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Self Magazine features plus-size model Tess Holliday on first digital cover Self magazine debuted its first digital cover this week, which showed plus-size model Tess Holliday and told readers that her “health is none of your business.”

The Daily Spike: Fourth of July tips for keeping pets calm For dogs, the Fourth is filled with nothing but fireworks and fear.

Exercise and obesity both on the rise, according to new study It may seem like a contradiction, but more adults in the U.S. say they are exercising at the same time more of them are becoming obese.

After a season of menswear shows in London, Milan, Florence and Paris, Tim Blanks discusses his take on the shows and what they mean for the future of men’s fashion. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2MBvc5B

In the brewing battle between YouTube and Instagram's new IGTV, which is better poised to win over the fashion market? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2MAi9Bb

'Jolly' janitor weeps upon receiving $2,000 vacation from students He's heading to Jamaica with his wife to see family.

Sales at its North America business rose 3.3 percent in the quarter after having fallen for most of the year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2yWQkBg

Melania Trump’s controversial jacket selling for big bucks on eBay It has quite the markup on the original $39 price tag.

Melania Trump’s controversial coat selling for big bucks on eBay It has quite the markup on the original $39 price tag.

The ban could sharply raise costs for companies that rely heavily on plastic for packaging such as retailers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2KtxLpj

The multipronged group has shaken up its ranks of managers and designers, rolled out new e-commerce platforms and become a patron of the French technology scene. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tLnBJK

Your partner may be your biggest dieting enemy, study finds One in four Americans has failed a diet — because their partner led them astray, according to new research.

MAV Beauty Brands Inc is expected to use the proceeds from the treasury sale, together with the borrowings from a new credit facility, to retire all of its outstanding debt, according to a regulatory filing. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2N4n7al

This week, the Neiman Marcus Group has tapped Darcy Penick as president of Bergdorf Goodman, while Helen David departs Harrods after 10 years at the retailer. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2N1xtId

Colourful racks display designs for different activities like the driving abaya, which features a hoodie and shorter lengths to make switching pedals easier. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2KcP6a2

AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and Rakuten-France committed to the pledge as part of broader Commission efforts to tackle an array of dangerous or illegal content online. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lH15hG

It has appointed former fashion magazine journalist Riccardo Vannetti as its new chief marketing officer as the group pushes ahead with a management facelift. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Kvz4rh

The announcement comes at a time when retailers are seeking technological advancements to enhance in-store and online customer experience. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tzK4tR

Profit slumped 22 percent to $670 million as the retailer struggles to adapt to the new digital landscape. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lCX79u

Hoarder's home found packed with 82 inbred chihuahuas British police investigating a woman’s death were left stunned after finding 82 chihuahuas crammed inside her home in squalid conditions.

This week, high-street retailers are accused of ignoring abuses at a large Indian supplier, while a new report suggests the beauty industry uses concerning products in its supply chain. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Iw14pq

The $1.38 billion deal will give Differential Brands access to licenses for brands including Calvin Klein, Under Armour and Michael Kors. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lCtsgI

The warning comes after it reported a 22 percent drop in core profit to £289 million for its last financial year in March. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tIdKEy

Veteran, fiancée win 'dream wedding' in auction after couple calls it quits The said "I do" to getting married on two days' notice.

The company hired Dawn Ostroff as its chief content officer in a move that puts a music outsider into a key role at the world’s largest paid streaming service. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tFKT3I

This week, a Supreme Court decision challenges the status of e-commerce retailers, while Amazon quietly promotes its in-house products to consumers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tyFBYo

Mom's sentimental '18th summer' post, before sons leave for college, goes viral "The 18th Summer" has struck a chord of resonance with many.

The overarching mood of rockabilly via 1980s redux felt timely and authentic — it’s clearly territory Smith knows first-hand. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2It2UaZ

The owner of Long4Life has made a string of acquisitions, including sporting goods retailer Holdsport and beauty chain Sorbet. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tG4cJY

China still accounted for 36.4 percent of global clothing exports in 2017, so US retailers face a dilemma of speed versus higher costs. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2yGLSXd

Brands from Vuitton to Balenciaga are courting male shoppers as the market becomes more competitive and lurches towards streetwear. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2yJmX5g

Couple escapes house fire on morning of wedding: 'It was a nice ending to a rather horrendous beginning' A newlywed couple from Maryland tells Fox News their wedding “turned out beautifully” despite their family’s home catching fire on the morning of the nuptials.

Woman seen doing yoga on edge of crumbling cliff "People couldn't stop gasping," an onlooker said.

