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Valerie Veatch, Benjamin Rampton

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2GJpEqk Weddings and Engagements

This Week’s Wedding Announcements

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2uFixdA Weddings and Engagements

Meghal Shah, Shaan-Chirag Gandhi

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2GMQ0b3 Weddings and Engagements

Jared Wehrle, Lee Tracy II

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2GGZnc6 Weddings and Engagements

Emily Cashman, Harrell Kirstein

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2GJxxMh Weddings and Engagements

Ariana Angrisani, Michael Wilson

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2GGowDP Weddings and Engagements

A French Acrobat Sweeps Her Off Her Feet. Figuratively, Too.

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By ROSALIE R. RADOMSKY from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2H0Chem Acrobats and Acrobatics, Weddings and Engagements

Open Thread: This Week in Style News

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By VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2Gn6ver Fashion and Apparel

Howard University student accused of stealing $429,000 in financial aid, buying fancy clothes

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Howard University student accused of stealing $429,000 in financial aid, buying fancy clothes He apparently received a $22,000 scholarship.

Groupon apologizes after facing backlash over ads with racial slur

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Groupon apologizes after facing backlash over ads with racial slur The company has since removed the ads and banned the sellers.

Howard University student allegedly stole $429,000 in financial aid to buy clothes

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Howard University student allegedly stole $429,000 in financial aid to buy clothes He apparently received a $22,000 scholarship.

Haider Ackermann Exits Berluti

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By MATTHEW SCHNEIER from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2pSd2nb Fashion and Apparel

The BoF Podcast: How the Jewellery Industry Can Uphold Human Rights and Be More Sustainable

Cherie Blair, the UN’s Lene Wendland and others discuss how jewellery businesses can integrate the United Narions’ sustainable development goals into their strategies. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2pRMHph

How Streetwear Took Over Luxury

Virgil Abloh’s appointment at Louis Vuitton is the biggest signal yet that luxury brands are tapping the cultural energy and business model of streetwear to stay relevant. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2pTxDq9

The 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll offers fun, games, and plenty of 'egg pops'

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The 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll offers fun, games, and plenty of 'egg pops' "It’s a hot ticket," says Anne Alonzo, the president and CEO of the American Egg Board.

On Craigslist, 3BR Unfinished, Future Husband Upstairs

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By TAMMY La GORCE from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2Go1e2a

Haider Ackermann Exits Berluti

The Colombian designer is departing the LVMH-owned brand after three seasons. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2GjVAlD

Planning a wedding? Here's the least expensive state to get hitched

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Planning a wedding? Here's the least expensive state to get hitched The least romantic part of planning a wedding has to be dealing with your budget.

Power Moves | Scotch & Soda names CMO, Tapestry Appoints Kate Spade CEO

Scotch & Soda has appointed Ralph Rijks as its new chief marketing officer, while Anna Bakst has joined Tapestry as chief executive and brand president of Kate Spade. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2GUzJhN

Dubai Showcases Modest Fashion Without Runways or Models

A weeklong fashion event in Dubai is being held without catwalks, models or skin-baring designs. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2GE0fOM

Father crashes daughter's proposal, holds up sign reading 'Say no'

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Father crashes daughter's proposal, holds up sign reading 'Say no' It was a moment Allison Barron and Levi Bliss would remember for the rest of their lives — for multiple reasons.

Twitter users applaud dad’s crusade for fired daughter’s colorful hair

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Twitter users applaud dad’s crusade for fired daughter’s colorful hair Their message has gone viral.

How to Save on Wedding Flowers

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By BROOKE LEA FOSTER from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2Gms7DA Flowers and Plants, Weddings and Engagements

Kiko Milano May Bring in New Investor to Fund Growth

The Italian fast-beauty brand is in talks to bring in a minority investor to help fund growth in India, the Middle East and Asia. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2J30l0s

Dunkin' Donuts launches its first-ever running shoe

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Dunkin' Donuts launches its first-ever running shoe Sweet kicks from Dunkin’.

