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Twitter launches in defense of Gabriella Karefa-Johnson
Following her widely condemned PFW show on Monday night that promoted sweatshirts bearing the slogan ‘White Lives Matter’, Ye found herself further in the fashion industry’s line of fire after bullying stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. on his Instagram account, which is followed by more than 17 million people. After the show, the trailblazing stylist, who counts being the first black woman to design a Vogue cover among the many highlights on her resume, wrote on Instagram: “Indefensible behavior. There is no excuse, there is no art here”. (The quote was also used by Vanessa Friedman of the New York Times in her review.) As a result, Ye posted a screenshot of the fashion editor’s account on her grid, followed by two subsequent images mocking her outfit and accompanied by captions such as “This is not a fashion person. You talk about Ye Ima, talk about you. Ask Trevor Noah” [sic] and “I KNOW ANNA HAS THESE BOOTS.” In response, numerous fashion editors and industry figures criticized Ye in her comments. Gigi Hadid, who frequently collaborates with Karefa-Johnson, wrote: “Would you like [sic] he had a percentage of his intellect. You have no idea haha…. If there really is a point in any of your stuff, she might be the only person who could save you. As if the “honor” of being invited to your program prevented someone from giving their opinion…? LOL. You are a bully and a joke.”
[EDIT: Vogue’s official Instagram account later shared a post in solidarity with the fashion editor, stating: Vogue stands with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, our global fashion editor at large and longtime contributor. She was personally targeted and bullied. It is unacceptable. Now more than ever, voices like hers are needed and in a private meeting with Ye today she once again spoke her truth in a way she felt best, on her terms.”
Gabriella Karefa-Johnson is an incredibly talented and thoughtful person, and the fashion industry is lucky to have her.
— Tyler McCall (@eiffeltyler) October 4, 2022
Loved seeing the industry rally around Gabby at Miu Miu today. She says she hasn’t been looking at her phone.
— Mario Abad (@MarioAAbad) October 4, 2022
This is and has always been a Gabriella Karefa-Johnson stan account. https://t.co/ISayi1fJBN
— Ξvan Ross Katz (@evanrosskatz) October 4, 2022
Gabriella Karefa-Johnson IS the fashion industry.
— Lauren McCarthy (@mccarthylauren) October 4, 2022
We stan Gabriella Karefa-Johnson in this household!!
— Shelton Boyd-Griffith (@flyrebel) October 4, 2022
deeply embarrassing of that man to say anything about gabriella karefa johnson like she hasn’t given us hit after hit after hit pic.twitter.com/rwSZzzxTSi
— h (@haribopeep) October 4, 2022
Gabriella Karefa-Johnson could very well be Editor in Chief of Vogue in the near future, I wouldn’t piss her off
— Gabby Rouse (@g_rouse43) October 4, 2022
Kaia x ZARA lands today
Form an orderly queue, folks: Kaia Gerber’s inaugural 30-piece collaboration with Zara is landing in stores and online today. And, if you’re in any way influenced to reach for your wallet thanks to the campaign styled by Karl Templer and photographed by Fabien Baron, it’s best not to delay. With modernized and youthful tops starting at $30, classic knits from $70, wear-anywhere dresses in the $90-$170 range, and eternally elegant coats from $190—not to mention accessories, shoes, demin, and more—shop it while it’s hot right here.
Jonathan Simkhai & Alex Carl fête the Spring Summer ’23 collection during PFW
Designer Jonathan Simkhai and stylist Alex Carl, who collaborated on his recent NYFW runway outing, were in town during Paris Fashion Week to toast to the latest collection. The duo took over a private apartment in the Marais, where guests enjoyed a bespoke menu by renowned French Chef Pierre Touitou. Among those in attendance included plenty of familiar faces, such as Christine Quinn, Aquaria, Law Roach, Ikram Abdi, Mia Regan, Paris Hilinski, Rachel Marx, Lulu Tenney, Declan Chan, Pernille Teisbaek, Tamu McPherson, Deborah Ababio, Vikram Kansara, and Thomas Delage. Peep inside the soirée, below:
January Jones lands a campaign
Aaaand speaking of Simkhai: January Jones is the new face of the brand. The actress, who’s also a close friend of the designer, was chosen for a myriad of reasons, including her Hollywood heavyweight status. Seeing that the NY-born brand is now based on the West Coast, her casting speaks to the influence that Tinsel Town has on the fashion industry. “My brand always finds tensions in dichotomies such as masculine and feminine,” Simkhai said. “We were excited about creating a dichotomy here between a big-screen actress and a fashion campaign, blending in different characters along the way. My goal in designing and creating always aims to elevate the everyday and celebrate the unapologetic spirit—to me, January perfectly embodies this.” Not only does Jones model the pieces from Fall Winter ’22, she also channels screen icons of the past—from Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface to Twiggy.
Lil Nas X’s first campaign for Coach is here
Pull up a chair—Lil Nas X is the newest name coming to you via Coach TV. Today, the house unveiled Courage to Be Real, a short film starring the chart-topper and new global Coach ambassador. The clip, which features his latest single STAR WALKIN, is directed by Petra Collins and serves as a call to action to encourage self-expression, self-confidence, authenticity, and courage. Collins captures Lil Nas X throughout the film weaving through different rooms as he tells the story of how he got from his childhood years in Atlanta to the world famous star he is now. “My whole career has been about breaking down doors, and this campaign represents everything I’ve overcome so far,” the performer said in a release. “It’s about walking into new chapters of life, new experiences and new versions of myself, and it’s rooted in authenticity and self-expression—two things I really care about. It was really fun collaborating with Stuart [Vevers] and Petra to bring this to life.” Watch the movie below:
Rianne Van Rompaey is ELLE’s October 2022 Digital Cover Star
She’s a mainstay on catwalks in every fashion capital, and this month she’s smiling at you from the digital cover of ELLE’s October issue, too. If you’ve ever been curious about the strawberry blonde beauty that seems to walk almost every runway show every season, wonder no more. The Dutch model, 26, revealed to writer Noëlle de Leeuw that she has her sights set on the big screen and hopes to start an acting career where she can take on roles where she is “falling apart, physically and emotionally”. . After nine years in the spotlight on campaigns and runways, she also says that she is now more relaxed in the industry. “I realized that my body doesn’t have to look a certain way, and my face doesn’t have to look a certain way. I don’t have to be perfect. That made me enjoy it much more.” To see the full feature, shot by Inez & Vinoodh and designed by Alex White, check it out here.
Proenza Schouler opens the files
It’s a big year for Jack McCollough and Lázaro Hernández, who are celebrating two decades of huge success with their Proenza Schouler label. To kick off the 20th anniversary celebrations, the brand has announced the Re-Edition Capsule Collection: a limited-edition revival of highlights from seasons including Fall 2002, Fall 2006, Fall 2013, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2016 and Spring 2020. Launching today, #tbt pieces include house favorites like innovative approaches to knitwear, metallic numbers and custom-developed fabrics. Each garment will also be marked with a personalized label that includes its season of origin. The collection will be sold through the retail channels of Proenza Schouler, as well as Bergdorf Goodman, Selfridges, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom, Moda Operandi and Matches. Tell your accountant to look away now…
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