Vivienne Westwood Passes at 81
Punk fashion icon Vivienne Westwood known for her groundbreaking vision, passed away on December 29th, 2022, at 81. Westwood was more than a fashion designer and, as an activist, used her designs to display her commentary on politics and environmental issues throughout her long-lasting career. The Brit got her start in the industry by opening up a boutique in 1971 in Chelsea, London, with Malcolm McLaren, the manager of the Sex Pistols, with the band and the New York Dolls often wearing Westwood’s designs. With each early collection she designed came a different store name, from “Let It Rock”, “Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die,” to “Sex,” “Seditionaries,” and “World’s End.” In 1981, Westwood went on to debut her first-ever collection, and fast forward to the 90s, married Austrian design student Andreas Kronthaler, who became her life and work partner for over two decades. Hearing about her passing, the fashion community rallied to honor Westwood, with Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, and Edward Enniful speaking on The Queen of Punk’s legacy in the industry. [WWD]
Amy Hauk Exits Victoria’s Secret
Only eight months in the job, Victoria’s Secret CEO Amy Hauk has announced her departure from the lingerie brand after notifying the company at the end of 2022. Hauk’s last day is slated for March 31st, and the current CEO of Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VSCO), Martin Waters, will take on Hauk’s responsibilities in the interim. VSCO is currently rebranding from its supermodel Angels’ fashion show glory days and is looking to expand after recently acquiring lingerie competitor, Adore Me. [Forbes]
V Magazine Launches “Mini V.”
V Magazine launched this week “Mini V,” the newest edition to the V and VMAN family. According to the publication’s website, “MINI V is for a new generation of disruptors, game changers, and industry shakers – a youthquake awakened!” The debut covers feature Ever Gabo Anderson, daughter of actress Milla Jovovich, director Paul W. S. Anderson, and the newest Disney lead as Wendy in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy,’ photographed by Inez and Vinoodh alongside another cover shot by Domen & Van de Velde with Olivia Petersen, Rachel Thabior, and skateboarder, Junior Gutierrez. You can find the premiere issue here.
Models.com Interviews Aloïs Cotti
For the first Model of the Week of the year, we spoke to rookie Aloïs Cotti about his debut walk for DSquared2, studying physics, and passing the time by drawing cartoons. Find the interview here.
Model of The Year 2022 Awards
As the year begins, don’t forget to look back at the 2022 Model of The Year Award winners and start keeping track of who you’d like to win for 2023! Find the winners here.
