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7-20 is A1

7-20 is A1

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Until the creation of the Fenty brand, she was known as the unprecedented pop star, Rihanna. Robin Rihanna Fenty is one of the most successful musicians of her time, as her passion for making music, talent for performing, and ability to connect with fans have made her a nonstop sensation in the industry.

It was not until she dipped her toes in a new pond that we realized there is much more talent than meets the eye. Rihanna has recently ventured into a new industry; fashion. With the conception of her fashion brand Fenty, in addition to her cosmetic brand Fenty Beauty, Rihanna explores her appetite for makeup and luxury fashion. The collections are just as unique and tasteful as you would expect them to be coming from Rihanna, with flavor and spunk that are too irresistible to pass up.

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Thus far, Fenty has been known for its show stopping lingerie collection, titled Savage Fenty. The sexy, sophisticated yet fun pieces are high quality and compliment any body type. But, there’s a new Fenty in town, and her name is 7-20. In collaboration with Amina Muaddi, this fierce female duo captures the boldness and strength of women in modern shoe designs. The collection is especially admirable as it celebrates the creativity and genius of artistic women, and embodies the electrifying energy maintained throughout the entire Fenty brand.

With designs that include square toe soles, braided straps and mesh fabrics, the collection has the ability to fulfill the desire of every woman’s closet. One of the most admirable aspects of the 7-20 collection is the heel itself, the only piece of the different silhouettes that remains the same, designed to hold up each shoe and support the strong woman who is wearing it.

Though this is the last release of the Fenty Summer collection, it is the first ever release of shoes for the brand. The designs are breathable and allow the wearer to remain comfortable in the heat of summer, but by no means fall short of attraction or originality. It comes as no surprise that Rihanna and Amina’s creativity and brilliance have created Fenty’s newest, and perhaps most desirable, collection.

All photo's originate from the Fenty website.

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KKW Beauty Has Officially Partnered With Coty Inc.

KKW Beauty Has Officially Partnered With Coty Inc.

Kim Kardashian West is back in the headlines, but this time it’s due to her mega beauty brand, KKW Beauty. West is following in her youngest sisters footsteps as she has sold 20% of her empire to beauty company, Coty Inc.

Kylie Jenner had sold 51% of her two multi-million dollar businesses, Kylie Cosmetics and Kylie Skin, to Coty back in January and it was a shock to many. But, this go around we see West trying to make her own mark in the beauty industry with the help of the big named company. Coty is home to many designer beauty brands such as Balenciaga, Gucci, & Burberry, and now KKW Beauty will be added to the collection.

Wondering why Kim Kardashian West would sell a part of her company? The entrepreneur is looking to expand her beauty brand globally, and with the help of Coty, that dream can become a reality. The new collaboration will focus on the expansion of products and entering a new beauty category. Does this mean KKW Beauty can potentially become a luxury brand?

West is responsible for promotion of products and campaigns on her social media since her following is like no other. Coty will hold the responsibility to share knowledge on its expertise of the industry, expand the brand’s product portfolio, and drive the marketing department.

With Kim Kardashian West being one of the most famous women on the planet, and Coty being a powerhouse in the beauty industry, these two can make history. Coty’s new and expensive $200 million investment into West’s beauty business, it seems as if this could be the perfect collaboration to bring KKW Beauty to new heights.

Photo Credits:

https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/coty-acquires-20-percent-interest-in-kkw-beauty/

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200601005387/en/Coty-Announces-Strategic-Transformation-Definitive-Agreement-KKR

Report: Kaitlin Gallagher

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Fear of God and Barton Perreira's Friendly Collaboration

Fear of God and Barton Perreira's Friendly Collaboration

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Fear of God’s groundbreaking collaboration with indie eyewear brand Barton Perreira was born of a particularly endearing mutual admiration for each other. Designer Jerry Lorenzo’s affinity for Barton Perreira glasses has earned him the opportunity to join his cherished optical brand in creating a limited-edition line of stylized eyewear.

Lorenzo’s adoration for Barton Perreira began in his late twenties, initially drawn to the glasses’ exceptional boldness and proceeding to incorporate them into his everyday style. Fear of God even featured pairs of these glasses in a previous collaborative shoot with Zegna. Lorenzo’s zeal for Barton Perreira shone through in an Instagram post in which he was flaunting their “Woody” and “Joe” frames, capturing the attention of brand co-founder Patty Perreira. Perreira was charmed by Lorenzo’s simultaneously classic and modern aesthetic and immediately requested his partnership, which he promptly accepted within 24 hours.

Lorenzo’s deep study of Barton Perreira’s vintage eyewear collection inspired him to brainstorm new ideas for color palettes and frame designs, resulting in an array of glasses with earthly hues and light gradient wash lenses. Fear of God’s optical design debut is now available for purchase on their website, as well the website and physical stores of Barton Perreira.

Photo credit:

https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/fear-of-god-eyewear-launch-1203652632/

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UNIQLO Billie Eilish x Takashi Murakumi

Billie Eilish and Takashi Murakumi collaborated with UNIQLO for a collection of oversized graphic tees. The 18 piece collection featured the singer's Blosch symbol and the artist's iconic smiley pop flower. This isn't the first time the duo worked together.

