This week in fashion Olivia Palermo launches her first fashion line, and Sam McKnight will receive the Isabella Blow Fashion Creator Award. Find these stories and more as we uncover the top international fashion news of the week.
Esteé Lauder’s Granddaughter Releases Beauty Line
Esteé Lauder’s granddaughter, Danielle, is launching her first makeup collection. The line, Act IV, references the history of Hollywood – its tagline is ‘beauty that makes you the star.’ It features seven products, including Best Picture Multi-Look Palette, Spotlight Highlighter, Cinematic Complexion Liquid, Party Puff Starlucent Filtered Powder, Luxe Lip Crème, Lip Duet Tint & Balm, and Brushed by Fame Makeup Brush Kit. “My inspiration was classic Hollywood icons like Veronica Lake or Brigitte Bardot, sitting at their vanities with beautiful pieces,” said Danielle Lauder. Act IV launches in January 2020.
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Olivia Palermo Launches a Fashion Line
Olivia Palermo is releasing her first fashion line. The eponymous collection features 52 pieces, including dresses, button-downs, skirts, and shoes – there is something to ‘fit everyone’s personal style.’ “This collection was inspired by people all over the world who I come across in my travels. A person’s unique style is so closely linked to their personality, and this collection is no different,” said Olivia Palermo. The line launches in February 2020 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Thom Browne Stages First Co-Ed Show
Thom Browne is launching his first co-ed show. The fashion show will mix both menswear and womenswear during Fashion Week in Paris 2020. It is a common occurrence throughout Milan and New York but isn’t trending in France. “There’s been a couple of seasons that I’ve been talking about my collections being connected, and I think it’s time to put that into actual practice,” the American designer said. Versace also announced it would be following this format, but it will only use it next year. Paris FW runs from February 24 to March 3, 2020.
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Sam McKnight to Receive Isabella Blow Fashion Creator Award
British hairdresser and stylist, Sam McKnight, is receiving the Isabella Blow Fashion Creator Award at the 2019 Fashion Awards. He has previously worked with the likes of Princess Diana, Naomi Campbel, Gigi Hadid, and Kate Moss.
“I have been honored by the hairdressing and the beauty industries – but I have never had an award from fashion,” he told Vogue. “I am so happy and thankful for the British Fashion Council. They are shining a light on hair, and all the hairdressers, who make magic backstage nowadays on an epic scale.” The Fashion Awards take place on December 2nd in London.
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Josephus Thimister Dies at 57
Josephus Thimister has passed away at the age of 57. The designer had previously worked as the Artistic Director of Balenciaga from 1991 to 1997, and the Head Designer at Charles Jourdan in 2005. “It is with sadness that the Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode has learned of the passing away of Josephus Thimister, whose avant-garde style, elegance and skills in cutting have, for many years, contributed to the creative momentum in Paris,” explained the French Fashion Federation.
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Alexandra Feiam is an experienced fashion writer who holds a degree in journalism. She has an impressive portfolio and expertise working as the Editor at Power Retail and Commercial Content Editor at Newscorp. Ally has been writing for The TrendSpotter since 2018, and her work has been featured in notable publications such as The Herald Sun, Arirang TV South Korea, Kidspot, The House of Wellness, and The Daily Telegraph.
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