Category: Designer

The Grammy Awards Tells On Itself, Describing Virgil Abloh As ‘Hip Hop Fashion Designer’

The Recording Academy's establishment approach was on full display once again during the 64th annual Grammy Awards, held

by Lois Sakany on April 5, 2022

Kanye West Announces Nur Abbas As Yeezy Head Designer

Founder and CEO Kanye West has announced Nur Abbas as the head of design for Yeezy. Abbas is formerly a designer

by Snobette on March 22, 2022

Ferragamo Taps Designer Maximilian Davis As Creative Director

British-Trinidadian designer Maximilian Davis has been appointed to the role of creative director for Italy-based Ferragamo. Davis since

by Snobette on March 15, 2022

Louis Vuitton Will Show Virgil Abloh’s Final Collection During Paris Fashion Week In January 2022

While Louis Vuitton's Miami presentation titled "Virgil Was Here" was viewed as representing designer Virgil Abloh's last effort

by Snobette on December 17, 2021

Virgil Abloh Dies At Age Of 41 Following Two-Year Battle With Cancer

Music and fashion creative Virgil Abloh has died at the age of 41 following a two-year battle with

by Snobette on November 29, 2021

Bottega Veneta Has Announced Mathieu Blazy Will Replace Daniel Lee

That was fast, like almost too fast! Kering-owned Bottega Veneta has announced Mathieu Blazy will take the place

by Snobette on November 15, 2021

Daniel Lee Surprises With News He’s Departing Bottega Veneta

The end of an era! Bottega Veneta and creative director Daniel Lee have parted ways. While noted by

by Snobette on November 10, 2021

Footwear

Designer Gianvito Rossi Predicts The Return Of High Heels And Dressing Up

Designer Gianvito Rossi delighted during Milan Fashion Week with the reveal of a super glam collection for spring

by Snobette on September 27, 2021

Award-Show

CFDA Announces Dapper Dan As Recipient Of Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award

Harlem native Dapper Dan has been announced as the recipient of CFDA's Geoffrey Beene lifetime achievement award. The

by Snobette on September 16, 2021

LVMH Appoints Nigo As Artistic Director Of Kenzo

LVMH-owned Kenzo today (September 14, 2021) announced the appointment of Nigo (real name Tomoaki Nagao) as artistic director.

by Snobette on September 15, 2021

Streetwear

HBO’s ‘The Hype’ Tackles Streetwear With Design Competition Ft. Bephie Birkett, Marni Senofonte And Offset

HBO turns its lens on streetwear with new series "The Hype," a design competition series which will kick

by Snobette on July 22, 2021

Interview

Ann Duskus Chats With Us About Taking The Giant Step Of Opening A Design Studio

It's been a leap year of sorts for San Francisco-based designer Ann Duskus. Afte 12 years of working

by Snobette on July 20, 2021

LVMH Buys Majority Stake In Off-White, Expands Virgil Abloh’s Role Across Silos

French luxury house LVMH today announced it will increase its stake in ownership of designer Virgil Abloh's label

by Snobette on July 20, 2021

Jean Paul Gaultier Relaunches Ready-To-Wear With Five Guest Designers

French designer Jean Paul Gaultier has announced plans to relaunch the label's ready-to-wear line with an assist from

by Lois Sakany on May 28, 2021

Pyer Moss Makes History As First Black American-Led Label Invited To Show For Haute Couture Week

New York-based label Pyer Moss as lead by Kirby Jean-Raymond has been invited by the the Fédération de

by Snobette on May 12, 2021

Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka, Amanda Gorman And Timothée Chalamet Announced As Met Gala Co-Chairs

After taking a year off because of the pandemic, the Met Gala, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute

by Snobette on May 7, 2021

Arc’teryx Taps Designer Nicole McLaughlin For Ambassador Role

Outerwear label Arc’teryx has announced New York-based designer Nicole McLaughlin (who is also a climber) as a brand ambassador, a

by Snobette on May 6, 2021

Telfar Previews New Bag Colors And Upcoming UGG Boot On Wendy Williams

New York-based Telfar designer and founder Teflar Clemens paid a visit to The Wendy Williams Show where he

by Snobette on April 29, 2021

Jerry Lorenzo Doesn’t Want To Direct A Major Fashion House, Aspires To Build Next Ralph Lauren

Los Angeles-based Fear of God designer Jerry Lorenzo checked in with Kerwin Frost as part of his ongoing

by Snobette on April 8, 2021

Salehe Bembury Is Leaving Versace to Launch His Own Label

Designer Salehe Bembury has announced he's leaving his role at Versace as vice president of sneakers and men’s footwear at Versace. The

by Anais Lora on December 28, 2020

People Are Still Upset With Hedi Slimane’s Take On Celine But It’s Not That Bad

French designer Hedi Slimane's takeover of Celine, now coming up on three years, can be best described as

by Snobette on October 27, 2020

Retaining Role At Dior Homme, Kim Jones Adds On Head Fendi Creative

Congrats are in order for London-born designer Kim Jones who's been appointed as creative director for Fendi women.

by Snobette on September 10, 2020

Off-White Launches Brand DNA Instagram Account

Milan-based Off-White adds to its long list of Instagram accounts with a new feed dedicated to providing more

by Snobette on August 2, 2020

Ruba Abu-Nimah Teams Up With Phillip Lim For ‘New York Tougher Than Ever’ Capsule

New York-based Ruba Abu-Nimah, creative director for Revlon, has teamed up with her longtime friend, fashion designer Phillip

by Snobette on July 8, 2020

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Designer Dahee Kim Turns The Weight On Her Gen’s Shoulders Into A Comfy Resting Place

Born in South Korea, Dahee Kim sent a message through her Central Saint Martin bachelor of arts graduate

by Snobette on June 29, 2020

Mowalola Ogunlesi Announced As Creative Director Of Yeezy Gap Line

Nigerian-born Mowalola designer Mowalola Ogunlesi has been announced as the creative director of the just announced Yeezy Gap

by Snobette on June 26, 2020