of the units are “now operating on a reduced schedule.” 
Representatives for Lululemon could not immediately be reached for comment on what the “reduced schedule” involves and how many stores it affects. The company said its e-commerce site continues to operate.

“We’re inspired by the resilience and commitment of our team in China as we navigate the emerging impacts of the coronavirus,” Lululemon chief executive officer Calvin McDonald said in a statement. “The safety of our people is our highest priority, and we are adjusting store operations based upon the recommendations of local authorities.” 
“Despite the current disruption to our growing business in China, we remain confident in the long-term opportunities this market holds for Lululemon,” he said. 
The company said it has been working with local authorities to figure out decisions on store operations there, and said it expects to issue another update during its next earnings call scheduled for March.
The outbreak still appears to be concentrated in China, where it has sickened at least

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