FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – MONDAY

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ONLINE MEN’S ACTIVEWEAR BRAND TRIES ON BRICK AND MORTAR – RetailingToday
“Rhone, a maker of high-quality activewear, has made its first foray into the physical space with the launch of a holiday pop-up in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood.”

PROTECTING UNDERAGE MODELS BECOMES A FEDERAL ISSUE  – TheNewYorkTimes
“Just months after the start of yet another fashion trend for using models age 16 and under, Representative Grace Meng of New York introduced the Child Performers Protection Act of 2015, a bill intended to extend federal workplace safety regulations to young professionals, including models.”

ALBER ELBAZ’S LANVIN TEAM WANTS TO BRING HIM BACK  – NYMag
“Fashion is fickle, and loyalty can be hard to come by. But it sounds like Alber Elbaz doesn’t have that problem. After reports surfaced that the designer’s exit from Lanvin didn’t exactly come about by choice, his team has rallied around him

QVC UNVEILS LATEST SHOPPING CHANNEL – RetailingToday
“QVC is launching an app for Apple TV. Customers will be able to make purchases directly through Apple TV with a click of the remote, as well as search for products. QVC for Apple TV will be available in the U.S. immediately upon the release of the Apple TV, with U.K. and Germany to follow in the coming weeks.”

THE NEW VICTORIA’S SECRET FANTASY BRA IS FINALLY UNVEILED – Vogue
“Worn by Victoria’s Secret veteran Angel Lily Aldridge and crafted by the label’s traditional jeweler, Mouawad, the sleek demi-shaped bra is adorned with spark-like bursts of more than 14 different precious gems, from blue topaz and garnet to yellow sapphire—all set in 18-karat gold…”