Fashion
Kosås Color Cosmetics Announces Investment to Fuel Growth
Kosås Color Cosmetics was founded in 2015 by Sheena Yaitanes with a purpose to cultivate beauty on every level and offer women barrier-breaking formulations with universal appeal. The company has seen substantial organic growth without prior outside investment and doubled its sales in 2017. It is anticipated to triple sales in 2018 through expanded distribution with Violet Grey, GOOP, REVOLVE, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Credo and The Detox Market, as well as through a holistic, integrated marketing strategy designed to drive brand awareness and engagement to kosas.com.
Hush Puppies Releases Spring/Summer 2018 Footwear Collection
Embracing its carefree spirit 60 years since it launched, Hush Puppies presents its Spring/Summer 2018 collection offering pops of color, eye-catching prints, and on-trend textures.
Ford Model from Lawndale Launches Series of Confidence Chats with Chicago’s Youth
Robin Harris, a fashion model represented by Ford Models, with an MBA in International Business has launched a series of confidence chats. Harris has been in the fashion industry for over 10 years, working as a professional model, designer, merchandiser, and creative director. She created MODEL ATELIER to fill the void and frustration that tall women have when it comes to finding stylish clothes that’s the perfect fit and length.
BET Networks Launches Exclusive Beauty-Focused Tutorials in Partnership with Beautycon
BET Networks reimagines the make-up tutorial format with stunning visual and shareable videos dedicated to the African American beauty enthusiast. Recently, BET Digital joined forces with Beautycon to launch original short-form beauty-focused content.
Louis Vuitton Announces Virgil Abloh as New Menswear Designer
Virgil Abloh, 37, is making history as the first black artistic director for Louis Vuitton. This is a huge accomplishment, considering how underrepresented black names are in the luxury European world of fashion. Here’s what we know about the new designer.
Inglot Cosmetics Announces Collaboration with Jennifer Lopez
After decades serving as a muse for the makeup industry and a beauty inspiration for women all over the world, Jennifer Lopez is now stepping behind the scenes and debuting a limited-edition collection in partnership with global beauty brand Inglot Cosmetics. Launching April 26th, the extensive color line will bring Jennifer’s and Inglot’s shared vision of strong femininity to life and offer women diverse ways to express themselves through beauty. Finally, everyone can now achieve their own authentic “J Lo Glow.”
The Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League Gives Back in a Big Way with their 11th Annual MBoutique Experience
The Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League gears up for its 11th Annual MBoutique, a signature event dedicated to uplifting Chicagoland youth by providing prom essentials to high school students. Every year, MBoutique serves more than 150 high school participants, providing them with the opportunity to receive all of their prom needs in one place for free.
Men’s Lifestyle Brand dotGREY Makes Bold Entry Into Men’s Skincare Industry
Life can be complicated. Scratch that. Life IS complicated. But .GREY (pronounced “dotGREY”) is changing the game in skincare for today’s man.
No Time to Visit a Derm? Care for Your Skin Like the Experts this Season
I recommend the Dove Beauty Bar as it gently but effectively cleanses, leaving soft, smooth skin. It won’t strip away skin’s moisture like soap can or leave behind that dry, tight feeling that ordinary soaps do, which can be a sign of dry skin damage. It’s also gentle enough to be used as facial cleanser!
Norma Kamali To Host New Weekly Lifestyle Show Exclusively on SiriusXM
“My job has always been to empower women through style, fitness, health, beauty, as well as mentoring female entrepreneurs,” said Norma Kamali. “I believe an empowered woman who reaches her potential is truly invincible! Seriously will really allow me to get into the conversations that I’m most passionate about.”
BIRKENSTOCK Receives Award as Brand of the Year and Wins Category for Excellence in Design Sandals
“We are proud to be recognized with not one, but two Plus Awards – especially Brand of the Year. To be recognized by the industry for what we are accomplishing is very satisfying. In the year ahead, we will take Birkenstock to an even higher level as we focus on serving our retail partners and our consumers with more innovative product and great service,” said David Kahan, BIRKENSTOCK Americas CEO.
LeZazzu.shop opens in the U.S.
LeZazzu.shop keeps its highly curated collections and philanthropic mission at the forefront. “When you shop here, you discover unique pieces that are typically not found in the U.S., while also supporting emerging visionaries,” Anush said. “A share of our profit goes directly to developing new talent by contributing to their initial funding.”
Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1
Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1 explores the dynamic journey of the Air Jordan 1 from its unlikely beginnings to its role in disrupting long-established rules of the NBA, changing the game of basketball, birthing sneaker culture and influencing a social and cultural revolution.
Creme of Nature Marks Black History Month By Celebrating the Beauty of Natural Hair
Leading hair care brand Creme of Nature joins Americans across the country celebrating the accomplishments of Black people in beauty and the arts, sciences, business, law, technology, medicine, sports and beyond. In recognition of Black History Month and as an extension of the brand’s “I Am Super Natural” campaign, Creme of Nature is releasing a new video paying homage to natural hair.
