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☆ Fact Check-Images of a ‘satanic fashion show’ were digitally created, not taken at New York Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The rumors have spread online with captions such as: “New York Fashion Week: Almost as if they're trying to tell us something” (here). He added that the series is purely a fantasy concept and not affiliated with New York Fashion Week, although he was inspired by it. Reuters reported that New York Fashion Week 2023 took place between Feb. 10 and Feb. 6 (here), (here), (here). New York Fashion Week representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The images were created by an artist and don’t portray a real show at New York Fashion Week.

☆ Puma channeled Michael Jordan to announce Rihanna's return to the sportswear brand: 'She's back'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Mary Hanbury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Her return announcement referenced Michael Jordan's infamous return to the NBA in 1995. It's not yet clear what this collaboration will involve but Puma teased fans on Instagram with a post that said: "She's back," alongside her Fenty brand logo. One of her sneaker designs, the Fenty x Puma creeper, was voted shoe of the year by industry news outlet Footwear News in 2016. Fenty Beauty, one of her most successful ventures, helped to catapult her into the Forbes billionaires list in 2022. According to Forbes estimates, Fenty Beauty brought in over $550 million in annual revenue just one year after it launched and is currently worth around $2.8 billion.

☆ The Hottest Accessory at New York Fashion Week? A Point-and-Shoot Camera
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-17 | by ( Chavie Lieber | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Just as the lights went down and a haze machine turned on at a party on the first night of New York Fashion Week, the flash of a point-and-shoot digital camera nearly blinded the crowd of influencers in attendance. “These cameras take bad photos, but in a good kind of way,” said Jamie Pearl, a 24-year-old photographer who was snapping pictures with a Sony RX100 VII at the party, held by the brand Cult Gaia to mark the opening of a new store. “The pictures are grungy. They feel a little bit gross. There is nothing refined about them.”

☆ From Rihanna to Chloë Sevigny, Fashion Week Prioritized Charisma Over Clothes
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Rory Satran | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

In “Iron Man 3,” superhero Tony Stark is haunted by the existential question of whether the suit makes the man or the man makes the suit. The fashion industry depends on the former—selling clothing that it promises can transform and complete you. And recently, garments have continually trumped their wearers, with interchangeable influencers modeling attention-grabbing trends like micro-kilts, Big Red Boots and bra tops. But these past few days at New York Fashion Week, the message is that, though fashion can help, ultimately it’s the wearer that elevates a look. Even larger-than-life Rihanna in a notably casual, yet punchy, Super Bowl halftime look echoed the theme from afar.

☆ Inside Tracy Anderson's cutthroat fitness empire: Legal threats, paranoia, and trainers who say their bodies were 'breaking apart'
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Katie Warren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

One day around 2015, a dozen or so gift boxes showed up at the Brentwood, California, studio of the celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson. "It was an exclusive boutique fitness studio," the former New York trainer said. Darren Gerrish/WireImageThe method demanded that TA trainers, most of whom were also professional dancers, perform the strenuous workouts full out, every time. Let's help you do it correctly so you don't get injured,'" the former New York trainer said. "This is at a time where everyone is already overworked," one of the former New York trainers said.

☆ Designer Michael Kors celebrates power of women with new collection
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Alicia Powell | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation from the Michael Kors spring summer 2023 collection during New York Fashion Week in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 14, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin OchsNEW YORK, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Michael Kors celebrated women who inspired him at his New York Fashion Week show on Wednesday, designing his collection with Tina Turner, Jane Fonda and Yoko Ono in mind. Kors put a twist on evening wear by designing sleek jumpsuits and evening gowns with daring cut-outs. I fell in love with women who were very inspiring to me at the time," said Kors. I think it's a nice alternative to black and warm, and people look so great in it," Kors said.

☆ Style, celebrities and backstage scenes from New York Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( Jeremy Schultz | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Patrick Mahomes proved why he is the NFL's Most Valuable Player as he shrugged off an ankle injury to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a dramatic 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to claim their second Super Bowl in four years.

☆ LaQuan Smith turns NY's Rainbow Room into catwalk at Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation from the LaQuan Smith Fall and Winter '23 collection at the Rainbow Room during Fashion Week in New York City, New York, U.S., February 13, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin OchsNEW YORK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Designer LaQuan Smith took over one of New York's most famed locations for his Fashion Week show on Monday, presenting his Fall 2023 collection at the Rainbow Room. “This used to be where the high society would come and dance and get glammed up and drink champagne,” Smith said. “This collection this season was really rich in texture when it came down to fabrications," Smith said. New York Fashion Week runs until Wednesday.

☆ Style from New York Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Jeremy Schultz | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Rescuers, including teams from dozens of countries, toiled night and day in the ruins of thousands of wrecked buildings to find buried survivors. In freezing temperatures, they regularly called for silence as they listened for any sound of life from mangled concrete mounds.

