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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.
How publishers are navigating the new era of print magazines
Akin to the nostalgic revival of vinyl records and film photography, print magazines are making a comeback, with indie publications such as Apartamento and Bitter Southerner emerging and publications including Nylon, Sports Illustrated and Vice committed to reviving their print editions. Amanda Mull explores how publishers are navigating the new era of print magazines for Bloomberg, focusing on one specific major draw of printed pages: high-end advertisers. {Bloomberg/paywalled}
New e-retailer wants to be ‘the Supreme of beauty’
Since its launch in September 2023, TikTok Shop has become the ninth-largest beauty retailer in the United States. New beauty e-retailer Haut Drops hopes to capitalize on the fast-paced market by delivering monthly drops, based on the app’s current trends. Its first one, launching Oct. 28, will include Glow Recipe, Topicals, Caliray and Moroccanoil products. {WWD/paywalled}
Photo: Courtesy of Mugler
Mugler releases ‘Inside the Dream’ documentary
On Friday, Prime Video debuted “Inside The Dream: Mugler,” a documentary that coincides with the house’s 50th anniversary. The Matthieu Menu-directed film gives audiences a detailed look at Mugler‘s creative process and features Iman Bowie, Zendaya, Paris Hilton, Law Roach. {Fashionista inbox}
Chitose Abe is a fashion powerhouse whose name you should know
Chitose Abe founded Tokyo-based brand Sacai in 1999, and while her designs are widely influential, she’s remained somewhat under the radar, in part because she doesn’t dress celebrities. In an interview with Rachel Tashjian for The Washinton Post, the Sacai CEO and creative lead discuss her design and styling process. {The Washington Post}
What happens when luxury brands get sold for parts
LVMH’s sale of Off-White to Bluestar Alliance brings uncertainty to the brand’s future, and raises questions about how brand management groups handle the luxury labels they acquire. Bluestar previously purchased luxury runway labels Catherine Malandrino and Nanette Lepore, and in only a few years, both have become budget Amazon brands. But Bluestar executives claim that won’t be the case for Off-White. Christina Binkley explores whether we have reached “peak brand management” and how things will play out for fashion “amalgamators” in the future. {Vogue Business/paywalled}
Photo: Courtesy of Damson Madder
Damson Madder drops homeware
After three homeware collaborations, Damson Madder has officially entered the homeware category with its first solo collection in the category. The lineup includes ceramics, placemats, aprons and holiday accessories in its most-loved patterns. Get a first look at a selection of items from the more than 40-piece collection, available at damsonmadder.com, below. {Fashionista inbox}
Damson Madder Hand Painted Bow Handle Mug, $50, available here
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