June 16, 2020 at 11:05PM Meet Josef Adamu, a creative director who splits his time between Toronto and New York, and who started his own creative agency, Sunday School, from his Toronto basement back in 2017 which has since grown to a team of four. Here, he shares, in his own words, his company’s mission and what fuels him creatively. On growing up: “My parents are Nigerian and they came to Canada in ’89. I was born a few years later in Toronto, and my family bounced around a lot between Toronto and Brampton. I even lived in Calgary, Alberta for one year as well. I’ve always been in a Black space for the most part, meaning I’ve always lived in areas where there was a highly concentrated Black or South Asian community. That was beautiful to me. And I always took note of things. Like, when I went to friends’ houses, I was very inquisitive about where their parents were from. I’ve always been that friend that was questioning everything and I’ve always documented it. When I went to the hair salon, I took note of things. When I went to play basketball with friends, I took note of things. I’ve always made mental notes. And, honestly, those experiences play into what I’m doing now.” On what he does professionally: “Creative director, entrepreneur, visual storyteller. I run a creative agency that brings different creatives together to work on campaign projects, and partner with other companies on projects, that bring
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Emma Watson Joins Kering As Chair Of Its Sustainability Committee
June 16, 2020 at 08:31PM Actress and sustainability advocate Emma Watson has joined the board of Kering, the French luxury group with designer brands like Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga under its umbrella. Announced in an online presentation of the group’s annual general meeting on Tuesday, Kering also confirmed that Watson would chair the board’s sustainability committee, which is focused on environmental matters. Watson has long been a supporter of sustainable fashion, championing eco-conscious designers and brands both on the red carper and off. She is also a supporter of Good On You, a mobile app that allows consumers to check the sustainability credentials of clothing brands. View this post on Instagram Kering is proud to announce that Emma Watson is joining its Board of Directors, alongside Jean Liu and Tidjane Thiam. Their appointments have been approved by Kering’s shareholders during the Group’s Annual General Meeting, as proposed by the Board of Directors in March 2020. Emma Watson has also been appointed Chair of the Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors. The combined wealth of experience and skillsets of these three well-known figures will be complementary assets to the Group, enhancing the quality of the work done by the Board of Directors. The latter will benefit from their contribution in defining the Group’s strategic orientations. “I am delighted to welcome Jean Liu, Tidjane Thiam and Emma Watson to our Board of Directors. Their respective knowledge and competence, the multiplicity of their backgrounds and perspectives will be invaluable additions to
Meet Stephanie Benedetto, the Woman on a Mission to Save Fabric From Landfills
June 16, 2020 at 08:26PM Today, Cartier has unveiled the seven winners of the Cartier Women’s Initiative 2020. Chosen from 1,200 applicants from 159 countries, the seven winners will receive a $100,000 investment from Cartier into their business – with sectors ranging from healthcare to education, manufacturing and fashion innovation. To date, the Cartier Women’s Initiative (CWI) has “supported more than 240 social impact-driven businesses led and owned by women entrepreneurs, hailing from 56 countries, creating more than 7,000 jobs,” according to a release. It has also granted over $3 million in funding “making it one of the largest and most generous female-focused entrepreneurial competitions in the world.” One of this year’s laureates is Stephanie Benedetto, a New York-based former lawyer who now runs Queen of Raw, an online marketplace for businesses to buy and sell deadstock fabrics and textiles. Through this marketplace, Benedetto is providing businesses with a sustainable alternative to destroying fabrics. We caught up with Benedetto to find out more about her career transition and the business – and why she hopes to one day work herself out of a job. Tell us a little about how you made the jump from a legal career to starting Queen of Raw. My family has been in the fabric business for over 100 years, but over that time frame, many financial and environmental inefficiencies have emerged. Today, the fashion industry is the second greatest polluter of freshwater in the world and a lot of the raw material produced by
13 Great Grooming Essentials You Can Still Get Dad for Father’s Day