☆ Carolina Herrera blooms opulence for fall at New York Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Alicia Powell | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model walks toward the runway during rehearsals at the Carolina Herrera Fall/Winter 2023 collection show during the New York Fashion Week in New York City, U.S., February 13, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew KellyNEW YORK, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Carolina Herrera's signature ball gowns, elegant evening dresses and classic day looks filled the designer's sumptuous fall/winter collection at New York Fashion Week on Monday. Bright jewel tones, bold black and white stripes, and floral prints helped to tell creative director Wes Gordon's story of opulence at a Plaza Hotel ballroom. Tulle was used for complete looks as well as embellishment, along with lace, silks and hand embroidery. New York Fashion Week will feature over 70 shows through Wednesday.

☆ Stars align for Prabal Gurung's New York Fashion Week runway show
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation by designer Prabal Gurung at the New York Public Library during Fashion Week in New York City, New York, U.S., February 10, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin OchsNEW YORK, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Prabal Gurung’s pilgrimage to his homeland, Nepal, helped the New York-based designer create a personal collection for Fall/Winter 2023. Debuting his new line at New York Fashion Week on Friday, Gurung said a trip home helped connect him to his roots. After attending a 10-day silent retreat on the suggestion of his mother, Gurung wanted to recreate the starlit nights he experienced there for his runway show. NYFW will end on Feb. 15 after over 70 designers present their collections.

☆ Event crashers beware: New York Fashion Week security is on high alert to prevent anyone sneaking in
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sources in the fashion industry told Page Six that New York Fashion Week crashers are going to great lengths to get on the guest list. With a spike in clever content about sneaking into such events, which started this week, spreading online, event coordinators are being extra cautious, Page Six reported this week. According to the Page Six report, there are reports of a "crashersnetwork" group in which people share invites to exclusive events. A September report from The Cut magazine alleged that TikTok has created a boom in people attempting to sneak into exclusive fashion events like the annual Met Gala and fashion week after parties. You can peer in but not be a part of this weird exclusive world,'" Lip said in the video.

☆ Dogs hit the catwalk at New York Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 10 (Reuters) - Humankind's best friends stole the show at Elysian Impact's Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby fashion show on Friday during New York Fashion Week. The event brought together designers, models, and rescue animals for a day of fashion and fundraising for animal welfare organizations. [1/3] A dog walks on the runway during the CatWalk FurBaby show during the New York Fashion Week in New York, U.S., February 10, 2023. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon 1 2 3Dr Christina Rahm, CEO of DRC Ventures, the event's lead sponsor - who has three dogs and a cat - manages various brands including a couture luxury pet and human fashion line. So we did a couture line as well," she said backstage ahead of the show.

☆ Menswear designers debut new collections at New York Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Alicia Powell | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation from the A. Potts Fall/Winter 2023 collection at New York Men's Day during New York Fashion Week in New York City, U.S., February 10, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew KellyNEW YORK, Feb 10 (Reuters) - From conservative to creative, a gathering of menswear and genderless designers kicked off New York Fashion Week on Friday, showcasing their 2023 fall/winter collections. Jimmy Alexander, creator of Los Angeles-based brand All Beneath Heaven, was making his fashion week debut. New fashion brand Cross Eyed Moose, from One Jeanswear Group, is hoping to take over the accessible premium market. During NYFW more than 70 brands will be showcasing their autumn/winter 2023 designs around the city, from Feb. 10 until Feb. 15.

☆ New York Fashion Week: social media, economy could influence trends
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Alicia Powell | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation from the Michael Kors spring summer 2023 collection during New York Fashion Week in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 14, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin OchsNEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Big brands and emerging labels will present their new collections at New York Fashion Week, which kicks off on Friday, seeking to entice trend-followers with their latest creations and perhaps some viral moments. At a time when social media is opening up once-exclusive catwalk shows to fashion followers around the world, brands will be seeking to stand out and create plenty of buzz. Solá-Santiago said she expected to see a Y2K revival and the continued resurgence of nightlife attire as well as designers looking to social media trends for inspiration. “There's a lot of niche TikTok aesthetics that are really emerging like #Cottagecore #Regencycore, #Balletcore," she said.

☆ George Santos told a former roommate that he was a model who worked at New York Fashion Week, and would soon appear in Vogue
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A former roommate told New York magazine's Curbed that Santos made outlandish career claims. The ex roommate said Santos told him he was a successful model who was going to be in Vogue. He also said Santos claimed to be a journalist for a Brazilian news outlet. But according to a former roommate, Santos was making outlandish claims about his career long before then. (Insider contacted Globo to see if the news outlet had any record of Santos' employment, but did not receive a response.)

