FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – MONDAY

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H&M ANNOUNCES GLOBAL CHANGE AWARD WINNERS – FashionMag
“H&M, the Swedish fast fashion giant, has revealed the winners of its Global Change Award, which the company’s non-profit H&M Conscious Foundation launched in August 2015. The award’s aim is to protect the planet by closing the loop for fashion through bold, pioneering ideas. “The response of the first Global Change Award is overwhelming. Over 2,700 innovators from 112 countries shared their ideas to help close the loop for fashion. The winning innovations are important contributions in the journey towards a circular fashion industry. Now, we invite the public to use their voice and influence how much funding each idea should get,” says Karl-Johan Persson, board member of the H&M Conscious Foundation and CEO of H&M.”

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH IS BECOMING MORE LIKE J. CREW – Yahoo!
“Does Abercrombie & Fitch not like its own shoe selection? Racked has pointed out that on the company’s website, a model is not wearing a pair of shoes or sneakers sold by the retailer. Rather, the model is wearing a pair New Balance’s 1400 for J. Crew.Oddly, the J. Crew New Balance shoes are featured prominently at the top Abercrombie & Fitch’s men’s shoes page.”

SEE EVERY PIECE FROM KENDALL AND KYLIE’S NEW COLLECTION – Nylon
“The much anticipated spring 2016 collection for Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s namesake brand is here. The line, which is a reflection of Kendall’s sleek, feminine style and Kylie’s dynamic edge, will launch next month, right before New York Fashion Week begins. The sisters aimed for the brand to be on the affordable side, with ready-to-wear prices ranging from $68 to $298 (with leather pieces priced up to $498) and shoes from $100 to $200, selling at luxury retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopbop, Nordstrom, and Revolve.”

BELLA HADID JUST LANDED A MAJOR FASHION CAMPAIGN – Nylon
“But today, Hadid has good news to share! Following her snagging a cover on the latest issue of Elle Brazil, Hadid revealed another gold star that she’s added to her resume: Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2016 campaign. The iconic designer broke the news on Instagram with a campaign image shot by David Sims. In the photograph, Hadid is surrounded by angsty models dressed in rock-and-roll meets Americana inspired getups. Based on what we can see here, the new Marc Jacobs collection has a whole lot of glitter, leather, and studs. ”

SAG AWARDS 2016: WHAT EVERYONE WORE TO THE BIG SHOW – Yahoo!
“Talk about a wild Saturday night! All the stars in Hollywood came together for the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium to honor and praise their peers for their impressive work in 2015. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler came together to honor Carol Burnett, the stars of Carol, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara were appropriately fashion-forward in an homage to their chic film, Louis Vuitton’s current It-Girl Alicia Vikander shined in a design from the French brand. Newcomers to the awards season scene, Brie Larson and Saoirse Ronan, each brought their A-game and regulars, including Helen Mirren and Kate Winslet did the same. As for the men, Mr. Robot’s Rami Malek looked totally dapper, Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t roll his eyes, John Hamm made everyone mourn for the end of Mad Men in his immaculately tailored suit, and more. “