Lil Wayne

This year's collaboration marks the first time in history that Barneys is working with a hip hop star. Here's why it's a big deal.

• By David Yi
  Oct 16, 2013

We chatted with up-and-coming rapper Chanel West Coast about everything from how her song "Karl Lagerfeld" came about (and why she had to change the name) to Kreayshawn comparisons to, of course, launching a clothing line.

• By Dhani Mau
  May 29, 2013

Target's Web President Exits Post-Missoni Ordeal: If you got stressed out trying to purchase those Target/Missoni collabs online when the site crashed, imagine what it was like for the poor guy in charge. Target announced that its web operations president, Steve Eastman, has left the company just a month after the fiasco, which caused more site traffic than on a typical Black Friday. {WWD} Uniqlo Set to Become Largest Apparel Retailer on Planet Earth: The fast-expanding Japanese retailer is set to have 4,000 stores worldwide by 2020, and are opening 150 overseas stores this year alone. Uniqlo's revenue goal for 2020 is $54 billion. Just... whoa. {WWD} Doo Ri Designs Custom Dress for Michelle Obama: The always-stylish First Lady appropriately chose to wear a custom modified purple Doo Ri gown for a state dinner with Korean leaders. The Korean-American designer "loves that [Obama] supports young designers." {Washington Post}

• By Nora Crotty
  Oct 14, 2011

Name: Jenny Albright Age: 20 Occupation: Model Agency: New York Models How would you describe your style? I pick pieces from my travels. What is the most prominent color in your wardrobe? Black. What is currently on your iPod? Lil Wayne.

• By Ashley Jahncke
  Aug 3, 2011

Bryce Dallas Howard Is Kate Spade's First Celeb Model: Ron Howard's daughter Bryce Dallas will be the face of Kate Spade's spring ad campaign. It marks the first time Kate Spade has ever used a celebrity in their advertising in 18 years. {WWD subscription required} The NYT's "Out" List: Cathy Horyn and Eric Wilson came up with the 10 looks they never want to see again. We're totally on board with the denim diapers but we thought Louis Vuitton's fall ad campaign was just lovely. {NYT} Kim Kardashian Posed For Playboy To Be More Independent: Kim Kardashian is on the cover of Glamour's February "guy" issue. In it she tells the mag that she posed for Playboy to assert her independence. Right... {Glamour} Lil Wayne In Jeremy Scott: Yep, this is a thing that happened. Lil Wayne rocked Jeremy Scott's Jeremy Scott x Adidas Originals by Originals Teddy Bear Sneakers from the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. If you would like to wear teddy bears on your feet, these kicks are $328. {Upscale Hype}

• By Leah Chernikoff
  Jan 3, 2011