GAP Separating Into TWO Public Traded Companies

Just heard on Bloomberg, that the GAP will become two publicly traded companies.

Old Navy being stand alone company.

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Martha Stewart CBD

Is it fashionable to be involved with pot plants?

Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC)  and Sequential Brands Group, Inc. announced today that Martha Stewart has joined the Company in an advisory role to assist with developing and positioning a broad new line of product offerings across multiple categories. 

Not sure if she is high, but the Sequential Brands Group stock is high today.  This is not the closing price, but this afternoon the stock at one point was up over 20% for the day.

Jamie Chung Wearing Mules

Jamie Chung shared a photo on Instagram yesterday wearing 42Gold! The actress looked chic documenting her travels in Abu Dhabi wearing the Castle Mule, one of the styles from her curated collection with the brand ($120; www.chineselaundry.com).  

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Celebrities Dazzle 2019 Oscars : Before, During & After

Celebrities start the parties before, during and after the Oscars.

Judith Light was photographed wearing Cynthia Rowley to the Night Before Oscar party on Friday night. The actress posed in Cynthia Rowley's Illusion Geometric Sequin Blazer ($675) and the matching Illusion Geometric Sequin Flare Pants ($262, www.cynthiarowley.com). 

Judith Light Wears Cynthia Rowley

Sofija Milo was photographed wearing Gabriel NY while singer Lauren Jauregi posed in Ruthie Davis and KIMSU during the 27th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party! Sofija accessorized her dashing look with Gabriel NY's 14k Yellow Gold 80MM Inside Out Diamond Hoop ($6,225, www.gabrielny.com) and Lauren Jauregi topped of her outfit in Ruthie Davis' Christina- Black Heel ($210, ruthiedavis.com) and KIMSU'sMinimalist Ring in Silver ($71; www.kimsu.co).

Here is a closer look at the earrings.

Closer look at the shoes.

Actress Ainsley Ross attended the 4th Annual Roger Neal Oscar Viewing Dinner Icon Awards and After Party accessorizing her gold gown with J.ING's Heirloom earrings ($58, www.jingus.com).

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Laura Harrier Red Carpet 91st Academy Awards

As a partner with Suzy Amis Cameron’s celebrated Red Carpet Green Dress (RCGD) campaign,  BlacKkKlansman lead actress Laura Harrier, wowed the crowd as she arrived to the 91st Academy Awards ® wearing bespoke ethical gown made by Louis Vuitton.

Heather Hemmens wears Azulu Dress

Heather Hemmens was photographed wearing Azulu last night at the Cadillac Oscar Week Celebration in LA! The Roswell, New Mexico actress stepped out looking sleek in Azulu's Maldives Dress ($330; www.int.azulu.com). 

Puma x Ader Error Sneakers 2019

Nafessa Williams Lovely in J.ING

Nafessa Williams attended the Shadow and Act awards wearing J.ING. The Black Lightning actress looked daytime chic in a J.ING dress (www.jingus.com) accentuated with gold jewelry. 

Recycled Runway Show by Opera Carolina

Opera Carolina will travel over 4,000 miles to Paris to present “Opera Recycles,” an eco-couture fashion show at Paris Fashion Week on March 4 at the InterContinental Paris - Le Grand. This unique opportunity will showcase the art of opera and environmental conservation on an international scale. 

Karl Lagerfeld RIP

“I design like I breathe,” he says of his artistic process, “you don’t ask to breathe — it just happens.”

Similar to fashion trends, all great things must come to an end.

1938: Karl Lagerfeld was born in Hamburg, Germany.
2019: Karl Lagerfeld died at the age of 85.

He will always be watching...

Levi's Going Public Again

Levi's IPO will mark the second time that Levi Strauss has gone public.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced February 13, 2019 that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a proposed initial public offering of shares of its Class A common stock.

LS&Co. intends to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “LEVI.”

In case you were curious, Levi's went public in the United States in 1971.  It was bought back by the Strauss family in 1985.  Well, it is time to have another go at being a publicly traded company.

Sneaker Release Dates

Trendy sneakers are the rage.  Have you ever seen those long lines outside Finish Line and Foot Locker?  People sleep out overnight in order to purchase the hot sneakers.  How do consumers know when it is time to wait on line?

Sneaker Release Dates (Finish Line)

Patriotic But Not American Made

Should these be made in the USA?

How High is Too High

In regard to the rise of your jeans, how high is too high?  Can it ever be too high?

Impact of Microfibers from Outdoor Apparel on our Waters

Analysis jointly undertaken by the Plastic Soup Foundation, Italian institute IPCB-CNR, PlanetCare and Sympatex demonstrates initial ways to curb the release of microfibers and where further research opportunities remain.

Prym Fashion Certified Sustainable Metal Fasteners

To meet the increasing global demand for sustainable apparel, Prym Fashion, one of the world’s leading fashion and apparel accessories suppliers, this week announced the introduction of L.I.F.E. Certified fasteners, which are manufactured to significantly lower the process and environmental footprint of Prym Fashion products compared to conventional manufacturing processes.  L.I.F.E., which stands for Low Impact Fastener Ensemble, Certified metal fasteners will be on display at Premiere Vision Paris, which will be held Feb. 12-14, at Paris Nord Villepinte. 

Harper Wilde Launches Extended Sizing

Harper Wilde is thrilled to announce it will expand its size offering by an astonishing 60%. Beginning today, the startup will now offer 31 sizes, across all styles and colors, with band sizes of up to 42 and cups A through F at the same accessible price point of $40.

Bouguessa Introducing Chromatic Fashion Collection

The exclusive Bouguessa brings the AW19 chromatic collection, breaking the patterns of black and white colors and giving this season a special colorful touch. It embellishes every women by enhancing their differences in body shape, personality and skin color and every characteristic that makes every women unique.

Unifi Asia Pacific Agreement with KIPAS

Unifi Asia Pacific (Hong Kong) Company, Limited (UAP) announced today that it has entered into a strategic commercial agreement with Kipas Mensucat Isletmeleri A.S. (KIPAS) for the supply of REPREVE® staple fibers into the Republic of Turkey.  UAP and KIPAS will leverage the supply infrastructure in Turkey to provide quality, service, speed-to-market and REPREVE-based staple fiber offerings to fabric mills as well as brand and retail partners.