She Started FOKE After Mastectomy, A Bold Plus-Size Clothing Brand Built on Colour, Grief, and Living Fully | The Curvy Fashionista

She Started FOKE After Mastectomy, A Bold Plus-Size Clothing Brand Built on Colour, Grief, and Living Fully | The Curvy Fashionista

Editor’s Note: You know we ride hard for the plus size community, and that includes championing the designers, makers, and creatives who are building something real for us. When I came across Holly Clinton and her brand FOKE, I stopped scrolling. A trained artist, a BRCA2 carrier, a woman who chose to live flat and…

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Saks Global’s Expensive Journey Through Bankruptcy

Saks Global’s Expensive Journey Through Bankruptcy

While Saks Global slunk toward bankruptcy in January — and hoped against hope that court might be avoided — some eagle-eyed observers worried the retailer wasn’t moving quickly enough.  Turns out, it’s expensive to run out of money. Saks Global is now hitting its benchmarks and is rapidly transforming its business under court supervision and…

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Villa Fresca by Gabi Fresh Just Dropped a New Collection and Sis, We’re Already Adding to Cart | The Curvy Fashionista

Villa Fresca by Gabi Fresh Just Dropped a New Collection and Sis, We’re Already Adding to Cart | The Curvy Fashionista

If you’ve been waiting for the universe to give you a sign to book that trip and refresh your swim wardrobe, consider this your sign. Villa Fresca, the luxe size-inclusive swimwear brand founded by LA-based creative director and style pioneer Gabi Fresh (aka Gabi Gregg), has officially dropped a brand new collection and honey, it…

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American Exchange Group Inks $39 Million Deal for Allbirds Assets

American Exchange Group Inks  Million Deal for Allbirds Assets

American Exchange Group plans to acquire the assets of Allbirds, the struggling shoe brand, in a $39 million deal. The sale, negotiated by a special committee of independent directors, is subject to approval by the brand’s shareholders. The deal, which could see price adjustments before closing, is expected to be finalized in the second quarter…

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Kering Confirms 10 Chinese Designers for Residency Program

Kering Confirms 10 Chinese Designers for Residency Program

Kering revealed the 10 designers who will participate in its new initiative in China dubbed CRAFT, which stands for Creative Residency for Artisanship, Fashion and Technology. They are to commence an “international learning journey” in May, staring with a first stop in Italy, to be followed by Paris and Shanghai legs. “After the completion of…

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The Best Sneakers Releasing in April

The Best Sneakers Releasing in April

The first full month of spring will have a lot in store in the sneaker department. Several new sneakers will make their debut across several brands, including Pharrell’s latest Adidas model, the New Balance 5030 and the latest iteration in Nike‘s longest-running run franchise. Coveted retros will also be represented with the continued release of…

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Paul & Shark’s, Aspesi’s Judicial Administration Procedures Rejected by Judge 

Paul & Shark’s, Aspesi’s Judicial Administration Procedures Rejected by Judge 

MILAN — A Milan court rejected prosecutors’ request to place Paul & Shark’s parent Dama SpA and Aspesi’s Alberto Aspesi & C. SpA under judicial administration for their alleged negligence in auditing their suppliers. Judge Roberto Crepaldi ruled against the prosecutors’ move, arguing that the legal grounds for the requested measure were not met as there is…

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A Chic Bridal Shower Blending Greek Summer Vibes with Hermès-Inspired Luxury

A Chic Bridal Shower Blending Greek Summer Vibes with Hermès-Inspired Luxury

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”The Inspiration”] Nicole envisioned a bridal shower that felt joyful, feminine, and deeply personal. Having grown up visiting Spencer’s on the Waterfront, the venue held meaningful nostalgia for her, making it the perfect setting to celebrate alongside her closest girls. With her upcoming wedding in Greece, Nicole wanted to echo that…

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Consumer Confidence Continues to Drop as Gas Prices Rise

Consumer Confidence Continues to Drop as Gas Prices Rise

Shoppers on their way to the mall are increasingly noticing prices at the gas station — and they’re not liking what they see.  March consumer confidence fell 6 percent from last month, slipping back to levels last seen in December, according to the University of Michigan’s closely watched Surveys of Consumers.  “Declines were seen across…

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