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Billie Eilish signature baggy tees are the star of the UNIQLO Billie Eilish x Takashi Murakumi collaboration. The five time Grammy winner worked with UNIQLO to drop a 18 piece collection, the basics tees are oversized, colorful and graphic.

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The tees come in multiple colors, such as blacks, greens, blues and oranges, as well as colorful graphics. Some tees features the Blosch symbol and the iconic smiley pop flower icon.

This isn’t the first time the singer worked with Japanese contemporary artist, Takashi Murakumi. The duo worked together for the creepy crawly “you should see me in a crown” music video. The artist is known for the iconic colorful pop flower.

The collection consists of shirts for men, women, and kids. The brand recently restocked due to high demand. The tees retail for $14.90 each. There is a two shirt set limit and is available on the UNIQLO website.

Photos taken from UNIQLO

Report: Katie Mok



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Levi's Golf Wang-Inspired Anniversary

A noteworthy milestone of this year’s 501 Day has been the collaboration with Golf Wang, Tyler the Creator's fashion label.

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Having been in business for an astonishing 147 years, Levi’s Jeans celebrates each anniversary with their 501 Day, in homage of their signature 501 jeans. Each May, Levi’s hosts worldwide events and campaigns commemorating their legacy as the leading brand of jeans for over a century. A noteworthy milestone of this year’s 501 Day has been the collaboration with Golf Wang, Tyler the Creator's fashion label.

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Levi's and Golf Wang are two brands that complement each other well due to their respective mission statements. Levi’s 501 jeans embody self-expression and individuality, as their simplistic build makes them adaptable to customizations and redesign. Meanwhile, Golf Wang is a brand rooted in whimsicality, consisting of brightly colored hats, sports jerseys, and duffel bags emblazoned with random images such as chicken and waffles. Defying the hip hop fashion convention of glorifying luxury items, Tyler opts to imbue with his products with dark, absurdist humor.

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Together, Levi’s and Golf Wang have previewed a more vibrant iteration of the classic 501 jeans, one spangled with multi-colored polka dots as Golf Wang’s heart-and-flower logo adorns the back pocket. These rainbow jeans are truly a vivid, fantastical creation, and they are available for purchase on both of Levi’s and Gold Wang’s websites on now.

Photo credits:

https://hypebeast.com/2020/5/golf-wang-levis-tyler-the-creator-501-day-polka-dot

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-hook/6099335/tyler-the-creator-golf-wang-style

Report: Nia Hunt

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Savage x Fenty Teams up with Megan Thee Stallion for Their 2020 Campaign

Rihanna’s lingerie line, Savage X Fenty, has announced Megan Thee Stallion as their 2020 brand partner.

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Rihanna’s lingerie line, Savage X Fenty, has announced Megan Thee Stallion as their 2020 brand partner. The collaboration deemed #SavageXTheestallion, is part of the brand’s community-led summer campaign where brand partners, ambassadors and influencers take photos from inside their homes. The brand is teaming with mixed media artist Rafatoon to put together the campaigns.

The “Savage” and “Hot Girl” singer was given this opportunity with Savage X Fenty after she helped launch TikTok’s account in April with the #SavageChallenge. From the app, she was seen modeling the brand’s lingerie while dancing along to her hit song, Savage. The challenge has become viral and has nearly 800 million views.

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When interviewed about the collaboration, Rihanna said “Meg is the energy we were looking for. She is a risk-taker with an attitude, character and personality.”

In the first campaign shots, Megan is seen wearing a yellow lace bra, paired with a matching thong. Another shot shows Megan on top of a leather chair featuring the same lingerie that she wore from the original #SavageChallenge video.

The collaboration will feature fits of all available sizes, from 32A-42H and XS on www.savageX.com, Amazon.com, ASOS.com and Zalando.com and is nothing short of classy, bougie and ratchet.

Report: Woo Jong Kim

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KITH and Sailor Moon Team Up For New Collaboration

Over two decades later, Sailor Moon’s legacy is still felt throughout pop culture, a milestone that is commemorated by the clothing brand KITH.

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Sailor Moon was one of the flagship anime in the 1990s that introduced an entire generation to the distinct art style and boundless creativity of Japanese animation. Over two decades later, Sailor Moon’s legacy is still felt throughout pop culture, a milestone that is commemorated by the clothing brand KITH.

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KITH has officially collaborated with the Sailor Moon franchise itself in celebration of the television show’s 25th anniversary. The label’s latest products are hoodies and t-shirts depicting the eponymous superhero with the KITH logo. As a series that resonated most with young girls, Sailor Moon proved that femininity and strength are mutually inclusive, a sentiment best symbolized by the pink cropped hoodie with an image of the Sailor Scouts wearing KITH clothing emblazoned upon it.

