Must Read: Leslie Fremar Styles Kamala Harris, Willa Bennett Named 'Cosmopolitan' and 'Seventeen' Editor in Chief
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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday.
Leslie Fremar styles Kamala Harris
Leslie Fremar, stylist to Charlize Theron and Jennifer Connelly, is now said to be styling Vice President Kamala Harris. Puck's Lauren Sherman notes Fremar is "the definition of low-key," given that she has largely retired from styling and can offer Harris a chic look that's neither too Hollywood nor too elite. This stylish, yet practical, approach can be seen in the custom Chloé suits Harris has recently been wearing, which aim to keep the attention on her face. {Puck/paywalled}
Willa Bennett named Cosmopolitan and Seventeen editor in chief
Hearst Magazines has named Willa Bennett editor in chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen. Bennett most recently served as Highsnobiety's editor-in-chief, and first started her journalism career as an intern at Seventeen. "I've been an avid reader of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen since before I can remember and I'm honored to lead these two important brands into the future," Bennett said in a statement. "I feel optimistic about the next generation and with two iconic legacy brands, anything is possible." Bennett will assume her new role on Sept. 16 and her first issue will debut in early 2025. {Hearst Magazines}
Remembering Betty Halbreich
Betty Halbreich, the well-known personal shopper and long-time director of solutions at Bergdorf Goodman, died at 96 years old on Aug. 24. While working for Bergdorf Goodman, Halbreich assisted celebrity clients such as Babe Paley, Meryl Streep and Liza Minelli, and later worked on TV series "Sex and the City" and "Gossip Girl." In honor of Halbreich's legacy, W Magazine compiled some of her most memorable quotes, including: "Fashion is what is given to you through the media, magazines. Style is what you slip into [to] face the mirror and smile." {W Magazine}
Stacy London, Clinton Kelly reunite for "Wear Whatever the F You Want"
Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, former hosts of TLC's "What Not to Wear," are reuniting for a new Amazon Prime Video reality show. Titled "Wear Whatever the F You Want," the eight-episode style transformation series marks the first time the duo have hosted a show together in more than a decade. "The world has changed a lot since the run of 'What Not to Wear,' and, thankfully, so have we," Kelly and London said in a statement. "These days, we have zero interest in telling people what to do, based on society's norms — because there are no more norms! However, style is still an important form of communication, and we're excited to show new clients how to align their personal messaging with their life goals. It's time to celebrate individual style, not prescribe it." {Amazon MGM Studios}
Balmain Beauty launches with return to fragrance
Balmain has launched its beauty line with a collection of eight fragrances spanning musk, amber, floral and woody scent families, called Les Éternels de Balmain. Masterminded by Creative Director Olivier Rousteing, Balmain Beauty has reinvented the brand's four legacy scents — Vent Vert, Ivoire, Ébène and Carbone — and added four all-new perfumes: Sel d'Ambre, Rouge, Bronze and Bleu Infini. "Balmain Beauty gives you the freedom to live your truth, free and powerful. Beauty is about being yourself and having the confidence to embrace who you are," Rousteing said in a statement. Priced at $300 for 50mL, all eight scents from Les Éternels de Balmain are available now on balmainbeauty.com. {Fashionista inbox}
The future of influencer-founded beauty brands
As the influencer beauty space becomes increasingly crowded, some influencer founders, including Scotland-based Jamie Genevieve of cosmetics brand Vieve, are moving away from their labels to ensure longevity, Vogue Business's Louise Whitbread writes. Vieve is developing its own playbook for longevity by launching its first foundation, gearing up to expand into the U.S. and hiring CEO Emma Dawson right from the start. For influencers who can create a brand that doesn't solely rely on their influence to grow, they can potentially rake in more funding, secure retail partnerships and foster a brand that grows beyond its founder. {Vogue Business/paywalled}
