Balenciaga Debuts Spring 2022 Collection With Deep-Fake Runway Of Clones
Balenciaga has unveiled a surreal Spring 2022 collection, dubbed “Balenciaga Clones.” The Paris-based label’s latest range teeters between reality and imagination, as creative director Demna Gvasalia enlisted a virtual, deep-fake runway, thought up by director Quentin Deronzier, to debut each new piece. One model — artist Eliza Douglas,…
Archival John Galliano-Era Dior Is Now Up For Auction
Fashion fanatics everywhere can now have a chance to get their hands on archived Dior (PARIS:CDI.PA -0.45%) pieces from John Galliano‘s famed era. Over 500 vintage pieces from Galliano’s tenure from 1996 to 2011 are up for grabs at the Parisian auction house, Cornette de Saint Cyr. 300 of those…
Men’s Grooming Brand FACULTY Raises $3M USD In Esteé Lauder-Led Seed Round
Men’s grooming brand FACULTY has raised $3M USD in an Esteé Lauder-led seed round. Founded in 2019 by Fenton Jagdeo and Umar ElBably, FACULTY aims to challenge and recraft traditional masculinity norms. It’s centered around a concept of “third-wave masculinity,” which Jagdeo and ElBably explained to HYPEBEAST during an interview in…
Chinese Streetwear Conglomerate YOHO! Group Is Facing Financial Troubles
YOHO! Group, the Chinese streetwear conglomerate that includes everything from a retail operation to a print magazine and the Yo’Hood lifestyle festival may be in financial trouble. According to a report from Business of Fashion via Tencent News, anonymous sources both inside and outside of the company — ranging from the…
Mihlali Ndamase, Amarachi Nwosu & More Fashion & Beauty Game-Changers On Forbes Africa “30 Under 30” 2021 List
The annual Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa is back this year, and we’re happy to share with you the young entrepreneurs in Africa made the list! Through this, Forbes recognizes the top promising young and daring game-changers across three industries – Business, Technology, and the Creative industry….
Kanye West Wears Bag-Like Face Covering In L.A With No Wedding Ring
Looks like Kanye West is taking his fashion tips from the Elephant Man these days. The rap mogul put on a bizarre street-style display Thursday, as he sauntered around Los Angeles wearing what looks like a tight-fitting cloth bag over his head. While the 43-year-old…
Lil Uzi Vert Has Seemingly Removed His $24 Million USD Forehead Diamond
It seems as though Lil Uzi Vert has removed the implanted $24 million USD Eliantte & Co. pink diamond from his forehead. The Eternal Atake rapper was seen with City Girls‘ JT, Future and Dess Dior in Miami, Florida during Memorial Day Weekend and photos and videos showed that he was no longer…
Could Virgil Abloh Really Design Liverpool’s Next Kit?
When Nike (NYSE:NKE -0.93%) signed a deal with Liverpool in early 2020, the Swoosh’s star power was an influential factor. As the deal inched closer, New Balance — the previous kit suppliers — began a court case to continue in the role, but this was subsequently thrown out due to Nike’s marketing…
Gap Exec Discusses YEEZY Collab, “Creativity Takes Time”
During a recent interview with The New York Times, Gap (NYSE:GPS -4.84%) Inc.’s Chief Executive Sonia Syngal expressed a sense of uncertainty regarding an official release for Kanye West‘s YEEZY collaboration. The latest update comes shortly after word of a drop by the end of June. Sygnal revealed that the company would be letting…
Kim Jong-un Has Now Officially Banned Skinny Jeans In North Korea
According to reports, Kim Jong-un has now banned skinny jeans in North Korea. The Supreme Leader of the reclusive nation’s order was decreed by documents published by the Socialist Patriotic Youth League through state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmum. Accompanying the list of banned fashion and hairstyles with a warning, “History…
A$AP Rocky Looks Back At His Best And Worst Fashion Moments
To celebrate his latest GQ cover feature, A$AP Rocky sat down with the publication to look through some of his best and worst fashion moments. Looking at some select outfits from 2012-2019, Flacko broke down his pieces and offered his thoughts on some of his most striking looks…
Prada’s $500 USD Pet Raincoat Is One Expensive Way To Prevent the Smell Of Wet Dog
Prada (HKSE:1913.HK -1.60%) has just released a new pooch-catering piece of outerwear. Revisiting last year’s puffer vest and jacket, this new addition takes one of Prada’s most recognized nylon rain jacket silhouettes and sizes it down for your dog. Constructed with elasticized trim, each dog raincoat features Prada’s signature enameled metal…
