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Wednesday May 15th, 2013

Wal-Mart, Gap Fail to Sign Bangladesh Safety Agreement

Wal-Mart, Gap Fail to Sign Bangladesh Safety Agreement

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Earlier this week news broke that H&M, Zara and C&A had joined PVH, the parent company of Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Izod, and German retailer Tchibo in signing onto the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, a legally-binding agreement which requires retailers to help finance the fire and safety improvements needed in the area.

And while the move has inspired some retailers to join plan, others, like Wal-Mart, Topshop and Gap, have failed to do so.

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Published at 12:00 PM

Monday May 13th, 2013

H&M, Zara Make Commitment to Safety Reform in Bangladesh

H&M, Zara Make Commitment to Safety Reform in Bangladesh

by Dhani Mau and Hayley Phelan

In the wake of the recent Bangladesh factory accidents (the Rana Plaza collapse that has killed 1,127 as of today, and, more recently, a fire that killed eight), the call for labor reform in the Bangladeshi garment industry has grown louder and louder. As pressure mounts, both in Bangladesh and abroad, it seems that industry execs and government officials are finally taking the first steps towards creating a safer, more fair work environment in Bangladesh.

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Published at 1:31 PM

Friday May 10th, 2013

Fashioning Workers’ Rights For Women
From the Runways of New York to the Factories of Dhaka

Fashioning Workers’ Rights For Women

by Sara Ziff

The runways of New York and the factories of Bangladesh could not seem further apart. Yet they both drive a global, 1.5 trillion dollar industry: the fashion industry. And in both cases, the work is performed overwhelmingly by young women and girls–fashion models, on the one hand, and garment workers on the other–both of whom are struggling to assert their rights in a hostile labor environment.

Sara Ziff, founder of the Model Alliance took a trip to Dhaka last summer to learn more about the garment industry there and see the conditions on the ground. In this exclusive video, you’ll learn about Sara’s trip, and her more recent work with international labor rights groups (WRC, ILRF) and activists like Kalpona Akter and Tazreen Factor fire survivor Sumi Abedin. Watch and get the message out: let’s put the pressure on major labels to sign on to the Bangladesh Build Fire and Safety Agreement.

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Published at 1:00 PM

Monday May 6th, 2013

Thursday March 28th, 2013

Everyone Hates Rihanna’s Hair, Beyonce Supports Marriage Equality, and How the Fragrance Biz Lost Its Class
Fashion News Roundup

Everyone Hates Rihanna’s Hair, Beyonce Supports Marriage Equality, and How the Fragrance Biz Lost Its Class

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Beyonce posted a handwritten note on Facebook announcing her support for marriage equality. Guess which one of her hits she references? {Facebook}

Rihanna’s undercut was voted the worst hair trend of the past 13 years. See who else made the (unfortunate) cut. {Grazia}

“Born March of ’86…” Lady Gaga is celebrating her 27th birthday with a Mad Hatter-themed tea party, staving off liquor as she’s still on painkillers post-hip surgery. {The Sun}

Tommy Hilfiger’s limited edition surfboards will be hitting the shores in May! Prepared to be swept away. {Vogue}

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Published at 1:45 PM

Monday February 11th, 2013

Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2013: Savile Row Meets Ivy League
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Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2013: Savile Row Meets Ivy League

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The new definition of ‘prep’ hit the runway at Tommy Hilfiger’s fall 2013 show. Unexpected twists on classics included penny loafers that became knee-high boots and menswear pieces tailored with a feminine touch. My favorite look, hands down, was a cable-knit sweater bonded to leather–a piece that was both new and innovative.

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Published at 5:00 PM

Friday February 8th, 2013

Nemo Be Damned! Fashion Week Goes Ahead As Planned
Fashion Week

Nemo Be Damned! Fashion Week Goes Ahead As Planned

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Not even Nemo can stop the fashion crowd.

Billy Reid, Tommy Hilfiger, Rebeccca Minkoff, Yigal Azrouel, Monika Chiang, Tocca, Lacoste, Jill Stuart, Sun Jung Wan, Ruffian, Christian Siriano and Nautica, will be showing their collections as planned this afternoon, evening and tomorrow morning, respectively, when the storm is supposed to be at its worst, WWD is reporting.

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Published at 3:35 PM

Tuesday November 13th, 2012

CFDA and Vogue Put Gwyneth Paltrow, Anna Wintour Up for Auction to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Relief

CFDA and Vogue Put Gwyneth Paltrow, Anna Wintour Up for Auction to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Relief

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The CFDA and Vogue are teaming up once again–but the end goal of this partnership has little to do with fashion.

According to Vogue.com, the two organizations have just launched a new initiative called Fashion for Sandy Relief, which aims to raise funds for those affected by the hurricane.

Even Anna Wintour is putting herself on the auction block.

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Published at 10:06 AM

Monday September 10th, 2012

Tuesday June 5th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Gwyneth Paltrow Tweets the ‘N-Word’ (Sorta), Lindsay Lohan’s In a Surfing Film, and Rodarte’s Designing Costumes Again
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Gwyneth Paltrow Tweets the ‘N-Word’ (Sorta), Lindsay Lohan’s In a Surfing Film, and Rodarte’s Designing Costumes Again

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Director Richard Phillips has tapped Lindsay Lohan for First Point, a new short film about surfing. {T Magazine}

Rodarte and Benjamin Millepied are teaming up once again. The Mulleavy sisters will be designing costumes for his upcoming LA Dance Project. {Hollywood Reporter}

Gap has teamed up with menswear designer Todd Snyder on a pop-up shop in collaboration with Chicago-based brand Threadless. Live in NYC? Check it out at 54th street and 5th Ave. {WWD}

Can’t get enough of Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen Diamond Jubilee outfits? Peep the Duchess’ looks at every angle. {Fabsugar}

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Published at 1:30 PM

Friday June 1st, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Kate Middleton Auctions Two Hats for Charity, Raf Simons Will Collaborate Again with Fred Perry, and Was the Birkin Clint Eastwood’s Daughter Torched a Fake?
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Kate Middleton Auctions Two Hats for Charity, Raf Simons Will Collaborate Again with Fred Perry, and Was the Birkin Clint Eastwood’s Daughter Torched a Fake?

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Dior’s new main man Raf Simons will once again design a menswear collab for Brit heritage brand Fred Perry. {Telegraph}

Two of Kate Middleton’s old straw hats are expected to fetch up to £1,500 each at a charity auction. {Vogue UK}

Artist Tyler Shields’ Birkin BurnGate may have raised a lot of eyebrows, but it also raised the alarm at the Purse Blog. Not only are they rejecting the hefty $100k price tag, they don’t even think that bag is a real Birkin. {PurseBlog}

Tonight, after nine months of work, Barneys New York will finally deliver their window collaboration with the Deste Foundation for Contemporary Art. {WWD, subscription required}

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Published at 1:58 PM