5 Fresh Prints to Wear Now

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By HAYLEY PHELAN from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2pOR9UT Fashion and Apparel, Shopping and Retail, Spring (Season)

Hudson’s Bay Unable to End Sales Slide

Shares of Hudson's Bay fell after the owner of the Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor department stores missed earnings estimates. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2E2qMjo

Kering Confirms Stella McCartney Split

The French luxury conglomerate is selling its 50 percent share of the label back to the designer after a 17-year partnership. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2GiqsCX

Social Goods | Gap's Sustainability Pledge, Gender-Free Shopping

This week, Gap Inc. plans to conserve 10 billion litres of water by the end of 2020, while a gender-free retail space aims at gender-nonconforming customers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2GzXa25

Social Goods | Kering Faces Tax Inquiry, Gap's Sustainability Pledge

This week, the owner of Gucci and Saint Laurent is investigated by Swiss tax authorities, while Gap Inc. plans to conserve 10 billion litres of water by the end of 2020 from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2pONrdJ

'Gator King' uses live alligator for gender reveal party in viral video

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'Gator King' uses live alligator for gender reveal party in viral video The 4 and a half-minute video posted on Facebook has gone viral.

Walmart to remove Cosmopolitan magazine from checkout lines

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Walmart to remove Cosmopolitan magazine from checkout lines Fans of Cosmopolitan won’t be seeing the magazines at Walmart checkout lines anymore.

Real Life Can Be Raw, in Marriage and Death

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By AMY SOHN from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2DYapV1

Sportswear company debuts yoga pants with pockets for guns, knives

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Sportswear company debuts yoga pants with pockets for guns, knives They are currently sold out in three sizes.

Owl gets loose at wedding, leaves best man 'terrified'

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Owl gets loose at wedding, leaves best man 'terrified' Forget about the bride — at a wedding in Cheshire, England, all eyes were on an ornery owl that got loose during the ceremony.

Georgia mom makes 'entitled' teenage son shop at Goodwill to learn lesson in humility

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Georgia mom makes 'entitled' teenage son shop at Goodwill to learn lesson in humility A Georgia mom’s Facebook post has gone viral after she made her 13-year-old son shop at Goodwill to learn humility.

Dad gets puppy for daughter at J.K. Rowling's endorsement

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Dad gets puppy for daughter at J.K. Rowling's endorsement Accio, puppy!

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Dad agrees to get puppy for daughter at J.K. Rowling's endorsement

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Dad agrees to get puppy for daughter at J.K. Rowling's endorsement Accio, puppy!

Runner hopes to break world record for fastest marathon – backward

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Runner hopes to break world record for fastest marathon – backward It's all for a good cause.

Walmart Bets on Tencent in China Payment War

Walmart said it had dropped Alibaba-linked Alipay after agreeing a tie-up with Tencent to use its popular WeChat payment system. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2DX7Geo

Bits & Bytes | Facebook Under FTC Investigation, Human Microchipping for Skincare

This week, demands grow for Facebook to explain its privacy policies, while human microchips may signal the future for the beauty industry. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2upb1mY

Family's pet cat returns home 2 days after they thought they buried him

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Family's pet cat returns home 2 days after they thought they buried him It was a case of mistaken identity.

H&M Profit Drops to 16-Year Low

Extreme and rapid weather swings made it even harder for the Swedish fashion retailer to sell a buildup of unsold garments. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2I904rP

Virgil Abloh’s Off-White

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2pGtTZL

Victoria's Secret model Bridget Malcolm apologizes for 'being so public about damaging eating habits'

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Victoria's Secret model Bridget Malcolm apologizes for 'being so public about damaging eating habits' The Australian model says she’s sorry for publicizing the unhealthy diet and exercise regimes she adhered to “over the past couple of years.”

The BoF Podcast Episode 43: Building Community Around Experience

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M&S Revamps Clothing Leadership Team

Following Jill McDonald's appointment as clothing and home managing director last October, Jill Stanton has been appointed womenswear and kidswear director, while Wes Taylor is the new menswear director. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ulB3r5

Want to Work With an Emerging Designer?

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Announcing OSMAN, QASIMI, Flamingo Group and Steamery

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2umtQqY

Careers Counsel | 8 Founders on Their Top Habit for Success

Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2IQNzCe

Amazon shopper shocked over massive box used to mail small item

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Amazon shopper shocked over massive box used to mail small item It was so large, she could fit inside.

Wine-bottle pool floats will be the next big summer trend

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Wine-bottle pool floats will be the next big summer trend Toss out the unicorns and donuts, wine bottles are the "it" pool floaty this year.

