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So when will New York Fashion Week set up its fashion shows at the Shed, which opens April 5?
For years, reports have been circulating that the fashion shows would take place at The Shed once it was completed. The Shed revealed Wednesday that the new nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to commissioning, developing and presenting original works of art, across all disciplines for all audiences, will have its opening season starting April 5. The Shed looks to present world premiere works in the performing arts, visual arts and popular culture.
“We have built a home where established and emerging artists working in all disciplines can create new work in ways that we cannot even imagine,” said Alex Poots, artistic director and chief executive officer of The Shed.
And, where does fashion fit in?
Ivan Bart, president of IMG Models and IMG Fashion Properties, said, “We are hosting NYFW: The Shows at Spring Studios this February, and our focus is on the upcoming season. The Shed is an exciting new development with incredible potential to enhance New York’s culture, and we’re confident many of our talent at Endeavor, whether with IMG or WME, will perform or engage with the space.” He declined to discuss whether
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Donna Karan is among the designers who appear in CNN’s new original series, “American Style,” which will air Jan. 13 and Jan. 20, with back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., ET.
The four-part docuseries features archival footage and interviews with Karan, along with Tim Gunn, Carson Kressley, Vanessa Williams, Beverly Johnson, Isaac Mizrahi, Jeffrey Banks, Christie Brinkley, John Varvatos and Diane von Furstenberg, among others.
In one of the episodes, Karan talks about how when she began working, clothes were suits, shirts and ties, and she created the idea of “Seven Easy Pieces,” beginning with the bodysuit. The show examines how America’s changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social and economic climate of the time. The series, which also touts First Ladies Jacqueline Kennedy, Michelle Obama and Melania Trump, highlights the most iconic moments from fashion and pop culture.
Jacqueline Kennedy in CNN’s “American Style.”
The premiere episode explores style in the Forties and Fifties, how World War II and Hollywood helped create America’s own fashion identity, and the introduction of new trends such as the bikini, Zoot suit, shoulder pads, and the white tee as popularized by James Dean. The second episode tackles the style of the Sixties
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NEWCOMERS: Lacoste, Rokh and Cyclas are the three new acts showing during Paris Fashion Week, according to a statement issued by the French Couture Federation on Wednesday.
French brand Lacoste had left the New York Fashion Week calendar to show in Paris — albeit not on the official schedule — in September 2017. When it shows in Paris during the upcoming ready-to-wear season, which runs from Feb. 25 to March 5, it will mark the first collection designed by new creative director Louise Trotter. She joined Lacoste in October 2018, after the brand parted ways with Felipe Oliveira Baptista in May 2018.
It will be London-based Rokh’s first show in Paris. Headed by South Korean designer Rok Hwang, the brand won the runner-up special prize at the 2018 edition of the LVMH Prize.
Japanese brand Cyclas was founded by Keiko Onose, a former buyer for United Arrows and owner of The Secret Closet boutique chain. Begun in 2007, the brand started as a private-label line offered in The Secret Closet and has been showing in Paris since fall 2016.
The schedule will also feature presentations by Faith Connexion, Karim Adduchi, Kimhekim, Kristina Fidelskaya, Walk of Shame, Maison Mai, Cukovy, Magda Butrym and Savoar Fer.
Paris Fashion Week’s
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These are the reds you’ll want stashed in your collection for future holiday pillaging.
Adidas and the National Hockey League have embraced sustainability for their All-Star Game jerseys.
The game, which will be held on Jan. 26 at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., will find players wearing jerseys made from repurposed and upcycled materials for the first time.
The jerseys were created in partnership with Parley for the Oceans and feature Parley Ocean Plastic, a trademarked material created from marine plastic that has been collected from the oceans and then spun into thread.
The special-edition Adizero Authentic Pro x Parley jerseys will be worn first by the players at the 2019 SAP NHL All-Star Skills exhibition on Jan. 25 and then during the Honda NHL All-Star Game on Jan. 26.
“We create products tailored for an athlete, their sport, life and world and we’re excited to introduce the special-edition Adizero Authentic Pro x Parley jerseys,” said Dan Near, senior director of Adidas Hockey, of what he termed “the first-ever environmentally conscious hockey jerseys.”
“The NHL is a recognized leader in addressing major environmental challenges and preserving the roots of our game,” said Brian Jennings, NHL’s chief branding officer and executive vice president. “Adidas has been an incredible partner in our efforts and shares our commitment to promoting sustainable business practices. Each year, the NHL All-Star Weekend serves as an opportunity to showcase innovations across all
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LONDON — Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against the online fashion retailer Boohoo.com and accessories retailer Zacharia Jewellers for mislabeling products as faux fur.
In September 2018, Humane Society International, the animal welfare charity, discovered that Zacharia Jewellers’ faux fur pom-pom headband, which was being sold on Amazon, and Boohoo’s faux fur pom-pom sweater contained real fur in a test conducted by an independent textiles analyst.
In response to the allegations, both retailers claimed they were being misled by their suppliers.
The ASA ruled that the items in question breached the Committee of Advertising Practice’s code of conduct and said both retailers falsely advertised their products and led consumers to believe they were purchasing fur-free items.
In a statement provided to WWD by Boohoo, the retailer said “the product in question was checked for real fur using our own approved tests and procedures by our in-house Quality Assurance team and the results of the testing showed that real fur was not present in the product.”
While the ASA acknowledged Boohoo’s quality control procedures, it still upheld its ruling given the evidence submitted by Humane Society International.
Boohoo said they are continuing their own investigations. “We uphold our commitment against the sale of real fur in any of our products
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