The 8 Biggest Fashion News Stories of 2019
Breaking news: A lot happened this year and we're here to spill it all.
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ICYMI: A Mess at Phillipp Plein, The Best of The Best Street Style & Dry Shampoo for Fine Hair
A must-read roundup of our most popular stories of the week. You're welcome.
Gucci's Concrete Plan Towards More Diversity Involves Immediate Design Hires [UPDATED]
The luxury house will put multiple, long-term initiatives into action, as well as create a new role — global director for diversity and inclusion — within its New York City headquarters.
Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri Cares About Diversity, but Does He Really Get It?
Bizzarri opened up about Gucci's blackface controversy during a talk in New York this week, but wasn't able to completely assuage concerns.
Alessandro Michele Breaks His Silence About Gucci's Blackface Scandal
"The fact that, contrarily to my intentions, that turtle-neck jumper evoked a racist imagery causes me the greatest grief."
Internal Memo from Gucci CEO Shows He's Taking the Blackface Scandal Very, Very Seriously
"We made a mistake. A big one."
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Dapper Dan Is Holding Gucci Accountable for Controversial 'Blackface Sweater' [UPDATED]
"There is no excuse nor apology that can erase this kind of insult."
Gucci Apologizes for Controversial 'Blackface' Sweater
And promises to increase internal diversity to prevent future missteps.
Hey, Quick Question: What Was the Deal With the Skin-Tone-Altering Beauty Look at Balmain Couture?
Diet Prada and social media commenters aren't shying away from calling it out as blackface.
ICYMI: #ConverseXMiley, Earring Trends & Gigi Hadid Apologizes for 'Vogue' Italia Cover
A must-read roundup of our most popular stories of the week. You're welcome.
Gigi Hadid Apologizes Amidst Blackface Magazine Cover Accusations
The model's 'Vogue' Italia shoot didn't go over so well with fans.
Africa-Themed Fashion Party Hosts Issue Public Apology [UPDATED]
It's 2013, and one would think that by now, everyone would have gotten the memo that blackface is not appropriate, cute, or funny--and yet, every Halloween, it seems we have to remind people.
Vogue Netherlands in Blackface, Beyoncé's Many Nipple Outfits, and the Gap Look Book Impresses
Fashion Just Won't Quit Blackface: Really, Vogue Netherlands? In 2013 we should not still be seeing blackface in our magazines. The BB Cream Blind Test: We hold a blind BB cream testing session to find the "cream" of the BB crop. Check out our top three faves. Beyoncé Takes Center Stage With Nipple Costumes: Fake nipples seem to be a recurring theme on Beyoncé's Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. The singer opened her tour last Tuesday in a blinged-out nipple dress by The Blonds, and wore another gold-nippled bodysuit by Ralph & Russo Couture only two days after.
Oh Look, It's Another Blackface Editorial in Vogue
Somehow, in 2013, yet another magazine has decided it would be a good idea to put a Caucasian model in literal blackface for a fashion editorial. This time, the culprit is Vogue Netherlands. (In the recent past, Numéro, L'Officiel and Vogue Paris, have all come under for using blackface.)