UNIQLO HITS SHEIN WITH LAWSUIT OVER ALLEGED DUPE OF VIRAL SHOULDER BAG

According to a statement put out by its parent company, Fast Retailing, Uniqlo filed documents in the Tokyo District Court in Japan on Dec. 28. accusing the Chinese retailer of copying its popular Round Mini Shoulder Bag. It requested that Shein’s operators cease production of the “imitation products” immediately and compensate Uniqlo for damages.  Shoppers may recognize Uniqlo’s Round Mini Shoulder Bag — which retails for … Read more

JESSEL TAANK WANTS TO BE ‘THE GWYNETH PALTROW OF INDIA’

Jessel Taank comes from a lineage of fashion creatives. Before the UK-born fashion publicist and “RHONY” got her start in the industry, her uncles moved to New York in pursuit of careers in photography. And even as a little girl, Taank loved exploring her own style, taking on “two identities, in a way,” she told Ana Colón during … Read more

CHRISTIAN SIRIANO SHARES HIS BEST ADVICE FOR YOUNG DESIGNERS

There’s a reason Christian Siriano is one of the most beloved designers among celebrities and industry insiders: For him, it’s about so much more than making great gowns — it’s about building relationships. “Dressing someone or giving clothes is something I’ve always thought as such an interesting transaction,” he told Dhani Mau during a live chat on … Read more

LEVI’S SUES BRUNELLO CUCINELLI OVER TRADEMARKED TAB

Levi’s is suing Italian luxury fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli over allegedly infringing on the American brand’s trademarked rectangular tab that often adorns the back pocket of its jeans and other products.  On Tuesday, Levi’s filed the complaint for trademark infringement, dilution and unfair competition in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. It includes 14 … Read more

THIS BEAUTIFUL BRUSH IS QUIET LUXURY IN HAIR TOOL FORM

Jimmy Choo has reached the top of the fashion ladder. Now, he’s passing on his knowledge to the next generation of pioneers, so they can follow in his footsteps. “My father and my mom always told me, ‘When you’re learning a skill and learning all the knowledge, you must pass it on,’” Choo tells Fashionista. In … Read more

GREAT OUTFITS IN FASHION HISTORY: JUDY GARLAND’S 1965 RED FEATHERED GOWN

There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In ‘Great Outfits in Fashion History,’ Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks. Though Judy Garland had an abundance of glamorous looks throughout her career, the actor, singer and … Read more

MUST READ: H&M CEO QUITS AS SHARES DROP, FASHION ISN’T DISCLOSING WATER-RELATED RISKS

H&M gets a new CEO as shares dropH&M announced on Wednesday that company veteran Daniel Ervér will be taking the CEO role from Helena Helmersson, who has quit after four years and said the role had been “very demanding,” Reuters reported. This leadership switch comes as the Swedish retailer’s shares dropped 12% and sales fell by 4% for December and … Read more