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Natalie Massenet Opens Up About Getting Kicked Out Of Net-a-Porter As She Proudly Reveals Her Latest Project
Natalie Massenet, founder of Net-a-Porter and fashion retail pioneer, sat down with WSJ. Magazine for the women’s fall fashion issue and gave you an exclusive first look at her and her partner Erik Torstensson’s latest collaboration: Donhead House. A former rectory in the English countryside, Donhead House took six years to transform for Massenet and Frame founder Torstensson. In the accompanying interview, the pair give insight into how they met, bonded and their latest labor of love: the understandably massive undertaking that was to renovate the English estate to achieve their vision of the ideal family retreat. (The couple and their family live in adjoining row houses in Manhattan full time.) In the article, Massenet tells writer Josh Levine how she felt about parting ways with Net-a-Porter after her owner decided to merge with Yoox. “This would not have happened today. You wouldn’t kick out a female founder of her successful business so a group of guys would take over and run it. It just wouldn’t happen.” In fact, the 57-year-old businesswoman said it took her a while to reframe her experience and that she no longer flinched every time she saw a Net-a-Porter delivery van. “A couple of years later, I was like, every time I see one of those trucks, I’m going to say, I did that. I should be proud, although I think they should wash the trucks.” WSJ. MagazineThe fall fashion edition hits newsstands on Saturday, August 27. In the meantime, take a look inside the stunning home, below.
Images: Magnus Marding by WSJ. Magazine
Harry Styles covers Rolling Stone as the world’s first cover star
Harry Styles seems to be not only the man of the moment, but the man of the year. This day, Rolling Stone released its September issue, featuring the How was it singer as the publication’s first global cover star. In this exclusive cover story, Styles delves into what has been a monumental year for him both personally and professionally, including his latest album. harrys house, his next two films—my police Y do not worry honeyand even his next roles in Marvel’s eternal franchise. Beyond this, the burgeoning big-screen star opened up about some fans’ complicated relationship with his girlfriend Olivia Wilde, her political views, the importance of kindness, therapy, and much more. Discussing his romantic life and some of his fans’ mistreatment of their partners, Styles said: “Obviously it’s a hard feeling to feel like being around me means you’re on the rescue of a Twitter corner or something. I just wanted to sing. I didn’t want to get involved if I was going to hurt people like that.” Readers can now view Styles in all 14 editions of Rolling Stone all over the world.
Quannah Chasinghorse leads the DKNY Fall ’22 campaign
DKNY has launched its campaign for the Fall 22 season, titled “Today I Feel”. With the lens of Sam Rock and the style of Edward Bowleg, the images star rising model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse; Olympic fencer Miles Chamley-Watson; singer-songwriter and activist Julia Cumming; and singer-songwriter Yendry. The portraits capture the vibrancy of New York, on location on the Lower East Side and on the rooftops of Brooklyn. The text further enhances the range of perspectives and experiences associated with the modern New Yorker. Think: “Today I feel naughty”, “Today I feel grateful” or “Today I feel electric”. In conjunction with this new campaign, DKNY is partnering with the mental health organization National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to create a customizable sweatshirt with the campaign tagline “Today I Feel” as a message for customers to honor their feelings and inspire self-expression every day. The sweatshirt will retail for $129 and will be available for pre-order at dkny.com and at select global retailers beginning September 6.
Pat McGrath Labs Restarts Partnership with Supreme
Following the launch of their successful collaborative lipstick two years ago, which sold out in seconds, Supreme and Pat McGrath Labs team up for a beauty capsule once again. However, this time, the duo is launching a different style of product. More specifically, they will present a trio of nail polishes in black, white and red; marking the first time either brand will venture into nail color. The three-piece collection will be available on Supreme’s website on a date yet to be revealed. Stay tuned!
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