TOP INTERNATIONAL FASHION NEWS OF THE WEEK

Bella Hadid is the New Face of Charlotte Tilbury 

Supermodel Bella Hadid is the new face of Charlotte Tilbury. She joins the likes of Kate Moss, Jourdan Dunn, and Lily James, acting as a muse to the British makeup artist. “Bella is a generation-defining talent at the forefront of the cultural zeitgeist and I am so excited to reveal our creative partnership,” said Tilbury of the news. “She is a modern-day beauty icon, utterly mesmerizing, a true creative collaborator, and just as obsessed as I am with breaking boundaries and transcending the real and virtual worlds – we adore her energy.”

Paris Fashion Week is Here

It’s been a whirlwind Fashion Month, but we’re winding it up with Paris Fashion Week. With shows from Saint Laurent, Chloe, Balmain, Coperni, and Victoria Beckham, the designers retained and reintroduced plenty of trends. Saint Laurent paid homage to the ‘80s with oversized and exaggerated shoulder pads paired with pinstriped skirts, sheer shirts, and its staple dark color palette.

Balmain also leaned into the ‘80s era with the return of the peplum, off-the-shoulder jackets, and a mixture of black and white with splashes of red, green, and blue. Always one for a viral moment, Coperni turned to science again to showcase their latest collection – this time using robots. They served as clothes horses for the models to place their bags and tore layers of fabric off the model’s bodies to showcase the garments underneath. Other notable shows included Schiaparelli, Rick Owens, and Off-White, who set the fashion goers in a world of Afrofuturism and space age – dubbed ‘Lunar Delivery.’

Jimin Named Tiffany & Co Ambassador

BTS’ Jimin is the newest face of Tiffany & Co. The Korean superstar will appear in the brand’s campaigns as the business continues to steer its direction to the Asian market. In the latest campaign, he wears the brand’s ‘Lock’ bracelets in a clean-lined black blazer. “It is a great honor to partner with Tiffany and embody the values of a brand that has a passion for design, innovation, and artistry,” he said. Jimin joins the likes of Black Pink’s Rose at Tiffany & Co, who was named ambassador in April 2021.

CFDA and Versace Collaborate on LGBT Program

The Council of Fashion Designers of America is teaming up with Donatella Versace on an initiative for LGBT designers and creators. The creative director of Versace will host a masterclass for LGBT students and LA-based CFDA members. The two will also launch a scholarship for LGBT fashion students, which will debut later in the year.

“I have always believed in the power of young creatives,” explained Donatella. “At Versace, we have had some of the most amazing young talent join us and we have learned so much from them. I am thrilled that we can support a scholarship with the CFDA for an LGBTQ student and cannot wait to see their creative energy come to fruition with our encouragement.”