Kenzo Selects Streetwear Legend Nigo As Artistic Director
Founder of A Bathing Ape and Billionaire Boys Club, Nigo is the new artistic director of Kenzo. Nigo, the Japanese guru of streetwear, is set to start his new role on September 20th and is expected to debut his first collection for women and men during Paris Fashion Week in January 2022. Sidney Toledano, chairman, and chief executive officer of LVMH Fashion Group said, “He has followed Kenzo for years, I was impressed by his personality, his creativity, and his knowledge about Kenzo. He immediately had a vision for the right jacket, the right sweater. He was developing products from our very first conversation.” [WWD]
Naomi Campbell Honored as Ambassador to The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust
Industry legend Naomi Campbell has been named the first-ever global ambassador for the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust in the UK. The trust funds young leaders in former territories of the British Empire that are making a difference in their local communities. With a quarter of a century of humanitarian work under her belt, Campbell spoke on the new appointment last night at the announcement event at the Cafe Royal Hotel in Central London saying, “It is my privilege to accept this role as global ambassador for The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust. Regardless of where you are from or where you are now, there are young leaders within your community doing amazing work. Sometimes they are not seen and some of them may not even see themselves as ‘leaders’ yet, but they all deserve our support, and access to education and resources… This is something very close to my heart, and I will continue to do everything I can to uplift the next generation, so they can create a better future for their communities.” The trust started in 2018 on the Queen’s 92nd birthday and was formally ran by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, respectively as President and Vice President, until February 2021.
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CFDA Announces Fashion Award Nominees
With the CFDA awards on the horizon, the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced the 2021 honorees yesterday. The in-person event is set for November 10 and some of the nominees are, Catherine Holstein for KHAITE, Christopher John Rogers, Gabriela Hearst, Marc Jacobs, and Peter Do for American Womenswear Designer of the Year. For the American Menswear Designer of the Year, the nominees are Emily Adams Bode for BODE, Jerry Lorenzo for Fear of God, Mike Amiri for AMIRI, Telfar Clemens for Telfar, and Thom Browne. While for the accessories department, Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row, Aurora James for Brother Vellies, Gabriela Hearst, Stuart Vevers for Coach, and Telfar Clemens for Telfar have been nominated for American Accessories Designer of the Year. As for the American Emerging Designer of the Year award, the nominees are Edvin Thompson for Theophilio, Eli Russell Linnetz for ERL, Jameel Mohammed for KHIRY, Kenneth Nicholson, and Maisie Schloss for Maisie Wilen. Check out the CFDA’s Instagram below to find out the rest of the nominees. [The Daily Front Row]
LFW Begins
As one fashion week ends, another begins! LFW is back and gender-neutral. Starting today, Preen By Thornton Bregazzi, David Koma, and Nensi Dojaka will be among the many designers debuting their SS 22 collections. Rumor is, British heavyweight Burberry will be trading the Isles for Paris as COVID complications make travel logistically complicated. Stay tuned this weekend to watch all the action unfold, as LFW ends on September 21. [London Fashion Week]
Models.com NYFW SS22 Faces
NYFW came back in full force with new faces gracing the runway. For all the model fanatics missing our biannual confirmed series, Models.com just debuted our new exclusive series, Runway Faces #SS22 presented by River Demetri, where you can find out the new and just debuted faces on the runway each week of fashion month. Started off the Big Four with #NYFW, check out our TikTok page for the #LFW edition coming up!
Marie Claire Goes Completely Digital
Another one bites the dust. Marie Claire announced the shutdown of their print edition after 27 years. Who was the first to find out? The print subscribers, while receiving their summer 2021 edition, followed an accompanying letter signed by Bazaar editor-in-chief Samira Nasr stating the closing of their print issue and that Marie Claire was set to focus on their digital platforms. On the upside, subscribers will start receiving Harper’s Bazaar directly to the mailboxes in Marie Claire’s place. [Fashionista]
Model Lucas Kerr Is Raising Medical Expenses
Model Lucas Kerr has been going through some very difficult times and details his ongoing medical issues on his Gofundme. His agent Jason Kanner at Soul Models writes: “Lucas Kerr is one of the kindest and most giving human beings I have ever met in my life. Over the 20 plus years, I have known him he is one of the first people to offer help to anyone in crisis. He loves unconditionally and has been a role model to many of his peers. Lucas you are family to both me and my family. I love you. we are going to fight this and beat this. God Bless you.”
Please consider supporting Lucas directly on his Go Fund Me.
