FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – WEDNESDAY

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DIGGING DEEP INTO DENIM’S HISTORY – The Wall Street Journal
“The history of our lives—work, play, rebellion, style, sex—is encoded in our jeans. That is the premise of an exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology called “Denim: Fashion’s Frontier,” which surveys the rise of the ever-familiar fabric from 1840 to the present, paying tribute to a textile that everyone knows but few pause to appreciate.”

THIS MODEL WHO COULDN’T GET AN INTERNSHIP IN FASHION IS NOW BECOMING AN ICON FOR AN INDUSTRY MOST RETAILERS IGNORE – Business Insider
“Gabi Gregg is known to her fanbase as GabiFresh. The blogger has been collaborating with swimwear line Swimsuits For All. Her line is called GabiFresh for Swim Sexy. Her most recently launched collection has been hailed as one of the most size-inclusive collections. Fans say it contains the sort of styles one might see in a regular swimwear collection.”

ATHLETA TO LAUNCH GIRLS’ COLLECTION THIS SUMMER – FashionMag
“Athleta Girl will offer performance and lifestyle clothing for girls between the ages 6 and 14 that cover a broad range of sports including running, soccer, dance, gymnastics, basketball and swim. The collection consists of several active styles like running shorts, capris, tops and new styles designed specifically for a younger customer. “Sporty is how girls are dressing today. Just like their moms, sisters, aunts and friends, they are living more active lives,” said Nancy Green, president, Athleta. “We see Athleta Girl as an opportunity to offer her clothes that are comfortable, stylish, high-quality, built to move and will perform for her.””

ARIANA GRANDE DEBUTS “NON-GENDER EXCLUSIVE” FRAGRANCE – Pret-a-Reporter
“Not long after releasing her first-ever fragrance, Ari by Ariana Grande, the petite pop star is already launching her next eau de parfum. However, unlike the previous one — which was described with scents of “sparkling fruits and florals” — her latest is opting for a less feminine note. Named after her brother, Frankie, the scent is described as a “non-gender exclusive” fragrance that is “meant 2 be worn by all!” according to Frankie’s Instagram post.”

GRACE CODDINGTON HAS RESIGNED AS THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF U.S. VOGUE – Yahoo!
“After nearly 30 years at the magazine, Grace Coddington has stepped down as the Creative Director of US Vogue reports Business of Fashion. A spokesperson for American Vogue confirmed the news stating, “After more than 25 years at American Vogue, Grace Coddington will assume the role of creative director at large and take on additional projects outside the magazine. She will work on several Vogue fashion shoots throughout the year.””