Robin Givhan Exits The Washington Post
Senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan announced Sunday that she has accepted a buyout offer from The Washington Post. The Princeton University graduate has worked for the media company on two occasios during her highly-regarded career. Her most recent role started in June of 2014, when she joined The Washington Post as fashion critic and then took on her current role in September of 2020. Before that, Givhan had a two-year stint at Newsweek as special correspondent for style and culture. The journalist’s earlier run at The Washington Post started in 1995 and ran through 2009 as fashion editor. She is among the 30-plus staffers, who have accepted buyouts from the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper and media company. Givhan said “I am a believer in the importance of institutions, of legacy media and mainstream media. There’s still a lot to be said and I’m just self-centered enough to believe I’m someone, who needs to be heard. So I’m not done. Democracy definitely dies in darkness. It is greatly wounded by silence.” Check out our latest interview with Robin Givhan where she spoke to Models.com Editorial Director, Irene Ojo-Felix about about the process of writing “MAKE IT OURS,” Virgil Abloh’s design philosophy, and how his visionary approach continues to disrupt fashion’s most entrenched systems. [WWD]
Louis Vuitton’s First Cosmetics Collection Is Here
Louis Vuitton’s first color cosmetics collection, La Beauté Louis Vuitton is here. Developed by makeup artist and new cosmetics creative director Pat McGrath, La Beauté Louis Vuitton features an extensive array of 55 LV Rouge lipsticks (a nod to the Roman numeral LV), 10 LV Baume tinted lip balms, and eight LV Ombres eyeshadows. The 27 satin and 28 matte formulas are made with shea butter and hyaluronic acid for comfortable 12-hour wear and scented by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud with notes of mimosa, jasmine, and rose. The shades range from the scarlet red 854 Rouge Louis to the neutral sienna rose 203 Rose Odyssée. The eyeshadow palette inclues different eight shades. The LV Rouge Complete Lipstick LV Baume Lip Balm are $160 each, while the LV Ombres Complete Eyeshadows ring up at $250. Refills are $69 for lips and $92 for eyeshadows. La Beauté Louis Vuitton is dropping this month in 116 Louis Vuitton stores globally and online. [WWD Beauty]
U.S. Sets New Trade Rates
As of August 1, 2025, the U.S. has finalized a baseline global tariff of 10 percent, ending months of speculation that rates might climb as high as 15 to 20 percent. Not all fashion hubs, however, were spared. Key production countries including China, Bangladesh, India, and Vietnam now face tariffs of 20 percent or more, putting additional strain on global supply chains. Some nations have been hit even harder: Switzerland at 39 percent, Laos and Myanmar at 40 percent, and Syria at 41 percent. Canada also saw its rate rise from 25 to 35 percent, in a move tied to ongoing political tensions. India, in particular, received a steep penalty. After an initial 25 percent tariff, the U.S. doubled the figure to 50 percent as a “secondary tariff,” triggered by the country’s continued energy purchases from Russia. Another major shift is the end of the de minimis loophole, which had previously allowed imports under $800 to bypass taxes. Now, all goods are taxed by country of origin, a change already reflected in the U.S. handbag market where prices have risen by as much as 12 percent. [Vogue Business]
Jill Demling Goes Rogue
Former Vogue Entertainment Director Jill Demling, who spent two decades shaping over 200 American Vogue covers and numerous international editions, launched her podcast Going Rogue in May. The series takes listeners behind the scenes of the magazine’s most iconic shoots, spotlighting the photographers, stylists, and creatives who defined fashion history. Far from an exposé, Demling frames the project as a celebration of the “Voguettes” and collaborators who brought unforgettable images to life during her 20-year tenure. Guests have included Grace Coddington, Phyllis Posnick, Tonne Goodman, Orlando Pita, and Norman Jean Roy, with photographer Mark Seliger featured this week. Positioned as an authentic counterpoint to The Devil Wears Prada, Going Rogue offers a rare insider’s perspective from someone who spent half her life at Vogue, promising candid stories and a fresh lens on fashion’s most powerful publication. Listen here.
Casting Director Liz Goldson Sees What Others Miss
Liz Goldson’s foray into casting was sparked by what her family might describe as a quarter-life crisis. Goldson transitioned from collegiate swimmer to casting intern under Jennifer Venditti and quickly found her calling. Today, she casts for leading brands including Off-White, Vivienne Westwood, and KITH, shaping some of fashion’s most pivotal moments. Drawing from her New York upbringing and Jamaican heritage, she brings a distinctive vision rooted in inclusivity, with collaborations alongside industry icons such as Mario Sorrenti and Juergen Teller. Models.com contributor Nia Shumake spoke with Goldson on her eye for talent, misconceptions around the casting process, and her most memorable collaborations. Find the full interview here.
MDC Selects: These New Faces Shift From Volleyball Courts to Runways
This week’s MDC Selects shift from volleyball courts to runways easily. Learn who’s favorite show is HBO’s Girls, who’s from a small town in British Columbia, and who was scouted after stumbling into an art event. Meet them and more model rookies here.