☆ How an Instagram influencer earned $1 million from brand deals in her first year as a full-time creator
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

2022 was her first full calendar year working as a full-time influencer. She broke down for Insider how much she earned in brand deals each month. Now, Agutu is wrapping up her first year as a full-time influencer with about about 488,000 Instagram followers, and 730,000 total followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Repped by Digital Brand Architects, a talent agency under the UTA umbrella, Agutu is closing 2022 with more than $1 million in revenue from brand deals on social media. Here's a full breakdown for Agutu's earnings from brand deals in 2022:Month (2022) Earnings from Brand Deals January $84,000.00 February $110,500.00 March $30,500.00 April $81,000.00 May $212,848.53 June $127,250.00 July $36,000.00 August $58,500.00 September $76,073.00 October $8,000.00 November $65,000.00 December $77,500.00Agutu is still waiting on about $76,000 from brand deals to be paid out, according to DBA.

☆ 3 ways entrepreneurs are using QR codes to connect with customers
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Kim Kardashian released an ad in December for her brand, Skkn by Kim, that included a QR code. Kardashian is one of many entrepreneurs using QR technology in their marketing strategies. Additionally, QR codes saw a resurgence in the pandemic, as businesses used them for contactless payment or instead of physical menus. Three small-business owners share how entrepreneurs can use QR codes to grow their brands. The pop-up included a collection of fashion, wellness, and home-goods items, each with a QR code that directed shoppers to the brand's Instagram account.

☆ Trendy fashion retailer Revolve owes its success to creators, but some say its influencer-marketing strategy needs an overhaul
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

But some industry insiders say the company's influencer strategy feels out of touch. Trendy online retailer Revolve owes its success to influencers. Revolve, which launched in 2003, has a strategy centered around building awareness through sponsoring events and experiences such as Revolve Festival, Revolve Around The World, Revolve Gallery, as well as short-term retail experiences and influencer trips. But some influencer industry insiders said they feel the brand's influencer strategy has not matured as the market has. In May, Marketing Brew's Phoebe Bain wrote that sending an influencer products with no strings attached was a successful influencer marketing strategy for some DTC brands.

☆ Arielle Charnas' company, Something Navy, is floundering amid dwindling sales, an employee exodus, and furious suppliers
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Katie Warren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +36 min

From the outside, it doesn't look as if Charnas' company is in trouble. Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for Beach MagazineSeveral former employees told Insider they cut ties with Something Navy because they saw signs the company was struggling. Several current and former Something Navy employees told Insider they'd been inundated with emails since the spring from suppliers, freelancers, and models asking where their money was. In one email viewed by Insider, Scanlan told a supplier that cash was tight but promised payment was on the way. The current Something Navy employee said that based on data she'd seen, the retail locations most likely don't turn a profit.

☆ Leaked emails reveal what Revolve is paying influencers in its December ambassador contest — and some creators aren't impressed
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Amanda Perelli | Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Online fashion retailer Revolve has established a large customer base by leveraging influencers. Leaked emails that were shared with Insider reveal the requirements and payment for its December contest. Online fashion retailer Revolve has grown its customer base by leveraging influencers through seasonal contests centered on product sales. But some influencers say Revolve's ambassador program and "product gifting" strategy are out of touch with typical payments. "I honestly am so fed up," this person said, noting another frustration with Revolve: that it requires influencers to buy their products without guaranteeing payment.

☆ Adidas ends Ye deal over hate speech, costing rapper his billionaire status
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Uday Sampath Kumar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Adidas put the tie-up, which has produced several hot-selling Yeezy branded sneakers, under review this month. "Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech," the German company said on Tuesday. Forbes magazine said the end of the deal meant Ye's net worth shrank to $400 million. The magazine had valued his share of the Adidas partnership at $1.5 billion. On Tuesday, Gap, which had ended its partnership with Ye in September, said it was taking immediate steps to remove Yeezy Gap products from its stores and that it had shut down YeezyGap.com.

☆ LoveShackFancy built a pretty, skinny, rich-girl dreamworld. The fantasy was impossible to live up to.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

Suddenly, in the midst of discussing what Cohen should wear to the next LoveShackFancy store opening, there was the sound of glass clanging. (Another person confirmed hearing this exchange, though the person close to the company said multiple Zoom attendees did not recall it.) The person close to the company said, "It is not uncommon for trips to have dual purposes — they always generate content." Another time, during a visit to the Palm Beach store, Cohen freaked out after seeing staffers in sweatshirts and sneakers. "As with most contemporary fashion brands, we currently do not operate in the plus-size business," the person close to LoveShackFancy said.

☆ Madonna baffles the internet with 'I'm Gay' TikTok video
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Zachary Schermele | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A viral video of gay icon Madonna appearing to suggest that she is gay herself has taken the internet by storm. During an interview on Andy Cohen’s talk show “Watch What Happens Live!” Mizrahi suggested Bernhard and Madonna at one point had a sexual relationship. “The gay community has been incredibly supportive of me,” she told Ellen DeGeneres during a 2010 interview in which she sounded the alarm about a rise in suicides among gay teenagers. Madonna’s video resembles another recent TikTok from actress Shay Mitchell, who played a lesbian in the teen drama “Pretty Little Liars,” in which Mitchell seems to come out as bisexual. Representatives for Madonna did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment.

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