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Rihanna Is Officially a Billionaire with a Net Worth of 1.7 Billion

Rihanna, the world-renowned singer and entrepreneur, officially became a billionaire in 2022, with a significant portion of her wealth coming from her successful makeup company, Fenty Beauty.

VANNA Releases Collaboration With Alana Hadid

Inspired by her father’s love for watches, Alana Hadid’s entrance into the watch world was inevitable.

Black Fashion Designer, Ciara Chyanne Debuts Ethically-Made Women’s Collection

Ciara Chyanne is a talented and passionate fashion designer based in Los Angeles, California. Born and raised in Watts, she has always been inspired by color, silhouette, and texture.

Target and Ulta Beauty Announce Brands and First Locations Ahead of Highly Anticipated August Launch

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) today shared details about the highly anticipated Ulta Beauty at Target, slated to begin rolling out in more than 100 Target stores nationwide and online with more than 50 specially curated prestige brands this August.

Nordstrom Announces New Chief Human Resources Officer Farrell Redwine

SEATTLE, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Nordstrom, the leading fashion retailer announced Farrell Redwine as its new Chief Human Resources Officer.

LVMH acquires majority stake in Off-White

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, one of the industry’s most esteemed conglomerates, announced that it will acquire a 60% majority stake in Off-White™, the influential fashion label founded by Virgil Abloh in 2012.

Yara Shahidi is officially the newest Dior Global Brand Ambassador

Yara Shahidi, the talented 21-year-old actress and activist, has been named the newest Dior Global Brand Ambassador.

How Stylebuy Is Making Wholesale More Accessible Online

The wholesale clothing industry has seen notable growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand for fashionable yet affordable options.

Ghanaian Designer Brand, Israella KOBLA, Partners With Hudson’s Bay

Toronto-based Ghanaian designer, Emefa Kuadey, founder of made-to-order minimalist brand @israellakobla partners with @hudsonsbay.

ABOUT ISRAELLA KOBLA

Launched in 2019 by British born Ghanaian designer Emefa Kuadey, the luxury made-to-order clothing and accessories brand redefines minimalism through structure and bold femininity.

Klarna announces first recipients of the Small Business Impact Initiative grants

Klarna today announced the first group to receive grants from the recently-launched Klarna Small Business Impact Initiative to help SMBs recover from a loss of business due to the pandemic.

Footwear news and trends

Footwear brand Hoka, renowned for its cushioned running shoes, is making a significant move by opening its first-ever retail stores.

Black Designer Karibbein Ann Marie Breaks Into Luxury Footwear Industry

Karibbein Ann Marie, a talented and ambitious designer, has made her mark in the luxury footwear market with her high-class creations.

Skims Is the Official Underwear of the U.S. Olympic Team

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, Skims, has made a significant impact in the world of fashion since its launch in 2019.

Sharon Chuter Launches UOMA Sister Brand at Walmart

UOMA Beauty, a leading inclusive black-owned beauty brand, has expanded its offerings with the launch of its sister brand, UOMA by Sharon C.

Lightspeed to acquire Ecwid and NuORDER to unify commerce ecosystem

Lightspeed has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two global leaders in digital commerce. Once closed, the acquisitions will provide Lightspeed customers new entry points to the digital economy, unprecedented supply chain management as well as increased opportunities to provide outstanding customer experiences online.

L’Oréal and Facebook have announced a technology platform integration with ModiFace, L’Oréal’s owned augmented reality and artificial intelligence company, to bring AR-powered makeup try-ons to shopping on Instagram. 

Luxury Shoe Brand Rebecca Allen Launches at Nordstrom 

As we continue to grow our partnerships and improve the representation of diverse vendors and brands, we are excited to launch luxury shoe brand, Rebecca Allen, on Nordstrom.com

H&M Launches 'The Blank Staples' for Wholesale Clients

H&M, a leading global fashion retailer, launched its Blank Staples Wholesale Program in May 2021. This program offers a new purchasing format for the brand’s core range of premium quality basics, which was initially introduced in September 2020.

Sephora Canada To Dedicate 25% of Brand Offering To BIPOC-Owned Brands

Sephora Canada has recently announced its commitment to dedicate 25% of its brand offering to BIPOC-owned brands by 2026.

Àuda.B, First Black-Owned Nail Lacquer Brand Sold at Nordstrom

Auda. B, a luxury vegan nail lacquer brand, has recently become available at Nordstrom, a leading fashion retailer.