The brand's latest collection had a innocent, boyish, summery edge, but there was an inescapable suggestion that, when the games stop, the shit gets real. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tBUMiF

The retailer’s corporate reputation has fallen for the past two years. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lupZ3M

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/2tsIcTX

Amid the much-anticipated, streetwear-inflected disruption at Louis Vuitton and Dior, it was the need for new elegance that stood out, writes Angelo Flaccavento. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tA9I0Q

BoF has learned that the president and group head of Hearst Magazines is heading to Harvard University. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2KloVdw

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/2KhbHy9

The world’s fifth largest economy is now indisputably the world’s fifth fashion capital — and career opportunities in the creative industries are booming. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2K99LvN

Celebrated stylists including Lucinda Chambers and Alexandra Carl share their insights into the unique challenges aspiring stylists can expect when working in editorial and e-commerce roles. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lxmb1B

Rei Kawakubo returned to the mutated Edwardian silhouette that has underpinned her menswear from almost the beginning. But although there was buoyant colour, Kawakubo’s dissection of the suit had teeth. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2KhkTWv

The high-low styling of Justin O’Shea’s vision is sharp, ironic and great comic relief from fashion’s all-too serious side. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lwv2kp

This season, Veronique Nichanian’s high-craft twist on the classics felt fresh, rather than forced, thanks to the energy and appeal of colourful parkas and elasticated-cuff trousers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2K5EjP6

One of the endlessly fascinating aspects of Japanese fashion is the flawless curatorial eye of its designers. With her latest collection, Chitose Abe heads the pack in this. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Kkoyj2

World's Ugliest Dog title goes to English bulldog named Zsa Zsa An English bulldog with an underbite and muscular, rounded front legs won the 30th annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest on Saturday night.

World Cup superfan dresses baby twins in national outfits for all 64 games She prepared for all 48 scheduled matches

Jenna Ortega sports ‘I do care’ jacket to awards show, protests Melania Trump She responded to FLOTUS' sartorial controversy the day prior.

In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Jason and Colleen Wachob discuss cutting-edge trends in health and wellbeing, how they intersect with fashion and bringing wellness into the workplace. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2MS4q9E

Breastfeeding mom says Alabama restaurant owner covered 'baby's head' with dish rag A breastfeeding mother fired back at an Alabama restaurant owner who suggested she should cover up while breastfeeding her 3-month-old child inside the establishment on Wednesday.

Kim Kardashian defends braids, claims she’s ‘not tone deaf’ The reality star is speaking out.

Zara has been caught up in a sartorial controversy involving first lady Melania Trump, who wore one of the brand's jackets boarding a plane to an immigrant detention centre in Texas. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lpQ9ol

The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tru9xZ

The department store's creditors have backed the survival plan to close more than half of its stores. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ttyMXq

Airline workers busted for turtle-smuggling operation Their stunt didn't succeed as planned.

The Daily Spike: The importance of napping, or at least lying down Spike is learning the "Down" command, which is a really important command for a Canine Companions puppy to know.

United Colors of Benetton slammed for using migrants in ad campaign It's not the first time that the Italian label has struck a nerve.

French supermarket retailer and the beauty products group will launch 'le drugstore parisien' covering various beauty products and over-the-counter medicines. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2tu4hk6

'Gatsbying' bizarre new dating trend among millennials Not surprising.

The figures released on Thursday showed total sales for the 2017 calendar year were nearly $10 billion, up 11 percent compared to the previous year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2JZ7piY

Alexandre Mattiussi's approach to sportswear felt authenticity outdoors-y, gracefully distancing the Ami man from the urban onslaught of menswear today. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2K8998V

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can collect sales tax on internet purchases. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2KawlQr

The French luxury conglomerate is in talks to sell its 51 percent stake in the label back to the British designer after a 5-year partnership. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2MNgetN

Activist investor Land & Buildings resumed its criticism of department store owner Hudson's Bay Co., urging it to correct its underperformance and extract value from its substantial real estate holdings. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Md5dB3

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This week, Paolo Riva joins Victoria Beckham as chief executive, while Virgil Abloh names Benji B as music director for Louis Vuitton. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2K3qMn6

The fashion group released full year earnings for the first time, posting revenues of $9.62 billion for 2017, an 11 percent rise from a year earlier. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2M9Ebug

For his latest collection Pierpaolo Piccioli was enthused by the influence of trap music on fashion, but it was the special pieces which celebrated craftsmanship that struck a chord. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2K8cQvo

Parents are fed up with kids' summer vacation after just 13 days, study finds A study of 2,000 parents examined how they cope with summer break and found it takes less than two weeks for moms and dads to feel the stress takes toll.

Ohio man finds black widow spider crawling in store-bought broccoli An Ohio man may reconsider his attempt to eat healthy after discovering a lively black widow spider inside a bag of fresh produce he had just purchased at a nearby Kroger grocery store.

New Jersey teen could win $10K for patriotic prom tuxedo made out of duct tape A Brick, New Jersey teen made a patriotic prom tuxedo entirely out of duct tape. And it could win him $10,000.

Bride’s Ikea bag hack for using bathroom on wedding day declared ‘genius’ “YEAY! Being a bride and having some privacy IS possible."