June 16, 2020 at 07:02PM With Father’s Day only a few shopping days away, crunch time to find the dudes in your life the perfect “ I appreciate you” gift is now. Most men have a grooming routine in some shape or form, so we’ve rounded up some awesome bathroom essentials that are sure to make him smile. From beard must-haves to haircare heroes, click through our gallery below to discover 13 grooming gifts to spoil Dad with this Father’s Day. <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–default" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/13 Sensitive Skin Gift Set ($36, CW Beggs and Sons) If dad has sensitive skin, consider this set. Recognized by the Canadian Dermatology Association, this skincare set from CW Beggs and Sons includes a full-size moisturizer, face wash and shaving foam, and the gentle formulas act as a protective veil against external aggressors, meaning prevention from redness, irritation and dryness. Buy Now 2/13 Gents Energising Skincare Kit ($24, The Body Shop) Made with invigorating guarana plant and coffee bean extracts, this moisturizer and face cleanser duo will help jump-start his day each morning. Buy Now 3/13 Hemp Hair & Scalp 5-in-1 ($6.99, dippity-do MEN) Spiked with a nourishing blend of oils (think: hemp seed, argan and olive oils), plus shea butter, this multi-tasker doubles as a hair and body wash to help simplify his routine. Buy Now 4/13 4_Calvin-Klein-CK-Everyone CK Everyone ($65 for 50ml, Calvin Klein ) This gender-bending fragrance, with a blend of orange, essential oil, tea, neroli and patchouli, is one
Kanye West Files Trademark Application for Yeezy Beauty
June 16, 2020 at 04:08PM It’s no secret that the Kardashian-Jenner family knows how to launch a best-selling beauty line – so it makes sense then that Kanye West, husband of Kim and brother-in-law of Kylie, would also be looking to expand his Yeezy empire into the beauty territory. Overnight it was revealed that West filed paperwork for a trademark application for Yeezy Beauty on June 2. According to WWD, the application includes “makeup products such as foundation, mascara, lipstick and body glitter and skincare products like face cream, exfoliants, face masks and body wash, among others.” Additionally, the application also covers personal care items, haircare products and home items such as candles and aromatherapy pillows. This isn’t the first time West has filed paperwork for a beauty trademark – back in 2017, he filed a similar trademark application for DONDA Cosmetics, named after this late mother. He also previously signed a licensing deal with Parlux for a range of fragrances back in 2009, but neither project came to fruition. The Grammy Award winning rapper has built one of the most successful celebrity-led fashion businesses in Yeezy. Earlier this year, Forbes declared West to hold billionaire status as a result of Yeezy and its success. Combine this with the beauty brand launching power of Kris Jenner and Yeezy Beauty might just rule them all. Watch this space. The post Kanye West Files Trademark Application for Yeezy Beauty appeared first on FASHION Magazine. Read More Fashion News Author Maddison Glendinning | Fashion Magazine Selected
15 Gifts Your Dad Will Enjoy Using at Home
June 15, 2020 at 09:53PM Unless he’s an essential worker, your dad’s probably spending a lot more time at home these days. To make the long days a bit more comfortable (and entertaining), gift him something he can use to elevate his day, such as a cocktail kit to make happy hour more fun, some funky art to brighten up his living space, or a Theragun to help combat post-workout muscle fatigue. Click through our gallery for 15 Father’s Day gifts he’ll enjoy using at home during quarantine and beyond. And if you’re looking for a roundup of stylish gifts for fashionable dads, click here. <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–default" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/15 Leather valet tray ($55, La Compagnie Robinson) An elegant catch-all for easily misplaced accessories. Each piece is handmade in Brigham, Quebec, from vegetable-tanned leather. Buy Now 2/15 The Bloom-Hattan Gift Set ($110, Kinsip) If he enjoys cocktails, he’ll love this gift set from Prince Edward County distillery Kinsip, which contains maple whisky, saffron liqueur, whisky smoke bitters, Kvas whisky cherries and a set of whisky stones. Buy Now 3/15 Shave care deluxe set ($155, Les Industries Groom) This shaving kit includes shaving oil, shaving cream, after-shave balm, after-shave splash, a shaving brush, 3-piece safety razor and spare blades. Buy Now 4/15 Indigo denim apron ($90, Dahls) This apron in 100% cotton duck canvas with adjustable leather straps is handmade in Montreal. Buy Now 5/15 The Noma Guide to Fermentation ($58, René Redzepi and David Zilber) For the dad
Six Questions With Designer Sid Neigum
June 15, 2020 at 07:49PM For nearly a decade, Sid Neigum has remained one of the most intriguing designers in the Canadian fashion landscape. Originally hailing from Alberta, the now Toronto-based Neigum’s collections have become known for a sense of attainable luxury and attention to craft, with his most recent pieces featuring delicate plissé details and dramatic metallic fabrics. We caught up with Neigum to see what he’s been working on during the COVID-19 crisis, and how he been staying positive through the global pandemic. You’ve been running your brand for almost ten years. What do you know now that you wish you knew then? To have more patience; it’s a marathon, not a sprint. What’s been the biggest and most important change to the global fashion industry that you’ve noticed since launching your brand? I think we are seeing that change right now. Changes to the calendar, timing, overproduction/overconsumption, inclusion, diversity. It is empowering to watch that change unfold and to be able to take part in it. What do you feel has been the biggest key to your success as a designer? Grit and luck. Photography by Brent Goldsmith. How do you keep evolving your brand? Staying curious, learning, and researching. How are you staying positive through the COVID-19 crisis and ongoing protests and actions right now? Meditation, running, reading, listening. Recently I have shifted focus to create level 3 and 4 waterproof medical gowns. It is rewarding to be able to contribute in a positive way. What are
