Fashion
DermaRite Industries, based in North Bergen, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling more than 30 products “out of an abundance of caution” over potential microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepacia complex, according to a recent news release. B. cepacia may result in serious and life-threatening infections, especially if used by immunosuppressed individuals or by people attending […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes hosted its “Sustainability Under the Stars” fashion show fundraiser in Rochester, spotlighting thrifting and repurposed fashion. Local artists showcased designs crafted from Goodwill-sourced materials, with 13WHAM’s Karen Edwards and Lowell Rose walking the runway. The event underscored Goodwill’s sustainability efforts, which kept nearly 30 million pounds of items in circulation […]
WNBA star Angel Reese will release her first signature sneaker, the Angel Reese 1, with Reebok on September 18. She becomes the second WNBA player to land a Reebok signature shoe, following Rebecca Lobo in 1997. The $120 shoes, available in three colorways, reflect 90s style and Reese’s bold personality. Reese, a two-time All-Star and […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is celebrating its fourth Thrift Crawl, a popular community event combining shopping, sustainability, and charitable support. Starting at the Greece location, attendees receive discounts, VIP perks, and styling tips from “thrift-fluencers.” The event coincides with National Thrift Shop Day and emphasizes the environmental and community impact of secondhand fashion. Proceeds […]
Adidas has launched a new campaign for its iconic Superstar II sneaker, enlisting cultural powerhouses like Missy Elliott, GloRilla, JENNIE, and Teezo Touchdown, with narration by Samuel L. Jackson. The campaign, split into chapters titled “Pyramids” and “Clocks,” draws parallels between enduring cultural monuments and the timeless appeal of the Superstar sneaker. Jackson’s dramatic voiceover […]
Nike will raise prices on a wide range of footwear, apparel and equipment as soon as this week as the retail industry braces for tariffs to hit its profits, CNBC has learned. Prices for Nike apparel and equipment for adults will increase between $2 and $10, a person familiar with the matter said. Footwear priced between $100 and […]
Actress Taraji P. Henson made a bold fashion statement at the 2025 Met Gala, opting to ditch pants to showcase her fitness progress. On a recent appearance on Sherri, Henson shared that her look—a fusion of masculine and feminine styles—was inspired by Josephine Baker and Cab Calloway. Styled in a corseted white dress by MONSE […]
Fashion Week of Rochester is back, transforming the Temple Theater into a vibrant runway in support of The Center for Youth. The event, founded by fashion veteran Meghan Mundy, celebrates 15 years of empowering local youth, especially LGBTQ+ individuals and homeless teens. This year’s show includes global fashion designer Adebayo Jones, who is donating his […]
Ahead of the 2025 Met Gala themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, a curated reading list highlights the cultural and historical influence of Black dandyism. Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity by Monica L. Miller Explores how Black men use fashion as resistance, identity, and political expression, bridging history and […]
Kendrick Lamar has joined Chanel as its newest brand ambassador, debuting in a new eyewear campaign shot by Karim Sadli. This move builds on his prior collaboration with Chanel on their short film “The Button.” Lamar praised the brand’s timeless legacy and continues to expand his influence in fashion. The announcement follows his voiceover appearance […]
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