Must Read: LuisaViaRoma Opens Store in NYC, Laura Dern Hosts Closet Sale on Vestiaire Collective
Photo: Douglas Lyle Thompson/Courtesy of LuisaViaRoma
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.
LuisaViaRoma NYC store opening
The first LuisaViaRoma store outside of Italy opens today in SoHo. Located at 1 Bond Street, it has pieces from brands like Chloé, Maison Margiela, Jil Sander, Lanvin, Gabriela Hearst, Proenza Schouler and Helmut Lang. The 11,000-square-foot space also includes a personal shopping floor for VIP clients and space for vintage items sourced through LuisaViaRoma's ongoing partnership with Vestiaire Collective. {Fashionista inbox}
Laura Dern partners with Vestiaire Collective
Laura Dern is hosting a closet sale with Vestiaire Collective to benefit Planned Parenthood. The actor donated 10 items from her own wardrobe, and all proceeds will be donated to the organization. (Vestiaire Collective will also make a contribution.) Prices range from $58 to $625. Shop Dern's closet here. {Fashionista inbox}
How new laws on textured hair education will shake up beauty
An estimated 65% of people have textured hair, but inclusive cosmetology and barber training isn't required in most of the United States. Yola Mzizi breaks down the potential impact of legislation like a new federal law proposed by congressman Nadia Velázquez, D-NY that expands upon The Crown Act in Business of Fashion. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
For fashion, sports stars are the new superstars
In the New York Times, Vanessa Friedman explores fashion's new focus on athletes, as they influence audiences across all demographics and make appearances at industry events, such as the Met Gala and Vogue World. {The New York Times/paywalled}
Highsnobiety is expanding into the Hispanic market
Highsnobiety has appointed Guillem Gallego and Andrés Reymondes to helm its Iberian and Hispanic Latin American branches, respectively. Gallego, a Catalan native, previously served as SVP Brand at NGG/Reebok Europe and CMO of Desigual; Argentinian Reymondes brings over 20 years of experience from Vice, Benetton and Bloomberg Media. {Fashionista inbox}
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