The New Vision Of Beauty- Lupita Wyong’o Lancôme Brand Ambassadress

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Lupita Nygong'o Joins Lancome Brand Ambassadress

Lupita Nygong’o Joins Lancome Brand Ambassadress

Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o will now include Brand Ambassadress on her growing resume as Maison Lancôme has just announced she is their new brand ambassadress. The 31-year old, Mexican/Kenyan actress and Yale graduate is the fourth Academy Award® winning Lancôme ambassadress, joining Julia Roberts and Kate Winslet. “Lupita’s authentic inner and outer beauty, her exquisite grace, and true confidence represent today’s modern woman, “ noted Xavier Vey, President of Lancôme USA, “Having Lupita as a Lancome ambassadress will help support our mission in the U.S. market which is to speak to all women. This summer Lupita Nyong’o will be seen in campaigns lensed by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. She is currently in the action thriller Non-Stop with Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore. “I am truly honored to join the Maison Lancome, a brand with such a prestigious history that I have always loved. I am particularly proud to represent its unique vision for women and the idea that beauty should not be dictated, but should instead be an expression of a woman’s freedom to be herself,” revealed Nyong’o.

 

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Rihanna Honored With CFDA Fashion Icon Award

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STELLA MCCARTNEY AW14 Fashion Show - Front Row

The CFDA Announces Fashion Icon Award Honoree

The Social NY has just learned recording artist Rihanna will be honored the Fashion Icon Award at the 2014 Council Of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Awards on June 2nd at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Previous winners of the same award include Lady Gaga, Iman, Kate Moss and Nicole Kidman. The Fashion Icon Award has been given to individuals whose style has made a noteworthy impact on pop culture on an international stage. The recording artist, actress, and fashion designer will be acknowledged for her contributions to the fashion industry and her philanthropic partnership with MAC’s VIVA Glam AIDS Fund campaign. “We are proud to present Rihanna with the CFDA Fashion Icon Award for her impact on the industry as fashion’s most exciting ambassador in recent memory,” noted Steven Kolb, CEO of CFDA. We are cannot wait to see what Ri Ri sports that evening!

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The 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees Revealed

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2014 CFDA FASHION AWARDS Nominee Honoree Announcement Party, Hosted by NADJA SWAROVSKI & DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

Get Ready For The CFDA Fashion Awards!

The CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees were announced this evening downtown at The Bowery Hotel. The annual event, again sponsored by Swarovski identifies the amazing contributions made to American fashion by individuals from all areas of the industry with honors given for design excellence in the areas of womenswear, menswear, and accessories. In addition, recognition is given in the categories of journalism, creative vision and lifetime achievement. The 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards will take place June 2nd at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. So without further ado, here is the list of nominees by category:

Womenswear Designer Of The Year: Marc Jacobs, Joseph Altuzarra of Altuzarra and Alexander Wang

Menswear Designer Of The Year: Thom Browne, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville for Rag & Bone, Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow for Public School

Accessories Designer Of The Year: Alexander Wang, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for The Row, Larzaro Hernandez and Jack McCullough for Proenza Schouler

Swarovski Award For Womenswear: Rosie Assoulin, Wes Gordon, Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters for Creatures of The Wind

Swarovski Award For Menswear: Todd Snyder, Shayne Oliver and Tim Coppens for Hood by Air

Swarovski Award For Accessories: Marc Alary, Irene Neuwirth, and Jennifer Fisher

The Founder’s Award In Honor Of Eleanor Lambert: Bethann Hardison

Board Of Directors’ Tribute: Ruth Finley

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Tom Ford

International Award: Raf Simons

The Media Award In Honor Of Eugenia Sheppard: Paul Cavaco

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Macy’s Launches Fashion Incubators

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Macy’s New Program For Emerging Designers Fashion Incubators

Macy’s invited 18 emerging designers-in-residence from the Fashion Incubators Program to their corporate office in Herald Square. The designers met with Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren, Macy’s executives and media to showcase their collection and reveal the list of stores that carry their assortment. The Fashion Incubators Program consists of designers-in-residence from the cities of San Francisco, Chicago, and Philadelphia. The program, which originated in Chicago in 2008, offers workspace, mentoring, and comprehensive courses to provide the necessary tools that would assist in developing a successful fashion company. Courses include retail pricing and cost analysis, distribution, sourcing and production.

Shelby Steiner, a designer from Chicago creates contemporary women’s apparel for the modern tomboy, offering interchangeable pieces that could be layered on top, and together. “ Women are most attractive when they are not trying-and preferably in oversized everything,” Steiner stated.

Sarah Liller, from San Francisco and graduate of Parson’s School of Design creates unique pieces on wearable classics making them easy to care for and wear. Her collection is available at a number of stores in the Bay Area and online. www.sarahliller.com

Sarah Jessica Parker Joins Exclusive Jewelry Experience WeTheAdorned

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Sign Up For Exclusive Jewelry Shopping Experience WeTheAdorned

A new members only e-commerce site named WeTheAdorned.com has recruited fashion trendsetter Sarah Jessica Parker as its curator. The website scheduled to launch this spring, will present exclusive, limited jewelry collections. Each week a different designer curated by Parker, will be individually featured showcasing their distinct brand. The initial jewelry designer partners include T.Cyia, Pamela Love, Erickson Beamon, Dannijo, Paige Novick, Lizzie Fortunato, and Lulu Frost.

“The premise of WeTheAdorned is to do away with the typical discount model and provide consumers with something they really want: an in-season, luxurious shopping experience for exclusive jewelry made by designers they know, trust and love,” says Tim McElwee, WeTheAdorned Co-Founder.

WeTheAdorned is free to sign-up, and general members will have access to jewelry not offered to non-members. Premium members paying a one-time annual fee are given VIP accessibility to both exclusive jewelry and price points. WeTheAdorned will offer jewelry in semi-precious stones and metal as well diamonds and gold.