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50 Black Women Who Did the Thing!!

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They don’t call it Black Girl Magic for nothing! For centuries, black women have been the movers, shakers and straight up innovators; that have tirelessly pushed forward the boundaries of society’s accomplishments and progression. Therefore, for Women’s History Month we are highlighting just a few of these amazing ladies, because their stories are an inspiring phenomenon! For example, did you know that the first female self-made millionaire, according to Guinness World Records; in the United States is a black woman? Well, it’s true. And you will learn about her a little later on in this feature. However, so many wondrous…
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Top Fashion Stories of the Week: July 14

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This week, the fashion industry’s top headlines brought designers to a variety of locales, including Wall Street, courtrooms, auction houses, football fields and runways. At the top of the list, Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS is reportedly engaged in a pre-IPO fundraising round from “mutual funds and family offices” that will value the only-four-year-old company at $4 billion USD. Meanwhile, Shein was accused of copyright infringement in a new lawsuit citing RICO violations from three designers, who claim the fast-fashion company has “grown rich by committing individual infringements over and over again.” Elsewhere, Sotheby’s opened a new auction, titled “PERSONAL EFFECTS,” filled…
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Amal Clooney wears a metallic gold jumpsuit to speak at a conference

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What’s the secret to Amal Clooney’s style? Relying on timeless classics, again and again. Whether she’s wearing a good pair of denim jeans or dressing up in sequins, the human rights lawyer always looks polished and sophisticated; she knows what suits her and steers clear from passing trends. Her latest look is a prime example of her approach to dressing. Clooney took to the stage during the global ‘We Choose Earth Tour’ conference in Madrid, wearing a stylish yellow-gold jumpsuit, featuring an asymmetric pleated body. Carlos Alvarez//Getty Images Europa Press Entertainment//Getty Images While the one-shouldered style could easily be worn…
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Getting ready for the Max Mara resort show with Kiernan Shipka

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“Style tells a story that you can share again and again,” says Kiernan Shipka, who knows a thing or two about dressing for the spotlight. The actress mastered fashion from a very young age after landing a role in Mad Men, aged just eight years old, and she has since become a face to watch on the red carpet. “I love the idea that you can send a message or speak some kind of personal truth with what you’re wearing, that makes fashion so exciting.” This weekend, Shipka attended Max Mara’s resort show in Stockholm, wearing retro bell-bottom trousers and…
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Fast fashion giant with ties to China tries to shake forced labor claims

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“We are committed to respecting human rights and adhering to local laws in each market we operate in,” said Peter Pernot-Day, Shein’s head of strategy and corporate affairs. The new lobbying effort underscores how geopolitical tensions are squeezing Chinese companies that rely on markets in the West, where they face rising scrutiny from both governments and consumers. In the US, Chinese companies have become a target for politicians looking to feed off Americans’ anti-China sentiment. They’re also potential losers in the Biden administration’s push to diversify the country’s supply chains away from China, as well as efforts to change the…
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On the Podcast: Elle Fanning on Dressing for Cannes and Ethan James Green on Vogue’s Barbie-Inspired Summer Cover

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She’s a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world…a Vogue Barbie world, that is! Wednesday marked the big reveal of Margot Robbie’s fabulous, fuchsia fantasy of a cover for Vogue‘s Summer issue, styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson and photographed by Ethan James Green. Chioma and I invited Green into the studio to tell us all about the behind-the-scenes shenanigans that went into creating this magical, Alice in Wonderland-esque Barbie world. From oversized props to make Robbie appear doll-sized, to couture gowns with a Barbie twist, this shot had it all, and who better than the photo wizard himself to pull back the…
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Gender neutral, nonbinary fashion is slowly coming of age

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Fashion and its changing shapes have long stirred controversy. Once it was women in pants who drew a frenzied backlash. Today it’s the choices of people who identify as nonbinary, and challenge the norm in what they choose to wear and how they want to shop. Sped up by social media and the influence of international celebrities like Harry Styles, nonbinary fashion is becoming more prevalent and driving retailers to figure out how to catch up. For more stories, visit the Tech and Trends homepage. Fashion and its changing shapes have long stirred controversy. Once it was women in pants…
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We’ve Never Seen Kamala Harris in Sleeves Like This Before

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Petition to have more statement sleeves on Capitol Hill. Yes, that was Angelina Jolie at the White House’s state dinner with South Korean President Yoon, but Jolie wasn’t the only person having a major fashion moment at the event. Vice President Kamala Harris wore a statement-sleeved blouse from South Korean designer Miss Sohee to the event, offering up a silhouette that we’ve never, ever seen from a vice president before. She finished the look with Nikos Koulis jewelry and a Tyler Ellis clutch, but the spotlight was squarely on the bold blue blouse, which had huge balloon sleeves, a portrait…
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