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The stories made headlines in the fashion world on Friday.
kamala harris appears FashionOctober digital cover
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris FashionOctober’s digital cover stars. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz at her home in Washington, the cover shows Harris wearing her own Gabriela Hearst suit and Tiffany earrings, styled by Leib Design by Leslie Fremar. In her interview with Nathan Heller, the Vice President discusses her fight for the middle class, access to education, family values and more. Read the introduction here. {Fashion}
The brand battle between big-name muses and ambassadors
The online fashion world has long been fascinated by the attire of brand ambassadors and muses, with brands keenly aware of the importance of celebrity placement and association. However, there is a strict distinction between the influence of unsigned muses and paid ambassadors, and while the terms are sometimes used synonymously, customers know which brands celebrities choose to wear and which brands they are paid to wear. In the world of social media, an army of uninvited muses, such as Loewe’s “Internet Boyfriend” front row last January and Chloé front row in matching clogs last February, give brands an editorial edge. , and gives authenticity to the celebrity-brand relationship. {Fashion Commercial/paid}
Nordstrom launches new teen beauty category
The young adult category is nothing new in bookstores, but at the beauty counter, it’s a different story. Nordstrom leads Gen Alpha in beauty revenue with the launch of YA beauty sections in stores in Seattle, Chicago, San Jose, Tampa and Washington, D.C. YA Beauty includes more than just glittery eyeshadows and body mists, it also has brands like Kylie Skin, Oui the People, Truly Beauty and other products that young buyers are already researching on social media. Faran Krentcil explores opportunities to tap into young market at the right time fashion business. {fashion business/paywall}
Phoebe Philo enters the Asia-Pacific market
Starting in November, Phoebe Philo will expand internationally, shipping from its direct-to-consumer website to Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. At the end of October, the brand will also gradually enter physical wholesale partners in Tokyo, Sydney and Seoul. In the next phase, the company expands its retail presence to Bergdorf Goodman stores in New York and other wholesale partners in Milan, London, Paris, Los Angeles and Miami for the first time. {WWD/paywall}
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