This week, ASOS bans silk, mohair and cashmere, while fashion assistants stand up for their rights. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2I4WgHJ

Tod's has embarked on a new strategy, with the launch of multiple collections throughout the year as well as focusing on more traditional products. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2JVHh8s

The luxury group’s controlling family sold shares at a steep discount, sparking concern about the company's profitability. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2MGZRPr

This week, Google places a $550 million bet on China's second-largest e-commerce player , while too many ads turn away online shoppers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lkdYxX

The acquisition comes as the sport is being considered for Olympics status. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lhdBEd

Receptionist sings 'At Last' over intercom on last day of school, goes viral “At last, summer break has come along”

Receptionist sings 'At Last' over intercom on last day of school, goes viral “At last, summer break has come along”

Milan seems to have turned into sportswear fashion week — it's time to move on and test new grounds, writes Angelo Flaccavento.   from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2t967Ya

Rocco Iannone toned down the dandy-like decadence of his debut, but he should embrace chaos a bit more from now on. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lj3P4o

Models mingled with guests at the designer's garden party, where her soft and welcoming men's and women's wear was a highlight of the Milanese season. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2lhM99m

Struggling to compete with online rivals, the British department store plunged as much as 20 percent. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2yjsdfA

Dr. Eric Mueller’s advice for keeping pets healthy this summer The Atlanta vet chatted exclusively with Fox News.

Toddlers go wild with mom’s self-tanner, make viral mess The youngsters got their glow on - and made a total mess.

Ireland continues to be a magnet for major technology firms. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ti5YAR

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/2K2xddk

Learn the new rules of digital marketing and access Drew Elliott's playbook for success across paid, organic, influencer and content strategies, with BoF's new online eduction course. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2t1WASP

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/2JWMKYX

Alessandro Dell'Acqua deserves kudos for trying to move the fashion conversation forward but he must iron out the Prada-isms. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2JWtJJl

Miuccia Prada built her collection on blazers and coats and then frosted the familiar with a layer of excitement — including a psychedelic subtext, a bit of flower power and a sensational mélange of found imagery. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2M30Icr

Dean and Dan Caten presented some outstanding product, including particularly noteworthy outerwear. But lately, the designers are more like followers of trends than leaders. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2M1lFo6

It was a trademark MSGM collection in more ways than one. In order to progress, Massimo Giorgetti needs to shake things up. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2MxPg9G

Kim Kardashian's braids called out as 'cultural appropriation' Again.

Peacock kept off United flight gets special wedding invitation Dexter the peacock is more than proud.

New York Philharmonic is considering allowing female musicians to wear pants The New York Philharmonic is considering allowing female musicians to wear pants while playing Mozart and Tchaikovsky.

Andy Warhol’s magazine is dead. No wait, it’s back! Inside Peter Brant’s latest magic trick. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2JRt6x7

The designer didn't break new ground, but he delivered a refreshing evolution by tweaking his formula with industrial graphics and straightforward shapes. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2HUR49e

Why Meghan Markle is wearing neutral colors There's a logical explanation for the new Duchess' recent style looks.

Couple marries on 46-foot-high tightrope The daredevils said "I do" in Germany.

Suffering from the perils of the 'greater fool' theory, Vice is being scrutinised for raising hundreds of millions of dollars with not enough to show for it. But fashion media has its own set of heavily funded media brands with questionably sustainable business models. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ykYCCK

Stella McCartney selling replicas of Meghan Markle’s ‘human side’ reception gown The designer said the dress was Meghan Markle's “last chance” to “show her human side” before taking on her “very austere, very serious” new role.

The luxury apparel maker reported quarterly revenue that more than doubled compared to last year's results. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2LSyMaT

FS Mid-Market Growth Equity Fund will hold a 41.2 percent stake, while the Missoni family will continue to own the remainder of the business. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2JLZNMt

The show was a brilliant introduction to the designer, who continues to encourage speculation about his motives through the way he blends ambiguity and fearlessness. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2JImIww

The Spanish company is developing new technologies, hooking up with tech firms and hiring talent from start-ups to fend off competition from younger, online-only players like Boohoo.com and Missguided. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2yeVWGG

Amazon is recruiting major Brazilian cosmetics firms to sell via the logistics platform it is developing in Brazil, the world's fourth-largest beauty market. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2LTqiAl

The Swedish retailer has seen sales stall, pretax profit shrink and its shares fall over the past couple of years due mainly to slowing traffic at its budget H&M brand stores. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2sXh3If

8 last-minute Father's Day gift ideas that won't seem so 'last-minute' Father's Day is this Sunday, and you still haven't bought a gift for the man who brought you into this world? Tsk tsk tsk!

The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2LS10T9

Dad buys billboard for son after school doesn't recognize him as valedictorian A dad in North Carolina bought his recently graduated son a billboard recognizing him as valedictorian even though the school refused to do so.

Oklahoma fishermen catch 'behemoth' alligator snapping turtle Two fishermen in southeast Oklahoma unexpectedly caught a 4-foot long, roughly 100-pound alligator snapping turtle earlier this month.