Michael Kors Announces New Approach to Fashion Calendar
June 15, 2020 at 06:07PM In the wake of social distancing measures, store closures and fashion week cancellations as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, brands have begun to reassess the way in which they design and present collections to consumers, with many advocating for change. Today, Michael Kors announced that he will bid farewell to the traditional fashion calendar in favour of a new, more streamlined approach. His announcement follows similar declarations from Gucci and Saint Laurent. In a detailed press release, the American designer revealed that he will not show during NYFW in September (it is still yet to be seen whether this event will go ahead in light of current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and social distancing) and will instead present his S/S21 collection “sometime between October and mid-November” of this year in an as-yet unknown format. Beyond that, Kors will only present two collections a year for Michael Kors Collection – one for spring/summer and the other for fall/winter – and deliveries of these collections will happen “incrementally” over the season so as to “more closely [reflect] how customers in today’s world actually live and shop.” Furthermore, the brand will sell its collection to retailers ahead of revealing them to the press and public to help introduce a more reasonable pace for retail supply chains and factories. It will also reassess when its Fall collection is released, noting that it will likely be “sometime between mid-March and mid-April.” Kors said these changes are “long overdue” and
18 Father’s Day Gifts for the Most Fashionable Dads
June 15, 2020 at 04:50PM With Father’s Day just days away we’ve rounded up the best gifts for fashionable dads. If your dad loves to look good and express himself with fashion, we have just the gift list you: from tie-dyed socks to belt bags, dad will be spending the summer in style with these cool picks. If he’s into the outdoors find a backpack or sneakers that are stylish as well as practical, or choose a print like camouflage or animal print to elevate a simple style and make it fashion forward. Let his style shine with these 18 gifts you’ll definitely be asking to borrow. Click through the gallery below for 18 of the most fashionable gifts for Father’s Day: <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–default" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/18 Black Marble Swim Trunk ($95, Bather) Buy Now 2/18 Cherai Utility Belt Bag ($595, Ashya) Buy Now 3/18 Palmquist Handkerchief ($65, Tiger of Sweden) Buy Now 4/18 Ultraboost ($250, Adidas) Buy Now 5/18 Face Mask ($20, Brixton) Buy Now 6/18 The Cloth Packer Hat ($75, Filson) Buy Now 7/18 Explore Fusebox Daypack ($130, The North Face) Buy Now 8/18 Trucker Jacket ($108, Levi’s) Buy Now 9/18 Isaac Crocodile Effect Leather Shoe ($675, Casely-Hayford) Buy Now 10/18 Confluence Snapdown lululemon lab ($158, Lululemon) Buy Now 11/18 Blanka Sandals ($185, Rudsak) Buy Now 12/18 Lightweight Better Sweater® Shelled Fleece Jacket ($179, Patagonia) Buy Now 13/18 Multo Pocket Cargo Pants ($145, Spencer Badu) Buy Now 14/18 Saturn Rainbow Sock ($20, Stance) Buy Now 15/18
Givenchy Names Matthew Williams as New Creative Director
June 15, 2020 at 04:31PM This morning, French luxury brand Givenchy has revealed its newest Creative Director: designer Matthew Williams. The news comes two months after Clare Waight Keller announced her resignation from the house. The American designer is the man behind cult streetwear brand 1017 Alyx 9SM (which has previously collaborated with Nike, Dior and Moncler), and he will begin work with the brand on June 16. Williams will oversee all areas of the brand, including both men’s and womenswear – his first designs will be presented in October. In a voice note shared on the Givenchy Instagram account, Williams said, “I want to say something about how honoured I am to be taking on the role of Creative Director at Givenchy. It’s been my lifelong dream to be in this position and it’s really surreal that it’s finally here. I’ve worked every day for 15 years towards this single goal and it’s super surreal. At the same time it’s bittersweet because we’re living in unprecedented times in the world, and I just hope in some way I can bring hope, and with my community and colleagues create positive change for our industry and the world and I’d like to use this platform to do so.” In a statement provided to WWD, Williams added that under his reign Givenchy’s approach will be “based on modernity and inclusivity.” Watch this space. The post Givenchy Names Matthew Williams as New Creative Director appeared first on FASHION Magazine. Read More Fashion News