Vote for Models.com Model Of The Year 2021
As the fashion industry picked up the pieces that was the year 2020, 2021 saw the return of runway shows and an almost pre-pandemic pace. As the year comes to a halt and you no doubt have opinions on who made an impact during the year that was, vote for the names you thought rang out this year in Models.com’s annual Model of the Year Awards and let the world know who you thought had the most impact! [Model of the Year 2021: Reader’s Choice]
Leena Nair is Chanel’s New Global CEO
In leading efforts to diversify and modernize its business, Chanel has appointed a new global chief executive officer to take up the role at the end of January, Leena Nair, formerly from Unilever. The former chief human resources officer (the first female, first Asian, and youngest in that position) spent 30 years at the Anglo-Dutch parent of brands like Dove, Paula’s Choice, Ben & Jerry’s, and Vaseline. According to Chanel’s press release shared on WWD, Nair has “built a global reputation for progressive and human-centered leadership, delivering significant business impact” and went on to describe her as “highly respected as a visionary leader, whose ability to champion a long-term, purpose-driven agenda is matched with a consistently strong record of business outcomes.” [WWD]
Stefano Tonchi Cuts Ties with L’Officiel
Consulting chief creative officer for L’Officiel Stefano Tonchi has cut ties with the magazine after news broke last week that the City of New York was suing the American arm of the French fashion publication for not paying freelancers. In solidarity, Tonchi who was a consultant for the brand, not a full-time employee has temporarily taken a step back according to tabloid site Page Six. [Daily Front Row]
Guram Gvasalia named creative director of Vetements
After years of primarily focusing on the business side of the brother-founded brand Vetements, Guram Gvasalia is stepping into the role of creative director. Demna left the brand in 2019 to give his full attention to Balenciaga, ever since the designs were led by a collective that Guram will now oversee, alongside his CEO status. Guram said, “The truth is, creativity is a part of human nature. We all have it. Some are just too scared to channel it ’cause of the society and the boxes most of us are put in since we are kids. We all have our own sensibilities and if they are calling to you—just let them out!”. The new creative director’s most recent fall ‘22 collection was released on November 25th. [Vogue]
Hedi Slimane and Vogue Are Not on Good Terms
Industry insiders and fashion enthusiasts were slightly shocked after Vogue Runway didn’t cover Celine’s S/S 22 Show, and some are speculating that the glaring snub is due to Emmanuelle Alt’s (aka Hedi slimane’s bestie) departure as EIC from Vogue France this past Fall. Not only did Vogue not cover the show, but it’s also rumored that Celine + Hedi Slimane have paused their advertising with Conde Nast entirely. A rumored Vogue source said, “It was not our decision to not cover spring 2022, but we look forward to covering the brand’s next show.” [TheDailyFrontRow]
Hearst Steps into the e-commerce marketplace with “Tower”
Hearst is set to launch a new e-commerce platform called Tower, “an integrated e-commerce marketplace made up of four individual stores with one cart, one platform and shared back-end technology from media brands like Elle, Bazaar, Town & Country, and Esquire that consumers love and trust for their editorial authority”. The company brought in longtime fashion veteran Ken Downing as the Chief Brand Officer of Hearst Luxury Collection Commerce, overseeing the creative and marketing strategy of the e-retail space. [Fashionista]
Models.com Rankings Updates
*Drumroll* time for another round of ranking updates, starting off with Industry Icons, Grace Elizabeth, He Cong, and Lara Mullen are the newest icons to join the ranking. Akon Changkou, Alva Claire, Barbara Valente, Cyrielle Lalande, Malika Louback, Mao Xing Xing, Sacha Quenby, and Sherry Shi just made it to Top 50. Who are the newest Hotlist additions? Adit Priscilla, Alyda Grace, Greta Hofer, J Moon, Jan Baiboon, Laiza de Moura, Louise Robert, Magdaleno Delgado, Mila van Eeten, Quannah Chasinghorse, Raynara Negrine, Valerie Scherzinger, and Yumi Nu. Now on to the men’s rankings, Alexis Chaparro made it to Top 50. The new men Hot listers are Cheikh Dia, Daein Moon, Nic Kim, Magdaleno Delgado, and Tyler Forbes.
