These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
Taylor Russell covers Harper’s Bazaar
The actor wears Bottega Veneta on the magazine’s Dreamers Issue. Interviewed by Muna Mire at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Russell discussed her childhood in Canada, how she learned to play the harp during the pandemic, her friendship with Alexa Demie and her acting approach as she connects with her characters. “Acting is the opposite of running away. It illuminates something,” Russell said. The actor also talked about how she was attracted to “Bones and All” because of the film’s sincerity. Harper’s Bazaar
Thirteen Lune announces latest funding round
Beauty e-commerce retailer Thirteen Lune has raised $8 million in a seed plus round with plans to expand its omnichannel presence. Founded by Nyakio Grieco and Patrick Herning in 2020, the retailer serves as a platform to sell products from brands founded by black and brown people; it saw 2,000% year-over-year growth by 2022. Thirteen Lune currently has a ongoing partnership with JCPenney Beauty and offers more than 160 beauty brands on its platform (with 90% of these brands being BIPOC-founded). “Our partners share Thirteen Lune’s mission to support diverse founders who have historically had fewer resources and opportunities to build a business and create generational wealth,” said Grieco. Fashionista Inbox
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What American retailers can learn from European department stores
US retailers are taking notes from their European counterparts as the market size of department stores continues to shrink. As reported by Cathaleen Chen from business of fashion, consumers are looking for more when it comes to the physical retail experience. “A fundamental difference between American department stores and those in Europe is store design, from the layout of the space to the materials used for floors and displays to finishing touches like light fixtures and the pictures on the walls,” Chen wrote. In recent years, American retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue has invested millions of dollars in providing a more immersive shopping experience with updates such as the implementation of the concession model, more special events and renovated store layouts. Business of fashion
The significance of Thom Browne’s win against Adidas
Fresh off a win from Thom Browne vs. Adidas trial version, Browne is celebrating his victory publicly as he recently posted on Instagram with the caption “back to business.” Gaston Kroub of Above The Law speculates Browne will likely use this win as a marketing opportunity as long as the trademark lawsuit continues to receive press. “For a fashion company, marketing is of the utmost importance – and it is both wise and important to reap the benefits of a trial victory against one of the most powerful IP owners in the world. Thom Browne going forward,” Kroub wrote. Above the law
Folklore Connect and RAISEfashion announce NYFW showroom
With the goal of providing more equal opportunities for BIPOC-owned brands, “The Folklore Connect x RAISEfashion NYFW Showroom” will allow 15 Black owned brands to showcase their designs from Feb. 9-12. With respect to the partnership, The folklore connection has given six months of free membership to 17 brands from the RAISEfashion network, while RAISEfashion will provide international mentoring opportunities across a wide range of expertise for 10 brands from The Folklore Connect. Fashionista Inbox
Homepage Photo: Amy Troost/Courtesy of Harper’s Bazaar
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