Must Read: Supreme Collaborates With Jean Paul Gaultier, Fenty Beauty Pulls New Killawatt Highlighter Due to Offensive Product Name
Plus, the hard truth about inclusive beauty.
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday.
Supreme collaborates with Jean Paul Gaultier on Madonna-inspired collection
Supreme teamed up with Jean Paul Gaultier for its latest designer collaboration. The inspiration for the collection comes from Gaultier's iconic costumes for Madonna's "Blond Ambition" tour. The resulting range is big on bold tailoring and exaggerated shoulders for women and features faux fur coats in blue and red check for men. Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon stars in the campaign, which was shot by Collier Schorr. Supreme x Jean Paul Gaultier hits Supreme stores worldwide and online on April 11. {British Vogue}
Fenty Beauty pulls new Killawatt highlighter due to offensive product name
Fenty Beauty introduced a new product line last week that included a Killawatt highlighter shade called "Geisha Chic." The item has since been pulled after fans complained that the product name fetishizes an aspect of Japanese culture. {Allure}
The hard truth about inclusive beauty
Beauty brands were quick to hop on the inclusivity trend after Rihanna launched a 40-shade foundation. But in this rush to offer shades for a diverse customer base, some companies didn't take into account that different skin tones have unique textures and needs. A formula that -performs well with light pigments may not work as well with darker ones, which could affect how the final product reacts on skin. Business of Fashion had a chemist analyze some of the most popular, new 40-plus shade foundation lines to see which brands went beyond adding a bit more pigment to develop makeup for darker skin tones. {Business of Fashion}
Makeup brush makers seek out new expansion routes
The makeup brush market has seen explosive growth worldwide thanks to influencer-led makeup trends. But as customers shift their dollars from makeup to skin care, facial brushes are hitting saturation, forcing brush makers to get creative. Sephora stepped up its brush game by releasing a line of charcoal- and collagen-infused brushes targeted at customers interested in skin care. Meanwhile, other brands have capitalized on online beauty trends by working to reduce the time they take to get products to the market. {Vogue Business}
Jane Aldridge of 'Sea of Shoes' on living with endometriosis
In a very candid conversation with Vogue, Jane Aldridge, founder of the blog "Sea of Shoes," shares what it's like to suffer from endometriosis. She opens up to the magazine about how difficult it was to get a proper diagnosis, the toll the disease takes on her mental health and how she's learned to cope with the chronic pain. {Vogue}
Outsiders invest in fashion
Billy Reid recently sold a minority stake to Memphis-based Kemmons Wilson Cos., which is run by descendants of the Holiday Inn founder. And last year, Proenza Schouler brought on Mudrick Capital Management as a backer, a firm that specializes in distressed investments. Deals with non-fashion related investors have become the new normal in the industry, as ready-to-wear businesses prepare for a renaissance. {WWD}
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