Luxury Watchmakers Step up E-Commerce Investment

Courting younger shoppers, brands are joining an online push sweeping the luxury goods world, where web sales are already major growth drivers for fashion labels. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2I34Gzu

Amanda Westrich, Justin Smith

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2IPqL5K Weddings and Engagements

Kim Kardashian West fan had $500,000 surgery to resemble her

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Kim Kardashian West fan had $500,000 surgery to resemble her Imitation is certainly the highest form of flattery for one KKW super fan.

March for Our Lives protesters sport evil eye gloves

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March for Our Lives protesters sport evil eye gloves As Americans rally across the country on Saturday for increased gun control in the March for Our Lives movement, one unifying accessory is making headlines: evil eye gloves.

She Finally Gave the Office ‘Nice Guy’ a Chance

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By ROSALIE R. RADOMSKY from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2G2AFmO Weddings and Engagements

He Had the First Line on Stage, She the Last

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By VINCENT M. MALLOZZI from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2pBddCg Weddings and Engagements

Citroën’s Croisière Noire Sculpture Becomes Jewelry

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By TINA ISAAC-GOIZÉ from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2pBsns4 Jewels and Jewelry, Silver

Open Thread: This Week in Style News

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By MATTHEW SCHNEIER from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2G00nZr Fashion and Apparel

Meghan Markle's latest hairstyle broke royal tradition, again

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Meghan Markle's latest hairstyle broke royal tradition, again And it looks great.

The BoF Podcast: Inside Gucci's Explosive Growth Strategy

This week on Inside Fashion, Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri discusses his approach to building a successful fashion business in today’s fraught, hyper-connected world. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2IObiD2

Ava Nirui Gives Bootleg a Fashion Twist

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By ALEXANDRA WEISS from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2pzqI6c Fashion and Apparel

Marine Corps adopts new puppy mascot: 'He's a great puppy and new recruit'

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Marine Corps adopts new puppy mascot: 'He's a great puppy and new recruit' Just in time for National Puppy Day.

Tails of a dog walker: Meet Aretha, the West Highland Terrier who hates walks

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Tails of a dog walker: Meet Aretha, the West Highland Terrier who hates walks Dog walkers are the unsung heroes of neighborhoods nationwide, and boy, do they have stories to tell.

What the Facebook Crisis Means for Fashion Advertisers

The social network’s Cambridge Analytica data misuse debacle could spell a tipping point for Facebook with big implications for fashion brands. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2G8nbCk

Nike Shares Rise After Promise of US Recovery

Shares surged 4 percent as analysts raised their targets on the company, signalling the beginning of the end of a year-long rough patch in North America. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2DT4JM4

Marine's 2-year-old brother takes his place in girlfriend's prom photos

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Marine's 2-year-old brother takes his place in girlfriend's prom photos He's got baby dress blues and all.

A Match That’s Perfectly Imperfect

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By LINDA MARX from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2DOTQL3 Weddings and Engagements

Alibaba Eyes China Listing

The e-commerce giant is planning a mainland listing that could come as early as the middle of this year as China seeks to lure home its offshore-listed tech giants. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2G5ve2A

Next Clothing Margins to Shrink Amid UK Retail Woes

The company expects retail margins to fall to 10 percent from around 13 percent as a result of lower like-for-like sales. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DOFni4

Zips. Toggles. Pumps. The End of Shoelaces?

Courtesy of Fantastic Man, BoF examines how technology is speeding up design innovation in the sneaker market, setting the stage for a future world without shoelaces. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2DOxAku

Op-Ed | Blockchains Could Upend the Fashion Business

Blockchain will revolutionise the industry in the next 10 years, but a number of systems have to be built to support it, argues Charles Beckwith. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2pA0waS

Utah legalizes 'free-range parenting'

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Utah legalizes 'free-range parenting' The term was coined in 2009 by a mom in New York.

Nike's Challenged North American Business Improves

A misconduct scandal burst into public view last week, but the sports brand says its business is back on the upswing after earnings topped analysts’ estimates last quarter. from The Business of Fashion http://ift.tt/2FT5udE

Bungee-jumping father facing backlash for diving with 2-year old daughter

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Bungee-jumping father facing backlash for diving with 2-year old daughter While the dad argues she was wearing a safety harness and correct “gear,” she was shown completing the jump without a helmet.