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Conversely, Sailor Moon’s character design, consisting of her colorful dress and signature blonde pigtails, is prime for graphic streetwear, creating a look that is casual and youthful, yet feminine. KITH’s new merchandise will undoubtably reignite older consumers’ nostalgia for their beloved childhood cartoon, all while subtly invoking the younger generation’s curiosity about the anime, eventually leading to another era of young girls becoming invested in the iconic heroine. Overall, KITH exemplifies the modern art of mainstreaming what was once a niche interest through the innovation of fashion trends.

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Blackpink's Jennie and Korean Eyewear Brand Gentle Monster Team Up

Blackpink Jennie and Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster team up to release "Jentle Home" collection to be drop on April 21.

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Korean eyewear house Gentle Monster teamed up with Jennie from Blackpink for an upcoming collection of sunglasses and accessories, “Jentle Home.” This would be the first collaboration between the two. Gentle Monster has done multiple collaborations, such as Alexander Wang, Fendi, Hood By Air and many more. Jennie, a Chanel Ambassador and a model for Korean beauty brand Hera.

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The collection has transparent frames, metal frames, and multicolor lenses creating retro to oversized sunglasses. The collaboration also features a variety of eyeglass chains with a Jentle logo. One is a chunky black chain, and a chic glasses chain to necklace that comes in gold and silver. The Jentle Home collection ranges from $130 to $230 USD. It is set to release on the Gentle Monster website on April 21. It was first shown in a Marie Clare editorial with Jennie. The collection will be featured in a pop-up shop in Seoul in May, and will be available in the Los Angeles and New York flagship stores once it is deemed safe. Images from Gentle Monster.

Report: Katie Mok


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KKW Beauty Launches a New Fragrance

KKW Beauty Fragrance announced the launch of KKW x KRIS, the first fragrance collaboration between Kim Kardashian West and Kris Jenner.

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Recently, KKW Beauty Fragrance announced the launch of KKW x KRIS, the first fragrance collaboration between Kim Kardashian West and Kris Jenner. This perfume partnership comes just in time for the holiday and follows several collaborations between Kim and other members of the Kardashian family. "Creating a fragrance together with Kim just in time for Mother’s Day was magical! We’ve talked about doing this for years, so to see our shared vision come to life has been amazing. Kim and I have similar tastes which makes working together a dream; we both wanted a classic, ageless scent that is beautiful and empowering for anyone who wears it and I think this fragrance perfectly embodies that," Jenner said.

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The woody white floral scent is reflected in the bottle's neutral design. "We chose really fresh, light florals complemented by creamy notes that are personal favorites, and it smells exactly like my mom who always smells amazing," Kardashian explained. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, KKW Fragrance will donate 20% of profits from all sales until May 5 to Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that provides food on the weekends to elementary school children across the country who might otherwise go hungry. The fragrance will be available online at KKWFragrance.com on April 15 at 12 p.m. EST.

Report: Amanda Lou

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Rihanna’s Latest Savage X Fenty Collection

We may still be waiting for Rhi to drop the album, but she at least has all of our lingerie desires covered this season with her new April SS20 Savage X Fenty collection.

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We may still be waiting for Rhi to drop the album, but she at least has all of our lingerie desires covered this season with her new April SS20 Savage X Fenty collection. As always, Savage X Fenty features the best quality bras, bralettes, panties, slips and more at affordable prices. The latest collection is turning heads with the brand’s global ambassador, Normani, and a group of models posing in the dreamy rainbow ombre star print, lilac colored lace, and the stylish “Flock U” lace.

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There is a little bit of something for everyone, no matter the occasion, style, or body type. We’re always looking to support women owned businesses, especially for our goddess Rihanna. We’ll even let the delayed album drop slide for now. If you’re looking to spruce up your underwear collection, the new campaign is sexy, comfortable, size-inclusive and affordable. All of the new pieces are available for purchase online at https://www.savagex.com/featured/normani.

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Louis Vuitton Announced Its Next Collaboration With Nigo Named LV²

Louis Vuitton announced its next collaboration with Nigo named LV² and, most recently, shared its lookbook of the collection. Are we feelin' this collab with Nigo and Virgil Abloh?

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Since the last collaboration with streetwear brand Supreme, Louis Vuitton announced its next collaboration with Nigo named LV² and, most recently, shared its lookbook of the collection through Instagram. Virgil Abloh, Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear, and Nigo have been longtime friends spanning back to Nigo’s creation of A Bathing Ape and now most recent streetwear company, Human Made.

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As both brands created by Nigo have been centered on streetwear consumers, the released collection with the fashion house is that but opposite than the brand’s basic aesthetic and Supreme collection. The collection features hints of original LV’s classic designs featuring its signature logo, patchworks, and classic camel and chocolate brown colors. With Nigo’s influence, Human Made fonts are featured on classic streetwear bomber jackets, “dripping” Louis Vuitton designs are on bags (backpacks, travel and carrying bags), fitted caps are featured, and crisp tailoring are focused on suits and casualwear.

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This fresh take on a collaboration with a streetwear creator will be the influence needed in the fashion industry to put more emphasis in design and less on the placement of logos. The full collection can be found in Virgil's most recent interview with Vogue. The release date of the collection has yet to be announced.

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Photo Credit: Vogue.com

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